Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion
10-15-2016, 06:13 AM
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Looks like Photobucket is back to normal.........So.....Here are some update pic's....Picked up the drive shaft today and got it installed....
Made a mount for the GM fuse panel and got it mounted....
Got the mounting plate for the ECM and TCM..........Then installed the unit in the car.....
Made a mount for the GM fuse panel and got it mounted....
Got the mounting plate for the ECM and TCM..........Then installed the unit in the car.....
10-15-2016, 06:28 AM
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Got the front drive belt installed.........With this set-up a 99.5" belt fits perfectly.......
Got all the A/C hoses made and installed.......
Wiring is starting to be put in place
Radiator is in temporarily.......Need to modify the mounting holes........Keith's bolted right in.......Hummm.....
Mocking up the air intake system...........Getting closer
Starting to look like a completed project.........
Going for the exhaust system next Thursday........Don't know if I will have it wired and running by then, but, if not it will be flatbedded............
Got all the A/C hoses made and installed.......
Wiring is starting to be put in place
Radiator is in temporarily.......Need to modify the mounting holes........Keith's bolted right in.......Hummm.....
Mocking up the air intake system...........Getting closer
Starting to look like a completed project.........
Going for the exhaust system next Thursday........Don't know if I will have it wired and running by then, but, if not it will be flatbedded............
10-15-2016, 06:53 AM
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The radiator spacer looks like it's in upside down. It should follow the contour of the core support on top. It will still bolt the the core support but then the radiator holes might be off because they are flopped.
Edit, now I know it is. The small hole in the center by the cap is the drain hole.
Edit, now I know it is. The small hole in the center by the cap is the drain hole.
10-15-2016, 12:12 PM
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Just about finished under the car.......By moving the trans cross member back a couple inches, it now made the E-Brake cable way too long.........had to cut it to suit and make a new stop feature for locking the cable........worked out perfectly.....
The transmission cooler lines are in and installed......Just needs trans fluid......
Also got the heater valve and lines finished up also......
The transmission cooler lines are in and installed......Just needs trans fluid......
Also got the heater valve and lines finished up also......
10-15-2016, 12:16 PM
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The radiator spacer looks like it's in upside down. It should follow the contour of the core support on top. It will still bolt the the core support but then the radiator holes might be off because they are flopped.
Edit, now I know it is. The small hole in the center by the cap is the drain hole.
Edit, now I know it is. The small hole in the center by the cap is the drain hole.
Checked the spacer and it has the same hole in the bottom.......?????
10-16-2016, 07:26 AM
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I apologize I forgot the 65-66 spacers had the same curve top and bottom unlike the 67-68 ones. That might be a variation Dewitt's isn't familiar with. Online they all look the same but I know they are not because I bought a 66 spacer and it fit my car but was not correct.
10-16-2016, 07:33 AM
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I apologize I forgot the 65-66 spacers had the same curve top and bottom unlike the 67-68 ones. That might be a variation Dewitt's isn't familiar with. Online they all look the same but I know they are not because I bought a 66 spacer and it fit my car but was not correct.
10-17-2016, 08:05 PM
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Upadate.........Got Lucky and found a upper Radiator hose that fit perfectly......Got the Air Intake set-up completed with fittings for the PCV system and MAF sensor.........and Got the power steering hose made and installed, along with the reservoir.......started on getting the fan relay's wired and installed......Moving along..........
10-18-2016, 06:06 AM
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10-18-2016, 08:42 AM
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Here you go ..............
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cool. So looking at everything else in the images, you're just piecing together pieces from generic kits as apposed to a '66 B-Body specific kit?
That makes sense, and knowing the pipe's bend angle makes things much simpler. Cheers.
10-18-2016, 07:14 PM
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10-19-2016, 07:21 PM
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Got the radiator hoses completed......got the steam port line in......Filled the system with coolant....... (No leaks.....That's a good thing)....LOL......got the PCV system installed.....Got the wiring roughed in for the Fan Relays.....(Thanks Donnie)...The car is being flat bedded to the exhaust shop for the system to be installed tomorrow........The Dakota Digital Cluster and modules will be arriving tomorrow also........After the exhaust, I need to spend about a hour finishing the wiring under the hood and about a day getting the Dakota stuff installed..........Getting real close...
10-20-2016, 03:48 AM
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Ken,
You make this look too easy. LOL
You make this look too easy. LOL
10-20-2016, 05:46 AM
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Practice makes Perfect......LOL
10-20-2016, 06:35 PM
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Exhaust is in and the car is back........Another great job by Dave's Mufflers in Kenosha.......James works his magic again
