Progress report
 

Here's a few pics from today. We finally go the tub painted and ready to assemble. Now I've got to figure out the stud length for the 915 on my 3.2l. If anyone knows let me know. I've got it figured at 110mm for the short three and 130mm for the starter stud, does that sound right?http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1179709598.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1179709868.jpg

Looks great! I know what it takes to get to this point. Alot of time and hard work. It looks like it's paying off. keep us posted.

do you have some pics of the rear shelf? it looks grey?

good work so far!

Duke... Beautiful job! Love to drop by some time if you wouldn't mind. What light weight are you building?

Rattlsnak- The rear tray and seat area are raw aluminum. The white plastic covering is still on the aluminum though, that's what makes it look gray. I'll take some pics of that when I'm finished and take the plastic off.

Overman- Stop by anytime, I'll pm you my phone number. I'm not sure what you mean by "what light weight"? I'm just trying to strip as much as possible.

WOW! Great looking car! Will be truly sweet when finished!

Thanx islandmanpa. Now I've just got to get an extinguisher for it. Any ideas? BTW where are the islands in PA?

Hey Duke, looking good... when are you planning on being done and tracking that baby?

Looks like you are comming along nicely, cant wait to see the finished product. Would like to see in person.

KC

Jon- Hopefully in a month or so. I'll let you know when I'm getting close.

KC- Anytime you're in the area let me know and we can meet up.

I would like that.....
THERE IS NO WAY I'M COMMING ANY WHERE NEAR YOUR PLACE THIS WEEKEND. To much traffic and to many drunks....(I know I used to be one )

KC :D

Nice no- driprails. I just did this on a car a few weeks ago and what a pain it is to get the underlying metal nice and clean so the welds come out nicely!

Its a super clean look. NIce work

wow.

something tells me this isn't the first time you've done something like this, the thoughness shows everywhere i look.

after having completed 2 builds now i understand how hard it is to have such a well layed out plan.

More Progress
 

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Some more progress this weekend. New alarm system (watch it she bites) and rear seat delete.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1181090947.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1181090981.jpg

Here's some more progress. Even tried to fire it, but had some issues with the crank sensor. Hopefully we'll have that remedied by next weekend.

Well can't seem to upload pics right now so I'll try again later.

Some from today, getting closer. Now If I could get the painters to finish I'd be finished.
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Took it for a test drive and got pulled over. JK
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Argghhh! What was the outcome? Surely he could see how desperate you were?

ianc

Ianc- That's actually my neighbors house. He's a cop but very understanding (read- he has a cherry '69 Chevelle) besides I took him for a spin also. I just thought the pic was funny.

Wow, fantastic work. Great thread. Subscribed.

Gorgeous!!

It is great to see the attentionn to detail that every one puts into these projects

Attention to detail- is that what you call it. My wife says it's "anal retentiveness"

The stock stud lengths for a 915/3.2 marriage are: 70 and 102mm. Just put mine in last weekend. G50's are a bit longer, but this is what I gleaned after looking at several references. It all seemed to make sense as far as the way they installed.

The car is looking good!

Just noticed, I'm a little late on stud lengths...

Thanx Ed, Yes your a bit late but it at least reinforces what I used.

Excellent! Love the alarm! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...leys/puppy.gif

More from today.
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What are those two ovals on either side of the of the computer and ignition module? Flux capacitors? Cooool...

Getting close.
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Lookin' good Duke!

ianc

Yahtzeee!!!

I guess this is the true "Progress Report" (time enhanced)
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The only thing I would have done differently is to go with H4 headlights and color matched rings. The updated bumpers (Ruf YB circa-'86-'89) makes it appear newer than '75. Of course, this is just an appearance item, except for the much better lighting from the H4s.

Looks GREAT though. Truly great work! Since you're in NC, there's a chance I'll get to see it sometime.

Yes actually the rings are getting painted as we speak and I'm thinking H4's in the future, I still like the look of the sugar scoops and the newer silverstar bulbs have helped. Thanx for the comments and hope to see you sometime as well.

you've got a lot to be proud of, well done. I like some of the unique things you've done to your car, some of which I've not witnessed on other cars. I think you're going to end up needing to do something with those seats as they won't cut it for sport driving. So I'd suggest you plan for that. I'd also think a prototipo would make a great upgrade steering wheel wise.

too bad you're not closer, I'd have been by to help :-D