The Felpro gaskets didn't have enough meat on them to cover the top of the head ports so had to make a parts run and found some Cometic printoseal that fit perfect. Thread sealant on every bolt, silicone around the water ports and on the front and rear lip seals. Torqued down and walk away.. don't touch it, walk away.. just walk away 20230902_150636.jpg
2 steps forward, 3 steps back.. how many times did you guys install and remove everything? Pulled the engine/trans last night so I can permanently install the trans tunnel and figure out what i'm going to do with the firewall, Paint or Polish, what to do ????? 20231017_194606.jpg20231016_195539.jpg
Today was the day for the firewall insulation. The FFR kit comes with dynamat and foam, I just got foam so I bought a box of Second Skin Damplifier Pro sound matting. I Removed the A/C unit and cut my Second Skin Damplifier Pro to fit all the shapes then put the FFR foam on top of that and then reinstalled the A/C unit, hopefully for the last time.
Also cut to fit the Second Skin Megablock heat insulator for the trans tunnel. Installed the gas pedal. All little things but things to now check off the list. 20231028_190126.jpg20231028_163547.jpg
I just ordered the same Milwaukee rivet tool. How to you like it and how does it handle the 3/16" firewall rivets?
Handles the rivets effortlessly and has been pretty handy for holding a washer or P clamp on the back side of the rivet and just pulling the trigger, however, mine does not like to cycle the stem all the way back to the catch can.. mine kicks the stems back out the front which can be a little frustrating but not the end of the world.
Since i've decided to use a B&M Quick Silver shifter, I didn't need to use the trans mounted set up. So I cut the trans tunnel top mid piece to fit, settled on a shifter location, rivnuts in fiberglass seemed ok but I added some reinforcement to the back side anyway. I'll build a console to encompass the shifter with cup holders behind and a 7" or bigger radio screen in front. 20231222_185140.jpg20231222_171729.jpg
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Added a panel to hold a bus bar and the vintage air relays and circuit breaker. Added a stud for a common ground. Hooked up the battery and no sparks and no smoke so that's a relief. I clicked on the electric steering and played with the min vs max control and it's a huge difference, I like it. I need to wire in the speed sensor so it can do it's thing automatically. I'm not sure if i'm going to integrate the controller in to the dash or do an under dash mount so it's just temporarily riveted in place. 20231223_192126.jpg 20231224_101629.jpg
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Started my thoughts on the center console, I like where this is headed. Lot's of room for refinements but so far, I like it. 20231224_173422.jpg20231224_173405.jpg
WHile it's cold in the garage, I can still do some little things in the house. Got the hood hinge brackets back from powdercoat 20240119_152814.jpg20240119_194206.jpg
Did the firewall bolts last night.. man it's stressful knowing you only get one chance to get it right. I made a little spacer gauge to insure I got each hole exactly the same height. 20240125_203436.jpg20240125_203206.jpg
I got things put back together last night to the point of being able to fire it up again.. so good to be making progress. This is with the Borla Pro XS mufflers
First of the little gremlins starting to show themselves.. found a micro split in the aluminum tubing in the flare. Had to cut and re-flare it with new fitting and sleeve. Better to find it now than when the body is on complete
Another Gremlin.. a little brake fluid leak at the rear "T" hose. Pass side fitting wouldn't seal. Took it apart and it looks like someone tried to single flare it and they REALLY SUCKED! Good thing I have a double flare tool. 20240208_154523.jpg20240208_154459.jpg
With flares like that you may want to check all of them.
'33 Hotrod, #1047 Gen 1, delivered on 2/27/18, go cart on 9/24/18.
LS3 w/Gearstar Level 3 4L65e Tranny, Yank converter, Lokar shifter, Electric PS, Vintage AC/Heat/Def, 8.8" 3.55
TorqThrust II Wheels w/Toyo Proxy T1 Sport Tires, F 235/45ZR17 R 295/35ZR18
Garage Built, Driveway Painted.
33 Hot Rod Stage 1, Gen.2 ordered 11/11/2021 started June 12, 2022, LS3 E-Rod crate engine, Tremec TKX, 8.8 WITH 3.55 Ratio and limited slip with 31 spline axles.17X8 and18x10 Race Star wheels wrapped in Conti Extreme contact DWS tires, Mustang Cobra brakes all around. Electric PS and AC. Hard top, electric windows and bike fenders. First Start 5/31/2023. Go-Kart 6/2/2023.
Gettig the dash panel finished up. Cut the holes for the A/C vents and Vintage Air control panel. Always scarey making those cuts because once you cut, you're committed. Playing with colors for the body and figured the dash was good place to try it and see if it's the color I want. It's a factory color called Toreador Red Metallic. The garage lighting is different from the outdoors natural lighting but it gives a good idea of the color. 20240225_163246.jpg20240225_163134.jpg20240225_163056.jpg
It was One man door wrastlin today. After a few hours, I got one hung, hinged, opens, closes, doesn't hit the body anywhere and it latches.. that's the most important thing.. latching closed. Duct tape and rubber hoses took the place of a helper for setting gaps.
Still needs tweeking but that's for another day. 20240309_174807.jpg
Just started following your posts
Great stuff so far!
Started mine about 45 days ago. Picking up some ideas from yours.
I ended up powder coating my firewall. Thought about polishing it, but I figured it would be a pain keeping up on it once the engine went in.
About ready to pull the trigger on a Skip White 383. Can’t wait for that fun to start.
Thanks for the updates.
Looks real good!
Just started following your posts
Great stuff so far!
Started mine about 45 days ago. Picking up some ideas from yours.
I ended up powder coating my firewall. Thought about polishing it, but I figured it would be a pain keeping up on it once the engine went in.
About ready to pull the trigger on a Skip White 383. Can’t wait for that fun to start.
Thanks for the updates.
Looks real good!
Yeah, not sure how the polished firewall is going to hold up. the new tires are definitely gravel kickers. My 383 came with the build but I had it re-built at NYE's racing engines. 401hp 437tq. What's your Skip White HP numbers?
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