Updates on my project.. (56k modem melter)
03-25-2006, 01:33 AM
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Updates on my project.. (56k modem melter) built a little jig thing so I could soda-blast and sand my firewall without banging my knees on my subframe (also powdercoated, didnt want to ruin that). Then I welded shut all the holes I could find (accidentally welded shut my throttle cable hole, DOH 
, block sanded it for a good 10 hours, then painted it white then color.. came out real nice..
after blocking half of it until my fingers had no prints left...
then paint (I didnt take a pic of it white, looked pretty cool though...)
then I took off the tailshaft of my T56 to fix a trans leak, (moron previous owner tried to fix it with JB weld, sticking it on the bottom of course. idiot. Dont have a picture of that, got frustrated with trying to get the tailshaft back on, finally got it (bearing race a little crooked), sealed with black RTV, and helicoiled the shifter bolts, yes, all 4. moron stripped them all. Some people cant figure out that M8 bolts dont need 100 ft-lbs in aluminum.. anyways...
got subframe on and squared up... then dropped engine in..
started assesmbling sheetmetal, with the help of a phone book and a large hammer, a crowbar, and lots of sheetmetal injuries.. it's pretty straight now. Just need to adjust door gaps..
got the hood on, aligned, and laid out my stripes. I was debating on whether to get Z28 style (not originally a z28, WAYYY too played out) and bumblebee stripe (It looks O.K.. and originally came with it..) so i came up with a compromise.. I've never seen a car with stripes like these, and I think it'll look fantastic.. Dont steal my idea.. mine mine mine..
Im real excited to get this far, it's going to be painted in the next few weeks, then it's electrical, plumbing, and interior, a few other minor details, and it's DONE! Please voice your opinions! just please dont mention the red coils clashing with my orange, lol. i know. oh, or the painted TB blade. I get bored while waiting for paint to flash, i've got a sweet orange harbor freight air hammer and broom handle, too. 
olly
, block sanded it for a good 10 hours, then painted it white then color.. came out real nice.. after blocking half of it until my fingers had no prints left...
then paint (I didnt take a pic of it white, looked pretty cool though...)
then I took off the tailshaft of my T56 to fix a trans leak, (moron previous owner tried to fix it with JB weld, sticking it on the bottom of course. idiot. Dont have a picture of that, got frustrated with trying to get the tailshaft back on, finally got it (bearing race a little crooked), sealed with black RTV, and helicoiled the shifter bolts, yes, all 4. moron stripped them all. Some people cant figure out that M8 bolts dont need 100 ft-lbs in aluminum.. anyways...
got subframe on and squared up... then dropped engine in..
started assesmbling sheetmetal, with the help of a phone book and a large hammer, a crowbar, and lots of sheetmetal injuries.. it's pretty straight now. Just need to adjust door gaps..
got the hood on, aligned, and laid out my stripes. I was debating on whether to get Z28 style (not originally a z28, WAYYY too played out) and bumblebee stripe (It looks O.K.. and originally came with it..) so i came up with a compromise.. I've never seen a car with stripes like these, and I think it'll look fantastic.. Dont steal my idea.. mine mine mine..
Im real excited to get this far, it's going to be painted in the next few weeks, then it's electrical, plumbing, and interior, a few other minor details, and it's DONE! Please voice your opinions! just please dont mention the red coils clashing with my orange, lol. i know.
oh, or the painted TB blade. I get bored while waiting for paint to flash, i've got a sweet orange harbor freight air hammer and broom handle, too. olly
Last edited by 67RSCamaroVette; 03-25-2006 at 01:43 AM.
03-25-2006, 01:45 AM
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thanks, dude. I'm in the process of shrinking your pics (stupid 8mp camera makes 3mb photos) and sending them to ya, thanks again for the sway bar, tonight i'm rebuilding a buddy's bike, turns out it burnt a hole through the piston , scoring the cylinder, all because a stupid pin on the power valve decided to disappear in the case. Keep up the good work. Your GTO kicks ***, i've never been in a car that fast before, the drive home felt awfully slow.
olly
olly
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03-25-2006, 10:54 AM
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Im real excited to get this far, it's going to be painted in the next few weeks, then it's electrical, plumbing, and interior, a few other minor details, and it's DONE!
Looking good, keep us posted.
Kevin D.
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03-25-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by shr00m-dew
Yeah I said that 6 months ago too..
Looking good, keep us posted.
Kevin D.
Looking good, keep us posted.
Kevin D.
Pat, stripes will be HOK platinum pearl- a dark silver...
olly
03-28-2006, 08:20 PM
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Any constructive criticism or suggestions? I'm looking for input, not so much "looks good"..I think it could always be better....
68shortstep- I know it looks kinda plastic-y, but i'm not a fan of just silver and black. I'm happy with how it looks, I'm not going to change it.. add, maybe.. it's 100x better than when I got it..
update- brake calipers painted ..
olly
68shortstep- I know it looks kinda plastic-y, but i'm not a fan of just silver and black. I'm happy with how it looks, I'm not going to change it.. add, maybe.. it's 100x better than when I got it..
update- brake calipers painted ..
olly
03-28-2006, 09:39 PM
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gotta love the c5 brakes.... if you like the scheme of the engine thats what matters...... as for the colors they are awsome... caliper looks great ( altho id take the corvette logo off)
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Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
Any constructive criticism or suggestions? I'm looking for input, not so much "looks good"..I think it could always be better....
68shortstep- I know it looks kinda plastic-y, but i'm not a fan of just silver and black. I'm happy with how it looks, I'm not going to change it.. add, maybe.. it's 100x better than when I got it..
update- brake calipers painted ..
olly
68shortstep- I know it looks kinda plastic-y, but i'm not a fan of just silver and black. I'm happy with how it looks, I'm not going to change it.. add, maybe.. it's 100x better than when I got it..
update- brake calipers painted ..
olly