Well I finally get to start my own build thread. Not exactly how I wanted to start building/rebuilding my car but the time has come. Now it's time to rebuild...

My goals for the build are to get the car looking back to stock, simplify as much as I can, reduce weight, delete a/c, and maayybbeee a cam if the funds allow me.
Here's what I'm working with...



I started basically just ripping out everything I could..
Bumper removed, fender removed, all supports, windsheild washer resevoir, hood latch

horns...

gone.

I managed to salvage the slp intake..


Not too bad of shape.
Next was time to get rid of that pesky ABS unit.



Here's everything removed for the day..

And how she sits as of friday night..



Anyone got any ideas for a custom radiator support???

 

i used to stripes of 1/8" x 2" aluminum. i bent them and put the radiator isolators back in

 

Looks good! i like the color! keep up the good work and the pics!

 

Update:
Got a little more done today.. Removed passenger fender.. all windshield wiper accessories and cowl.. hood latches..




Parts table is growing



Last post I meant to see if anyone had ideas for a custom core support. Im thinking about cutting out the damaged section and doing like a custom support for the bumper and radiator
Let me know

 

what's up? only two people are interested in a "lil ole" lt1 build or what???

 

UPDATE:






Started ripping out all the A/C components today.. Got most of it all off except the pump. I got 3 bolts from the front and 1 10mm from the back. Still won't budge.. Anyone got any tips???

 

Alrite another update...

I couldn't get the A/c Pump to move sooo I decided to begin the wire mod on the passenger side.

 

Looks like fun !! I am going to start taking my motor apart this weekend so i can get the new block in

 

are you going to replace the crunched radiator support? looks good so far

 

care to elaborate? Doesnt seem to be a good excuse as to why you crashed your car haha

 

MTB ... ya I just ordered the parts to fix that corner, plus bumper and fender. Soo as I soon as i get those I'm gunna start getting all that in order.

As far as the other thing goes.. I'll just say his dad is pending charges for assault if that gives you a better idea of how it went down.

 

Got the drivers side ready to accept some new metal today..








Check out that awsome coating on the inside of the core support... And they say nothing rusts like a chevy.. pshhhh

 

If your frame was bent i really hope you pulled it straight again or it's going to be a nightmare to get it straight with that piece gone. When i bought my camaro it had almost the exact damage yours did. I straightened my support as much as i could then welded some new pieces in to make it look better, then through some bondo on there and now you can't even notice it was ever smashed.

 

Naw the frame was fine.. just the corner of the core support.

 

nothing rusts like a mopar

 

actually I will take that back, Nothing rusts like a 70's datsun!!! lol Those rusted on thier way over from Japan.

 

Did a little more weight shaving while I'm waiting for parts...



This was hands down the biggest pain in the *** to get all the HVAC stuff out. Awful.

That's it for today.

 

Got the A/c delete panel done today...

Just got some galvanized sheet metal and traced the foam gasket off the assembly. Painted the front side black.




Parts to fix the drivers corner are coming this week

 

ive always wanted to take that damn thing out, but im afraid to remove the dash, idk why..anyways your project seems to be comming along nicely, keep it up

 

looks good man keep it up.