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Old 07-01-2012, 03:44 PM   #151
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always top notch work !
Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!!
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Old 07-01-2012, 03:55 PM   #152
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Hey Chad, look foward to meeting you in a couple weeks.

We looked at those same hubcaps but they require 1/2" studs where we have 7/16"...didn't feel like swapping studs at the time, but they do look better than the original 4x4 ralley caps. We'd like to see somebody step up and manufacture some nice, inexpensive spider caps for the six lugs.
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Old 07-01-2012, 07:49 PM   #153
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ya, thats why i bought a set of these :http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-OEM-Fac...e00a06&vxp=mtr

those will work with the cpp rotors and with the factory studs
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Old 07-02-2012, 12:37 AM   #154
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Hmmm, we may do that! Thanks Chad
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Old 07-02-2012, 02:21 AM   #155
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Finished up the firewall repair...
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Old 07-03-2012, 04:42 PM   #156
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Waiting on front end components from CPP and we're ready to drop the engine...
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Old 07-04-2012, 12:12 AM   #157
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Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!!
you guys do just fine!
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:27 AM   #158
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Got a plate from CaptainFab and mounted up the gear box...
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:41 AM   #159
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It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:43 AM   #160
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We also started fitting the motor/tranny to the chassis. We're using 73-87 C20/30 mounts and the stock tranny crossmember...gonna have to cut some decent reliefs in the firewall to fit those valve covers
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:49 AM   #161
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It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!
Thanks Owen!
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Old 07-10-2012, 09:52 AM   #162
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think you need to send me that motor and trans to me lol..looks awesome
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Old 07-10-2012, 03:49 PM   #163
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This is really coming together! Looking good, you guys are rocking !!!
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Old 07-10-2012, 07:13 PM   #164
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very slick!!
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:59 PM   #165
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Thanks ya'll!!

We got a bit more done today...out with the old and in with the new.

Look for the old column/wheel in the for sale section...
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:31 AM   #166
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My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall.
He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation??

Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor...
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Old 07-11-2012, 04:28 AM   #167
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Lookin real good, keep it up you 2.
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Old 07-11-2012, 06:36 PM   #168
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My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall.
He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation??

Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor...
is that floor what they call a high hump??for the tranny?
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:58 PM   #169
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No, that is a low hump.
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No, that is a low hump.
ah cool thanks
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Saweeeet.
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Old 07-12-2012, 02:47 AM   #172
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Saweeeet.
Thanks!!

Tonight's progress...got the firewall somewhat clearanced for the valve covers, got at least 1/2" around everything on the first cut.
We'll open that up a bit as we finish/smooth it out.
Also picked up a wheel/horn for the column...the light silver will make more sense once everything is finished.
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Old 07-12-2012, 10:31 AM   #173
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Thanks!!

Tonight's progress...got the firewall somewhat clearanced for the valve covers, got at least 1/2" around everything on the first cut.
We'll open that up a bit as we finish/smooth it out.
Also picked up a wheel/horn for the column...the light silver will make more sense once everything is finished.
love the wheel ..why is the motor sitting so far back against the fire wall
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Old 07-12-2012, 09:38 PM   #174
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love the wheel ..why is the motor sitting so far back against the fire wall
Long water pump and compressor in front of the heads dictates that I push the motor as far back as possible, in addition there is a small upturn on the pass side top rail right in front of where the motor mount tower falls into place...it all just comes together there. The large valve covers may give the appearance that the motor is farther back than it really is, the large cap hei still has a 1/2" clearance to the firewall...we considered notching the firewall there also to push back even farther. As it sits, we have less room between fan and rad than we would like to see...gonna have to get creative there.
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Old 07-13-2012, 11:23 AM   #175
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maybe you need to go with an electric fan..but looks like you are tight on space too
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