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Re: 56 pro touring build
My son and I are going down to Pomona on Sunday, Call me if you need anything.
bb
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Re: 56 pro touring build
While waiting for the rearend, brakes, and mock up powertrain we decided to redo the firewall.
Used tape to outline the cut area and used a fiber wheel on an angle grinder for the straight cuts and a air scroll saw for the corners. Also cut the internal cowl from the inside of the cab. Piece of cake. Everything is a piece of cake after working on the frame. After all the cuts, there were some spot welds that needed a bit of help from an air chisel. Here is how it looks. Not quite sure what to do with the side air cowls. Any suggestions? We wont need them for air as that will be closed off. |
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Re: 56 pro touring build
I did see one guy run his A/C and heater hoses through there to hide them. Or you could just mount some speakers.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Ironworks project gallery also put his ac controls in that same spot. Check out his build when you get a chance. Can you also show pictures of the internal cowl that your arte cutting out while you are doing it.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
holy smokes greg, looks like you guys have been busy..... Bummer about the engine, I have not made it that far yet, hope to soon. Who is doing the machine work for you ??? I have someone in mind but would be curious if you like the shop you are using ??
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Hey Bob: Just checking out your build. It is coming out great. The color is HOT!!!!!
I have a friend that does editorial Car Craft magazine. He recommends JGM Engineering. He said they are not the cheapest or most expensive but their work has been great. I hope that I will not really need them too much. |
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Sorry to hear about your motor! Hope it all works at a very good price.
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I stored a little left over POR-15 in a mason jar too and just the little bit of air in the jar made it harden up. I now buy quarts instead of a gallon.
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Oh that sucked about the engine ... your right ... if the dude had any stones he'd already made contact. That part hurts the most ... can't even trust a car guy anymore!!!
Love the build so far. Ratty 46 |
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Did not get a return call or email from the guy I bought the engine off of. I guess that I will have to hunt him down.
Got a call from the machine shop and they said that it just needs a clean up; 1 new piston; and a cam (was going to get rid of the cam anyways. The plans are to build it up with a Mag supercharger. It will be running about 550 to 600HP. Overkill I know. I have always wanted something with silly power though. Decided to go with 3 piece sway bars. 1 1/4 diameter bars from No Limit. Mounted the front bar inside the structural cross member. It was not easy to find a tube that would work. Had to get it from Tubing Specialties in where Ever, California. The bushings needed a tube with 1 5/8 ID. Went with 1 7/8 OD tube so it will hold the front together. Plan to do the same for the rear. Getting a little bit better at TIG welding. Learning this is an ART. I have so much respect for your guys that can easily put down a nice beautiful consistent bead. Not easy. |
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Looking good.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Looking really good! Your tig welds look really clean. Was wondering if you could take another picture of your firewall when you get a chance.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Hey Mike:
I have done everything to avoid working on the firewall. I am not too fond of sheetmetal work. I guess it will get easier in time. Nothing new on the firewall since last PIC. How about you? |
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Nothing on the body, just trying to finish the frame. I am hoping to get alittle done on the fraame tomorrow. Finish the subframe and c-notch.
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absolutly love the framework! some day, ill hope to go back through mine and perfect it like you are doing. now its just go fast!!
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Looking good. I like how the anti-roll bar goes through the frame.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Greg
Nice work on the welding.... I need to come by and check out your project. I have been off for a bit but I will be back in action this next week... I will try to get ahold of you. bb
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How's it going? Waiting to see more pictures. I'm always coming back looking for more. LOL, you post a few pictures and then nothing. PLZZ stop teasing us, can't wait to see what's next.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
OK, I know that it has been slow. Waiting for deals on a trans, rear end, brakes, and wheels. We need to mock all this stuff up before we move much further on the frame.
Here is more on the firewall. Cut out the old. Held up a new sheet of 16g sheet to the outside of the firewall and traced the cut out to the sheet from the inside. Put the sheetmetal holders (butt jointer clamps from Harbor Freight) on the bottom to hold it into place. Of course the sheet does not fit perfectly so held it up with a few tack welds and then recut the firewall to the shape of the new piece. This left a gap the size of the cut off wheel. Maybe a little bigger that the other way we did it but it will work out OK. Started to do the tacks. One here, one there and then grind. Do it over again. Have not finished it yet. |
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Re: 56 pro touring build
This stuff takes time but it will be worth it when your done. Looks good.
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Re: 56 pro touring build
We are moving a little closer to being able to continue the frame work. Picked up a 2005 4L80E trans today with low miles. Most likely going to pull it apart and put in the high performance stuff. Never done it but I think it is time to give it a whirl.
Also ran into a friend that wanted rid of this metal band saw (W.F. Wells). Been using a harbor freight one before. What a difference between this REAL saw. I paid $150. I could not turn it down. |
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Nice tool. Hope you have lots of projects now that you have it!! Keep up the good work and can't wait to see some more frame work.
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Quote:
Go to there Turbo 350/ 400 section if you can't find their tools they have some listed there http://www.transmissioncenter.net/35...erformance.htm
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Re: 56 pro touring build
Good pic on the trans but I'm a tool nut & that my board friend is a GREAT DEAL.
Enjoy both. Ratty 46 |
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