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Mr. Clean Install! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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I had some issues with the brakes on my Impala Convert so I have taken a couple days off on Keith's car.....Back on it Saturday..........Just wiring left....

Ken

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Getting near the end.......Got all the Dakota Digital modules in and wired....the GM connect and cruise set-up takes about 30 minutes to hook up......LOL.....I have to install the dash assy and wire in the cooling fan relays and get the console and shifter installed......that's about it........Here's a video and it should be going for exhaust next week



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That Video sure made my day, week, month and year. THANKS Ken !!!!!!!!!! It won't be long now. I'll be having a dumpster dropped by Ken's house for all the DIRT I'll be leaving behind. Probably gonna need a Front End Loader too.

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Vary cool x100!

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Going for the exhaust system a week from Monday........Then I can get this Beater out of the Garage.....LOL

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Ha.....I just fell off my chair in laughter [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

&quot;Damn LS Motors they are no fun....they start up all the time&quot; Priceless!

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ha.....I just fell off my chair in laughter [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

&quot;Damn LS Motors they are no fun....they start up all the time&quot; Priceless!

Dan </div></div>

Reminds me of the Maytag repair man commercials. Nothing to do!

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Got pretty much all the Dakota Digital inside wiring finished today.......The car had a 4 speed and console in it.....Prior to bringing it over Keith covered up the hole for the shifter and bought a Shiftworks cable operated shifter assy........so....It was time to get it installed, but......it seems there are some adjustments needed to get the neutral safety switch adjusted correctly.......I'll get that set tomorrow along with getting the Gas Pedal installed..........then one step back.....found a leaky fuel line fitting at the gas tank.......and the lower dash A/C vents don't fit the under dash mounts......need to call them tomorrow and get the correct parts.........Going for the exhaust next Monday..............

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Got all the A/C ductwork installed along with the vents.......the gas pedal also got installed......Ialso got started on installing the fan relays.......just need to get the wiring for the Trinary switch and a couple of A/C wires hooked up....then put the dash back in and get the neutral safety switch adjusted.......my one issue I have is a very slight gas leak from a fitting on the top of the tank.....Darn......need to pull the tank down and see what's going on there.......

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Getting closer!

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Got the Trinary switch and all the A/C wiring finished today........then I moved on to the Fan Relay's.....That open area next to the Battery sure filled up fast......LOL........Done !!!........one of those stupid little things that was a little problem was the Brake Booster Vacuum line......the Power Booster had a hole size larger than most and I couldn't find a Check Valve to fit with the new sizes needed.....so....I made up a adapter and blended the large and small hoses together........Started to put the dash assy in.......I'll finish that up tomorrow and then the last thing (hopefully) to do is to drop the Gas Tank and reseal the pipe thread fittings that leak one drop at a time......Darn.......Gotta fix it....

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DAMN, that sure does look NICE!!!!!!!!!! Or should I say GOODER? A piece of KWHIZZ art.

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Ken, i like the battery choice. I have been buying those for years, the longest living battery i have ever had. Even if drained dead, they come back and last.

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Pulled the gas tank out today and got the leak fixed (Teflon Tape instead of pipe joint compound......Lesson Learned-AGAIN !!!!!)......Then I finished the Dash install......Started programming the Dakota Digital system and got a few issues........I'll call them tomorrow and their Tech Support will walk me thru the programming sequence........LOL.......Also.......the neutral safety switch is fighting back.........waiting for a call from Shiftworks to resolve that issue.....

Here's a pic of the dash.........(engine off , key on, lights on)Check engine light is on because the O2 Sensors aren't installed yet..........Going for the Exhaust on Monday........

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Beater ....................

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Had to wash the Garage floor to clean up all the Dust that fell off the Beater

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Kwhizz Rocks [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

Keith we are hoping that you join us for the last Mundelein on Sept. 14th.

Dan

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My face is starting to hurt from SMILING !!!!!!!!!!!

Dan, Park on Park was already on my &quot;List of Things to Do&quot; in September. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KM265S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My face is starting to hurt from SMILING !!!!!!!!!!!

Dan, Park on Park was already on my &quot;List of Things to Do&quot; in September. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>

Perfect.....many more smiles on Sept 14th [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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The lower seal in the power steering box is leaking........Sheesh.......First the Dust and Dirt......Now this mess to clean up.........LOL........The Beater is off to the Exhaust shop (hope they don't charge extra for cleaning up the mess ) and then tomorrow we get the A/C system charged.........Then off to Keith's house.......

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Awesome

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Stunning car. Great Job (as usual...L-O-L).

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The lower seal in the power steering box is leaking. Put it thru a few heat cycles -- maybe it will seal up. TAZ

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Dan

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Another sweet conversion. Job well done!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The lower seal in the power steering box is leaking. Put it thru a few heat cycles -- maybe it will seal up. TAZ </div></div>

Yeah, right. And if you believe that leak will heal itself I got another nice, &quot;rust-free&quot; yellow Impala ragtop to sell youz guys. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

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The Exhaust system just needs some finish welding and it is done........Going to Ricchio's tomorrow for A/C charging.......then back home to Keith's........

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Re: Keith's 65 Impala upgrade
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The lower seal in the power steering box is leaking. Put it thru a few heat cycles -- maybe it will seal up. TAZ </div></div>

Yeah, right. And if you believe that leak will heal itself I got another nice, &quot;rust-free&quot; yellow Impala ragtop to sell youz guys. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] </div></div>

Ken -- It will cost you nothing to take a shot at my suggestion ... on the other hand ...

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LOL. I couldn't resist. Hey, it's a Joysey thing. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL. I couldn't resist. Hey, it's a Joysey thing. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

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Keith is probably going to swap in a Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7 to 1 box..........Direct bolt in except for the Rag joint......

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I would appreciate if someone would post a comprehensive pictorial Grand Cherokee to A body steering box swap. So, rag joint and I thought I read the hose fittings were different and req'd an adapter?

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Team Chevelle site has a very comprehensive thread on this subject.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/16-brake...-then-some.html

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Thank you. The fact that its 39 pages long confirms that its not a slam dunk, idiot proof procedure to get the CORRECT box and put it in the car without drama. It sounds like LEE power steering is back up and running offering adapters for the hoses...

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Well, today was the BIG day. I got a brand new 2016 1965 Impala Supersport delivered to my house. UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!!!!! Took it for a blast just after Ken and Gary left. It's a totally different animal now. Good thing I was wearing my Depends. The car is crazy fast and the A/C blows ice cubes out of the vents. This would have never happened if it wasn't for Ken. SPECIAL THANKS goes out to Ken. He's a Great Guy and a True Friend. I have a few minor things that I need to take care of but I'm sure looking forward to driving my brand new 2016 1965 Impala Supersport. My neighbor came over and just about crapped his pants when I opened the hood.
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Keith.....we will see you and your new 2016 1965 Impala at Mundelein [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

WELL DONE Ken.....now on to the next LS Build.....I certainly know this was not your last LS build [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Exhaust system just needs some finish welding and it is done........Going to Ricchio's tomorrow for A/C charging.......then back home to Keith's........



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Ooh, X pipe. Personally, I love the sound. While others may not, anything that makes more power without loss of drivability or fuel milage is tops in my book. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]