I took the body off the 57 Chevy the other day and started work on the frame. Cutting off motor mounts, rear suspension mounts and clutch brackets. Friday I started putting in the spring pocket kit for the rear suspension which moves the springs from outside the frame rails to centered on the frame rails. I can put up to a 12" wide rim now if I do a mini tub. A mini tub is not seen from in the car as it does not change the rear seat size.
bwild70ss396 said
Aug 14, 2010
I forgot to mention a coworker and myself bought a body rotisserie. He has it first for his 69 Camaro. My body will be soon as he does not have much to do. The body is very nice. It took about 6hrs to set up and put the Camaro body on.
bwild70ss396 said
Aug 14, 2010
Rotisserie pics
dashboard said
Aug 16, 2010
Brad
You know the rules,we need pixs,pixs, pixs and then more pixs!
bowtie said
Aug 17, 2010
dashboard wrote:
Brad
You know the rules,we need (bigger) pixs,pixs, pixs and then more pixs!
they are small on my computer, any way to make them bigger?
bwild70ss396 said
Aug 19, 2010
I am not sure why the pics of the Camaro dont go bigger? They do when downloading the email on Yahoo.
I will get a few pics of the frame stuff this weekend and try and load them. I ordered a frame peice and it ended up the wrong size. Them Machinists, cant trust them!
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Thursday 19th of August 2010 0848 PM
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Thursday 19th of August 2010 08:19:54 PM
bwild70ss396 said
Aug 20, 2010
Some pics
John D said
Aug 20, 2010
cool!... How'd you cut the pocket into the framerail?.. cut-off wheel?
bwild70ss396 said
Aug 22, 2010
Yes I used a cutoff wheel on a die grinder to cut in pockets and not the frame in back. The parts you weld in all come in a kit. It all works well
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 6, 2010
I finally recieved the new rear frame cross brace on Friday and welded it in today. Should be mostly done with frame welding and mods. Just have transmission crossmember to do next year and maybe a few brackets for e brakes and regular brake lines.
The new rear end is on order and hopefully will be here in the next two weeks. I went with a 4" narrowed F%%D 9" with 3.90 gears and 12 bolt chevy ends for my disc brake kit
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Monday 6th of September 2010 02:51:42 PM
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 6, 2010
I forgot to mention I have the wife talked into the 6 speed for next year! economy & etc pending.
bowtie said
Sep 6, 2010
Did you have a good rear end that you took out? I think Chad M is looking for one for his '55.
67ss said
Sep 7, 2010
We are not putting a stock rear end back in chad's 55. Looking for a 72-75 nova 10 bolt rear end.
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 10, 2010
The car came with a 67 olds 8.2 rear that had a welded up spider gear special in it. It went into the scrap bin and is now probably made into a Ford by now.
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Friday 10th of September 2010 09:34:46 AM
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 23, 2010
I got my rear end on Monday. I will have to post some pics. I am trying to adapt my 12 bolt brake kit to a Ford 9" with 12 bolt ends. I think it will fit.
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 23, 2010
Sent two emails out for Transmission quotes. No response yet? Not sure how long that will take from each place?
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 24, 2010
Here is a pic of the new rear just setting on the springs and also the new rear frame piece.
I order the six speed today plus the Mast cam kit for my motor, Dougs headers, trans mount, Quick Time Bell housing, and some brake parts.
Chris R said
Sep 24, 2010
Who did you end up getting the rearend from?
bwild70ss396 said
Sep 25, 2010
I ended up getting rear end form the rod shop display you and I stopped at during Back to Fifties.
Priced about $200 less for the same product. The rear end is built with Currie and Fab 9 components. Fab 9 is now owned by Currie.
Just was told yesterday also. Lakewood bought out Quick Time bell housings. All Lakewood bell housings are going to be made at Quick Times factory according to their standards. So Lakewoods products will be alot better
Chris R said
Sep 25, 2010
Wasnt that the guy near Milwaukee correct?
bwild70ss396 said
Oct 1, 2010
Chris,
The place by Milwaukee.
Jim Weimer Rod Garage
bwild70ss396 said
Oct 1, 2010
The transmission, bellhousing, cam kit are here. The headers, trans crossmember and brake stuff comes next week.
The Trans come in the most heavy duty cardboard box that size I have ever recieved. Must be 3/4 to 1" thick.
bwild70ss396 said
Oct 9, 2010
Here is a few pics of my newest collection of parts. Thinking it will be next week before I get work on it at all. Been helping others this weekend.
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Saturday 9th of October 2010 06:01:02 PM
bwild70ss396 said
Oct 30, 2010
Some latest pics. Everything fits. The headers are a tight fit thats for sure. About 1/4" to the steering box after some mods to the box and frame. About 1/16 at most to the knock sensor on block.
bwild70ss396 said
Oct 30, 2010
I forgot to add a quick pic of body on rotisserie. I went and got it last weekend.
John D said
Oct 30, 2010
Lookin' Good!!
(I think your frame is a perfect candidate for a trip Powdercoating Technologies!!)
SShink said
Nov 1, 2010
Brad, I like the old skool color and flame on the drivers door. You should leave it as is and have a nostalgia shoe box/rat rod theme!
bwild70ss396 said
Nov 9, 2010
I will probably just do the Por15 thing again on the frame so in case I need to weld on brackets later during the build for like exhaust, brake lines, fuel lines etc I can just touch up with a brush.
my wife has suggested I leave it primer so I am not so worried about paint and who and what parks next to me.
bwild70ss396 said
Nov 22, 2010
Got my Griffen crossflow radiator, dual fans, ac cond, relays, overflow tank on Saturday. looks nice.
Ordered a Ricks fuel tank today.
dashboard said
Nov 22, 2010
Brad, missed ya Sat. More pixs, we always need more pixs
bwild70ss396 said
Nov 23, 2010
I ended up staying at home on Saturday to wait for Fed Ex guy to bring radiator. Signature in person deal, they were supposed to hold it at depot so I could pick up in time to come to meeting, but they still had on truck. I was planning on comming to meeting if not for that. I am in the parts collecting mode now as its to cold in garage now. I will probably wait for pics until I get fuel tank next week and include that also.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 23, 2010
bwild70ss396 wrote:
I ended up staying at home on Saturday to wait for Fed Ex guy to bring radiator. Signature in person deal, they were supposed to hold it at depot so I could pick up in time to come to meeting, but they still had on truck. I was planning on comming to meeting if not for that. I am in the parts collecting mode now as its to cold in garage now. I will probably wait for pics until I get fuel tank next week and include that also.
I have a "salamander" heater you can use. It runs on kerosene, which is spendy, and it stinks, but it heats well.
Chris R said
Nov 23, 2010
I thought your garage was already heated? I could have sworn I seen electric heat there before.
bwild70ss396 said
May 1, 2011
Been getting in the garage a little this spring. I have the cam kit in the motor and plan on taking it Friday to the Engine place for a computer reflash, dyno tune and a custom wiring harness. Its Supposed to make about 480 hp. Cams pretty mellow for a fairly stock 6.0.
Thinking about 2 weeks before I will know results. I need to call and check on getting my front frame horn straightened. Then snadblast, paint and final roller assembly.
Do you have a place to get the frame worked on ? Centerline Frame in Vadnais Heights is really good with that.
651-487-9492 ask for Dave (the owner)
bwild70ss396 said
May 4, 2011
I will keep them in mind. Thank you for the info. I will try one other place first then try that place.
I am running into problems getting a harness made for the motor, so the taking to dyno place is on hold for a week. Hopefully the one I got coming next week will work? Having problems getting one with correct VVT connection.
Chris R said
May 4, 2011
bwild70ss396 wrote:
I will keep them in mind. Thank you for the info. I will try one other place first then try that place.
I am running into problems getting a harness made for the motor, so the taking to dyno place is on hold for a week. Hopefully the one I got coming next week will work? Having problems getting one with correct VVT connection.
Brad. Is it possible to find a truck in the junkyard with a good enough wiring harness to get? Why not use a factory harness instead of a 1000 dollar aftermarket harness. Then tune with a laptop.
bwild70ss396 said
May 5, 2011
I am taking the frame to Andover Wheel and frame tomorrow. Said no problem to do.
The factory spot for comp is on the fender, a poor and ugly place for a classic car, good for service though, so a junk yard wiring harness would be just for the connections and you would have to make your own on everything else. A aftermarket one is a total plug and play. Has fuses in it and 42" extra lengthoff back of motor to put bains in the car along with the wired throttle pedal. I am guessing on a junk yard one that maybe on a different harness? I am looking for less problems down the road also. I not a big electronics wiz either and would not have a clue on tuning the motor.
bowtie said
May 5, 2011
Brad-make sure you mention they're a sponsor of our club so they know thier ad money is well spent.
Chris R said
May 5, 2011
Brad. I was thinking you could do like what John D. did and just grab the entire wiring harness off a donor. Even though he got the wiring with the donor. You could grab a full wiring harness off another vehicle.
-- Edited by Chris R on Thursday 5th of May 2011 08:45:33 PM
SShink said
May 20, 2011
Here ya go Brad. Just drop in your new drive line and it's ready to go! And I think close to the the right color too!
-- Edited by SShink on Friday 20th of May 2011 03:57:28 PM
Lost in the 60s said
May 20, 2011
He might have to fight off Bryan. He was looking at one too.
bwild70ss396 said
May 20, 2011
That 57 looks good! That would be easier then what I am doing!
I finally got my motor to Schwanke for tuning after waiting for wiring harness that seemed to get lost in shipping. It took 13 days to get from NJ! The shipping label had those dates on it. My frame is still at Andover Wheel. I took a my rad core support and and filler panels in for powder coating. I hoping to be picking up alot of stuff next Friday! results and pics when I get them.
bwild70ss396 said
May 22, 2011
My project between storm sirens. Removing spare tire well and putting in delete plate
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Sunday 22nd of May 2011 05:21:40 PM
Picked up frame today and motor. Will be doing a POR 15 Sat and Sunday. I am so looking forward to some assembly! I have attached dyno sheet and frame pic.
Looks nice, Brad. Getting the chassis to roller status is exciting and renews the enthusiasm to keep going.
bwild70ss396 said
Jun 12, 2011
Bolted ls7 flywheel and clutch to motor. First time I had saw a stepped flywheel and clutch. It has stepped tabs on outside for the mounting surface. I should snap a picture
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Saturday 16th of July 2011 03:33:33 PM
I will get a few pics of the frame stuff this weekend and try and load them. I ordered a frame peice and it ended up the wrong size.
Them Machinists, cant trust them!
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Thursday 19th of August 2010 0848 PM
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Thursday 19th of August 2010 08:19:54 PM
The new rear end is on order and hopefully will be here in the next two weeks. I went with a 4" narrowed F%%D 9" with 3.90 gears and 12 bolt chevy ends for my disc brake kit
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Monday 6th of September 2010 02:51:42 PM
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Friday 10th of September 2010 09:34:46 AM
I order the six speed today plus the Mast cam kit for my motor, Dougs headers, trans mount, Quick Time Bell housing, and some brake parts.
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Saturday 9th of October 2010 06:01:02 PM
(I think your frame is a perfect candidate for a trip Powdercoating Technologies!!)
Been getting in the garage a little this spring. I have the cam kit in the motor and plan on taking it Friday to the Engine place for a computer reflash, dyno tune and a custom wiring harness. Its Supposed to make about 480 hp. Cams pretty mellow for a fairly stock 6.0.
Thinking about 2 weeks before I will know results. I need to call and check on getting my front frame horn straightened. Then snadblast, paint and final roller assembly.
Do you have a place to get the frame worked on ? Centerline Frame in Vadnais Heights is really good with that.
651-487-9492 ask for Dave (the owner)
I will keep them in mind. Thank you for the info. I will try one other place first then try that place.
I am running into problems getting a harness made for the motor, so the taking to dyno place is on hold for a week. Hopefully the one I got coming next week will work? Having problems getting one with correct VVT connection.
Brad. Is it possible to find a truck in the junkyard with a good enough wiring harness to get? Why not use a factory harness instead of a 1000 dollar aftermarket harness. Then tune with a laptop.
I am taking the frame to Andover Wheel and frame tomorrow. Said no problem to do.
The factory spot for comp is on the fender, a poor and ugly place for a classic car, good for service though, so a junk yard wiring harness would be just for the connections and you would have to make your own on everything else. A aftermarket one is a total plug and play. Has fuses in it and 42" extra lengthoff back of motor to put bains in the car along with the wired throttle pedal. I am guessing on a junk yard one that maybe on a different harness? I am looking for less problems down the road also. I not a big electronics wiz either and would not have a clue on tuning the motor.
Brad. I was thinking you could do like what John D. did and just grab the entire wiring harness off a donor. Even though he got the wiring with the donor. You could grab a full wiring harness off another vehicle.
-- Edited by Chris R on Thursday 5th of May 2011 08:45:33 PM
Here ya go Brad. Just drop in your new drive line and it's ready to go! And I think close to the the right color too!
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/2391886442.html
-- Edited by SShink on Friday 20th of May 2011 03:57:28 PM
He might have to fight off Bryan. He was looking at one too.
I finally got my motor to Schwanke for tuning after waiting for wiring harness that seemed to get lost in shipping. It took 13 days to get from NJ! The shipping label had those dates on it.
My frame is still at Andover Wheel. I took a my rad core support and and filler panels in for powder coating. I hoping to be picking up alot of stuff next Friday! results and pics when I get them.
My project between storm sirens. Removing spare tire well and putting in delete plate
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Sunday 22nd of May 2011 05:21:40 PM
Some more in progress pics.
Frame went to blaster today. Still waiting on powder coated stuff and motor dyno time. I am hoping next week?
Picked up frame today and motor. Will be doing a POR 15 Sat and Sunday. I am so looking forward to some assembly! I have attached dyno sheet and frame pic.
Looks good with plenty of power available too !!!
After all the dirty work of dis-assembly and cleaning, assembly is FUN....::
Made some progress the last few days! I am hoping to set the motor and transmission in over the next few days.
Looks nice, Brad. Getting the chassis to roller status is exciting and renews the enthusiasm to keep going.
Bolted ls7 flywheel and clutch to motor. First time I had saw a stepped flywheel and clutch. It has stepped tabs on outside for the mounting surface. I should snap a picture
-- Edited by bwild70ss396 on Saturday 16th of July 2011 03:33:33 PM