Well the LS1 is in place.. The shop managed to use the BRP mounts AND the S&P notched pan with a standard steering system.. NOT easy since the BRP mounts move the engine forward. I cant figure out why they do this since the motor was a LONG LONG way from the firewall and looked goofy (not to mention weight distribution).. We fabbed up a plate that moved the engine back 1 5/8 inches.. this allowed the headers to clear the steering box AND the oil pan to clear the centerlink.. Here you can see how tight a fit the headers are and if you look close you can see the custom relocation plate.
We also installed the custom radiator.. notice the in/out are on the same side. We were also able to find hoses that fit like they were made for the car at the local NAPA parts store, that saved a lot of fab work...
and here is the motor in place.. we also put in the new tilt steering column and started the Covans dash..
Well its moving fast.. hope you all dont mind the updates -- given the cost over-runs the car will have a pretty basic interior for the first year.. its all about patience i guess Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on :
Damn Steve!! Your 69 Camaro is going to be sick!! Posted by laraandre (Member # 1577) on :
UN-BE-LIEV-ABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Very Cool. Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Just Beautiful!!!!!!!! Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
looking great, ...wow! Posted by twobratSS (Member # 2180) on :
I'm jealous, but in a good way...Great job!
Posted by Cavy Dan (Member # 1352) on :
Seriously...how can you work with all the glare!!! I bet that engine shines in the pitch black! AWESOME!!! Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :
Very sharp. You're killing Mark thogh . . . .
Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
Looking really nice!!
I didnt use the BRP mounts for the same reason.... couldnt figure out why they wanted the engine so far foreward, so just made my own.
What brand of headers are those?? I had the S&P ones, but am building my own set now to fit better and have a slightly larger tube size (1 3/4")
Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :
Looks sharp!
Posted by 67&02 (Member # 1570) on :
Lets See, what can I say? Oh ya - Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steve da Wrench: Looking really nice!!
I didnt use the BRP mounts for the same reason.... couldnt figure out why they wanted the engine so far foreward, so just made my own.
What brand of headers are those?? I had the S&P ones, but am building my own set now to fit better and have a slightly larger tube size (1 3/4")
Yea, whats up with the "engine forward" design??? Well it sits good now
S&P headers.. custom ones would be great but right now we just need it done.
Thanks for the comments everyone.. Should be at Super Chevy with a very basic interior (thats a project that wont be finished before NEXT summer)..
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
quote:Originally posted by Xsta Z 28: Very sharp. You're killing Mark thogh . . . .
Yea, I'm way behind but he's cheating and having a shop do the work. Posted by White Lightning (Member # 363) on :
Congrads on the progress. The car looks killer. Some day I will have something similiar.
Why didn't you go with power brakes?
Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
I can't wait to see the finished car! That thing is going to be beautiful!
Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :
Awesome! Posted by Mike Bonte (Member # 1892) on :
That is going to be one awesome car when you are done.
Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
quote:Originally posted by White Lightning: Congrads on the progress. The car looks killer. Some day I will have something similiar.
Why didn't you go with power brakes?
Wilwood talked me out of it.. if you have sufficent clamping force AND the right bore on your MC then you dont need power assist.. Since I have the right MC AND 20 pistons worth of braking system I should be fine.
I want the brakes to feel solid and "mechanical".. its not like i cant add PB if I have to but I think they will work well. Wilwood did give me the brakes so I can at least take their advice Posted by LPE LS1 (Member # 2154) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steven2000SS: Wilwood did give me the brakes so I can at least take their advice
Funny how 'free' alters direction, huh? Looking good Steve...wish I could convince Baer to make a similar donation .
Btw, could you shoot me some info on the shop that did the AN fitted, braided A/C line set up on your previous 'project' ? Thanx, Brent
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Posted by Big A (Member # 1761) on :
Looks great! Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
Steve that looks awesome! You are doing a fantastic job with it. And did you see your potential new income? The custom brackets for LS1 installs!!!! If parts were made available for this motor to be installed in early classics more people would probably do it.
I am sure that motor is a 396 LS1 or 427 LS1 right? Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150:
quote:Originally posted by Xsta Z 28: Very sharp. You're killing Mark thogh . . . .
Yea, I'm way behind but he's cheating and having a shop do the work.
Don't be bitter -- remember that you PLANNED on a huge project.. i just stumbled into it
Yea, 427.. right.. a whopping 346cui with stage II heads and a 224 cam, 3:37 gears and a 3800 Yank in a 4L60E trans (auburn posi and strange axels with c-clip eliminators)..
Can you say hole-shot??
The braid shop i use is Deering Industries in Signal Hill (long beach) California.. ask for Mitch. has been there FOREVER. I dont have thier phone # on me so call information or email me if that dosent work.
Should have new pics on the site later tonight..
Posted by White Lightning (Member # 363) on :
How did you talk them into giving you brakes for free? I mean how did they get to sponsor your car?
Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
Lookin' Good Steven.....So....It'll be ready for the "Picnic" ??
Can't belive the progress you keep making.... Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
Sponsorship.. well thats a long story but since im local to them they knew of my 2000 SS with thier brakes and liked what i did.. i called them and asked them to sponsor the 69 (expecting a discount)and after relating the "vision" of my car to the marketing manager he asked me if I wanted 4 or 6 pison brakes?? I about fell over and they shipped me $2800 worth of brake parts the next day.. surprised the hell out of me.
Tips to get sponsors: 1. dont expect much.. most give discounts 2. have a plan for the car 3. have a website 4. mention past sucesses (mag features, shows won, races won) 5. whats in it for them? ie. how will you help promote their product (a show sign, stickers (yuck).. 6. be professional
Thanks BadRag.. I should be good for the picnic.. The interior will be pretty basic but the rest should be smokin Oh, i wont have the nitrous yet either
A couple more pics: I just love that pic for some reason
Firewall clearance:
and can you name all the stuff going into my radiator??? Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
Not sure on some of the stuff...??
But, are the two black shoes to help with "Nose Dive" when you brake ??
BadRag
Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :
DIZ ZAM!! That is going to look REALLY NICE!!
Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
quote:Originally posted by BadRag: Not sure on some of the stuff...??
But, are the two black shoes to help with "Nose Dive" when you brake ??
BadRag
Yea, thats the flintstones emergency brake system Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :
Unbelievable. I can't wait to see it!
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steven2000SS: and can you name all the stuff going into my radiator???
Looks like an overflow to resevoir, coolant line to the tubes under intake manifold, fan 1 & fan 2 temp sensors and trans cooler lines. What do I win?
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
Looks like a beauty. Nice job.
Posted by Steven2000SS (Member # 780) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150:
quote:Originally posted by Steven2000SS: and can you name all the stuff going into my radiator???
Looks like an overflow to resevoir, coolant line to the tubes under intake manifold, fan 1 & fan 2 temp sensors and trans cooler lines. What do I win?
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