I want a build thread too....'63 Chevy II Wagon.
05-22-2011, 10:55 PM
#104
Here's a few pics of the pcm mount I bent up today.
It uses the bolts for the stock speaker tray. The back edge of the pcm rests on the dash (the shape of it rests perfectly on the shape of the dash) and it will get a piece of foam there to insulate it from vibration.
Next it's on to routing the harness and wires and making the looms. I bought the Daystar firewall grommet...it's really a nice piece.
It uses the bolts for the stock speaker tray. The back edge of the pcm rests on the dash (the shape of it rests perfectly on the shape of the dash) and it will get a piece of foam there to insulate it from vibration.
Next it's on to routing the harness and wires and making the looms. I bought the Daystar firewall grommet...it's really a nice piece.
05-23-2011, 08:05 AM
#106
I bought a piece of thin steel from the hardware store (forget the gauge) and just bent it in the vise. The wiper linkage shouldnt interfere at all, theres a few inches of room...it looks like it wouldnt stick out much farther than a radio would.This is the grommet...not cheap, but a nice piece. I like that the boot can be taped to the harness before the sheathing goes on like the factory does. Also, if you have the CBR floor mount for the column, this grommet fits right into the smaller hole.
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05-24-2011, 12:03 AM
#107
I worked on the engine harness tonight. This is taking longer than anticipated but I really only want to do this once...as well as making sure it all routes away from the hot stuff and the sharp stuff...
Going for the cleanest possible look. All the zip ties will go away once I know it runs and everything works. I'll be using a split weave sheathing for an OE look..except in neon pink of course. For flair. The harness that runs across the firewall is going to be tucked down under the pcv tube.
I decided to run the maf, iat, tps, iac, coolant temp, and alternator wires along the side of the coil pack. Even on the fbodys I never liked how the factory routed these over the top of the cylinder head...just looked like spaghetti to me.
Going for the cleanest possible look. All the zip ties will go away once I know it runs and everything works. I'll be using a split weave sheathing for an OE look..except in neon pink of course. For flair. The harness that runs across the firewall is going to be tucked down under the pcv tube.
I decided to run the maf, iat, tps, iac, coolant temp, and alternator wires along the side of the coil pack. Even on the fbodys I never liked how the factory routed these over the top of the cylinder head...just looked like spaghetti to me.
05-25-2011, 08:06 AM
#108
Final stretch of the engine harness wiring. The plate that holds the base of the steering column to the floor had a hole for a clutch rod which I used to run the wires through. Didnt really want to drill a hole in the firewall...
And here is the mess under the dash. Once they are bundled together, it will go up over the column/brake pedal brace and over to the pcm.
And the d/s showed up, again, yesterday. Strange had made it 2" too long but all is good now. Put in a new rear trans seal to go with it.
And here is the mess under the dash. Once they are bundled together, it will go up over the column/brake pedal brace and over to the pcm.
And the d/s showed up, again, yesterday. Strange had made it 2" too long but all is good now. Put in a new rear trans seal to go with it.
06-04-2011, 02:20 PM
#109
Here's the beginnings of the rearend project. It's complete, but I really only want the housing to blast, paint, and have set up with a posi, 3.55s, better axles...which then leads to the ls brake conversion. It never ends 
And now.....
More wiring!!
The harness has been run and taped where things need to go, then removed to be cleaned up and retaped better later today. It'll go back in to make sure it runs...then removed once more for the sheathing. It all comes out as one piece with the floor plate. To me it beats drilling a hole in the firewall.
I'm keeping score...so far I have drilled two 5/16" holes and three 1/4" holes in the car. The less the better
And now.....
More wiring!!
The harness has been run and taped where things need to go, then removed to be cleaned up and retaped better later today. It'll go back in to make sure it runs...then removed once more for the sheathing. It all comes out as one piece with the floor plate. To me it beats drilling a hole in the firewall.
I'm keeping score...so far I have drilled two 5/16" holes and three 1/4" holes in the car. The less the better
06-06-2011, 10:26 PM
#110
Here's the harness and CurrentPerformance fuse/relay box put together as a unit. The floor plate remains part of the harness thereby eliminating the need to take a holesaw to the firewall.
All that I need to make it (hopefully) fire up is battery cables and some gas in the tank. Ive checked and rechecked all the connections so it should go off without a hitch...but we'll see. It'll be a few weeks, there's some loose ends still to get finished.
And earlier today I decided to move the car over. After 8 months up on jackstands the tires finally hit the ground again. This will be short lived. Tomorrow it goes back up. It was COOL to see the car lock into park and not roll...it's connected! No more wood block! Hahaha.
The rear springs are the CBR leafs. Nice height
I'm going to adjust the front down about 1"...
Tomorrow I'm going to try to get all the wiring under the hood re-connected, get the throttle arm made, run the throttle cable, get the wiring and CP fuse block under the dash secured, switch out the tranny pan for a new one with a new filter, fill the fluids, and maybe continue working on the exhaust.
All that I need to make it (hopefully) fire up is battery cables and some gas in the tank. Ive checked and rechecked all the connections so it should go off without a hitch...but we'll see. It'll be a few weeks, there's some loose ends still to get finished.
And earlier today I decided to move the car over. After 8 months up on jackstands the tires finally hit the ground again. This will be short lived. Tomorrow it goes back up. It was COOL to see the car lock into park and not roll...it's connected! No more wood block! Hahaha.
The rear springs are the CBR leafs. Nice height
I'm going to adjust the front down about 1"...
Tomorrow I'm going to try to get all the wiring under the hood re-connected, get the throttle arm made, run the throttle cable, get the wiring and CP fuse block under the dash secured, switch out the tranny pan for a new one with a new filter, fill the fluids, and maybe continue working on the exhaust.
06-07-2011, 09:57 AM
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Sweet! You are coming along nicely. I cant wait for you to fire it up. you have to make a video. Could you please take several pics/details of what you end up doing for throttle setup? Are you going to use factory pedal and linkage @ firewall? This is a area of concern for me on my build beside the cooling system. My CP box should be here this week and same with EZWIRING for the body side.
06-15-2011, 11:58 AM
#112
Sweet! You are coming along nicely. I cant wait for you to fire it up. you have to make a video. Could you please take several pics/details of what you end up doing for throttle setup? Are you going to use factory pedal and linkage @ firewall? This is a area of concern for me on my build beside the cooling system. My CP box should be here this week and same with EZWIRING for the body side.
06-20-2011, 10:50 AM
#113
Big step finished last night!
The PS pressure and return lines are done. Ive been avoiding this because it's such a pain...under the car, to the bench, under the car, to the bench...tiring job! The rack will come out one last time to be stripped of the black paint so that it's bare aluminum, just a better look.
Here's how they go up to the reservoir...trying for the OE look...
Belt is finally on...steam vent hooked up...its looking like an engine again...
Worked on a small bracket for the throttle cable. This is being welded to the side of an original bracket that the knock sensor harness clips to...
And painted the steering shaft...
A new trans pan is on, new trans filter is in, engine oil is in and a new filter is on. Hopefully in a week or so it will be running! It's just shy of a year since I pulled the 350.
:yes:
The PS pressure and return lines are done. Ive been avoiding this because it's such a pain...under the car, to the bench, under the car, to the bench...tiring job! The rack will come out one last time to be stripped of the black paint so that it's bare aluminum, just a better look.
Here's how they go up to the reservoir...trying for the OE look...
Belt is finally on...steam vent hooked up...its looking like an engine again...
Worked on a small bracket for the throttle cable. This is being welded to the side of an original bracket that the knock sensor harness clips to...
And painted the steering shaft...
A new trans pan is on, new trans filter is in, engine oil is in and a new filter is on. Hopefully in a week or so it will be running! It's just shy of a year since I pulled the 350.
:yes:
06-21-2011, 11:10 PM
#114
Some big steps are finally done :o
I finished the fuel line last night and the transmission lines today. It feels like a big step forward...I cant wait to finally put the creeper away!! I'll bet I went from under the car to the work bench 75 times :sleep:
I started by taking the reproduction 3/8" fuel line off and straightening some of the bends so that it tucks up to the floor better. After doing this...wouldnt ya know it...it came up about 2" too short to connect to the front fuel line. Joke is on me. So I cut it and added a section. I plan to replace the whole line with a single piece to eliminate the unnecessary couplings, but thats later.
Then it was on to the the trans lines...I found the limit to my pickyness. I really should have done these a long time ago before the front accys were put on. Anyway, I cut them along the pass side of the oil pan and used the factory line clips to keep them together and running straight. I used a 40" piece and a 51" piece and did not have to cut/flare either end. I'd also like to have these made as one piece with sections of rubber hose crimped in for vibration dampening, but that's also later.
Thats it for today. Im beat.
I finished the fuel line last night and the transmission lines today. It feels like a big step forward...I cant wait to finally put the creeper away!! I'll bet I went from under the car to the work bench 75 times :sleep:
I started by taking the reproduction 3/8" fuel line off and straightening some of the bends so that it tucks up to the floor better. After doing this...wouldnt ya know it...it came up about 2" too short to connect to the front fuel line. Joke is on me. So I cut it and added a section. I plan to replace the whole line with a single piece to eliminate the unnecessary couplings, but thats later.
Then it was on to the the trans lines...I found the limit to my pickyness. I really should have done these a long time ago before the front accys were put on. Anyway, I cut them along the pass side of the oil pan and used the factory line clips to keep them together and running straight. I used a 40" piece and a 51" piece and did not have to cut/flare either end. I'd also like to have these made as one piece with sections of rubber hose crimped in for vibration dampening, but that's also later.
Thats it for today. Im beat.
06-22-2011, 11:32 PM
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Thanks! Go right ahead I bought a piece of thin steel from the hardware store (forget the gauge) and just bent it in the vise. The wiper linkage shouldnt interfere at all, theres a few inches of room...it looks like it wouldnt stick out much farther than a radio would.
This is the grommet...not cheap, but a nice piece. I like that the boot can be taped to the harness before the sheathing goes on like the factory does. Also, if you have the CBR floor mount for the column, this grommet fits right into the smaller hole.
Link
I bought a piece of thin steel from the hardware store (forget the gauge) and just bent it in the vise. The wiper linkage shouldnt interfere at all, theres a few inches of room...it looks like it wouldnt stick out much farther than a radio would.This is the grommet...not cheap, but a nice piece. I like that the boot can be taped to the harness before the sheathing goes on like the factory does. Also, if you have the CBR floor mount for the column, this grommet fits right into the smaller hole.
Link
06-30-2011, 11:11 AM
#116
Just picking away at cleaning up the wiring..hooked up the NSS, TCC, and the Diag port.
Getting close to wrapping it up. No pun intended.
The brake switch/tcc enable was about $12 from Summit...and I was going to put the ALDL port under the dash in the usual OBDII location, but there would be interference with the ac unit and ebrake handle...so I went with putting it up under the dash on the brake pedal brace.
And last...the fluid have been filled. The PS pressure line is leaking...I dont get it, I dont see anything wrong with it, so a new one is on the way to be remade.
The battery cables are done. I used the f-body cables and cut the side mount ends off and bought the bolt on top post style clamps. This winter Im going to send them out and have them copied by a company that builds battery cables so the ends are crimped and look factory.
I hooked up power...the fuel pump runs...all the lights work...and it cranks over! All good news.
Getting close. Still some loose ends to finish before firing it up.
Getting close to wrapping it up. No pun intended.
The brake switch/tcc enable was about $12 from Summit...and I was going to put the ALDL port under the dash in the usual OBDII location, but there would be interference with the ac unit and ebrake handle...so I went with putting it up under the dash on the brake pedal brace.
And last...the fluid have been filled. The PS pressure line is leaking...I dont get it, I dont see anything wrong with it, so a new one is on the way to be remade.
The battery cables are done. I used the f-body cables and cut the side mount ends off and bought the bolt on top post style clamps. This winter Im going to send them out and have them copied by a company that builds battery cables so the ends are crimped and look factory.
I hooked up power...the fuel pump runs...all the lights work...and it cranks over! All good news.
Getting close. Still some loose ends to finish before firing it up.
