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Ken's work.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Just to get everything up to date...........I ordered a Concept 1 Front Drive set-up, and with this set-up........I had to take the snout off the supercharger and send it off to Lingenfelter Performance for modifications that are required for the new Pulley set-up.........So......I have been waiting for these items to arrive.........the Snout arrived today so I put the unit back together.....Hopefully the front drive itself will show up later this week..........


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&quot;The waiting is the hardest part&quot;, Tom Petty [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&quot;The waiting is the hardest part&quot;, Tom Petty [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </div></div>

and I always thought he was singing &quot;The wedding is the hardest part&quot;? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Steve...LOL!

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Here's a picture trail on the progress on the dash cluster.........When I got the car is had faded chrome on the cluster and the lower column cover......I sent them out and had the chrome stripped, then along with the cluster and cover I also sent the ash tray and glove box door to Puleras for painting...........the guy's at Puleras hit a home run again as far as matching the paint and the quality of the work done.........picked up the parts yesterday and installed the Dakota Digital VHX Gauges.....


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Nice work Puleras [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Like always, this is gonna turn out as a &quot;Bitchin Ride&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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This may be your neatest project yet Ken!

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Now we get to the part I have been worried about..........Getting the 4L85E transmission into the car.....Get the car up on the lift and the moment of truth.......5 minutes later the trans is bolted in place with no issues at all.......plenty of clearance all around.......the 57 has an extremely large trans tunnel.........the Trans mount even bolted in place with two of the existing bolt holes.....But....After looking at the relation between the engine and the firewall, I may move the engine forward 1/2&quot; to give the engine harness a little more room.........gonna check it out a little closer today...........

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I got another package today so I can move forward with getting the dash area finished up.........I just couldn't see putting the Vintage Air plastic swivel balls in the dash....... Found these ..........Gotta cut the openings and get the Duct work finished ......then I can get the gauge cluster back in.......Soon.......


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Getting closer!!!

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I love this thread - you're an artist kwhizz!

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After installing the Transmission for the trial fit and seeing how much room there really was around the trans.....I decided to remove it and put in the Converter for the final install.....this is actually going too easy, the cross member bolted in with two of the existing holes (just have to drill 2 to suit )......and today I took the driveshaft to get a new transmission yoke put on match the 4L85E trans........and the driveshaft fit's as is........Here are some pic's.......I also received the Concept 1 Front Drive system.......I'll get that installed over the weekend.....Pic's to follow


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Looks great Ken. Impressive as always!

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Took the time today to get the Concept 1 Front Drive on the car today.......During the install process, I was very &quot;Impressed&quot; with the quality and design features built into the unit.......Anyhow.....Here are the install pic's


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Nice JOB!

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Beautiful!

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Fantastic work Ken!

Nothing better than a following a kwhizz build project, so much to learn!

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That's a great solution for LSA's in an older chassis! Hmmm

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love the Black stuff looks super clean saw the box that says our chrome will take you home glad to see its not chrome you do nice work pulley guy

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Easy project for today........Get the new (OEM) A/C vents in the Dash....Hole Saw, Carbide Burr to elongate the hole to fit , add the screw mounting holes ..........and get the &quot;Tweeters&quot; installed in Kick Panels......Easy day.....Now....Time for a Nap and some Football..........


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Kick panels roughly stuck in place


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a/c cars should have a spacer at the top of the park brake bracket to move the handle down. The spacer is about 1/4&quot;, intended to save the drivers knuckles from hitting the vent when grabbing the handle.

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Thanks.........I'll make one and add it.............

Ken

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Hmmmm -- simply pull with palm up?

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Haven't posted for a while.......Been very busy on the car but it's all wiring related....so....Not much to see.....We are gaining on it......LOL

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Truly frightening! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img]

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Christmas in January.......Came home to a bunch of boxes today.......

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The small white box has the Vaporworx Fuel pressure control system in it.........The other three boxes had the AutoRad aluminum Core Support, aluminum Radiator that is all set up for the LS configuration, A/C Condenser and they built in the mounting for the Intercooler also..........A work of Art........Nice to get something that is better than expected........doesn't happen too often anymore...........

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That is a fantastic system [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Wow....looks great!

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Incredible build! Great to see it as it comes together - thanks for sharing it Kwhizz

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You may need a T56-15 to pull enough air to keep everything cool ... awesome lookin' work! TAZ

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So........I needed room to hide the ECM and the TCM along with the additional fuse panel.......The existing set-up in the car had the passenger side fresh air vent zip tied closed........As I was looking at getting that working again.........I thought how that area under the fender would make a nice out of the way mounting area for the modules if the vent tubes weren't there........So.....Guess what.......They are now gone (had to sawzall them in half)......I took out both sides as I will now use the drivers side for the Inlet air and a cold air set-up.........Perfect.....hated to cut up the perfect rust free vent tubes........But....I'll make up some block off plates to seal off the openings to keep the hot air out..Here are a couple of pic's

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I also got a Gas Strut kit from Mike at Madmooks...........Took out the old and in with the new......

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Now that looks pretty neat ...

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Its a little quiet on this thread Ken!

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Thats cuz he has been basking in the sun on the beach! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats cuz he has been basking in the sun on the beach! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img] </div></div>

That's no excuse. There are people who are seriously dependent (entertained) by his builds! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]

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He should be going again soon!

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Tomorrow................