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Old 01-08-2023, 04:04 PM   #1
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Steering shafts all done. Pretty tight in there. I was a little nervous about it.
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That's some nice work there. Does it turn smoothly?
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Old 01-15-2023, 06:57 PM   #3
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That's some nice work there. Does it turn smoothly?
Very
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Steering shafts all done. Pretty tight in there. I was a little nervous about it.
Looking good. Which motor mounts and headers are you using?
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Old 01-15-2023, 06:59 PM   #5
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Looking good. Which motor mounts and headers are you using?
The QA1 setup comes with their motor mounts. Speed engineering headers
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Steering shafts all done. Pretty tight in there. I was a little nervous about it.
Were you able to get away from using a support?
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Old 01-29-2023, 01:39 PM   #7
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Were you able to get away from using a support?
There is a support right above the center joint, bolted to the frame.
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Looking good!
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Old 01-31-2023, 05:54 PM   #10
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Thanks again lol. I’m not smart enough to figure that out
You're welcome and I' sure you are plenty smart enough to do it. If you can post them, then I know I'm right when I say that. Here's a little help, if you are interested. A couple of guys helped me with this thread, in the area I help moderate. Check it out, it might help

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=818026
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Starting to install the Holley Terminator X. I am not good at electrical. However this setup so far is pretty easy.
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Starting to install the Holley Terminator X. I am not good at electrical. However this setup so far is pretty easy.
I could have flown in to help....
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Waiting on you Rob! I am not done... See you Saturday morning LOL
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Very nice build! Tagging along. What radiator did you use?
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Looking great! Are you happy with the location of the ECU? I was thinking about building a bracket to put it under the dash but yours looks like a good fit.
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Old 03-15-2023, 05:32 PM   #17
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Looking great! Are you happy with the location of the ECU? I was thinking about building a bracket to put it under the dash but yours looks like a good fit.
Yes I like it there. I looked at under the dash too. But its a tight fit. At least I can get to this if I needed too. Hopefully that is never LOL
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Have you thought about spraying the hinges to match the fenders? I bet the shape of them wouldn't jump out at you if the finish matched. Even if you left the shock/spring and hardware raw.
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Have you thought about spraying the hinges to match the fenders? I bet the shape of them wouldn't jump out at you if the finish matched. Even if you left the shock/spring and hardware raw.
Not a bad idea
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Thank you. Now for the not so good news. Drive shaft came apart on the Dyno while being tuned. LOL stupid hot rods. I knew the tube was probably a little smaller that it should be, but I didn’t think it was an issue. I am not make a lot of power. 380-400 at the crank. Like 310 at the wheels
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Got the AC installed. I tried to keep it as clean as possible. I still need to hide some of the wires. I was able to keep the compressor down low.
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