And I also mounted the battery tray in the truck. Still need to weld some bracing to the floor and the frame to support the weight.
1967 RS Duramax Camaro
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I won't be getting anything done this weekend, going on a special trip with my girlfriend and family.
Since the clocks go forward this weekend, I'll have the opportunity to get stuff done on it after work in the coming weeks. Have patience with me guys, it's getting there slowly.
Since the clocks go forward this weekend, I'll have the opportunity to get stuff done on it after work in the coming weeks. Have patience with me guys, it's getting there slowly.
wow, what a project!! very nice, where are you located? stick with the stock set up, you will have plenty of power and be less complicated............ trust me, i know. What tranny is that, i must have missed it in the build.
Hey Rick, didn't know you were a member of this forum! I'm in Sebastopol, in Sonoma County. I've been dying to get a look at your Chevelle for a while now. I have to agree with staying stock, at least for awhile, :rofl: The tranny is a 47rh, from behind a 12v cummins. You going to be in Redding on may 18th?
Thanks guys, I've been really busy and have lots to post.
Finally got a brake booster and master cylinder setup for 4 wheel disc brakes, and just as I was hoping, it clears the motor.
So since that was squared away, I was able to hook up the brake pedal to get the proper pedal position so I could mount the go pedal.
So since that was squared away, I was able to hook up the brake pedal to get the proper pedal position so I could mount the go pedal.
I was able to finish welding and grinding the trans tunnel once the motor was out. I can pull the motor and tranny in one piece now, when I couldn't before with the old, slightly smaller tunnel.
I decided that I will eventually install a Vintage Air heater/ac system down the road, so I smoothed the firewall by making a block off plate for the old heater box.
It's amazing how many extra pieces I have been able to make out of the leftover wheel tubs and trunk floor sheet metal.
And finally spread a coat of short strand everglass over it.
I decided that I will eventually install a Vintage Air heater/ac system down the road, so I smoothed the firewall by making a block off plate for the old heater box.
It's amazing how many extra pieces I have been able to make out of the leftover wheel tubs and trunk floor sheet metal.
And finally spread a coat of short strand everglass over it.
I needed to build a support for the battery, so I used some leftover angle iron.
And installed the new tray with a mock up battery.
I also decided that since the removable back brace wasn't really practical for the camaro, I cut it out and welded a solid tube of dom in its place.
And installed the new tray with a mock up battery.
I also decided that since the removable back brace wasn't really practical for the camaro, I cut it out and welded a solid tube of dom in its place.
And now it was finally time to start prepping the floor and trunk for seam seal and undercoating, as well as prepping out the roll cage for paint.
So I moved it into our booth Friday after work.
Saturday morning I realized that I forgot to make the last 4 close out panels for the inner rockers that need to be welded to some of the trunk floor, which had to be done before I sprayed the undercoating...
So I moved it into our booth Friday after work.
Saturday morning I realized that I forgot to make the last 4 close out panels for the inner rockers that need to be welded to some of the trunk floor, which had to be done before I sprayed the undercoating...
They will be finished this coming weekend.
Since I was in such a hurry, I forgot to take a lot of pictures, but here's the finished undercoated floor.
Sprayed the self etching primer first, then white sealer (no pics), then viper red. My fiance stopped by and took a few pics of me spraying.
Came to work this morning and unmasked it.
And installed the fuel cell before I left this afternoon.
And that brings everything up to date. More to come this weekend
And installed the fuel cell before I left this afternoon.
And that brings everything up to date. More to come this weekend
