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Paul H K

11-29-2007, 07:18 PM

Damn Paul, Car looks sweet, I have a new soft spot for 4th Gen F bodies :D
I was first looking for a Ford, oh did i say that , (just more races with that) but got a 93 Z28 for almost for nothing. changing it to 02 front end. Hey Tom what k member are you using?

Ron, i havn't decided on what to put on it a white Yenko stripe is my choice i like it simple, Greg wants to do some one of a kind stuff and being that Stickerdude is right next door to my shop it should be something to look out for.
Right now the car is for Street Race depending on how my money tree grows i'll go extreme Street... see ya at the track

HeatleyRacing

11-29-2007, 09:44 PM

Paul, I have a PA K member the in the 93. Had a meeting with Jamie at Millers today to fit me for the seat, place my chute handle and fire system lever.

Job Spetter came around mid day and we spent several hours working out the mounting for the twins. Keep your eyes peeled, All I will say is its going to be WICKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul H K

11-30-2007, 06:03 AM

Tom, did you a 25.5 or 25.2 or what? Lets see some pics man, I'm doing some shopping for cages right now. I talked to "Powski" at Columbus about it and just looking for some more ideas

HeatleyRacing

11-30-2007, 10:12 PM

Paul, I went with a 25:2 cert. Heres a link to pics of the build on THE TURBO FORUMS, Pics wont show unless you join but its free and quick to join

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=99393.0

nos81bu

12-01-2007, 12:33 PM

all i can tell u is i met up with tom at the shop last nite and he was excited about his killer project..had a great time tom..nice seeing u buddy

toms car will be top dog next year and it is coming out awesome and he has the right people working on it...those guys are just soo talented at miller race cars and are not afraid to take on any project that arises...tom u will be happy and wish u luck next year...im done i got nothing for your new ride lol:D

HeatleyRacing

12-01-2007, 03:49 PM

Paul, Was good hanging out last night for sure. I saw your set up was on RacingJunk. You never mentioned that to me.. Guess you are looking to buy Morris' BIG MOTOR huh? I know you got something up your sleeve you aint skeered of that 93.. I think its going to be lots of great competition next year..

P.S. The way your son was killing everyone on that practice tree at Jamies I might want him to drive for me ...:D

nos81bu

12-01-2007, 04:06 PM

HeatleyRacing

12-01-2007, 07:29 PM

tom im NOT going to swap the engine..the idea is dead for now(add is deleted)..well see how i can do 1 more year with the sbc..then in 09 i may have something faster and bigger...but i will never be turbo..i love my procharger:D

I would imagine that PROCHARGER will GIVE you an F3. You sure are representing them well since you are the current TRUE STREET world record holder as well as one of the fastest procharged radial cars in the country...

As for NEVER going turbo, We'll see about that...

wazslow

12-01-2007, 09:07 PM

Im not scared off either of those miller cars! lol 2008 NMCA at atco, its on!!

HeatleyRacing

12-01-2007, 10:01 PM

Im not scared off either of those miller cars! lol 2008 NMCA at atco, its on!!

You shouldnt be skeered .. I aint done nothing worthy of striking fear into anyones heart

YET !!!!!!!!!!!!

Nuttsgt

12-02-2007, 06:53 PM

Here's my project for the next year and half.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/nuttsgt/probetfspiston.jpg A 12.?:1 347 and a little reworking of the car.

Why?
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/nuttsgt/splitblockpics007.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/nuttsgt/splitblockpics003.jpg

HeatleyRacing

12-02-2007, 08:54 PM

OH my god bro, did they drop that outta a UPS plane or sumptin ????

PRO_Voice

12-03-2007, 10:32 AM

That fractured block looks a lot like some of Dan Shipley's work....

Has anyone heard from Dan lately?

wazslow

12-03-2007, 11:10 AM

Dude, just break out the welder... It will be fine:D

NMCAJake

12-03-2007, 11:26 AM

Here's my True Street car. Plan on winning the Battle of the Brands True Street race next year in Fontana, Ca.

So far I've ran 7.17 @ 98 mph in the 8th on motor.

Did a 1.60 60 ft. the other night. On spray it should run 10.00-9.90s in the quarter.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/Picture3-1.png\

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/Picture2.png

HeatleyRacing

12-03-2007, 12:21 PM

Call me all the names you want but the MAVERICK body is one of my favorite all time Ford bodies.. Looks good Jake,, Hammer down,,

greg w.

12-03-2007, 02:23 PM

Hi all, i plan on switching back over to t/s for 08... I found out the hard way that i don't have the budget to race with the big dawgs, gonna do some outlsw 8.5 and t/s stuff. gonna run a few more cubes and and a turbo next year...

HeatleyRacing

12-03-2007, 02:27 PM

Paul H K

12-03-2007, 08:19 PM

Man, i love that color, cool gramma sleeper but, needs some blacked out rims with center caps

NMCAJake

12-04-2007, 07:43 AM

Yeah, I don't know, I figure if it stayed running 11s I would leave it and stay with the sleeper look, but it will have a 10 point cage, black cowl hood, black Ed Quay spoiler, and black grabber stripes when I'm done....plus the cars ride height and sound gives it away...

church rat

12-07-2007, 10:38 PM

the new car is off the jack stands and it is back on all 4s again ,words cannot describe how much i thank my good friends for all the help !!!!!jerry benny bur head and john willams bill man it is amazing what 350+feet of chromeoly can do for a tired old rag

Nuttsgt

12-19-2007, 06:58 PM

OH my god bro, did they drop that outta a UPS plane or sumptin ????

Naw, it split at a track rental at Norwalk. I knew it was living on the edge after blowing the head gasket at Milan. I started finding bolts coming loose, I was to greedy to back down the nitrous. It finally 60' a 1.63 and went a 10.68 and split two passes later. :cool:

Greg StickaDude

01-08-2008, 07:12 PM

HeatleyRacing

01-08-2008, 07:32 PM

Wow........that Mav is awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Be aware the Jeep is getting a make over, cage updates and a color change new wheels and a new motor combo. House Of Kolors Candy Tangerine new dash from Autometer. The paint is 17 years old, time for a change1!!!:rolleyes:

You must be BORED Greg to redo that jeep. Its about as MINT as I would ever hope for one of my cars to be !!!!!!!

Paul H K

01-10-2008, 09:14 AM

Greg, you told me it was going to be gold with a wranger stripe on it:D

Paul H K

01-15-2008, 04:10 PM

NMCAJake

01-15-2008, 04:18 PM

The one with the Atlanta coverage? Does it have a Cleveland in it? The car from the Super Bowl II?

Speaking of the Mav, I've started prepping it for the cage.
Oh man, you guys don't want to know what my car will weigh without the carpet and bench seats. Let's just say, at the weight it will be at when it's done, 9s will be like falling off a log.

marc schank

01-16-2008, 02:13 PM

Here are some pictures of my junk getting worked on.

How do we get pictures posted directly or isn't that possible? This image attachment is a good idea if you want to upload from your own computer but if you have them hosted somewhere with a URL why don't they just show up in full color in a post or did I miss something?

HeatleyRacing

01-16-2008, 03:47 PM

Jeepers creepers, I love that car. What did you do to the poor thing !!!!!!!

marc schank

01-16-2008, 04:33 PM

That's just the beginning. I have another couple of months right?

Paul H K

01-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Are you keeping it blue?

marc schank

01-17-2008, 07:16 PM

Are you keeping it blue?

Yep it will be the same color just straighter. :D

marc schank

01-17-2008, 07:17 PM

How do we get pictures posted directly or isn't that possible? This image attachment is a good idea if you want to upload from your own computer but if you have them hosted somewhere with a URL why don't they just show up in full color in a post or did I miss something?

I figured it out.:)

NMCAJake

01-21-2008, 09:21 AM

HeatleyRacing

01-21-2008, 11:35 AM

Oh yeah, I saw the Mav in Popular Hot Rodding. Nice car, but 13:1 compression and a .700 lift camshaft? It ran 12.35 lifting? Weak.

I gotta agree with ya on that. Hell mines only 8.2:1 and it could kick a belt inside 60' and still ran in the 9s..

NMCA Scott

01-21-2008, 01:06 PM

http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/cat.jpg

Getting the BMR stuff and SSBC drop spindles on the Buick. I wouldn't have posted this had it not been for the cat.

marc schank

01-21-2008, 01:25 PM

http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/cat.jpg

Getting the BMR stuff and SSBC drop spindles on the Buick. I wouldn't have posted this had it not been for the cat.

It was probably looking for the litter box that used to be in the back seat before it left the field.

NMCA Scott

01-21-2008, 01:46 PM

Not far from the mark there.. uh.. Marc, but it was a barn, and they were mice.

marc schank

01-21-2008, 01:49 PM

Ah ha. I knew it. Good lookin cat though.

NMCAJake

01-21-2008, 02:52 PM

Here's the madness I was dealing with for the past week. It's all been sanded, cleaned, and painted as of yesterday, but man, is that shtuff ugly.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00905.jpg

HeatleyRacing

01-21-2008, 05:10 PM

http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/cat.jpg

Getting the BMR stuff and SSBC drop spindles on the Buick. I wouldn't have posted this had it not been for the cat.

Hes thinking HMMMM, I sure thought I could smell mice around here somewhere !!

NMCA Scott

01-21-2008, 08:19 PM

http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/Cat2.jpg
Tom...does this cat look like it has any mice in mind? Why on earth he decided to sleep on the frame is anyone's guess, but according to Mark Artis who is building the car, a heater was about six-feet away...that frame must have been really warm.

HeatleyRacing

01-21-2008, 08:30 PM

NMCA Scott

01-21-2008, 10:24 PM

Hes getting back to his wild cat roots. He looks like a panther all sacked out on a big branch.. By the way the chassis is looking good. Thats gonna be a SWEEEEET ride when its done. Keep us updated with progress pics ..

Yeah, you're probably right, he has some panther in him. As for the car, updates are happening each month in the mag. Still a long way to go as with any project -- it has the usual hitches associated with any project. Looks like late Spring or early summer before it becomes a driver. You're right though, it'll be a nice piece when finished.
Interesting thing I just thought about. All the cars we are building: My Buick, Jake's Maverick, and DW's Nova (Godzilla) -- if they were to be classified would be... tah dah! True Street cars.
Food for thought.

HeatleyRacing

01-21-2008, 11:02 PM

[QUOTE=
Interesting thing I just thought about. All the cars we are building: My Buick, Jake's Maverick, and DW's Nova (Godzilla) -- if they were to be classified would be... tah dah! True Street cars.
Food for thought.[/QUOTE]

AHH do you think WE havnt already thought about that :confused: TO be honest I was fully expecting them all to make guest appearances at the very least..

PRO_Voice

01-22-2008, 07:31 AM

Hes thinking HMMMM, I sure thought I could smell mice around here somewhere !!

Not many mice or rats in that shop.... but there are a some Elephants!

Paul H K

02-03-2008, 08:06 PM

Progress is slow right now , but i have the engine bay and underside of the car cleaned and painted, the 2002 front end on, hood is on its way. Next k-member and front wheels so i can sent it off to get the cage done

HeatleyRacing

02-04-2008, 08:16 PM

WOW, Coming along great Paul,,

Greg StickaDude

02-14-2008, 12:52 PM

Paul.........Needs a cage and Chassis now! Looks nice
You DORK:eek:

Paul H K

02-14-2008, 03:18 PM

very funny , i have your engine lift come get it

sprayit67

02-15-2008, 02:26 PM

i wish i had a fast car....:eek:

Greg StickaDude

02-16-2008, 12:40 PM

Take off your panties and turn up the Boost!!!

sprayit67

02-17-2008, 03:34 PM

Take off your panties and turn up the Boost!!!

you talking to me punk??????????

wazslow

02-17-2008, 08:37 PM

Gettin there!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/wazslow/4.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/wazslow/7.jpg

marc schank

02-18-2008, 03:00 AM

Looks like he is doing a NICE job. I am about ready to take mine to Meineke and let them start the cage.

wazslow

02-18-2008, 08:35 AM

Looks like he is doing a NICE job. I am about ready to take mine to Meineke and let them start the cage.

Hey Marc, just go to home depot and grab some PVC. It worked for my intercooler piping, im sure its fine for a cage! :D

Greg StickaDude

02-20-2008, 08:56 PM

Whats wrong with PVC?

HeatleyRacing

02-20-2008, 09:41 PM

coming along good there John..

pro70z28

02-21-2008, 10:12 AM

I got the door hinges finished & the doors are on, aligned & the bear claw latches installed.
http://img4.glowfoto.com/images/2007/12/12-2100264161T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1893389)
http://img3.glowfoto.com/images/2008/01/01-1348317474T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1922722)

Got the Trans in (210 Rossler). Now I've got the intercooler mocked-up and I'm building a mount for it.
http://img5.glowfoto.com/images/2008/02/16-1604036699T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/user_imageredirect.php?iid=1977362)

marc schank

02-21-2008, 01:05 PM

pro70z28

02-29-2008, 09:09 AM

That's the A/C unit. ;)

marc schank

03-14-2008, 01:32 PM

Here's the latest. It should look a little tighter in there in a week or so.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/DSCF0147.jpg

Greg StickaDude

03-14-2008, 02:12 PM

Heres some sad pics...............I had to close my eyes when I put the Saw to it:( I found all new complete steel for the entire jeep!!!:rolleyes: It should be in paint in 4 weeks:rolleyes:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7476/jeeppics003dd9.jpg
By gzoetmulder (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/gzoetmulder), shot with DSC-F828 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=DSC-F828&make=SONY) at 2008-03-14

nos81bu

03-16-2008, 06:43 AM

holy shit !!All u are really doing some serious upgrades.....goodluck on all your hard work...heres a pic of one of my upgrades to share

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/nos81bu/m9rear.jpg

HeatleyRacing

03-16-2008, 10:55 AM

holy shit !!All u are really doing some serious upgrades.....goodluck on all your hard work...heres a pic of one of my upgrades to share

Im more curious about whats been done at the other end of the car ??

nos81bu

03-16-2008, 07:26 PM

Im more curious about whats been done at the other end of the car ??

:rolleyes:

pro70z28

03-24-2008, 06:32 PM

got the intercooler mounted in the glove box. Got some fiberglass work to do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/22003a52.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/58d52c93.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/d6a05ddd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/296e4a56.jpg

HeatleyRacing

03-24-2008, 06:58 PM

That things coming along great man.. I like the intercooler tucked up under there..

pro70z28

03-27-2008, 08:14 PM

Thanks Tom.
Little more progress last couple nights.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/82c1f2de.jpg
The edge of the fiberglass dash was wavy, had some flaws & needed to be the same thickness as the original padded dash. So, I ripped some signboard & glassed it to the inside edge of the dash.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/f560fda3.jpg
I used painters plastic (thin stuff) as a release.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/84833be1.jpg
I laid a thick bead of "kitty Hair' fiberglass filler along the mounting flange.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/e95b7bab.jpg
Screwed the dash back in place so the bead would conform to the groove to make a new form fitting edge on the dash
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/777d48e9.jpg
Trimmed the excess glass & plastic off when it started to set up, and let it set overnight so it would hold it's new shape.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/68c3355a.jpg
With a little finish work the new dash should fit much better. 8) 8) :D :D

HeatleyRacing

03-27-2008, 08:31 PM

Damn, now theres some good ingenuity right there. Seems like that trick was just the ticket to getting the dash right.. Keep the pics coming

marc schank

03-28-2008, 02:16 PM

A little reinforcement for the rear of the car where the frame was previously notched but not plated. This is all necessary because last year my cage through the package tray was just attached to plates at the trunk floor. This was ok when I had the leaf springs but when the old chassis guy put the coil overs on a crossmember between the down tubes to the trunk floor there is really no support. When I am adjusting my 12 way adjustable Strange shocks I was basically adjusting the tension of my trunk floor. So Ron Rhodes is running chromoly tubing along side the existing frame to give the tubes something to rest on. He is getting close to being finished if BlownChevyII ever stays out of the shop.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0327081648.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0327081649.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0328081523.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0328081524.jpg

HeatleyRacing

03-28-2008, 03:21 PM

Tell him to keep on adding bars. Itll be a 25:2 before you get it back !!!:D

Greg StickaDude

03-28-2008, 03:26 PM

Here some new pics

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2918/jeepbuild005ap6.jpg
By gzoetmulder (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/gzoetmulder), shot with DSC-F828 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=DSC-F828&make=SONY) at 2008-03-28

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6985/jeepbuild002rs5.jpg
By gzoetmulder (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/gzoetmulder), shot with DSC-F828 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=DSC-F828&make=SONY) at 2008-03-28

Paul H K

03-28-2008, 07:40 PM

Looks like you're making some progress

HeatleyRacing

03-28-2008, 08:40 PM

Man that was a big undertaking. Nice knew panels on there starting to make it look like a jeep again..

pro70z28

03-29-2008, 08:17 AM

Nice Lookin' Jeep. What's in it for power?

Got it close enough for primer. Time to mount it so I can locate the steering column & install gages. What does everybody run for gages? This is going to be a pro street. Even though it will be limited I still plan to make it street legal sorta'. So I'll need the usual Tack (shift Light), Speedometer, Gas, Oil(electric no oil lines in car), Battery, Temp. Anything else? My guess is anything else can be checked on a data recorder when racing? Maybe trans. temp would be handy??

BTW: Notice I got the windshield wiper sockets back in. I flipped them upside down so the linkage will clear the intercooler duct. Now I just need to find a small simple wiper motor to operate it. Maybe there's such an animal for street rods?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/898bc064.jpg

HeatleyRacing

03-29-2008, 10:19 AM

YEs, I went to a data logger this year. A Racepak with a V300 will check all that stuff. I have a bunch of brand new Auto Meter guages here still in the box from my new car. If you want Ill run down what I have here.

pro70z28

03-29-2008, 12:44 PM

I haven't decided what I'm doing for gages yet, but I'll take a look when you have some time. Thanks.

pro70z28

03-30-2008, 03:32 PM

Autometer it is. Got the gauges picked out I think. Today I downloaded the ones I want off the net, sized em' to the specs on the site & printed the faces out on the printer. Then I cut some PVC gauge housings on the CNC. They are a little deeper than the actual gauges but that'll insure I have ample room for the real deals down the road. The 5" tach & speedometer might or might not work. Might have to downsize to the smaller ones, but I want to try & get these in there if possible. Old geezers need big numberz'. Now I can make a bezel. That outta' keep me busy for awhile.
HeatleyRacing.... Any chance this is what you have? These are the only gauges I found that have all the features I want.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/429c9698.jpg

marc schank

03-30-2008, 03:53 PM

Now I just need to find a small simple wiper motor to operate it. Maybe there's such an animal for street rods?

Check out these guys.

http://www.newportwipers.com/

pro70z28

03-30-2008, 04:02 PM

Check out these guys.

http://www.newportwipers.com/

Thanks for the link.

HeatleyRacing

03-30-2008, 11:30 PM

It just so happens that all the guages I have ULTRA LITES .. I have sold several but still have a bunch, I will get a list together for you,,

swc

03-31-2008, 12:15 AM

It just so happens that all the guages I have ULTRA LITES .. I have sold several but still have a bunch, I will get a list together for you,,

Tom, if you have a volt meter, I maybe interested if the price is right...I wouldn't mind mounting a second in the trunk area to check the status of our battery.

Later,

GMCRACER

03-31-2008, 02:42 AM

Started my TLC project... Gear is getting swapped, heads are getting re-done, and the piece of metal I found in the Trans pan has elected for the trans to be gone through....

http://a37.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/105/l_fdd9b59ecd9f191d5a8c0a0a0df067dc.jpg

http://a923.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/110/l_77e8f9ca91a7eabd846031048e72ed7a.jpg

http://a291.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/112/l_2255e19f7dacff428f044c067ff82f5a.jpg

http://a680.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/12/l_5fac2d0d5d22dbc21eaca559cf3d29f7.jpg

http://a563.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_1fd38562473ed7f116427709e01a73ba.jpg

http://a139.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/100/l_c5cefd4e837b735f9c30d05f01fe1a7a.jpg

http://a139.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_8c9d9d46516acc65ef97e68d22ed4122.jpg

http://a331.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/32/l_75a1f6f7a75d44ddc084029f513e3a22.jpg

Paul H K

03-31-2008, 06:58 AM

Nice, is it going to be finished before BG? Tell Ed I still want my trans fixed in the duelly I'm just dragging my feet, plus my shop is slow right now $:(

GMCRACER

03-31-2008, 08:08 AM

Nice, is it going to be finished before BG? Tell Ed I still want my trans fixed in the duelly I'm just dragging my feet, plus my shop is slow right now $:(

Goal is May 1st.... I plan on hanging out in B/G as I won't have vacation time for another month at the time of that race... Not to mention I should really do some local testing first.

If you rember I was unemployed at the b/g race.... In fact I got the call for my inital interview at the current job on my way home... :cool:

I'll pass the word on to Ed.... He is pretty excited today.... His divorce becomes final....

HeatleyRacing

03-31-2008, 10:23 AM

DANG GEORGE, looks like youve been knee deep into the car for sure..

GMCRACER

03-31-2008, 10:37 AM

DANG GEORGE, looks like youve been knee deep into the car for sure..

Ed and myself have had the car apart a time or two... Right now we have about 4 hours, and a case of beer into the dissasembly... (including the trans)

Now I need to get the motor over to my Dad's (cleaner garage) and get the heads off and over to the machine shop....

Romito Racing (who built the motor) say he can get the heads done in a day or two.... But he has been known to strech the truth on time frames....

pro70z28

03-31-2008, 02:27 PM

It just so happens that all the guages I have ULTRA LITES .. I have sold several but still have a bunch, I will get a list together for you,,

Thanks........

herbert racing

03-31-2008, 07:14 PM

Hey bud, I like the calender above the trans tear down bench.!!!!:eek:

GMCRACER

04-01-2008, 02:24 AM

Hey bud, I like the calender above the trans tear down bench.!!!!:eek:

Shhh... you're going to get me in trouble....

It is just your imagination.... :D

purple66bu

04-03-2008, 10:30 PM

Hopefully we will have this all done and tested before the Superbowl..atleast thats the plan
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/purple66bu/frontview2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/purple66bu/motor2-13-08.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/purple66bu/newhood1.jpg

purple66bu

04-03-2008, 10:35 PM

Few more
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/purple66bu/interiorshotfull-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/purple66bu/rearend.jpg

HeatleyRacing

04-04-2008, 12:03 AM

Damn, Looks like another contender,,,,,,

marc schank

04-04-2008, 04:12 AM

Love the SuperCharger Store drive.

Paul H K

04-04-2008, 06:01 AM

Wow, that looks nice

pro70z28

04-04-2008, 09:31 PM

Hey Dennis, How ya' been? LQQKs like it's coming along nicely. :)

purple66bu

04-05-2008, 10:41 AM

Hey Dennis, How ya' been? LQQKs like it's coming along nicely. :)

Hey Gary
Yeah Kevins car is getting there,the motor is ready for assembly and should be on the dyno within the month,All we will have then is to build a radiator and wire er up.Looks like the 'Z' is progressing nicely!

GMCRACER

04-05-2008, 04:11 PM

Dennis - I'll keep it short

Byron Video Share :confused:

:D

Did you forget me....

purple66bu

04-05-2008, 06:17 PM

Dennis - I'll keep it short

Byron Video Share :confused:

:D

Did you forget me....

No i didnt george..well ya kinda..lol actually i keep forgetting to get a new spine of discs...damn 14 hr days at work and weekends at my Moms:rolleyes:

I will get em george stay on my butt about it!:p
And i wouldnt forget about you buddy...10.5x29.5's are on order!! You could see a suprise at the bowl

GMCRACER

04-05-2008, 10:24 PM

No i didnt george..well ya kinda..lol actually i keep forgetting to get a new spine of discs...damn 14 hr days at work and weekends at my Moms:rolleyes:

I will get em george stay on my butt about it!:p
And i wouldnt forget about you buddy...10.5x29.5's are on order!! You could see a suprise at the bowl

Thanks.... I hate to be a pain....

I'll be back up in a week or two... the motor is still mint!

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=974&stc=1&d=1207459425

pro70z28

04-06-2008, 06:47 PM

Hey Gary
Yeah Kevins car is getting there,the motor is ready for assembly and should be on the dyno within the month,All we will have then is to build a radiator and wire er up.Looks like the 'Z' is progressing nicely!

Slow progress is better than no progress. :D I'll git-er-done someday.

Got a pattern for the bezel set-up on the computer. I cut vinyl patters to tweak it 'til it fit. Cut a PVC blank for a final fit and now I'm cuttin' away on the aluminum bezel. I'm putting over sized (for this dash) gauges in it, so there's going to be some modifying to do to the fiberglass dash cover. The gauge bezel will be bolted to the chassis & the fiberglass cover will be removable for wiring access.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/a295844e.jpg

pro70z28

04-08-2008, 10:57 AM

Got the bezel off the table. Now comes the task of bending it in the right places & at the correct angles to fit the dash.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/df067abb.jpg

NMCA Scott

04-08-2008, 11:41 AM

http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/tunnel.jpg
The Buick is coming along. Artis roughed in the trans tunnel over the weekend for the G-Force T56 and also installed the Flaming River column and box.
http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/shaft.jpg
We were really worried about this since the chassis is a '67 Chevelle while the body is a '66 Buick...you know.. angles, etc., but the column and shaft went in with ease. Artis spent a lot of time on the phone with Steve Cole at Flaming River trying to figure it all out. In the end, that was time well spent as there were no clearance issues at all.

NMCAJake

04-08-2008, 12:06 PM

Hell, I might as well post my stuff too. Got the hood and the leaf spring sliders mounted this weekend and we also mounted the new rear wheels.

Also, we worked on our 632 Nova project. David W (aka ProMedia's Merchandise Guy) took the plunge and started the painstaking process of degreasing the underside of a 40 year old car. Fun!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0216.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/sliders1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0218.jpg

PRO_Voice

04-08-2008, 12:38 PM

That thing is gonna look bitchin' with the new spoiler on it, Jake!

GMCRACER

04-08-2008, 12:43 PM

http://208.122.20.134/filehost/files/13/shaft.jpg

Isn't that a LS1 sitting in the frame rails?

HeatleyRacing

04-08-2008, 12:47 PM

Got the bezel off the table. Now comes the task of bending it in the right places & at the correct angles to fit the dash.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/df067abb.jpg

Damn dude. thats a piece of work right there !!!!!!

HeatleyRacing

04-08-2008, 12:51 PM

Glad to see everyones stuff is coming along good. Jamie and his crew are feverishly cramming on mine. But I have recently been asked if I minded racing the car at BOWLING GREEN unpainted. So that tells me they are worrying about making it to the deadline again. At this point Im happy with everything thats been done and I dont want him to cut any corners for the sake of having paint on it for the first race. But I have expressed my serious concerns about it being race ready for BG.. Not to mention the following weekend is the PGDs at Memphis... They say if its that close I could get the paint done if I DONT RUN BG.. Ill keep you updated as the week goes on...

marc schank

04-08-2008, 01:24 PM

Damn dude. thats a piece of work right there !!!!!!

X2! I second that. :eek:

marc schank

04-08-2008, 02:16 PM

Here's few new shots. I should be picking it up any day now.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0402081514.jpg
Some extra gusseting to prevent damage upon landing.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0408081651.jpg
New shifter mount and progressive stand.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0408081654.jpg
A finished tub with new and improved shock mounts.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0408081653.jpg
You can never have enough information.

NMCA Scott

04-08-2008, 02:20 PM

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/0408081653.jpg
You can never have enough information.[/QUOTE]

Wow that's cool Marc, you jot down info on each run on pink Post Its! Don't you think that's a little old-fashioned though?

NMCA Scott

04-08-2008, 02:23 PM

Isn't that a LS1 sitting in the frame rails?

It's an LS2 with a carb George.

pro70z28

04-08-2008, 06:44 PM

:cool: I like to watch other projects going together. I see good ideas all the time.

NMCA Scott

04-08-2008, 07:17 PM

:cool: I like to watch other projects going together. I see good ideas all the time.

I tell you what, what you created got me thinking a lot. I love that thing!

HeatleyRacing

04-08-2008, 08:29 PM

Am I the only one that noticed the 454 on Jakes cowl?? Does he have a playful chevy buddy or is there a BB in the Mavs future???

purple66bu

04-08-2008, 09:23 PM

Damn dude. thats a piece of work right there !!!!!!

Ive been to Garys House most of everything he does is extaordinary!! If he cant find it he will just build it and he builds about everything..Gettin warm Gary time for another vist i think..lol
Dennis

GMCRACER

04-09-2008, 02:37 AM

It's an LS2 with a carb George.

Guess I should have said LSX then....

:cool: Looking good

Update - (I'll post pics tonight or something)

Got my heads back (Romito suprised me, I figured I had another week or so), MTS got the trans and rear done... Now all I need to do is snap it together...

Not bad for a week and a half.... If I wanna push it I should have it running by Sunday, I may take my time and do some clean up work on it and take another week while it is apart though...

radialtireking

04-09-2008, 12:20 PM

Here's a few pics of mine now that it's back together. Not a totally new build but alot of changes have been made since my last true street race at maple grove in 05. If all goes well I'll be running at Atco and Joliet if funds allow.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/radialtireking/jeffcar046.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/radialtireking/camaro%202008%20race%20pics/275249391_CUzJy-M-2.jpg

NMCAJake

04-09-2008, 12:22 PM

No BBC for Brownstorm. I'm working on a new engine for it though....

NMCAJake

04-09-2008, 12:23 PM

GMCRACER

04-09-2008, 12:29 PM

I'll post pics tonight or something

Pictures as promised....

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=975&stc=1&d=1207769378

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=976&stc=1&d=1207769378

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=977&stc=1&d=1207769378

marc schank

04-09-2008, 01:03 PM

Sweet, looks like you guys have a new one to worry about...

He has always been an issue. If he would just stay away from seeing comedians the weekend of NMCA he might be there.

radialtireking

04-09-2008, 02:10 PM

He has always been an issue. If he would just stay away from seeing comedians the weekend of NMCA he might be there.
You know Marc, I couldn't for the life of me remember why I wasn't there in 06. Now I remember.

marc schank

04-09-2008, 02:27 PM

You know Marc, I couldn't for the life of me remember why I wasn't there in 06. Now I remember.

Yep it was Ron White night.

radialtireking

04-09-2008, 05:38 PM

Yep it was Ron White night.

Yup. I should have came to the race instead. LOL Atleast the women had a good time. I won't let it happen again.:D

pro70z28

04-09-2008, 06:37 PM

Ive been to Garys House most of everything he does is extaordinary!! If he cant find it he will just build it and he builds about everything..Gettin warm Gary time for another vist i think..lol
Dennis

Thanks Tom & Dennis. The project might be slowin' down some for awhile. The work schedule is gettin' backed up. Come on down anytime Dennis. Do you have any Rt. 66 plans this summer? Super Chevy? I have yet to see Barney make a pass in person. I need to get to the track this summer rectify that.

HeatleyRacing

04-10-2008, 06:36 PM

[QUOTE=radialtireking;35245]
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/radialtireking/jeffcar046.jpg
QUOTE]

Damn that things lookin GOOOD!!!.

pro70z28

04-15-2008, 06:17 PM

Clean LQQKin' engine compartment there. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/1ef12e26.jpg
I decided to make a section of the bezel to see how it bent in the brake. The pic. below doesn't show how bad it looked when I pulled it out. (I made some alterations on the brake & bent it a second time and it straightened out some). I flipped the last 5 fingers over so they would come up short of the edge. Then I made a roll edge by putting a radius on the edge of a 1/2" aluminum plate. I tried it that way for the first test that distorted the raised edges & the thin center caved in because there was no support.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/04c61b40.jpg
I had a pc. of c-channel laying around so I bolted it to the brake to make a wider edge. Then I put a couple bolts in the 1/2 aluminum plate so I could put the brake fingers right at the edge w/o it slipping off. Then I made a filler pc. out of aluminum to wedge under the 1/2 plate to support the machined out center area of the bezel. The second test pc. bent perfect. Got a few things to finish on the dash cover & then it's time to bend the real deal.

HeatleyRacing

04-15-2008, 06:58 PM

THats awesome bro.

pro70z28

04-16-2008, 06:52 PM

Thanks Tom.
Got 'er bent tonight. Got it roughed into the dash cover. Still rough but close enough that I know it will fit. The right wing is 1/2" longer than the left wing, so angles are different. I think I got it purdy' close though. Next is to cut the contour in the fiberglass for the oversized tach & speedo.
{that's a relief}

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/BendBezel1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/BendBezel2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/TestFitBezel.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/DashBezelBent.jpg

nmcajeff

04-17-2008, 07:29 AM

Radial Tire King I have seen videos in just the past few days of your car running at Cecil I believe very nice car look forward to seeing it.

nmcajeff

04-17-2008, 07:36 AM

I just got a call a little while ago a couple of Procharged LS1 powered cars from Exotic Performance Plus in Indiana will be making tthe trip to Bowling Green. All capable of running in the single digits they also have the famous orange camaro that's on all of the race hand outs and NMCA poster it's Procharged with an LS1 they are going to try to run Extreme Street with that car.

NMCAJake

04-19-2008, 01:21 PM

Here are a few updates.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_7319.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_6237.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/FINISHEDPARTS.jpg
Here is my Ed Quay spoiler after Ron Ward powdercoated it flat black at his work, Custom Cabinets & Racks in Topeka, KS. Havent got to put it on yet, but we will next week. THANKS RON!

pro70z28

04-19-2008, 07:55 PM

LQQKin' good Jake. I've got an Ed Quay also, but it's still in the box. Does yours fit well?

Got a little further on the dash today. I made plugs out of PVC to form the gauge wells, since these gauges are too big for the original bezel opening.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dash14-19-08.jpg
I did the kitty hair "form the bezel to the dash deal" again. Used vinyl & spray Pam as a release agent.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dash24-19-08.jpg
I welded some strap aluminum to the top & bottom to stiffen up the bezel & to provide a place for rubber mounting grommets.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dash34-19-08.jpg
Got the bezel just setting in place. It's being held in by the dash bar. Close enough to see what it'll look like.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dash4-19-08.jpg

GMCRACER

04-20-2008, 05:10 AM

That really is a nice piece....

NMCAJake

04-20-2008, 08:37 AM

That really is a nice piece....

X2!

The spoiler does fit pretty well. I had it on my other Mav and it contoured to the trunk nicely.

nmcajeff

04-20-2008, 09:14 AM

Looking good Jake.

HeatleyRacing

04-20-2008, 09:21 AM

Here is my Ed Quay spoiler after Ron Ward powdercoated it flat black at his work, Custom Cabinets & Racks in Topeka, KS. Havent got to put it on yet, but we will next week. THANKS RON!

Damn, Looks like someone else is stepping things up big time on their project this year..

pro70z28

04-20-2008, 05:09 PM

X2!

The spoiler does fit pretty well. I had it on my other Mav and it contoured to the trunk nicely.

That's good to know. That was one of their advertising points if I remember right. Mines been up in the attic for about 3 years now. I opened it just long enough to make sure all the parts are there. Hope to have something to bolt it to some day. :D

purple66bu

04-21-2008, 09:21 PM

Thanks Tom & Dennis. The project might be slowin' down some for awhile. The work schedule is gettin' backed up. Come on down anytime Dennis. Do you have any Rt. 66 plans this summer? Super Chevy? I have yet to see Barney make a pass in person. I need to get to the track this summer rectify that.

Yeah think im gonna run Open Comp at the SuperBowl Gary and hopefully have Kevins car in True Street

marc schank

04-23-2008, 05:26 PM

I should have been working on the car tonight but decided to finish this up and put the furniture together.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/patio2.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/patio1.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/1mrhockey/patio.jpg

GMCRACER

04-23-2008, 06:37 PM

Motors back in....

She'll be running soon....

http://fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1000&stc=1&d=1209000960

HeatleyRacing

04-23-2008, 07:40 PM

[QUOTE=marc schank;35643]I should have been working on the car tonight but decided to finish this up and put the furniture together.QUOTE]

Damn Marc. That looks sweet.. I LOVE THE BOWTIE. But now wheres the kid gonna play whiffle ball??

HeatleyRacing

04-23-2008, 07:41 PM

Motors back in....

She'll be running soon....

http://fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1000&stc=1&d=1209000960

George. All the things you worked towards for years in TRUE STREET are finally starting to come around. I cant imagine you not running with us.. Make it happen !!!

nmcajeff

04-24-2008, 01:13 AM

Get it started load it up and head south to Bowling Green!!!!

GMCRACER

04-24-2008, 02:24 AM

George. All the things you worked towards for years in TRUE STREET are finally starting to come around. I cant imagine you not running with us.. Make it happen !!!

The worst thing Romito (engine builder) did was check my old valve springs... He said that they were still pretty good after 4 years... So I agree springs have come along way, so crusing these .900 inch lift rides could happen...

We'll see what happens, maybe 2009.... That is if this economy ever comes back around....

Get it started load it up and head south to Bowling Green!!!!

No Vacation time, or I might bring it down an run with the x/s gang just to get the bugs out on a good track.... I'll be down there on Friday night about 9:30 at the host hotel....

NMCAJake

04-24-2008, 12:00 PM

getting closer.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_7359.jpg

HeatleyRacing

04-24-2008, 03:07 PM

Coming along good JAKE. When you think you will be breaking her cherry??

NMCAJake

04-24-2008, 03:11 PM

Well, her "engine cherry" broke already, but I think in mid-may it should be ready to do wheelies with spray.

HeatleyRacing

04-24-2008, 04:19 PM

Well, her "engine cherry" broke already, but I think in mid-may it should be ready to do wheelies with spray.

Awesome. Another ATCO car???

NMCAJake

04-24-2008, 04:22 PM

Yeah, I just need a cannon or catapult big enough to blast the car 3000 miles. oh and a parachute for the soft landing. he he he.

HeatleyRacing

04-24-2008, 04:24 PM

Damn, that would be a good cross country trip for ya... Maybe the super bowl?? or are your plans to stay on the left coast?

NMCAJake

04-24-2008, 04:29 PM

Yeah, I'm actually going to competing in a heads-up class with the PSCA next season if everything goes as planned.

HeatleyRacing

04-24-2008, 05:08 PM

Those PSCA races are great. Ive got a buddy who runs a twin turbo vett out there. Ive been to a few with him, (Fontana and Vegas). Had a blast!!!!!! PSCA has all the cool CHICK TANK TOPS TOO !!!!!

GMCRACER

04-25-2008, 06:04 AM

Car project on hold for a week or so....

I gots a "honey do" project

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1001&stc=1&d=1209128591

nmcajeff

04-25-2008, 06:52 AM

I'm sorry George but I bet you never get in the pool.

GMCRACER

04-25-2008, 07:14 AM

I am not a fan, it is for the wife and kid

marc schank

04-25-2008, 08:59 AM

Car project on hold for a week or so....

I gots a "honey do" project

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1001&stc=1&d=1209128591

It looks like you are stealing the neighbors water too but who knows where you guys all live the next neighbor might be Heatley. You guys have too much grass to cut.

NMCA Scott

04-25-2008, 09:03 AM

Hey George.. I love the station wagon!

GMCRACER

04-25-2008, 09:27 AM

Hey George.. I love the station wagon!

It can be yours for $1,200 obo.... :D

It's a rare one.... It's an Olds.....

I know how you like rusty cars.....

GMCRACER

04-25-2008, 09:29 AM

It looks like you are stealing the neighbors water too but who knows where you guys all live the next neighbor might be Heatley. You guys have too much grass to cut.

Hoses are from both the front and the back of the house...

I thought about stealing the neighbors... :D

3 acres takes about 3 hours to cut... :mad:

marc schank

04-25-2008, 09:30 AM

Hoses are from both the front and the back of the house...

I thought about stealing the neighbors... :D

3 acres takes about 3 hours to cut... :mad:

Maybe you could hook some gang mowers to Scott's new station wagon before he picks it up and cut in style with AC.

GMCRACER

04-25-2008, 09:35 AM

Maybe you could hook some gang mowers to Scott's new station wagon before he picks it up and cut in style with AC.

Thought about buying a 6 foot deck to drag around....

Tractor shakes up the beer too much.... :cool:

Lot Size = 192 x 636

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1002&stc=1&d=1209141691

PRO_Voice

04-25-2008, 09:59 AM

Goats. Get goats.

HeatleyRacing

04-25-2008, 10:42 AM

Thought about buying a 6 foot deck to drag around....

Tractor shakes up the beer too much.... :cool:

Lot Size = 192 x 636

http://www.nmcadigital.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1002&stc=1&d=1209141691

The right hand side there looks PRIME for launching PAD !!!!:D

GMCRACER

04-25-2008, 11:30 AM

The right hand side there looks PRIME for launching PAD !!!!:D

The picture is when my drive to the barn was getting cut in....

There is a reason I keep it stone... lol

marc schank

04-25-2008, 11:33 AM

There is a reason I keep it stone... lol

60' passes in the driveway shake up the beer too much:confused:

pro70z28

04-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Goats. Get goats.

I usta' have a goat.......:D:D:D:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/GTOET.jpg

pro70z28

04-26-2008, 02:09 PM

I got a chance to work on the "Z" for awhile today.
Got the dash bezel mounted. It was a pain since I had to tack weld the mounts in with the dash cover in place to keep the bezel in the right location. But, I got-r-done. Might work on the steering column next.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dash4-26-08-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dash4-26-08-1.jpg

swc

04-26-2008, 03:23 PM

Hi Guys,

For anyone interested, we made it to the dyno this week with the new air/water cooler installed (PTK 1200). After the first pull, two things became readily apparent, first, we DRAMATICALLY lowered the inlet temps from WA over 250' down to 82' after the pull. To be honest, in the 5.5 gal. tank it only had 15 lb of ice in the water so I know we could of had at least 20 lb of ice and the water would of been cooler--after the 3 pulls we still had a few cubes floating in the water so I hope that that would represent the 3 passes in TS. IOW, I would suspect that we can get the water even colder.

Second, we only lost 2 lb of boost with all the additional tubing. We ended up bringing the timing to 21' and leaned it out a bit to 11.0/1 At 20lb of boost @ 7050 rpm it made 721 RWHP and 713.9 FTTQ. Lidio was confident that it had more in it but erred on the safe side. We are really pleased at the outcome. We'll run it in this tune for a while and then look at swapping out our crank pulley for an 80T unit I have sitting here..........that should get us back in to 22-24 lb area. Maybe put us in the mid 700 range eventually (??). Here is a small clip thru You tube that I posted http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHjjF5jWr-8

Now this is going to sound very paranoid BUT, other than practicing, how do you guys ensure that you have the water pump turned on just before you make a pass?? What I'm getting at is that I could see me forgetting to switch it on in time. Hs anyone wired in a light (red for off) or anything idiot proof like that or do you just make a final check right after the burn out before you pre stage. I know some of you are likely laughing right now but this is all new to me.

Thanks,

pro70z28

04-26-2008, 03:32 PM

LQQKin' good swc. Nice intercooler install.

swc

04-26-2008, 05:02 PM

LQQKin' good swc. Nice intercooler install.

Thanks!! It was a long time getting all finished but it sure was cool once we got it on the dyno :)

GMCRACER

04-26-2008, 07:24 PM

Steve all I can say mine is set so all switches are up... that is my final check

marc schank

04-26-2008, 07:31 PM

Looks good guys. These things could end up in the car show on Sunday too.

swc

04-26-2008, 09:29 PM

Steve all I can say mine is set so all switches are up... that is my final check

Good idea George..I usualy leave them all in the UP position except the elect fan but for the 2 or 3 hp it may take from the extra draw from the alt. (if that), I think that I would be better off to mirror what you do and make it a habbit.

Thanks,

swc

04-26-2008, 09:30 PM

Looks good guys. These things could end up in the car show on Sunday too.

Thanks Marc :)

GMCRACER

04-29-2008, 02:37 AM

I did manage to throw a couple hours at the car last night, only big thing left is the trans and oil lines...

Gotta love my 200' trench for pool filter and barn electric....

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1010&stc=1&d=1209462385

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1011&stc=1&d=1209462385

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1012&stc=1&d=1209462385

superprojoe

04-29-2008, 11:58 AM

Wow........that Mav is awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Be aware the Jeep is getting a make over, cage updates and a color change new wheels and a new motor combo. House Of Kolors Candy Tangerine new dash from Autometer. The paint is 17 years old, time for a change1!!!:rolleyes:
Sounds like you really are doin' it up big for '08......LETS ROCK THE SUPER BOWL THIS YEAR!!!!;):D

superprojoe

04-29-2008, 12:01 PM

pro70z28

04-29-2008, 05:34 PM

Thanks Joe.
When I bought the steering column & related steering stuff {way back when}, the salesman sold me pin & block joints that he told me to weld to the chromoly tubes & a hex steering wheel hub. I never was a fan of welding the joints in permanent. I asked "What do I do if I need to replace it?" Cut it out, was the answer. I guess that's an option, but I prefer bolt in.... so today I ordered a couple flaming river splined joints & splined stub shafts for the tubes so it will be a bolt in not weld in deal now. They are also needle bearing u-joint type instead of the pin & block type. Then I decided to buy a wheel hub extension for the steering wheel to make it easier for my elderly self to exit the cockpit. That's all well & good but the hex wheel hub slop will be just that much sloppier ....so, I called Mark Williams & ordered a splined release hub. I should have all the stuff I need now to finish the steering portion of this deal.

So, Ann E. Body know of Ann E. Body that would like a good deal on some "X" but never used steering components?
A 3/4''x3/34' smooth bore pin & block joint, a 3/4'' smooth bore x 9/16''x26 joint (Fits a pinto R&P) & a 3/4" 3 hole mount hex steering wheel hub.

pro70z28

05-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Got the housing for the steering column bearing (firewall) done this weekend. Now all I need are those back ordered parts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/ColumnBearingFirewall1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/ColumnBearingFirewall2.jpg

Got one last thing done this weekend. I pulled the old dash out & used the glove box as a plug to make this mold. Got a couple little places to touch up and then I can make up a couple fiberglass glove boxes to finish off around the intercooler. The door has that imitation leather pattern, & the Camaro logo. They came out O.K. so far.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Dashglovebox.jpg

GMCRACER

05-04-2008, 07:14 PM

You do some wicked work!

pro70z28

05-05-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks GMCRACER

Little steering column mock-up tonight. The Mark Williams quick release hub came today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Steeringcolumnmock-up.jpg

HeatleyRacing

05-05-2008, 09:02 PM

You do some wicked work!

Im telling ya man. Mad Skillz !!!!!!

pro70z28

05-11-2008, 08:08 PM

Thanks Tom.

Started making a bracket for the MC. Still have to make the base that mounts on the firewall. I decided that would be better than under the floor & having to mess around with B-R-A-K-E bleeding issues.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Mastercylinderbracket5-11-08.jpg

grecco

05-11-2008, 08:31 PM

damn fine work there!

pro70z28

05-15-2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks grecco. Hope to get the splined stub shafts today or tomorrow so I can get back to work on the steering. Got the last bracket pc. cut out for the MC. Still gotta' clean it up & weld the side pcs. to the base. (blind weld from the back).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/2d9bc031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/4a999a86.jpg

NMCAJake

05-19-2008, 09:00 AM

Here's some updated shots of my car. I have to thank my chassis guy Mike Ryan of Ryan Fabrication (ryanfabrication.com) for all the trick bars he's put in the car so far.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0357.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0347.jpg

GMCRACER

05-19-2008, 09:07 AM

Shouldn't the seat be further forward?

:D

NMCAJake

05-19-2008, 09:10 AM

he he he, still have to move the pedals and steering back a few inches.

nmcajeff

05-19-2008, 09:25 AM

looking good Jake.

GMCRACER

05-19-2008, 09:30 AM

looking good Jake.

I figured that went without saying....

:cool:

nmcajeff

05-19-2008, 01:26 PM

OK the roll cage looks very Nice Jake

HeatleyRacing

05-20-2008, 10:36 AM

Looking good Jake. How fast is this baby gonna be ??

NMCAJake

05-20-2008, 10:44 AM

With the motor that's in there now, 9.50s>> http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0938.jpg

With the new motor I'm building for a class, 8.50s (at 3000lbs)>>
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/fillya2.jpg

It just made sense to 25.5 it now and be done. It's not like weight is an issue with this car anyway....

nmcajeff

05-20-2008, 02:57 PM

Now that's what you call a clean engine compartment.

pro70z28

05-20-2008, 06:47 PM

Nice LQQKin' engine compartments. :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

The plan is to make some real progress on mounting the master cylinder & steering this weekend, so I'm trying to get some parts made up ahead of time. Got the first part of the brake pedal cut out. Too late to cut out the next part tonight so I thought I'd post a couple shots.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/c287091f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/0114fbba.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/43a10e00.jpg

NMCAJake

05-20-2008, 08:20 PM

all I can say is WOW!!!!

pro70z28

05-21-2008, 08:55 PM

Thanks Jake. Got the brake pedal ready to go in. Rule book says it has to be covered with a non-slip surface so I cut the center out .018" and inserted a pc. of mud flap from Big "R" :D:D:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/78c89a10.jpg :wink:

pro70z28

05-23-2008, 01:28 PM

At first I wasn't going to post a pic of the clevis for the B-R-A-K-E pedal. But..... I'm workin' on a billboard for a spa today and ....well......I just couldn't resist the irony. HEHEHEHE
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/572c8b36.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/3636c974.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/9a0df938.jpg

pro70z28

05-23-2008, 08:08 PM

Bearing hub.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/8511d05e.jpg

BAD™

05-24-2008, 06:07 AM

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/AMPMAL/Camaro/DSC00187.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/AMPMAL/Camaro/DSC00193.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/AMPMAL/Camaro/DSC00166.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/AMPMAL/Camaro/Picture010-3.jpg

stock susp.

GMCRACER

05-24-2008, 06:28 AM

She is done...

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1030&stc=1&d=1211635404

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1031&stc=1&d=1211635437

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1032&stc=1&d=1211635471

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1028&stc=1&d=1211635298

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1029&stc=1&d=1211635365

NMCAJake

05-24-2008, 10:44 AM

Nice George, looking good.

BAD, what engine combo?

Here's some new shots of my cage.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00939.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00943.jpg

PRO_Voice

05-24-2008, 05:07 PM

This is too cool...

Everyone's stuff is almost ready to race! Anyone heard from Heatley lately? Or Greg? How are they progressing?

Ron

Oh... George, that is a kickass true street car you got there!

GMCRACER

05-25-2008, 05:20 AM

pro70z28

05-25-2008, 05:50 AM

Cool projects.

Got it installed. IT WORKS. Welded just enough to keep it in place. I'll finish the weldin' when it's back on the rotisserie. I'm gettin' too old for that out of position stuff.

* Finish the steering next.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/f0a63e69.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/005b2184.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/e64606ec.jpg

Jeff Chandler

05-25-2008, 05:57 AM

pro70z28, beautiful work. The brake pedal is fantastic. You should produce that complete brake setup and make some money on your skills.
Are you using a manual mill? Is it CNC converted? I'm actually looking at a mini-CNC mill from Tormach. Good luck and please keep the photos coming.

Jake, car looks awesome. It's obvious you have a plan and it's coming together nicely. Keep that camera rolling:)

pro70z28

05-25-2008, 06:39 AM

Thanks Jeff. It's a ShopBot. I use it in my sign business to cut signs & letters. It's not really meant for this kind of work. It's slow (when cutting aluminum & steel) but it does allow me to make parts in house.

BAD™

05-25-2008, 07:04 AM

HeatleyRacing

05-25-2008, 12:01 PM

GMCRACER

05-25-2008, 03:06 PM

PRO70--- As usual I am sitting here totally AMAZED !!!!!

Jake---Looks like that badboy is coming along quickly,Looks great !!

George---- That cars always been clean and sweet. Even sweeter that its
gonna be kicking some TRUE STREET ass !!!!!!!

Ron------ Im still stuck stomping on the golf cart pedal instead of the loud
pedal !!!!!!!

One more for you with the bars on...

Thanks for getting them outlawed.... :(

:D

BTW- Oh well 1 picture turned into 5... Nice having her home..

pro70z28

05-25-2008, 08:39 PM

Thanks Tom.

Camaro is LQQKin' great George.

No "Z" today. Spent the day with my crew.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/4e6b5131.jpg

HeatleyRacing

05-25-2008, 10:11 PM

One more for you with the bars on...

Thanks for getting them outlawed.... :(

:D
..

I know. Spetter and Miller both told me how advantageous they would be to my car also. But I truely dont believe they should be on in a STREET CAR race.. I think there should be mandatory KICKASS Stereo equipment too..:p

nmcajeff

05-26-2008, 08:19 AM

I agree no wheelie bars on any street car infact they should not be on any car except pro street or pros tock. Just my personal opinion

GMCRACER

05-26-2008, 11:18 AM

pro70z28

05-26-2008, 01:50 PM

Pushed the "Z" outside to clean the shop today. BUT, this time I didn't have to kick the front tires to keep it str8. I used the STEERING WHEEL. WooHoo.

BTW: I had a weak moment today. There is some spy footage in the link below. Make sure you turn up the volume before you click on the link. This doesn't happen often in the "Z" shop, so don't miss it. LOL

http://media.putfile.com/Camaro-Spy-Video-5-26-08

HeatleyRacing

05-26-2008, 10:29 PM

Stand one up and then let me know how you feel about 'em....

I don't like fire suits either but I need to wear one.... It is a SAFETY device, just like a helmet....

Don't get too excited they are only on for a tuning aid....

My car has been set up with bars for TUNING also, THis time I will actually keep them on when we are testing. The 69 literally gauged the track when it dragged the chute mount at ATCO and it cost me $2 grand when it touched back down.:( Even with that fresh in my memory, I still dont think wheelie bars belong in a street class.

HeatleyRacing

05-26-2008, 10:32 PM

Looks like the LEFTY LEFTY, RIGHTY RIGHTY is working just fine !!!

GMCRACER

05-27-2008, 04:13 AM

My car has been set up with bars for TUNING also, THis time I will actually keep them on when we are testing. The 69 literally gauged the track when it dragged the chute mount at ATCO and it cost me $2 grand when it touched back down.:( Even with that fresh in my memory, I still dont think wheelie bars belong in a street class.

The car is still street legal with them on, unlike the chute that blocks the rear plate..... :p

Anyway, we could go back and forth all day.... with the 7531 she should never touch the bars once I get it dialed in.... :cool:

HeatleyRacing

05-28-2008, 12:00 AM

[QUOTE=GMCRACER;36965]The car is still street legal with them on, unlike the chute that blocks the rear plate..... :pQUOTE]

I had my chute mount made as a quick release so I dont have to keep it on the car when Im street cruising..;)

GMCRACER

05-28-2008, 02:22 AM

I had my chute mount made as a quick release so I dont have to keep it on the car when Im street cruising..;)

My rear plate folds down and the chute plugs in like a reese hitch, 4 bolts and the bars are off... :)

Now I need to re-do the exhaust if I really plan on crusing it, it has that X/S WAY to LOUD sound right now (4" bullets)...

nmcajeff

05-28-2008, 06:19 AM

Leave the bullets on George loud is good.

HeatleyRacing

05-28-2008, 06:24 AM

Although they are expensive. Borlas do a nice job quieting down big exhaust..

HeatleyRacing

05-28-2008, 06:43 AM

[QUOTE=GMCRACER;37000]My rear plate folds down and the chute plugs in like a reese hitch, 4 bolts and the bars are off... :)
QUOTE]

Okay. Im confused. whos car are talking about blocking the rear plate than ?? I thought maybe you had an issue with yours being covered..

GMCRACER

05-28-2008, 06:58 AM

Okay. Im confused. whos car are talking about blocking the rear plate than ?? I thought maybe you had an issue with yours being covered..

No issues, here... So long as I don't have the chute on, I am street legal....

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1031&stc=1&d=1211635437

GMCRACER

05-28-2008, 07:00 AM

Leave the bullets on George loud is good.

Tell that to the local law enforcement.....

I'd like to get it to be no louder than a Harley (at least I'll have an excuse then)....

HeatleyRacing

05-28-2008, 11:34 AM

No issues, here... So long as I don't have the chute on, I am street legal....

http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1031&stc=1&d=1211635437

Thats awesome.. Just the way I like em done. Everything off hidden out of sight !!!!!!!!

I know your pain on the exhaust. Northeast cops HATE a loud hotrod. Now I live in Weakley County TN where there is NO STATE INSPECTION so you can run em as loud as you like.. Although I always hated how loud the 69 was..

NMCAJake

06-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Here are a couple updates of the new 8.8 that's going in the Mav. It's got a lightened spool with 33-spline axles and a mikronite 3.73 AX gear. Oh, and I'm getting the M/T wheels beadlock'd for a story on Wednesday. The car will be on the ground tonight. Post some new pics tomorrow.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0496.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0587.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0588.jpg

marc schank

06-30-2008, 01:03 PM

Nice Jake. I like those braces. Very simple to do.

NMCAJake

06-30-2008, 01:27 PM

Yea, and this thing without the axles weighs only 99 lbs..

Greg StickaDude

07-01-2008, 03:43 PM

Looks nice Jake!!!!!!

Greg StickaDude

07-01-2008, 03:54 PM

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Greg StickaDude

07-01-2008, 03:56 PM

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swc

07-02-2008, 12:28 AM

Looks great Greg!! Hey, did I see a pic of the Jeep in National Dragster a couple of weeks ago--it was in an article about converters??

Later,

marc schank

07-02-2008, 02:42 AM

Looks great Greg!! Hey, did I see a pic of the Jeep in National Dragster a couple of weeks ago--it was in an article about converters??

Later,

I asked him the same thing when I saw the magazine. I don't know if he ever saw it.

pro70z28

07-03-2009, 09:56 AM

Well, it's another small step but I figured I better post something to prove I'm still kickin'. The mold I made for the glove box way back when finally produced a part.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/GloveBoxDoorPulled.jpg

I cut the bottom of the glove box to the contour of the intercooler and glassed it in place.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/glovebox4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Gloveboxfront.jpg

Flipped it over, cleaned up all the overlaps & danglin' tabs and gave it a couple layers of cloth to hold it together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/gloveboxback.jpg

Got it roughed in to a 100 grit state & gave it a light coat of primer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/GloveBoxPrimer1.jpg

I think I'm going to stop here. I'll do the finish work later when I'm ready for final paint. This little project took months (a few minutes here and there). I think I'll work on the engine compartment for my next project. I have a header tube clearance problem to address and then I'll start reconstruction of the firewall. Hopefully I can pick up the pace some on that deal.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/dashPrimer2.jpg

The more I LQQK at the intercooler in this pic. I'm thinking I might change the outlet tube connection to a bolt together joint instead of the hose clamp set-up. I can see that thing blowing off taking the dash with it. That might be bad for me knee & ears too. :-[

pro70z28

07-05-2009, 08:12 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange1.jpg
So, I had some time this weekend & I decided I'd get the hose & clamp set-up replaced. I pulled out the old slab of aluminum and started whittlin' away.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange4.jpg
Flipped one over & cut an o-ring groove

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange3.jpg
cleaned them up on the lathe & cut the mating surfaces for a nice air tight fit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange5.jpg
Finished and ready to install.

pro70z28

07-05-2009, 08:13 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange6.jpg
My aluminum welding skills aren't the best, but I got 'em melted together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange7.jpg
Intercooler side with o-ring

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange8.jpg
all bolted together and back in the caah.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/flange9.jpg
dash cover back in. No more hose & clamps. I feel safer with this set-up by my shin. I've seen some ugly footage of those clamps letting go.

That's what I did this weekend.

HeatleyRacing

07-06-2009, 07:48 AM

Some trick stuff you got going on for sure... Looks real good.

pro70z28

07-09-2009, 08:15 PM

Thanks Tom

Nuttsgt

07-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Very nice.

pro70z28

09-05-2009, 09:11 PM

Worked on the bead roller today. I got rid of the hand crank and put a bicycle wheel in its place. Local bike shop gave it to me, it's a little bent, but it works for this deal. I figured the bigger the wheel the better control. I had to try it out, works a whole lot better now. . I made an aluminum table for the exit side. Loosen 1 thumb screw at the bottom and it lifts off a couple pins on the top. I scribed some lines every 2" as guides. no fence yet. I think I'll use it this way first and add a fence later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Beadrollertable-1.jpg

Got the Vice mount done. I made a knee brace for those times when I feel the need to beat on the vise. Same brace will work on all the attachments.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Vise.jpg

....and I got the rack finished up tonight. Everything in easy reach, tucked away behind the door. Oh, I bent up some scrap sign aluminum also, to protect the wall.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/pro70z28/Attachmentrack.jpg

I think I'm ready to start on the "Z" firewall now. I have to put a quick disconnect in the planishing hammer air line so I don't have to drag the foot pedal around. It's a pain in the hose this way.