396ci LT1 Convertible Race Car Build

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12-11-2010, 06:52 PM

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Track rental will be at Cecil County Dragway.

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01-04-2011, 05:32 PM

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Any news on the car man

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01-04-2011, 05:37 PM

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Hey rick stop workin so much and get this shiitbox to the shootout in september!

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01-05-2011, 11:44 AM

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Those 456 gears are serious; definitely not messing around.

Wicked project dude - and props for you doing so much work yourself and at home. BEST best about your entire build? - that carpet in your garage! (serious), throw a lazyboy in that garage with a little beer fridge and radio and you're golden

There's actually two recliners, a full-size fridge, XM Sirius surround sound, a flat panel TV, etc. etc. It's a hell of a hangout.

I'll answer for him since he's been so busy about the progress...it's still on hold. Once he gets a few odds and ends together (mostly trans parts like flywheel, dipstick, etc.) then we'll start putting it together. It's still a long ways off, but hopefully it will be ready to fire in the springtime.

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01-09-2011, 11:25 PM

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Sorry guys, lots going on - moved to PA, new job, traveling a lot for work, planning a wedding, buying a house.......life happens.

Soooooo - Pulled entire wiring harness yesterday, identified all unnecessary wiring. Engine and trans will be in next weekend. More updates/pics ASAP!

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01-10-2011, 10:33 AM

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rick and joe wtf happened to the eagles!? i put money on them and they freakin blew it! the defense sucked!

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01-10-2011, 11:10 AM

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I don't watch badminton, sorry!

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01-11-2011, 07:30 AM

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Good Lord - what's going to happen to the fantasy guy's garage?!?!?!?!!???

Can I have that carpet?

That's my dads garage. It's not going anywhere. The car will be right where it is now until it's ready to head to the track.

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01-30-2011, 07:44 PM

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**PICS ADDED TO FIRST POST**

Engine/trans are in. Fuel lines were pulled for re-routing via -6AN lines. Pulled all wiring in the engine bay back to the firewall - deleted any wires not needed, cleaned up fuse boxes - re-loomed and re-routed all wiring for a crisp, clean look. I will post pictures of that later this week. Enjoy!

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01-30-2011, 09:59 PM

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Great progress! I really like your roll cage as well. It's nice to see that you took the time to lay it out correctly. There are SO many ghetto rollbars/cages in 4th gens these days. Very nice work

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01-30-2011, 10:18 PM

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Great progress! I really like your roll cage as well. It's nice to see that you took the time to lay it out correctly. There are SO many ghetto rollbars/cages in 4th gens these days. Very nice work

Thanks, Jason. It does take much time and effort to make the cage right (especially in a convertible). Tom Snyder of Snyder Fabrication in West Chester, PA did all of the work and I couldn't be happier. I need to add a shout-out and link to his page on my OP!

http://snyder-fab.com/

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01-30-2011, 10:43 PM

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awesome build!

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01-31-2011, 12:20 AM

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miss ya ricky boy!

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01-31-2011, 06:23 PM

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Thanks guys, she's coming along now

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01-31-2011, 06:43 PM

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Hell Ya man! Really looking good!!

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01-31-2011, 11:46 PM

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i'ma break in ur garage, load ur goodies into the '36 and run like hell

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So is this still at a stand still? Moved away and havent had time to touch it since?

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02-01-2012, 03:38 PM

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rick get er done!!!!!!!!! what do i have to come down and motivate???!!! lol

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02-02-2012, 09:58 AM

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So is this still at a stand still? Moved away and havent had time to touch it since?

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rick get er done!!!!!!!!! what do i have to come down and motivate???!!! lol

Gentlemen, patience is a virtue. We are moving along full speed right now. I'm spending several hours each night making progress.

I took pictures last night and will post them after work today. To summarize:

-Removed the entire chassis wiring harness - replaced with a Painless setup and a Painless 8-rocker switch panel. Rewiring the entire car with that now.

-Dash is back in the car.

-Seat, steering column mounted and ready to go. Carpet will go back in once wiring is finished.

-Billet Specialties wheels, M/T Drag Radials, and a package of goodies from Madman will all arrive tomorrow.

-Car will go back to Snyder Fabrication for final chassis prep and some tweaks on February 15th. I expect to have it at the track after a PCMforless Dyno Tune in APRIL!

Check back tonight for pics.............

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