IH2LOSE
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- Corvette
- 1966,and a 1962 thats almost complete
So after all of the fuss over the motor.(thank you all for your paitence and advice) And a real big thanks to Larry (vetterod) for taking the time to call on a motor builder for me.It seems I was going to make a large mistake and Larry was able to educate me why,anyways I decided to purchase a Gm crate motor 454HO. I really wanted a custom built motor for my excact car,but it seems with the schedule I wanted and the lack of knowledge on what I actually wanted it became clear I was heading for trouble. So on Thursday I pick up my motor.
I also have a Barry Grant speed demon 750 vacum secondairies electric choke Carb on its way.
I also finally found a supplier who can get me the old style simpson racing lap seat belts with the old style clasp on it.
My tranny is at the shop allmost ready for me to pick up.
I spent Saturday completing the welding for the rear bumper mounts (the SR111 Frame I purchased did not come with mounts front or rear) the front ones were easey.but the backs took some work as I had to box out an area to mount to.I have a little more work on them and then the suspention on the frame has to be disasembled and the frame has to be mounted on the rotisery and delivered to the painter on Monday morning.The color I chose on to paint the frame is a platnum silver off of a mercadies.
So I am back to work on the car.and it looks like the next time the car is on its frame it will be for the last time.Beside the reassembly I will still need
1-get the seats covered in leather, I Have to wait for an appointment after the car is back on its frame and carpets are installed
2-design and purchase the soft lines for the a/c sytem.I have to purchase the lines in a kit and then send them back to have the ends crimped on ,I have to wait untill the motor is in and the march performance pulleys are installed.
3-have a muffler shop bend up an exchaust ( I am going to try and have it come out in the stock location if possible) I also have to wait until the car is back on its frame with the motor installed.
4-have a drive shaft made for it.(this I tried to have done in the winter but the fellow said he want to build it once and wanted the car complete)Again he want the car complete.
5-rebuild and recover the convertable top and have installed on the car,this I can do with the seats.
6- figure a location for a fan style trans cooler after the mufflers are installed.
All of the above with the exception of the soft lines for the a/c system and the trans cooler are being done by others so I also have to deal with there schedules.
Parts I am waiting on beside the motor and trans.
Door panels (any day from knock)
march performance serpintine pulley system 2-3 weeks
Gulfstrand rear toe alignment kit (thanks Ken for the lead)
a couple of lokar cables.
Horn Button.
I was going to try and do the car with the an fittings and braided hoses but it seems there is going to be problems connecting them to the radiator and the water pump I have decided to go with the braided lines that use a standard hose clamp discised as an an fitting.
So it seems I may not be complete in time for carlilse but for sure I will try my best,If I have to Ill bring it in on the car trailer.
I also have a Barry Grant speed demon 750 vacum secondairies electric choke Carb on its way.
I also finally found a supplier who can get me the old style simpson racing lap seat belts with the old style clasp on it.
My tranny is at the shop allmost ready for me to pick up.
I spent Saturday completing the welding for the rear bumper mounts (the SR111 Frame I purchased did not come with mounts front or rear) the front ones were easey.but the backs took some work as I had to box out an area to mount to.I have a little more work on them and then the suspention on the frame has to be disasembled and the frame has to be mounted on the rotisery and delivered to the painter on Monday morning.The color I chose on to paint the frame is a platnum silver off of a mercadies.
So I am back to work on the car.and it looks like the next time the car is on its frame it will be for the last time.Beside the reassembly I will still need
1-get the seats covered in leather, I Have to wait for an appointment after the car is back on its frame and carpets are installed
2-design and purchase the soft lines for the a/c sytem.I have to purchase the lines in a kit and then send them back to have the ends crimped on ,I have to wait untill the motor is in and the march performance pulleys are installed.
3-have a muffler shop bend up an exchaust ( I am going to try and have it come out in the stock location if possible) I also have to wait until the car is back on its frame with the motor installed.
4-have a drive shaft made for it.(this I tried to have done in the winter but the fellow said he want to build it once and wanted the car complete)Again he want the car complete.
5-rebuild and recover the convertable top and have installed on the car,this I can do with the seats.
6- figure a location for a fan style trans cooler after the mufflers are installed.
All of the above with the exception of the soft lines for the a/c system and the trans cooler are being done by others so I also have to deal with there schedules.
Parts I am waiting on beside the motor and trans.
Door panels (any day from knock)
march performance serpintine pulley system 2-3 weeks
Gulfstrand rear toe alignment kit (thanks Ken for the lead)
a couple of lokar cables.
Horn Button.
I was going to try and do the car with the an fittings and braided hoses but it seems there is going to be problems connecting them to the radiator and the water pump I have decided to go with the braided lines that use a standard hose clamp discised as an an fitting.
So it seems I may not be complete in time for carlilse but for sure I will try my best,If I have to Ill bring it in on the car trailer.