# 1002, SVTFreaks build.

[Svtfreak]

Took my 5 year old out today to work on it. About 30 minutes and he’d had enough. There wasn’t near about enough hammer work for him to stay entertained lol. He helped for a bit before he got distracted. One an arm and one shock installed. ��. And it was worth it.
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[Alan_C]

I was going to suggest getting him one of the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod or Truck RC models until I saw the price.

[Svtfreak]

I was going to suggest getting him one of the Factory Five 33 Hot Rod or Truck RC models until I saw the price.

I was gonna get one for me until I saw the price. I have enough hobbies! Lol

[Svtfreak]

Axles in, new seals and bearings in place, rear end is done and sealed up.


That’s a big old pile of powder coated aluminum panels.

[Svtfreak]

Front suspension done. Except for steering rod ends. Those have to be painted to match the rest but don’t have what I need yet. I’ll do that when I do the firewall, motor/trans and steering column. Which I need to start thinking about spending that money. I need some overtime.

[RoadRacer]

Since you're going for such pretty finishes, get the Kootenai bump steer kit..

[Just 1 More]

Since you're going for such pretty finishes, get the Kootenai bump steer kit..

Last I talked to him he was getting out and not producing any more, I hope that has changed

[JimLev]

Front suspension done. Except for steering rod ends. Those have to be painted to match the rest but don’t have what I need yet. I’ll do that when I do the firewall, motor/trans and steering column. Which I need to start thinking about spending that money. I need some overtime.

Looking at your pic I think you have those A arms on the wrong side.
Maybe it doesn’t matter or was there a recent change that isn’t in my manual?

[Mastertech5]

You're right. LCAs should be swapped side to side. The short adjustment part should be in the rear.

[Svtfreak]

Since you're going for such pretty finishes, get the Kootenai bump steer kit..

Why do you say that, if I might ask?

Looking at your pic I think you have those A arms on the wrong side.
Maybe it doesn’t matter or was there a recent change that isn’t in my manual?

You're right. LCAs should be swapped side to side. The short adjustment part should be in the rear.

Y’all are exactly right. Someone pointed it out on Facebook also. I have swapped with around without marring my powder. A small amount of heat, an old nut and a big aluminum drift with a big hammer got them apart.

Correct now!


The whole chassis


And I put the brake pedal and MC in today piddling around. I think I have some painting to do before I go much farther and I need a new gun so might be a minute.

[RoadRacer]

Why do you say that, if I might ask?

Cos you said you hadn't painted the steering rod ends yet, but the bump steer kit is already so pretty out of the box. and functional too of course, but it looks nice and needs no paint.

[Svtfreak]

Cos you said you hadn't painted the steering rod ends yet, but the bump steer kit is already so pretty out of the box. and functional too of course, but it looks nice and needs no paint.

I’m gonna have to check that out. Thanks!

[progmgr1]

I have the Kootenai Valley bump steer kit and it's very nice, but I saw somewhere that Tim Whittaker was retiring and not making any more. However, Maximum Motorsports has a variety of bump steer kits that you could probably adapt: https://www.maximummotorsports.com/Search.aspx?k=bump

HTH Keith HR #894

[Svtfreak]

Thanks Keith. I’ll look into that too.

Chose the color today and got it all either on hand or ordered. It’s a 2 coat color based on Honda Indy mica yellow. Had a ton of pearl in the base to give it that candy look. Should be sexy! Just waiting on the white primer, etch primer and my new gun to get here.
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[progmgr1]

I used to have a (German) Ford Capri II that was about that color. It really stands out in a crowd!

So where did you get your paint? I'm still searching for the perfect color, so seeing a different palette might be useful...

Thanks, Keith HR #894

[Svtfreak]

I used to have a (German) Ford Capri II that was about that color. It really stands out in a crowd!

So where did you get your paint? I'm still searching for the perfect color, so seeing a different palette might be useful...

Thanks, Keith HR #894

There’s a local business here called capital auto paint. They are a primarily Ppg dealer, and have a few other stuff. Evercoat, 3M, house of Kolors and stuff. I was perusing the auto paint chip catalogs and he asked what I was looking for. I told him I wanted a metallic yellow. He started pulling out all kinds of stuff including some they sprayed in house to show. I told him I wanted 2004 mustang screaming yellow but with metallic. When I told him that, he went right to the book to see it, then said “oh, I got just what you want”. He pulled out a paint flip catalog of this and went right to it. It’s so close, dead on in some lights, as far as shade, but dances in moving light. He even had a little light that mimicked sunlight, fluorescent, and warm lights. He was very helpful.

Sorry, I kinda got side tracked. But it’s a locally owned paint supply house that specializes in Ppg. They only carry ppf and HOK as far as paint.

That’s exactly what I want! I wanna stand out but not be too orange or too zincy pale lemon. I think this one will be perfect.

[progmgr1]

I was looking at a PPG "Vibrance" color that was close to what I wanted. However, the painter I planned to use (before Covid) told me that he didn't like the PPG paints, saying that they were difficult to get consistent results. He had a similar opinion about HOK paints, but with much more profanity.

Recently, that painter had a heart attack and was forced to close his shop. Maybe now that I have to find a new painter I should go back to the PPG store to see what they have on offer these days.

Keith HR #894

[JimLev]

I used PPG Deltron 2000, it’s very good paint. I’ve used titanium silver and Corvette Racing Yellow on my hotrod.

[Svtfreak]

I was looking at a PPG "Vibrance" color that was close to what I wanted. However, the painter I planned to use (before Covid) told me that he didn't like the PPG paints, saying that they were difficult to get consistent results. He had a similar opinion about HOK paints, but with much more profanity.

Recently, that painter had a heart attack and was forced to close his shop. Maybe now that I have to find a new painter I should go back to the PPG store to see what they have on offer these days.

Keith HR #894

That’s weird. Everyone I know says deltron is the best base to use hands down. The only complaint is price. Now, around here, the new low Voc and water base isn’t required. Maybe that’s why?

I used PPG Deltron 2000, it’s very good paint. I’ve used titanium silver and Corvette Racing Yellow on my hotrod.

The only reason I’m not going deltron is they don’t have a recipe for the color I want. I don’t use their filler primer either because that’s just asinine, 560$ for a gallon. I use roberlo, dry sand then prime with dvlf and do a final 800 grit wet sand.

Pulled all the crap off and out the coyote and got it and trans taped up. Now I just need a gun! It cleared customs. Oh, and a decent day. No telling when that’ll come in south LA. I’m hoping to paint these parts (and firewall, steering column) march 1/2 when I’m off a good time.

[Svtfreak]

Got a little color!!! Exciting day.

The photo of motor and trans and the steering column are the right shade in photos. The up close isn’t but shows the base effect with flake and pearl in it. My flashlight is very white and kinda zincy’s it out. I have some polishing to do. Got a pretty good bit of orange peel. Should come out easy though.

[Svtfreak]

So stoked to see some of the final color being mated to the is big canvas of silver. Got the column reassembled and mounted. And got the firewall in. Friday, I hope to get the motor and trans installed.

[Svtfreak]

Motor and trans in! Next is other half of engine control harness (it has the shifter wires), exhaust and floor panels, and trans cooler fittings and lines so I can do the trans tunnel.

Anyone guide me where I can source the grafoil square exhaust gasket for 90* to straight tube flange?






Flyin coyote!

[Alan_C]

Edit: due to Photobucket brain fart, all the pics in my thread became unviewable. I changed some of the later ones out to imagur, especially where I began deviating from FFR build. The first few pages, I did not and will not go back and reupload and change the links. If you have a question, feel free to ask, but it's all pretty straightforward FFR build until I got to the brake lines. It's about there that I closed the manual and will use it for reference only at times. So please scroll down and photos will start working again.

Guess it's as good a place to start as any. Got all parts inventoried. A couple small things missing. Got the frame on jack stands. Friday, I'll cut grass then maybe start on the front end. I do need to build a body buck but I am anxious to start!

For many, photobucket has been a pain in the arse. I see you changed over to Imgur, good choice as I have been using it for several years without issue.

[Svtfreak]

For many, photobucket has been a pain in the arse. I see you changed over to Imgur, good choice as I have been using it for several years without issue.

Yeah, it does good for me. The social part of it irritates me, so I avoid using it other than hosting images lol

Got floor pans and trans tunnel in. Had to get a few things done that’s under the tunnel and pans rather than later when it was all on. Exhaust, trans cooler lines, ac and the second half of the coyote harness that goes through the tunnel. Thinking about what’s next. Fuel system and wiring probably. I also painted my coil covers. But they came out terribly. Probably going to redo them when I paint the car.

[Svtfreak]

Put in the floor part and the tank today. And a little wiring under there while I had access. One more main wire to run and hook up later on. Installed fuel vent filter, filter, and plumbing to the regulator.

[Svtfreak]

Had a bad day Friday. The back wall did not go well. No pics yet. Still fixing that lol.

But I played with a few other things today. Had a few minutes. Working some overtime the next two weeks so will ne put aside.

Doing my best to alleviate any polishing. Ever. I’ve done the whole chrome and polished aluminum thing (on a t bucket) before. Not fun for me. The accent color here is the silver powder coat. Even had the ac fittings and plate done. Little by little.

[GoDadGo]

Looking Good!

[Svtfreak]

Looking Good!

Thanks Steve!

[Svtfreak]

Interior tub finished up today


Made up brake lines out the flex lines. Installed steering motor and finished up the ecu harness below the motor.

[narly1]

Looking very nice!

It's a shame that there's a lot of paint detail that's going to be buried under carpet and behind panels though.

But you'll know it's there and that's all that matters.

Earl

[Svtfreak]

Looking very nice!

It's a shame that there's a lot of paint detail that's going to be buried under carpet and behind panels though.

But you'll know it's there and that's all that matters.

Earl

Hehe yeah earl, there’s a lot that’ll be hidden. I want it to look right when behind. Pull a door panel and it looks finished, lift the carpet and it still finished. I know I’m going overboard, but you right. It’s what I want to do ����.

[Svtfreak]

Awww hell yeah! Two of the biggest pieces of jewelry on today. The blower and the grill. To be fair, the blower just sitting there looking sexy. I still have to pressure test the cooling and heater system before I tighten all that down. There’s a couple fittings under it that leaked on me that j want to make sure are a-ok before I do it all up for final time.


Powder coated to match the rest

Glad I invested in replica parts fan shroud

Dat mouth!

Very pleased with how it’s looking. Mill lookin KILLER

[Mastertech5]

Awesome!

[Svtfreak]

Awesome!

Thank you!

Since last post, lots of small stuff. Finished up cooling and heater systems, pressure tested, mounted up the blower, ran belt, tidy’d up wiring a bit.

But today is a big one!

We got whoa power. Thanks to Mr Gordon Levy, we got 13.5” 6 piston at the front and 12.5” 4 at the back. I wanted just slotted but the rears come either both drilled and slotted or none, so we got both! Still have to finish the rear lines as I wasn’t sure where these would land. I like the way the black lines look better. They match the braided nylon I have everywhere else much better.






I know it looks like the hose is too short for turning in the front but it works. Plenty slack for way past lock. The location being closer to the center helps a lot. And that little 45* bend does too.

Ok. It’s been a long week. My two oldest boys was in with their girlfriends (one is now a fiancé!) for the week and weekend. I’ve been in the shop and in front of the stove all week. They requested all their favorites. Meatloaf, quesadillas, chicken wings, jambalaya, smothered potatoes, so I’ve been busy all week. We got Austin boy off yesterday and Seattle boy to the airport this morning. I go back to work tomorrow night. So, I’m calling it a day and probably a week until my next day off. Gonna take a rest lol. Plus I wanna meditate on this project a bit. Two brake lines, some fluids and an air intake and I think it’s ready to start again but I want to ponder and make sure I’m not missing something.

[Svtfreak]

Finally got into the shop. Summer is rough. Kids are off and wife only works 2 days a week. I usually keep the kids when she does. A bit of overtime. Left my 2 watching Star Wars while I got out here and tightened up a few things. And guess what happened……

https://i.imgur.com/Qt2NZSs.mp4

Now, to be fair, I spent a lot of time making sure fuel system was primed and it was electrically solid. But still, since it ran last I have touched every part and cut open and modded every harness. So I was pretty stoked at how easily she came to life.

[33fromSD]

Finally got into the shop. Summer is rough. Kids are off and wife only works 2 days a week. I usually keep the kids when she does. A bit of overtime. Left my 2 watching Star Wars while I got out here and tightened up a few things. And guess what happened……

https://i.imgur.com/Qt2NZSs.mp4

Now, to be fair, I spent a lot of time making sure fuel system was primed and it was electrically solid. But still, since it ran last I have touched every part and cut open and modded every harness. So I was pretty stoked at how easily she came to life.

Always a good feeling; great job.

Jim

[Svtfreak]

Hit a bit of an obstacle today. Filled and bled the new brakes. Everything went pretty good. Got it all full and working. Let it sit overnight and went to bleed once more. Midway through the rears, I stopped getting fluid out. Pedal don’t drop, and even with my wife pushing hard as she can, I can turn the driveshaft by hand, turning the rotors. The fronts seem to be fine. Can’t spin them, pedal drops when I bleed. The rears though. Tried turning the prop valve in and out. No change. I know everything was clean and dry (flushed all lined, prop valve and MC with alcohol and dried out well a couple months back). I’m a bit stumped right now.

I put it all up for the day. Gonna be awhile before I can monkey with it again. Overtime next week then a Disney trip the week after with the family.

[33fromSD]

Hit a bit of an obstacle today. Filled and bled the new brakes. Everything went pretty good. Got it all full and working. Let it sit overnight and went to bleed once more. Midway through the rears, I stopped getting fluid out. Pedal don’t drop, and even with my wife pushing hard as she can, I can turn the driveshaft by hand, turning the rotors. The fronts seem to be fine. Can’t spin them, pedal drops when I bleed. The rears though. Tried turning the prop valve in and out. No change. I know everything was clean and dry (flushed all lined, prop valve and MC with alcohol and dried out well a couple months back). I’m a bit stumped right now.

I put it all up for the day. Gonna be awhile before I can monkey with it again. Overtime next week then a Disney trip the week after with the family.

I'm sure you did, but since it was sitting so long, did you bleed the master cylinders again?

Jim

[RoadRacer]

I often end up bleeding both directions - but usually get the best results by reverse bleeding.

[Svtfreak]

I'm sure you did, but since it was sitting so long, did you bleed the master cylinders again?

Jim

I did not. I’m thinking I should now though. What gets me, though, is it was working perfectly fine then just stopped. One bleed was fine and the very next press wasn’t the same and didn’t make pressure at the end.

I often end up bleeding both directions - but usually get the best results by reverse bleeding.

I’ve never done this but seen the term. How do you reverse bleed?