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remind me again what you do for work, are you a kind of engineer for NASA or something ....
IS there any end to your genius...
i just don't know i remember something about mac gyver .. i definitly think you are related
remind me again what you do for work, are you a kind of engineer for NASA or something ....
IS there any end to your genius...
i just don't know i remember something about mac gyver .. i definitly think you are related
You guys crack me up. Not doing anything anyone couldn't do if they took thier time. As for Mac Gyver I already said there is no bubble gum holding anything together on this car
You give yourself too little credit. Your work is really outstanding. Mcgyver has nothing on you! I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this thread. Keep up the great work!
I have realized something, and not to diminish the work or skill that has gone into your project. A guy really needs a good space to work in and good tools. You really have a nice garage and that lift is great. I understand now why my project isn't getting finished. No space to work! Not making excuses, but it sure makes a difference if a person can just walk out into the garage, flip on the lights and start working. Just had to rant a little I guess.
I have realized something, and not to diminish the work or skill that has gone into your project. A guy really needs a good space to work in and good tools. You really have a nice garage and that lift is great. I understand now why my project isn't getting finished. No space to work! Not making excuses, but it sure makes a difference if a person can just walk out into the garage, flip on the lights and start working. Just had to rant a little I guess.
G-head,
Thanks for posting as I know it takes a lot of time to document and write. I've been glued to this thread and have enjoyed it very much. It's also given me some inspiration to tear into things like you do. Can't wait to see the final product.
How does one subscribe to these threads? New ish to computers
When you post a reply look down at the bottom where it says additional options. The 3rd box down says notification type. Just change it to the choice you want.
If you want it to default a certain way every time you can go to user cp at the top and change your options
I took the last week off on the car. I came aross a deal on a 01 Z28 with a blown motor. Worked on cleaning up and detailing it. Sold in 6 days and made a few bucks I can put back in the Olds.
Finally got a little work done tonight. Mostly odds and ends cleaning parts for future install.
I had a couple tries to get something I like and I and now happy with how the throtte piece is comming out. Still need to smooth it out and get it ready for refinish but you can get the idea of how it will look. The pot metal piece is what will be replaced.
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You give yourself too little credit. Your work is really outstanding. Mcgyver has nothing on you! I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this thread. Keep up the great work!
I totally agree. This level of skill has made me question my ability to restore anything.
I have realized something, and not to diminish the work or skill that has gone into your project. A guy really needs a good space to work in and good tools. You really have a nice garage and that lift is great. I understand now why my project isn't getting finished. No space to work! Not making excuses, but it sure makes a difference if a person can just walk out into the garage, flip on the lights and start working. Just had to rant a little I guess.
Amen to this - tenfold!!
I cannot even change headlights unless I back the car out and opening the garage, letting the hot or cold in.
Nice thing is that since Gearhead is just down the street from me, I can just go over and work on my car at his place!
Today I dropped the last of the stuff I need plated off to the industrial plater I used before. I picked up my calipers a few days ago from the coater.
Boys and girls don't try this at home. I now have so much time in these front calipers its not even funny. About 2 hours sanding and shaping. About 4-5 hours with an xatco knife cuting the high heat tape for the coater and another 6-7 hours with the smallest dremel bit I have ever seen (apox 1/16") and xacto knife trimming the coating out of the letters and getting the masking tape out. My vision is finally a reality and I don't have to worry about seeing 50 cars with the same aftermarket brakes.
Drum roll please...So what do you think?
Good point! I've always subscribed to the "factory" school of thought, but those calipers are so cool, I'd buy a pair! Smells like an opportunity for someone...
I think you could make a good bit of coin selling these. That's what I think.
Probably about 30 guys right here.
You could buy a set of Brembos for what I would have to charge for this set. If I did it again I would have to try to powder coat first then have machined. I am just not sure if the coating will machine off clean or chip up around the edges. If some people are seriously interested I will look in to what it would take for make a few sets. Keep in mind you would have to run min 17" wheels and a few styles would have to go to 18"
Got the pistons back in the calipers and got them all ready to install. I need to pick up some pads this week.
I got the belhousing mocked up one more time with the .007 offset dowels. Its now right under the specs recomended by the manufacture. They say .005 and I am at .004
Don't buy the Lakewood brand offset dowels. Mine were bigger than the hole by about .003
Went and got Moroso ones and they were right on.
Installed the adapter pilot bearing to use in an auto crank. I have read mixed revues about these. Hopefully it will last 6-8 months until the 455 is built.
Using a Centerforce DF clutch set and a McLeod ajustable pivot ball.
Finally out of the box and bolted to its new home.
Clutch fork needs to be 5-7 degrees toward the front. The angle was achieved using th adjustable ball. Notice how far the stud from the ball sticks out. Once marked it was pulled back apart to cut the excess off.
If you all think this all looks great online, you should see it in person; it is more like a work of art!
I went over Saturday evening and I have to say this guy sure knows his stuff and he does not settle for "good enough".
I had never seen such a nice looking chassis up close; too bad it will be hidden under the body... Also I had never seen a tool chest that was the size of two refrigerators side by side!
Now I just wish I had postponed my visit a few days so I could have seen that engine and tranny in place!!
Keep it up Gearhead - you're on a roll!!
(Rolling chassis that is...)
Thanks Rob It was nice meeting you. As for my box that whole top part is just a hutch and is worthless to me. Its designed for use in a shop where a tech can lock up large personal belongings like a radio or computer. I need a real top box in that area so I will have the space of two refrigerators.
I picked up the rear pads today so if I am not too tired tonight I may have the rolling chassis together with the other tires on the back installed.
Thanks Rob It was nice meeting you. As for my box that whole top part is just a hutch and is worthless to me. Its designed for use in a shop where a tech can lock up large personal belongings like a radio or computer. I need a real top box in that area so I will have the space of two refrigerators.
I always wondered about those fancy gadgets. I need to get me some of those... and the knoledge to use them. ah well, all tghings come in time right? Besides I,m still on my first project and still in the learning stages. Still, the quality of your work is something to aspire to, and the pics help when one can see what something should look like. BTW the throtle linkage is strictly mechanical on the 67 from the factory? or is that for a special intake? a friend had a 66 chuvvle and I had a 65, don't remember what either looked like to be honest.Don't know if underhood would look similar anyhow.
I always wondered about those fancy gadgets. I need to get me some of those... and the knoledge to use them. ah well, all tghings come in time right? Besides I,m still on my first project and still in the learning stages. Still, the quality of your work is something to aspire to, and the pics help when one can see what something should look like. BTW the throtle linkage is strictly mechanical on the 67 from the factory? or is that for a special intake? a friend had a 66 chuvvle and I had a 65, don't remember what either looked like to be honest.Don't know if underhood would look similar anyhow.
65-67 use this type of linkage. I assume 64 does too but have never looked at one.
Brakes are on and now the rolling chassis is basicly complete. A few things to deal with in the body and then its time to finally start putting it all back together. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
65-67 use this type of linkage. I assume 64 does too but have never looked at one.
Brakes are on and now the rolling chassis is basicly complete. A few things to deal with in the body and then its time to finally start putting it all back together. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Great looking project. Something to be proud of. You'll enjoy every memory of completing this for many years
WOW! Now that is one sweeeeettt-looking chassis! I still think it looks too nice to be hidden.
Hey - just add a seat and steering wheel and it would make one h*ll of a go-cart!
I see the light, too - it is all downhill from here (we hope!)
BTW, what is with those fine steel cables wrapped around the rear section? I forgot to ask on Sat...
WOW! Now that is one sweeeeettt-looking chassis! I still think it looks too nice to be hidden.
Hey - just add a seat and steering wheel and it would make one h*ll of a go-cart!
I see the light, too - it is all downhill from here (we hope!)
BTW, what is with those fine steel cables wrapped around the rear section? I forgot to ask on Sat...
E-brake cables...Waiting to get the body on to cut to length
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