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Getting really close now! Then, we'll need in car GoPro footage [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

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I just wanted to take a minute to thank Stefano,Cory and Tom from Nickey for their Help and expertise in getting this system blended in and dialed in..........They took a non factory designed pieced together system and got it working as if it came from the Factory that way.........Great &quot;Job&quot; to the Nickey Crew.......

Ken

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I would expect nothing less from Steve and his crew....they are some of the best in the business Ken.....another job well done, all in a days work to the Nickey crew! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Donnie and the guy's at Frame-up knocked the Chevelle out in a day..........The A/C is charged and ready to go........They had to replace one A/C hose that I didn't make correctly and they also replaced the brake pads...........It seem's that after having the rotors plated locally , during the break=in of the pads..........it seems the plating wore off the rotors and embedded itself in the pads and took away the braking power.........after changing the pads you could see all the plating that was embedded in the pads.......Car stops great now!!!

So......After picking the car up from Frame-Up today.....this was the first time I have driven the car after being dialed in by Nickey............LOL..........Un-Freak'in believeable..........This engine is insane as to the power available.........All I can say is GM sure did their homework when putting this combo together......I have driven some high H.P. cars before.......But.......&quot;Nothing&quot; like this........Can't wait for the weather to show up at some time in the future.........LOL


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Now install a grab handle for she who must be obeyed.

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Congrats Ken....she's a beauty!!

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Cool!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Congratulations Ken - can't wait to see it.

Jake

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Congratulations Ken and it look's soo cool and soo fast.

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BOOM now what you gonna do LOL

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Power Tour Guy!

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Getting a few loose ends tied up..........Added a II Much fuel tank vent system......That took all of 45 minutes..........Time for a Nap again............There's also a shot showing a bottom shot of the car......everything is above the crossmember.......nothing hanging down below so the car is very &quot;Street Smart&quot;.......(don't have to worry about speed bumps.....LOL)


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Wow...it all tucks up nicely!

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you pass scrub line with flying colors!!!!!

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The weather didn't co-operate with some sunshine today for some good pictures.....but here are some before and after pictures.......Best pull on the Dyno was 569 rear wheel H.P. and 512 ft pounds of torque......Idles like a Grandma's car with Ice Cold A/C......Killer sound system with satellite radio.......Crazy.......


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps6ad63732.jpg


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You should be very proud.....I certainly am [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

Dan

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Looks great ZL-1 guy!

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Simply awesome Ken. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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WTF you used the same ole battery car looks great ...have no idea how I will keep up this year on the tour LOL truck speedo only goes to 85

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Dig it!!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks great ZL-1 guy! </div></div>

now wait a minute..he gets one!..and he's the Zl-1 guy! sheesh! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

way cool ride..makes me re-think LS power for the next one [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

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Albert,

I new ZL1/LSA for your next car is perfect for your theme collection :-)
Do it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks great ZL-1 guy! </div></div>

now wait a minute..he gets one!..and he's the Zl-1 guy! sheesh! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

way cool ride..makes me re-think LS power for the next one [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] </div></div>

You've been the ZL-1 guy all along!We CAN have two...ya know? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

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I had a minor issue with the check engine light coming on.........I took the car back to Stefano and Cory at Nickey Chicago........It took Cory 5 minutes to tweak the ECM........after that we went to the &quot;Gourmet&quot; Dining spot in the Chicago area for Lunch........LOL........But......One thing that I still am not 100% with are the brakes......I guess I'm just getting spoiled driving with Power Brakes......It was recommended by Wilwood to go non power........But!!!!!........So......When I got home here is what was waiting for me.......so.....here is how I spent the night with a fully belly of Portillo's.....LOL......Had to remove the inner fender panel to get at the booster mounting nuts and to give me some access to making new brake lines.......that Eastwood flaring tool has paid for itself many times over just in the ease of flaring the lines on this project over those Chinese piece of Crap tools.....Great Job Eastwood!!!......I was also considering using a Hydro boost.....But.......I just don't like the way they look!!!


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That's a great picture of the car in front of Portillo's [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Portillo's Guy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Ken, had to settle for this one in Scottsdale AZ, YUM, and very healty too.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...scottsdale.jpg

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Portillo`s....A Chicago Dynasty [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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And it all started here in Villa Park next to Big R. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Yep, it was just a 10 minute bike ride to Portillo`s from my house, then I would stop at Jim`s Pet World on the way home [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] followed with dinner at Cock Robin [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Dan

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Sheesh...........Now I need to drive 35 Miles to get Dinner.............

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Pick me up on the way :-)

Dan

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Let's not get any &quot;hotdog&quot; stains in the new car, unless you Scotchgard the seats [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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Vine-Al............

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Got the &quot;Bow&quot; on the package today............Power Brakes &quot;Rock&quot;......should have done that right from the start......Now the car is user friendly.....LOL......I also got 17 MPG with the first tank of gas......but that should be prorated out because the rear tires are smaller in diameter than they were last week........LOL......I also put some Halogen headlights in today........Running out of things to do......

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Ken, out of all the rides you've built since I've been around here, I think this one's the best one yet--not to take anything away from any of the other cars, and not that I might be a <span style="font-style: italic">little bit</span> partial to `66-`67 Chevelles, but this is just a flat-out kick-ass ride. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

(the only thing that would've made it better would've been a <span style="font-weight: bold">BIG</span> block [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] )

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, out of all the rides you've built since I've been around here, I think this one's the best one yet--not to take anything away from any of the other cars, and not that I might be a <span style="font-style: italic">little bit</span> partial to `66-`67 Chevelles, but this is just a flat-out kick-ass ride. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

(the only thing that would've made it better would've been a <span style="font-weight: bold">BIG</span> block [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] ) </div></div>



Thanks........Big Block????????????????

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lol...what can I say?...I'm still stuck back in the stone age working on carburetors and points distributors.

Just pulling your leg a little. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Ken's gone soft on us with these modern LS engines......