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Old 06-14-2009 | 11:18 PM
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still chipping away at it!

still waiting on the driveshaft and fuel cell and a couple of misc. but a lot of the big stuff is done!

here is some pics of the progress. enjoy, jeff
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Looks great. Some details on the car, suspension, engine, goals?
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Looks real nice. I like the way you have the rear tires tucked. 4-link?

On your engine, with the vac pump for the valve cover, does this take the place of a PCV/catch can type of setup? Why nout route both valve covers to the vac pump? I wanted to do a vac setup if this was the case. I don't like the whole PCV/catch can thing.

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You know what, all race cars look like that before it gets fresh paint, dont worry you will get there soon!!
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Looks real nice. I like the way you have the rear tires tucked. 4-link?

On your engine, with the vac pump for the valve cover, does this take the place of a PCV/catch can type of setup? Why nout route both valve covers to the vac pump? I wanted to do a vac setup if this was the case. I don't like the whole PCV/catch can thing.

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yes, the vac system replaces the factory pcv sysytem. the pump is connected to a tank off to the side to catch any oil. a must if your doing high compression or boosted applications.
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
Looks great. Some details on the car, suspension, engine, goals?

97 camaro, full mild steel funny car cage, full backhalved, 12 bolt, 572 with a plate and fogger, glide (for now) complete tubular front suspension, aerospace brakes.

complete interior, dash/headliner/door panels/carpet/ power windows/door locks/ power trunk/full stereo system.

car is fully street legal and will be street driven!

the last car (68 camaro in the background in one of the pics) had this motor trans combo in it and ran 8.49@165.9 and it weighed #3785!

so i think the new chassis and weight will make for a nice little street car!
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Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
You know what, all race cars look like that before it gets fresh paint, dont worry you will get there soon!!

going to paint, right after it gets running. just waiting to finish all the misc crap inside the car, so i don't hurt the new paint.
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You in AZ?...looks like the gold historic plate on the one in garage
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What kind of paint did you use on that cage?
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You in AZ?...looks like the gold historic plate on the one in garage
yep! terrorizing the imports of phoenix!
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PERFECT!!!! when will she be done....I have to come check it out!

Location?
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What kind of paint did you use on that cage?
it's called "chassis black" they use it for frames on the freightliner trucks.

it is already pre-mixed (except hardner of course) and you can cut it 50/50! i sprayed the entire inside of the car and cage, along with the whole underside and engine bay with a 1/2 gallon. and that was 2 coats on each.

it's holds up pretty good, and looks pretty good also.

just make sure you take your time on the cage! round tube is real hard to paint and not get "fades" or "overspray" spots! hence the two coats.
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looks good man!
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Looks awesome. I'm inspired.
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Originally Posted by myslow92
PERFECT!!!! when will she be done....I have to come check it out!

Location?
should be ready for the july 11th race at speedworld (we hope)??

still have some chassis setup and test runs that need done, so were trying, but you never know.
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I will be there!!
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wow I thinks she's a beaut!

So what color are you going with?
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Originally Posted by 6techniques
wow I thinks she's a beaut!

So what color are you going with?
i want to say black?? but!!
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I like how you got the engine positioned so the carb clears the windshield. Build looks very nice.
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Looks awsome very nice job.



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