Heh Stepinwolf.....What's Go-en On With That 502 Vette Of Yours

[Viet Nam Vett]

How about an update and or some pic's of the 502 Vette...???

 

[67HEAVEN]

We keep dropping 502s in all these cars and the young-uns are gonna start thinkin' that the 502 was the stock engine.

 

[BarryK]

you mean it wasn't? :eyerole





:gap

 

[stepinwolf]

How about an update and or some pic's of the 502 Vette...???

Hey VNV, how's the wiring going

Like Bob a.k.a. 67heaven, I live in a part of the country that is in, what we call the six by six zone. Which means we drive for six months, and then we get the pleasure to work on our cars during the other 6 months.

As of now, I am in the driving part of it, so there is not much physical work going on. However it is not to say we don't get anything done during these months. We attend shows, ( I'm leaving for the " Super Chevy Show " next week in Epping NH, to meet up with Rich Lagasse ), we plan for the winter build, and also use this period to source all the parts that will be needed during the winter months.

I will be picking up a few complete front ends in Carlisle, along with a set of four ( 4 ) complete widened fenders a.k.a. 67heaven. I am planning on modifying the front clip into a flip up front end ( check pic # 2 ) , to better show the 502 nestled in the engine compartment. I will also be using a front mounted, serpentine belt conversion from " March ", but in discussing the various components with some of the manufacturers, it was strongly recommended that the regular type II GM pump that is normally supplied, be replaced with a higher quality pump.

So I enquired in the trade, and was told the very best unit that could be had ( a la Nascar, Cart, etc. ) was made by a firm by the name of KRC, so I went ahead and ordered their aluminium model pump ( max 9000 rpm ) along with the necessary baffled tank, and valve regulator. The following pictures show the various parts that make up the package. I am having a fellow member bring all this down to the show in Carlisle for pick-up, so if anyone is interested in having a closer look, I will be more then pleased to show them off, while offering any interested party, a cold bottle of Canadian " Moose Pee ".

I don't have the time to post as much as I would like these days, but I still get to check out the different threads that are of interest to me. Sorry for the lengthly post, but since you asked me, I figure you had better get your moneys worth.

Here is the link to the pump manfacturer http://www.krcpower.com/

 

[stepinwolf]

My Nistake

We keep dropping 502s in all these cars and the young-uns are gonna start thinkin' that the 502 was the stock engine.

Crap Bob, I thought it was,, otherwise I would'a bot som'tin elles. Then was it maby a 572. ?

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

Hey VNV, how's the wiring going

Like Bob a.k.a. 67heaven, I live in a part of the country that is in, what we call the six by six zone. Which means we drive for six months, and then we get the pleasure to work on our cars during the other 6 months.

As of now, I am in the driving part of it, so there is not much physical work going on. However it is not to say we don't get anything done during these months. We attend shows, ( I'm leaving for the " Super Chevy Show " next week in Epping NH, to meet up with Rich Lagasse ), we plan for the winter build, and also use this period to source all the parts that will be needed during the winter months.

I will be picking up a few complete front ends in Carlisle, along with a set of four ( 4 ) complete widened fenders a.k.a. 67heaven. I am planning on modifying the front clip into a flip up front end ( check pic # 2 ) , to better show the 502 nestled in the engine compartment. I will also be using a front mounted, serpentine belt conversion from " March ", but in discussing the various components with some of the manufacturers, it was strongly recommended that the regular type II GM pump that is normally supplied, be replaced with a higher quality pump.

So I enquired in the trade, and was told the very best unit that could be had ( a la Nascar, Cart, etc. ) was made by a firm by the name of KRC, so I went ahead and ordered their aluminium model pump ( max 9000 rpm ) along with the necessary baffled tank, and valve regulator. The following pictures show the various parts that make up the package. I am having a fellow member bring all this down to the show in Carlisle for pick-up, so if anyone is interested in having a closer look, I will be more then pleased to show them off, while offering any interested party, a cold bottle of Canadian " Moose Pee ".

I don't have the time to post as much as I would like these days, but I still get to check out the different threads that are of interest to me. Sorry for the lengthly post, but since you asked me, I figure you had better get your moneys worth.


Here is the link to the pump manfacturer http://www.krcpower.com/

Wow....That's a cool looking Pump... I went out to there site.. They make some nice stuff. I like the idea of the flippy dippy front end thing. Makes it alot easier to work on the guts. I kinda got use to that with my 86. Makes it easier to get your meat hooks in their to work.

Looks like you have some interesting ideas going there. Keep us posted with pic's as the project moves on....

See you at Carlisle...

 

[stepinwolf]

How it works

VNV, Here is a sketch of how it will all be going together. It is being installed in my SWC along with a R+P conversion from " Steeroids" and a hydraulic brake assist unit from " HydraTech". Looks like a lot of sh*t to be running with such a small little pump, but that's the way it's gotta be.

The only difference will be with the "T" fitting which will not be used, as per the recommendations on the sheet. Diagram courtesy of Mr. Paul Clark, from " Hydratech"

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

VNV, Here is a sketch of how it will all be going together. It is being installed in my SWC along with a R+P conversion from " Steeroids" and a hydraulic brake assist unit from " HydraTech". Looks like a lot of sh*t to be running with such a small little pump, but that's the way it's gotta be.

The only difference will be with the "T" fitting which will not be used, as per the recommendations on the sheet. Diagram courtesy of Mr. Paul Clark, from " Hydratech"

Very Cool....!!!
That's what I like about doing a Non Stock Vette...you get to create your own systems and put your ideas in the function mode. What you have above will look awesome when plumbed with SS lines and Russell fitings.

Now you have to fiqure out how to route and plumb the electrical system .I would asuume you want to minimze the view of the wires or totally hide them.

 

[stepinwolf]

I know where they will be going

VNV , They will most probably be running through the frame inside one of those black plastic sheath's. :cool

While on the subject of hiding, there are some additional items that will be visible, which are not normally seen. With the front end in the open position, there will be a lot of hardware in plain view, so everything visible is being finished in red to match the colour Red/White of the car's exterior.

When is the last time you saw headlight motors powder coated in red. This is really going to blow some of their minds. We both know who I am referring to.

 

[Subfixer]

Sure will help making those headlight pod adjustments easier.....

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

Sure will help making those headlight pod adjustments easier.....

It Sure will make it easier......Man ..you got alot of stuff done already.. Your like "Secrete Squirrel" with all those goodies tucked away and hidden from us... What else have you got done..???

:eyerole

 

[stepinwolf]

It Sure will make it easier......Man ..you got alot of stuff done already.. Your like "Secrete Squirrel" with all those goodies tucked away and hidden from us... What else have you got done..???

:eyerole

VNV,

I love your reference to the " Squirrel " because that is exactly how I feel sometimes. You can view a few more shots of the work in progress, by visiting my modest web-page at the following www.autoretro.info

Of particular interest will be the insertion of the power condenser, and the engine oil cooler, both with their own fans into each side of the cowel section. This is being done in order to improve their cooling efficiency by drawing cold air through the ( 1967 ) style side vents, and at the same time keeping them from generating additionnel heat next to my new " DeWitts " radiator. As you can see not much has been accomplished as yet, but it will be coming along quicker as the winter season approaches.

Stepinwolf

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

VNV,

I love your reference to the " Squirrel " because that is exactly how I feel sometimes. You can view a few more shots of the work in progress, by visiting my modest web-page at the following www.autoretro.info

Of particular interest will be the insertion of the power condenser, and the engine oil cooler, both with their own fans into each side of the cowel section. This is being done in order to improve their cooling efficiency by drawing cold air through the ( 1967 ) style side vents, and at the same time keeping them from generating additionnel heat next to my new " DeWitts " radiator. As you can see not much has been accomplished as yet, but it will be coming along quicker as the winter season approaches.

Stepinwolf

Cool....Enjoyed your Website....

 

[firstgear]

I think he is still holding back on pictures.......there must be more...heck that only looked like 3 weeks out of the 6X6 he was talking about...so where are the rest of the pictures?????

 

[stepinwolf]

I think he is still holding back on pictures.......there must be more...heck that only looked like 3 weeks out of the 6X6 he was talking about...so where are the rest of the pictures?????

Nope, nothing in hiding as yet. Haven't touched the car itself for the past four months, so there is nothing else to be seen. However we are in the final months of our cruising season, so as Fall rolls in weekly pictures will be posted.

Stepinwolf