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The challenge: install a parking brake shoe, spring and retainer over this tiny pin while blocked by the spindle. This the the more difficult side as there is nothing to keep the pin from falling out the back. If you do the rear pin first, you will realize what a luxury having the bearing retainer behind it is.
The challenge: install a parking brake shoe, spring and retainer over this tiny pin while blocked by the spindle. This the the more difficult side as there is nothing to keep the pin from falling out the back. If you do the rear pin first, you will realize what a luxury having the bearing retainer behind it is.
0 2019/01/31 11:35:27
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0 2019/04/14 19:30:48
Front grill and trim (wrapped in plastic)
Front grill and trim (wrapped in plastic)
0 2019/02/02 16:00:52
I modified my DeWitts radiator slightly in order to mount the Black Magic fan. It is actually 1/2” too tall, but not a big deal.
I modified my DeWitts radiator slightly in order to mount the Black Magic fan. It is actually 1/2” too tall, but not a big deal.
0 2019/04/15 15:55:23
Once the radiator was in I trimmed the hoses to fit. These are the stock hoses and they fit okay. I wonder if there is a better shape for the DeWitts radiator?
Once the radiator was in I trimmed the hoses to fit. These are the stock hoses and they fit okay. I wonder if there is a better shape for the DeWitts radiator?
0 2019/04/15 15:55:40
These should look great against the white paint.
These should look great against the white paint.
0 2019/02/02 16:01:24
0 2019/02/02 16:01:52
Finally, I made some spacers for the sway bar to ensure there was at least 1/4” between the radiator, sway bar and front pivot of the lower control arm. I ended up with two 1/8” spacers on each side and everything is copacetic.
Finally, I made some spacers for the sway bar to ensure there was at least 1/4” between the radiator, sway bar and front pivot of the lower control arm. I ended up with two 1/8” spacers on each side and everything is copacetic.
0 2019/04/15 15:55:53
0 2019/02/02 21:51:04
Out with the wimpy 4 gauge battery cables. In with 1 gauge cables. I made them all to length crimping, soldering and covered with heat shrink.
Out with the wimpy 4 gauge battery cables. In with 1 gauge cables. I made them all to length crimping, soldering and covered with heat shrink.
0 2019/04/16 16:18:32
Set up the crimped in the vice.
Set up the crimped in the vice.
0 2019/04/16 16:18:55
0 2019/02/02 21:51:39
These matte black grills should look great against the white paint.
These matte black grills should look great against the white paint.
0 2019/02/02 22:11:36
Coated the inside of the lug and exposed end of the cable with rosin flux.
Coated the inside of the lug and exposed end of the cable with rosin flux.
0 2019/04/16 16:19:14
Inserted the cable and cranked down on the vice.
Inserted the cable and cranked down on the vice.
0 2019/04/16 16:19:32
Front grill and trim (encased in plastic wrap).
Front grill and trim (encased in plastic wrap).
0 2019/02/02 22:11:44
Front bumpers and brackets.
Front bumpers and brackets.
0 2019/02/02 22:12:01
Makes a nice crimp that then gets heated with a torch and solder is drawn into the hole making a bullet proof bond.
Makes a nice crimp that then gets heated with a torch and solder is drawn into the hole making a bullet proof bond.
0 2019/04/16 16:19:49
Positive, negative and a ground strap all now installed.
Positive, negative and a ground strap all now installed.
0 2019/04/16 16:20:11
Funny, I ordered the tanks gas tank and the instructions said Holley Sniper. It’s a sign!
Funny, I ordered the tanks gas tank and the instructions said Holley Sniper. It’s a sign!
0 2019/02/02 22:12:07
A rats nest of wiring!
A rats nest of wiring!
0 2019/04/16 16:20:30
0 2019/02/03 06:53:10
0 2019/02/03 08:15:22
Should have it all sorted tomorrow and I’ll finish the cooling system on Thursday. Woo hoo!
Should have it all sorted tomorrow and I’ll finish the cooling system on Thursday. Woo hoo!
0 2019/04/16 16:20:49
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0 2019/02/04 19:40:25
0 2019/02/04 19:41:01
Apparently, this right hand drive Corvette was a regular in the last few seasons of the show.
Apparently, this right hand drive Corvette was a regular in the last few seasons of the show.
0 2019/04/18 11:15:20
0 2019/02/05 12:05:06
Holy shifter shaft!
Holy shifter shaft!
0 2019/04/18 14:27:33
What a perfect fit!
What a perfect fit!
0 2019/04/18 14:27:48
That’s nice and meaty! I’m also sitting just over an inch higher on ride height, so they ought to tuck into the wheel wells nicely.
That’s nice and meaty! I’m also sitting just over an inch higher on ride height, so they ought to tuck into the wheel wells nicely.
0 2019/02/05 12:11:32
To dial in camber and caster, then torque the steering linkage and set the toe. Ride height is just over an inch lower than shown in this picture.
To dial in camber and caster, then torque the steering linkage and set the toe. Ride height is just over an inch lower than shown in this picture.
0 2019/02/05 12:11:44
If only ai could get another 4” of legroom!
If only ai could get another 4” of legroom!
0 2019/04/18 14:28:04
I don’t have the front rotors installed yet, so the wheel will sit 3/4” further out once they are installed. Also, the tire sits another 3/4” outside the rim at the widest section width.
I don’t have the front rotors installed yet, so the wheel will sit 3/4” further out once they are installed. Also, the tire sits another 3/4” outside the rim at the widest section width.
0 2019/02/05 12:11:51
In order to get a stronger ujoint and maintain the necessary removable front yoke, I “upgraded” to a 1350 joint and man is it beefy! Gene at SST was convinced it would need to clearance the tunnel but I have about 1/2” all around. You could drive truck through that!
In order to get a stronger ujoint and maintain the necessary removable front yoke, I “upgraded” to a 1350 joint and man is it beefy! Gene at SST was convinced it would need to clearance the tunnel but I have about 1/2” all around. You could drive truck through that!
0 2019/04/19 15:50:11
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