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04-11-2013, 12:54 AM
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CANAM502 Rides again...
I made a list... time to get my ass in gear and get this stuff done...
Started uploading all the vette pics to my picasa site... [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] finish tubular lower control arms New shocks... Front sway bar links finish the last bit of the roll cage diagonal bar, tie in the shock towers and the front and rear x braces along with the driveshaft safety loop spring links traction bars install the sweet telescoping steering column install the fire suppression system new wiring harness build the dash paint the interior fab up the tripod mirrors roller rockers Beehive springs, ti retainers 58mm throttle body new ECU programming relocate the radiator to the nose to make room for the Supercharger install the oil cooler lines and the PS fluid cooler build the inner door panels there is more but i cant remember right now 
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 1971 Can-Am, 502 Ramjet, CC Rollers, hookers, 14 pt cage, Lakewood, McLeod RST DD, ROD 6 trans, 3.08 rear, Wilwood brakes, Hydraboost, Steeroids, Tubular A-arms, QA1 DA and Viking DA shocks, VanSteel HD offset TA's w/Johnny Joints, 6 link, 3" tele halfshafts, modded dragvette loops, 16 gallon fuel cell, basset wheels 15x10x4 with nitto 555r 275/50VR15, 15x12x4.5 with nitto 555r 325/50VR15's, Ultrashield seats, SW Clocks, 16" spal fan, Jones Racing RTP, FIA lights, Mirrors, Action...
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#2
04-11-2013, 01:17 AM
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oh boy.... it's so good to see there are guys with longer laundry lists than mine.....
 I think I posted a list of stuff I want to get done about two years ago.... I think I got about half of it done... as always, I am running way behind schedule and blew the budget a while ago..... 
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#4
06-18-2013, 07:39 PM
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I got another half day of welding in... started on the shock tower mods for shock clearance and tying the shock towers back to the roll cage..
doing this in between the fabrication for the all steel '32 ford roadster... Pics sooon........
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#6
09-11-2013, 08:37 PM
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Parts ordered Today...
Valve cover spacers from Speedway and gaskets so I can install my Comp Cam s Roller Rockers. from Summit racing a set of ARP Keith Black HEMI valve cover studs so that I can bolt my GMPP valve covers back on... and a new set of AC Delco #4 plugs and GMPP 8MM plug wires for the 502 From S&W Race cars some new Chrome molly 5/8-18 rod ends and seals it seals for my tie rod ends... one has gone south so I will replace all of them From online metals some ROUND TUBING T-316/316L (WELDED) 0.375" OD x 0.028" Wall T-316 Welded Stainless Tube Eight Ft. (96" Length) - QTY 3 to fabricate my new side mirror mounts as on the Greenwood BFG Lifesaver radial cars and as depicted in the GM Power Service manual [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] Last edited by 84rzv500r; 09-11-2013 at 08:38 PM.. Reason: txt
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#7
09-16-2013, 07:47 PM
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Pics updated...
Roller rockers Installed Comp Cams Pro Magnums 1.7:1 along with new plugs and wires...
  Last edited by 84rzv500r; 09-16-2013 at 07:48 PM.. Reason: txt
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#8
09-18-2013, 06:44 PM
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Progress update - UGH
finish tubular lower control arms - DONE
New shocks - viking DA Coilovers w/700 LB in fronts and DA rears Fronts going in this weekend-Rear installed PWM wiper motor arrived... - DONE Front sway bar links - ordered zero Lash Links Cage diagonal bar - Have Parts Cage tie in the shock towers - Have Parts Cage rear x braces - have parts Cage Halo Brace & Gusset - have parts Cage Fuel cell guards... - investigateing driveshaft safety loop - DONE rear zero lash spring links -done... traction bars - DONE install the sweet telescoping steering column - Have Parts install the fire suppression system - Have Parts new wiring harness - American auto wire - custom - Have all new Weather Pack connectors build the dash - TTaking a new Tack here... Found a Greenwood fiberglass dash that fits my rollcage... paint the interior fab up the tripod mirrors - Done roller rockers - DONE Beehive springs, ti retainers - Have Parts CAM upgrade - Really likein the ZZ572/620 cam... waiting for GM to tell me if the base circle is the same NO2 install 58mm throttle body - Not required via dyno evidence Nitrous Plate- Have new ECU programming SW - Not required via dyno evidence build the inner door panels OPtic Armor windshield Window Nets - DONE shorten Shifter - Done Front and rear tow Hooks - this is easier than I thought looked at cars at WGI vintage weekend 11.75 Rotor to floating tbolts.... Have parts need to machine Rotors... Headlight replacement - FIA Kit here... drew up the headlight openings in cad today to make the templates - Done replace glass hold down straps and tabs rivets with rivnuts and 1/4-20 button head stainless... DONE replace turn and brake exterior lighting - have Parts - Partially done oil cooler - installed have parts need make lines and wire up temp sensor to gauge power steering cooler- have parts need to make lines and install Trans cooler and Diff coolers - under investigation Tripod Mirrors - Done Last edited by 84rzv500r; 06-27-2017 at 11:42 AM.. Reason: update status
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#9
03-17-2014, 03:28 PM
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#10
07-16-2015, 02:56 AM
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actually I just fixed this issue too... 1/4-20 3" black oxide set screws and stainless flange nuts = home made valve cover studs.... Stealth look to clear the roller rockers with low valve covers... will take pics tomorrow
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