doorgunner

I object to those wheels actually being surrounded in centered wheel wells........It doesn't look "natural" !........LoL

SuperBuickGuy

wait until you see the door gaps

SuperBuickGuy

I'm not stopped, but I am taking some time to consider options. I have 3" from the hub face to the fender lip (on the rear of the car). I can gain 2" by using narrower Camaro arms. I can use Corvette rims (79 mm positive offset - that's just over 3" from the center)... or, of course, buy something aftermarket. The wheel has to be 19" to clear the calipers. So what to use? deeper offset is kind of cool but the latest trend in making cars handle is longer control arms.... so I dunno... I also need to order the front arms... what I don't want to do is order wheels then need to buy new wheels because I don't like the fit/use.

what that means for the project is I'm going to finish body work and decide which is better

SuperBuickGuy

I'll bring this as a separate post because there's a question embedded in it


I'm not sure I know of a good way to fix this.... thinking about using the Dulcich method (cut, foam, mold) - I wonder if that car still is only half flared? suggestions on an easy way to get that curve.... tomorrow I verify the suspension isn't part of the issue (even if it is, it's still not round so can only be part of the problem)

SuperBuickGuy

back to offending people who hate Corvettes
I've decided I don't care. The fix is to pie slice the passenger side about 1/3 up from the front edge... but frankly, I'm the only person who will ever notice



now I need to wait for the coil overs, and get moving on ordering the bits for the front suspension

I think it looks cool so low - it moves up about an inch but it's going to be low (as low as my other, and it was never a problem)
​​​​​​​

Rodnok1

If you posted it I missed it, what year/model is that rear end setup from.
Thanks... Looking to upgrade mine during rebuild.

SuperBuickGuy

rear is 4th gen Camaro SS

A bit of progress
first, Buick is ready for his first ride


which requires hood pins




still have to file fit, but close


​​​​​​​

SuperBuickGuy

multi-tasking today... Corvette got latches
Attachment 48352647





shocks came last week, waiting on the springs. PF1 had 450 lb springs, these will be 550


this is going away - it's funny, I spent a great deal of time trying to find this gear set (3.36s), now I've no need for it
Attachment 48352653

this is what happens when you don't tighten the spring correctly

SuperBuickGuy

I got distracted

sorry

I'm starting back on this, slowly... but the first is I need my lathe to be working


now the explanation.edited I have that really pretty adapter that only requires a shorter driveshaft and cutting the main cross to fit the 1350 u-joint.edited
the alternative is using an aluminum puck to adapt the Spicer bit you see on the black driveshaft to the 3 bolt differential.edited Problem is it's still a 1350 joint for the over-the-counter adapters (not to mention $200)... so I'm going to use a outer adapter from the other suspension to make an adapter.... which requires some lathe work (and maybe mill work - which would mean going to see a friend about doing both on his lathe and mill)

However, I also have a lathe that 'just' needs to be wired





I think I'm going to rewire this completely and bring it into at least the later part of the 20th century

SuperBuickGuy

So I had some time to fill tonight,so I worked on the Corvette
so I threw on some filler

I don't know how there managed to be a low spot here, but alas a bit of fill and all is good


it's important to note that when you fill over the door seam; you should not get too distracted otherwise problems may occur


and yes, I did cut it open in time on this side.... the otherside I was a bit late.

SuperBuickGuy

I'm so used to winter mixes that I wasted about half a sheet of filler.... whoops


but got a few more spots done... I can really start roughing it in this week then start with the high build coats and guide coats...


again, this is filler work but every minute I spend on it is one minute less to completion...

and for those wondering why I'm working on the back not the front.... to get the edge, I moved the door back then when the gap follows the door seam, I'll move the door forward and have perfect gaps front and rear.... at least that's the pleasant theory I'm selling myself

SuperBuickGuy

sanded on it a bit more, I need to order some high-build primer


I also need to finalize the door edges and for that I may have to get clever.... tbc

doorgunner

You've come a long way the 1st half of 2018.

SuperBuickGuy

time to start the car - that means I need gauges


wiring instructions... ugh



and control for the various systems


the first switch is to power the ignition, the column switch will turn on the non-engine functions.
yep, still a BBC

SuperBuickGuy

So I got some work done on the Corvette, however this fiberglass was jamming up my lift

it's a 818 kit car. it was assembled by an amateur and while it is dangerous, it also doesn't fit worth anything either.... however, this little thing is blindingly fast. It has a WRX motor in the back - making it a mid-engine car. The guy who built it bought a lot of good parts - and fortunately the builder, Factory Five (the kit builders) made it well enough that even the most amateur is safe....ish. Tighten bolts people... just sayin'

anyway, outside of a bit of help on that,

my most hated task... wiring


I need to have gauges to start it, since my lathe isn't done, I can't finish the rear install nor the front suspension.... so this is the task that is most ready to move forward


beside that, the sanding continues.

SuperBuickGuy

time to remove some more trim



then work on wiring.

SuperBuickGuy

brief update.... in everything else, I'm making small steps towards starting the motor - in this case, wiring the gauges

RBrid

I can be your camera man for the first start.

SuperBuickGuy

You understand the cameraman also has to keep the fire extinguisher, blast pads, and cell phone with 911 keyed in handy as well. I also suggest being sure your health insurance company is appraised of the dangerous condition and is ready to cover anything that may happen. Also you may wish to up your life insurance policy for that day.

You just can't be too safe.

derekderek

Camera guy also doubles as tool and beer fetcher...