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Wildstreak 07-02-2011 08:22 PM

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I hear ya, thats why I asked, every accuair system I had seen so far had used the e-level. How much was the accuair kit if you dont mind saying?

Looks great on the floor, love the way the accuair rises and lowers.

bruin_d 07-02-2011 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak (Post 4768144)
I hear ya, thats why I asked, every accuair system I had seen so far had used the e-level. How much was the accuair kit if you dont mind saying?

Looks great on the floor, love the way the accuair rises and lowers.

I don't remember to be honest. I have the switchspeed with a 5 gallon tank and single compressor. I got it from Nate at Porterbuilt. I'll see if I can find what I paid for it.

project 67 sub 07-02-2011 08:41 PM

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looking good bruin d

mosesburb 07-02-2011 10:40 PM

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Very cool!!

jmedero 07-02-2011 11:50 PM

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Nice man. You figured out gas filler neck yet?
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67cheby 07-02-2011 11:58 PM

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Awesome

jmedero 07-03-2011 12:22 AM

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I hear you on the no room on the budget for the elevel set up. I did the Accuair manifold and wired it into a new AVS 7 switch box I had. It took some research to get the male end of the harness... found out its a Molex brand plug. The rest I just had to figure out.

That controller looks slick though. I will do the Accuair rocker set up when the budget allows.

Juan

bruin_d 07-04-2011 08:27 PM

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The Accuair rocker is pretty sweet. I was playing with it today and found all kinds of different stuff it does.

bruceman1968 07-04-2011 08:38 PM

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Awesome build, looks great!!!! subscribed.

bruin_d 07-04-2011 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968 (Post 4771732)
awesome build, looks great!!!! Subscribed.

thanks!!!!

bruin_d 07-06-2011 09:25 PM

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Well I got a good start on mounting the brake setup today. I started by trimming the factory bracing out of the way so i have a flat surface to mount to. Next I trimmed up a piece of 1/4" steel to weld in there. This gives me a good base to weld to and strengthens the firewall. Finally, I tacked the assembly up there to see where I was at. I have been having a tough time trying to find out how far it needs to be from the firewall to clear everything so i figured, what the hell, just tack it up there and see and go from there. It looks like I need to move it out about 5/8" to be able to get the booster in there. Tomorrow I'll re-measure everything, make some mounting brackets so it can bolt in and then finish welding it all up. If any of you guys have opinions, PLEASE SHARE THEM!! I won't be offended. This is the first time I've done anything like this so its all uncharted territory.

Scottshotrods 07-06-2011 09:46 PM

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looking good

justin

bruin_d 07-06-2011 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods (Post 4775394)
looking good

justin

Thanks. That's how I interpreted your description of how to do it.

FRENCHBLUE72 07-06-2011 10:25 PM

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Looks like she fits in there pretty good.. Did you get the remote fill also?

bruin_d 07-06-2011 10:32 PM

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Yes I did.

jmedero 07-06-2011 11:42 PM

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Nice. I was wondering how it all fits in there. So when you weld the plate in, the bracket gets bolted to that? How does it bolt to it? Wouldnt the pedal placment dictate were it needs to be mounted?

Juan

bruin_d 07-07-2011 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero (Post 4775719)
Nice. I was wondering how it all fits in there. So when you weld the plate in, the bracket gets bolted to that? How does it bolt to it? Wouldnt the pedal placment dictate were it needs to be mounted?

Juan

I'm going to cut up two pieces of metal,'drill some hole in it, and weld them to that plate that I put in there. If you look at one of my previous pictures that I just copied and pasted off of Scott's Hotrods website you can see where the bolt holes are in the pedal assembly.

Pedal position does dictate where it needs to be a little bit but you kind of need to find a happy medium between having room for the steering column, having room for the booster, clearing the gas pedal, clearing the ignition switch, etc.

bruin_d 07-07-2011 03:56 PM

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I finished the mount, got it tacked up, and bolted everything else on to make sure I brought out enough but not too far for clearance. It came out perfect! Now I just need to finish welding it up. I'm very happy with how it has come out so far.

BlackTopMotors 07-07-2011 07:13 PM

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Looks Cool! Any tips on adding brake fluid?
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bruin_d 07-07-2011 07:36 PM

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Looks Cool! Any tips on adding brake fluid?
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I have a cool billet remote reservoir for it. Ill post some pics of it after i finish polishing it. I'm still trying to decide where to mount it. I'm considering mounting in under the cowl right now. We'll see though.

bruin_d 07-07-2011 07:39 PM

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Here is a pic from Scott's Hotrods website of what I got.

kev2809 07-07-2011 11:02 PM

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cool setup man...are you shaving your firewall right now too?

bruin_d 07-07-2011 11:18 PM

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cool setup man...are you shaving your firewall right now too?

Yes. I'm probably about 90% done with smoothing it out. I just need to plug the speedo cable hole and the e-brake cable hole and its smooth. Then probably about an hour more of sanding and its done.

bruin_d 07-08-2011 05:23 PM

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I finished up the brake assembly today. I had the modify the stock dash/steering column support. Everything is all painted and ready to go. My new Lokar shifter is here too. After looking at my nasty steering column and trying to figure out how to make it look good, I ended up saying screw it, called up Justin at Scotts Hotrods, and ordered a new Ididit tilt column with the billet firewall mount.
Tomorrow I'm going to work on brake lines and putting the dash back together.

instgatr 07-09-2011 12:46 AM

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Honestly I can't tell you why we panic at the sight of differentg colored wire.


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