SuperBuickGuy
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power steering/power brakes connected
no hose clamps here
no hose clamps here
Plastic Fantastic 2
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mfain
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How many hours a day do you work on this thing? Looking good.
SuperBuickGuy
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2 hours 3 nights a week, 4 hours on Sundays.... usually... started this 3 years ago...
SuperBuickGuy
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onward
I figured I'd lathe then 'hang' the pipes of the t-bolts.... in the end, no,edited
sidepipe hangers
headlight install
the hardest part was getting the tape back off
there we go
I figured I'd lathe then 'hang' the pipes of the t-bolts.... in the end, no,edited
sidepipe hangers
headlight install
the hardest part was getting the tape back off
there we go
SuperBuickGuy
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it was going too well.... ugh
but first, good news, cooling system holds a vacuum so no leaksedited
but something told me to look under the car... and there was a huge puddle - and nope, it wasn't the most common bolt
wth? that bolt is blind... oh wait, just above the bolt... a leak.edited damn
thankfully they're really cheap with a core.... and since this is well outside the warranty....edited
yet still, I thought I might have to pull the motor because the head gaskets were weeping.... so annoying but it could be far, far worse.
but first, good news, cooling system holds a vacuum so no leaksedited
but something told me to look under the car... and there was a huge puddle - and nope, it wasn't the most common bolt
wth? that bolt is blind... oh wait, just above the bolt... a leak.edited damn
thankfully they're really cheap with a core.... and since this is well outside the warranty....edited
yet still, I thought I might have to pull the motor because the head gaskets were weeping.... so annoying but it could be far, far worse.
SuperBuickGuy
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Have I ever mentioned I hate wiring... yeah.edited Hate.
drill new hole in the bulkhead to run wires back
start fitting lights (and mount license plate)
I need to take them back off because I'm going to replace all the bulb holders (it's how the LED lights connect).edited I also need to change the wiring so all the lights work - the centered ones are for reverse lights... but no more,
then spent quality time laying out the wiring - roll bar is back out so I can finish the area and it's a lot easier to wire when it's out
drill new hole in the bulkhead to run wires back
start fitting lights (and mount license plate)
I need to take them back off because I'm going to replace all the bulb holders (it's how the LED lights connect).edited I also need to change the wiring so all the lights work - the centered ones are for reverse lights... but no more,
then spent quality time laying out the wiring - roll bar is back out so I can finish the area and it's a lot easier to wire when it's out
SuperBuickGuy
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I built theseedited
it's made by Off Road Anonymous - and they're cheap... and make a secure, safe way to carry a fire extinguisher.edited Always carry a fire extinguisher... the irony is I built it for my 4x4 but the reality is I carry a shovel because dirt is more plentiful then fire extinguisher chemical... or, as I say "you'll never run out of dirt"... but on the track, digging in the infield is usually frowned upon.... but I digress, they cost $30 normally, and most holidays they're 30% off (so $20).edited Yes, you have to weld it together and it doesn't have instructions.edited I'll give you this... the part that holds the double - there's a top and bottom... there... I've done my good deed for today.
https://www.offroadanonymous.com/
it's made by Off Road Anonymous - and they're cheap... and make a secure, safe way to carry a fire extinguisher.edited Always carry a fire extinguisher... the irony is I built it for my 4x4 but the reality is I carry a shovel because dirt is more plentiful then fire extinguisher chemical... or, as I say "you'll never run out of dirt"... but on the track, digging in the infield is usually frowned upon.... but I digress, they cost $30 normally, and most holidays they're 30% off (so $20).edited Yes, you have to weld it together and it doesn't have instructions.edited I'll give you this... the part that holds the double - there's a top and bottom... there... I've done my good deed for today.
https://www.offroadanonymous.com/
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SuperBuickGuy
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I don't like the black wheels... thinking a dark, flat bronze......edited
SuperBuickGuy
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so I had this thing called plans... started to execute them... DEI wrap for the power steering lines
then this happened... well, before this, fireworks happened.... I was planning on drilling some holes, starting to run the battery cut off...
but no
how do you say no to that face?
so quiet things... measuring the air cleaner hold-down length... yeah, big things
then this happened... well, before this, fireworks happened.... I was planning on drilling some holes, starting to run the battery cut off...
but no
how do you say no to that face?
so quiet things... measuring the air cleaner hold-down length... yeah, big things
SuperBuickGuy
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I put bronze wheels on my pickup (you can barely see them on the pick-the-vette up picture).... it was a risk, but I think it really looks sharp with them against the black
back to where I was a week ago...
don't see a leak (the pump with the hose on it)
the only place it might have leaked is the bottom bolt... but even so....edited
got a relay box in so I can start wiring stuff
and new steering wheel arrive
I did put DEI wrap around the hosesedited
trust but verify
Friday night picture, looks pretty much the same
back to where I was a week ago...
don't see a leak (the pump with the hose on it)
the only place it might have leaked is the bottom bolt... but even so....edited
got a relay box in so I can start wiring stuff
and new steering wheel arrive
I did put DEI wrap around the hosesedited
trust but verify
Friday night picture, looks pretty much the same
SuperBuickGuy
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success?
no
however, it was an easy fix.... so success
then came a lot of stuff like this... this was the alternator wiring
stripped it out of the harness, I'll repurpose the full-time power wire, though
installed the markers
and a battery cut-off switch
still have a ways to go... but one bite at a time
no
however, it was an easy fix.... so success
then came a lot of stuff like this... this was the alternator wiring
stripped it out of the harness, I'll repurpose the full-time power wire, though
installed the markers
and a battery cut-off switch
still have a ways to go... but one bite at a time
SuperBuickGuy
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So I did do jack today... twice
new hotness
old brokenness
wait.... which one is broken?
I was all ready to proclaim how my Costco jack outlasted 2 HF jacks.... which, old brokenness did... problem was that was a factory sealed new one that was broken when they put it in the box.... ah well, just 2 hours I'll never get back
putting the new, new one to work
and the divorce is final
finally get to use this cart
this didn't last long, but it fits so I can move stuff around if needed
stiff stripped off..... more to come
I'm bringing this blast from the past up because I think it's cool. Art Morrison now has a IRS chassis that uses all Camaro parts.... hmm, wonder where he came up with that idea? yeah.. I know it wasn't available when I did this because I looked at all the options - he was still using the Ford T-bird rear....
File this under "why I blog" maybe even "why I'm poor" too
still, more power to anyone who follows along and does it themselves.
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SuperBuickGuy
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I never realized how many views... 72,000.... lordy that's a lot of lurkers cool - hi lurks :hi:
cool - hi lurks :hi:
SuperBuickGuy
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onward with important, performance upgrades
new brake/clutch covers, worth 20 hp - which is damn near a Summit racing sticker
then exciting latch attachment
then... hold your breath in anticipation.... wiring
I'm going to replace the adapter with a real, waterproof plug.... these things are useless
new brake/clutch covers, worth 20 hp - which is damn near a Summit racing sticker
then exciting latch attachment
then... hold your breath in anticipation.... wiring
I'm going to replace the adapter with a real, waterproof plug.... these things are useless
SuperBuickGuy
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two installed
four installed
ugh
fun fact, you need this wire connected
there was 2 hours of my life, gone.
four installed
ugh
fun fact, you need this wire connected
there was 2 hours of my life, gone.
SuperBuickGuy
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well fuel
plumbing complete
and started on the steering column
and obligatory picture of new alternator because pictures
plumbing complete
and started on the steering column
and obligatory picture of new alternator because pictures
SuperBuickGuy
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onwardedited
time to prep to put the glass back in
that would be great if I wasn't checking brake lights...edited
speaking of brakes, need to take an 1/8" off this
time to prep to put the glass back in
that would be great if I wasn't checking brake lights...edited
speaking of brakes, need to take an 1/8" off this
SuperBuickGuy
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oh look, glass
a glass guy taught me this - it works quite well at getting full adhesion because it makes a triangle on the rail
now glued in
looks like a black Corvette
my cheap camera hates this car....edited
painting a lot of misc. parts
hmmm... wires....edited
it was a broken one
would you look at that... brake lights... all of them
and license plate lights... because, well, legalities
a glass guy taught me this - it works quite well at getting full adhesion because it makes a triangle on the rail
now glued in
looks like a black Corvette
my cheap camera hates this car....edited
painting a lot of misc. parts
hmmm... wires....edited
it was a broken one
would you look at that... brake lights... all of them
and license plate lights... because, well, legalities
