Grand National project

[qnitro]

Hows it going guy, Ive started a new project, and wanted to share on here.. It was a 1986 Grand National with 76k mikes, had a little of a built motor and has ran 11's in the 1/4(not me the previous owner. Well being a guy who cant leave crap alone I decided to rip her apart. I have bought a LT1 motor, a LT4 Blower, have a Texas Speed cam kit, a Wegner front Accessory drive, a built TR6060 with a 4th gen Fbody tail housing. I have some pics of what she looked like and will start with those. I have CCW's 18x9 front and 18x11.5 rear,(255 front and 315 rear) full Baer brakes, Quick Performance rear end. Im smoothing the firewall, pulling spare tire bump, adding Vintage air.. I notched the frame and added a ton of reinforcing, and boxed the frame, the frame is over at powder coating. I have a full QA1 coilover suspension, AGR steering box, aluminum bumper mounts, Griffen Radiator, Im adding a Dakota Digital dash, doing a PSI Harness, tore/tearing out all wiring and adding a american autowire kit, bought a GNX flare fit, and adding the GNX fender vents to help with keeping motor cooler., doing the Corbeau seats that look almost factory to a GN.. Car should be awesome. Shooting for 700 rwhp.. I blame this on Don Hutton, as Im in a holding pattern with paint(he is a popular guy) and I bore easily...EDIT... bleww LT1 up.. bought a Built LT4 from LME.. :)

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[raustinss]

Wow

[dhutton]

“I blame this on Don Hutton, as I’m in a holding pattern with paint”

LOL, did your wife buy that story? I told my wife the 57 Caballero purchase was your fault because you bought my 69 Camaro project.

Your garage is a mess, I’ve never seen it looking like that. :lmao:

Don

[SSLance]

Very nice! Looking forward to following along. What are you going to do for a fuel tank and pump?

[qnitro]

yeah, Im project heavy right now, garage is kinda clean now.... and my wife doesnt buy it either... I dont know how this showed up

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“I blame this on Don Hutton, as I’m in a holding pattern with paint”

LOL, did your wife buy that story? I told my wife the 57 Caballero purchase was your fault because you bought my 69 Camaro project.

Your garage is a mess, I’ve never seen it looking like that. :lmao:

Don

[qnitro]

Very nice! Looking forward to following along. What are you going to do for a fuel tank and pump?

Im gonna do the stock tank with upgraded pumps.. the good thing lots of options for a GN

[jlcustomz]

Looks like a good start with the framework. I see you're going with the GN flares now. What size wheels you end up settling for?

[qnitro]

Looks like a good start with the framework. I see you're going with the GN flares now. What size wheels you end up settling for?

18x11.5 and 18x9 with a 255 and 315

[Streetbu]

Looks like a great project and one helluva start! You can easily fit 275/35/18 on the front. I'm running four of those on my 78 Malibu

[andrewb70]

I like where this is going!

Andrew

[qnitro]

got the motor back from refresh with Texas Speed cam and DOD/AFAM delete, new head gaskets, all the goodies, its a LT1 and I added the LT4 DI pump and Injectors. Put the Wegner Acessory drive on, with the Holley pan and Speed Engeering headers for a Gbody(limited vendors) Frame comes back tomorrow from Powder coating, than start assembly. Mocked up the CCW's for some motivation..Also worked on my TA I bought over from Lateral-G.. had a small mishap with a rear end and not a that of a womans rear end either

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[andrewb70]

Ouch...what did you do to (presumably) your head?!

[qnitro]

Ouch...what did you do to (presumably) your head?!

I was working on the trans am, and the Ford (inch slipped off the jack stand as I was under it.. :)

[rking]

Love it! After sitting for 15 years, Im finally putting my GN back together.

Quick question, would you have been able to squeeze 335s on the rear?

Im hoping to, mini tubbed the frame as far as I could, but the body is off right now at another shop and Im trying to measure and hoping that these 335 BFGs I have here will fit under mine.

[qnitro]

I get the frame back today/tomorrow morning, once I assemble I will have a realistic answer for you, the 315 I have no will definitely need a tub, and Im just not sure there is enough frame to "notch" you would have to move frame rails like others have done..


Love it! After sitting for 15 years, Im finally putting my GN back together.

Quick question, would you have been able to squeeze 335s on the rear?

Im hoping to, mini tubbed the frame as far as I could, but the body is off right now at another shop and Im trying to measure and hoping that these 335 BFGs I have here will fit under mine.

[rking]

Thanks.

I notched as much as I could, but without my body back yet, not sure I’ll be able to squeeze them without having to massage the quarters...

These are just 275s as rollers.

165352

[qnitro]

What’s the wheel spec, those 275 are close to frame, I got 18x10 with a 285 on with no notch and some extra room before


Thanks.

I notched as much as I could, but without my body back yet, not sure I’ll be able to squeeze them without having to massage the quarters...

These are just 275s as rollers.

165352

[jlcustomz]

Good thing that was you head the rear hit, if that was your arm or something it might of really hurt.
:hand:
Thank god for skulls.:git:
Probably got a mark just like that on mine right now, it's under my hair, which is a good ways back.:rotfl:

[rking]

What’s the wheel spec, those 275 are close to frame, I got 18x10 with a 285 on with no notch and some extra room before

These are just some Gen 5 Camaro wheels to roll the frame around right now. Didn't have anything else that cleared the brakes.

Just have these to mock up clearance, seeing how close is too close and then working out from there. Once I get the body back, I can measure, but figured Id ask you since your mini tub looks similar ;).

[qnitro]

Well now the fun starts... frame is back

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Side note , my stock Trans Am steering wheel, redone in Alcatara...

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[qnitro]

Well started the back side of the GN

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[minendrews68]

What a guy... Did anyone else notice the two comfortable chairs that were pointed toward the LT-4 engine? Yep, just sit there and admire! LOL Really, great job so far on the car.

[qnitro]

a little more progress..

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[SSLance]

Nice progress! Those aluminum center chunks are sexy. Who's spindles are those?

[qnitro]

Nice progress! Those aluminum center chunks are sexy. Who's spindles are those?

No aluminum, they are cast Iron, painted silver.. :) they are the new CPP spindles with C5 hubs. 239 a set. I was going with Speedtech and will still do it.. I just needed to get her going( I have 2 projects going at once, and couldnt afford at this time.)

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking good, both cars will be awesome to have! I followed that Firebird build on Lat G for quite some time, very cool stuff going on with it as well.

[qnitro]

On the ground, Tranny and motor mounts tomorrow..

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[qnitro]

Let the fun begin, my dad was a trooper, started the power washing for me..75 and still working hard

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[dhutton]

Looking good Kevin.

Don

[qnitro]

Thanks Don, I learned from the best ;)

Making head way.. got the interior ripped out, not for some patching in the driver foot area, tubs, removing spare tire bump and the big one, filling the firewall..Im dropping body on frame, to make sure engine clear mock up of firewall and cut out 6 speed hole. I also have to build the vintage air brackets..

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[qnitro]

Ohh man here we go.. I need to build a panel for the spare tire hump(Im cutting it out) and the firewall..No one makes a good firewall panel for the Gbody.

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[qnitro]

Got a great tank too..

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[jlcustomz]

About 12 years ago I put a vintage air compac unit in my el camino. I made my block off panel buldge out a bit for more room inside, rather than curve back with the firewall. Cut most of the glovebox pocket out, but was able to leave enough to hold papers in. A shop gave me 2 defrost duct parts from I think a late 60's /early 70's mopar prefit kit that were a good size to the g-body dash defrost openings. I used round billet specialties ac ducts in custom dash, but most use pvc or abs water pipe fittings to connect aftermarket hoses to stock ducts.

[SSLance]

How long ago did you get that tank? Ricks didn't have any available when I was looking and didn't have any interest in making any more. Did you get corner pickups with it?

[qnitro]

How long ago did you get that tank? Ricks didn't have any available when I was looking and didn't have any interest in making any more. Did you get corner pickups with it?

I bought from a guy who was changing directions, yes has corner pick ups..

[rking]

How long ago did you get that tank? Ricks didn't have any available when I was looking and didn't have any interest in making any more. Did you get corner pickups with it?

I ordered a Ricks Tank from Hector for my GN just a month ago. Should be here soon. No mention of not wanting to build it...

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Excited to see the direction you go with the firewall!

I bought my Vintage Air from Arizona GN, not a big fan of how his delete plate looks, but at least it comes with the brackets to mount the whole system under the dash.

Any visual improvements you can create for the delete plate under the hood will be awesome!

[qnitro]

I agree, no one makes a cool panel, the AZ GN guys have a concept, but they built it for practical purpose, I really like DSE panels, so Im going for that look. First problem is it needs to be raised off the angle that it sits.. Im sure this is gonna be a pain in the ass, but Im gonna do it..


I ordered a Ricks Tank from Hector for my GN just a month ago. Should be here soon. No mention of not wanting to build it...

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Excited to see the direction you go with the firewall!

I bought my Vintage Air from Arizona GN, not a big fan of how his delete plate looks, but at least it comes with the brackets to mount the whole system under the dash.

Any visual improvements you can create for the delete plate under the hood will be awesome!

[jlcustomz]

Was gonna get a pic of my cover, but too much stuff in front of it. Mine has very little angle to the face of it, top surface angles out , then down.
For a baseline, here's pics of what you're trying to be different from.
https://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/the-worlds-first-lt4-swapped-78-malibu-part-2/
One suggestion would be to do a neat component layout to the outside of all that empty area , which would make components easily accessible & look businesslike. Similar to the one in this article.
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1612-how-to-get-a-gen-v-lt4-into-your-classic-chevy/

[qnitro]

Started swapping the rusted out spots.. and got the car on the frame, needed to measure the firewall clearance from motor, and get opening for tranny. Will pull body back off next weekend and start the cutting and modding tranny tunnel and get firewall done, will need to test fit the Vintage air too

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[andrewb70]

This will be a beast...

Andrew

[qnitro]

well the firewall is almost done.. The AC unit is a vintage air unit out of a 64-66 Mustang, all tucks real nice under dash. Need to finish the welding and sealing, but wanted to drop donw on chassis to make sure I measured correctly. Yes I love the new LT4's :) Not sure why the pics are not showing

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[qnitro]

finally got some pics to work

[Wraith]

Love the AC box, that's the way it should look!

[dhutton]

Awesome work Kevin.

Don

[SSLance]

Nice job on the firewall panel. That looks great...

[qnitro]

I’m learning from the master..mastering the welding is my biggest challenge.. it’s all trial and error with wirespeed and voltage.. I still use the basic you taught me..


Awesome work Kevin.

Don

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Im sure someone will build a nice looking panels at some point, but until than I was screwed.. wanted that look

Nice job on the firewall panel. That looks great...

[qnitro]

Making progress

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[andrewb70]

Which Vintage air kit did you use?

Andrew

[jlcustomz]

Just another FYI on welding::: none of us are getting any younger & seeing is getting to be a worse problem with me for welding.
There are magnifiers that slip behind the main lens of many helmets that can help, as long as it's not damp, hot & fogging them up.
Extra mobile lighting positioned above the welding area helps, positioned clos & or further away, as long as it's not shinning from the back of your head.
There are also premade clamp on lights that clamp to the handle or nozzle of a mig, or tape a tiny led flashlight to it.
When going back to fill in missed spots with mig, or sometimes a whole area with tig, fine red sharpie marks on the sides of areas than need more spotting help me to focus to them. Sharpie ink then easily wipes off with denatured alcohol.

Looks like you made your box project out a hint more than I did mine. I was able to cut & put back a small portion of the glove box pocket to the door, maybe you'll be able to keep the whole thing.

[qnitro]

I used a 64-66 mustang.


Which Vintage air kit did you use?

Andrew

[qnitro]

Ok, as good as it’s gonna get, put the brake booster and remaster on to make sure I have all the room I need.
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[BuickLs1]

Awesome build !!!! What did you ever do with the stock rear end..... asking for a friend ;)

[gardnerme]

Nice car! I had an '87 WE4/W02 car for about 15 years. I still miss that one.


Awesome build !!!! What did you ever do with the stock rear end..... asking for a friend ;)


Damn - beat me to the question by 41 minutes. :-)

[qnitro]

Sorry fellas gone :)


Awesome build !!!! What did you ever do with the stock rear end..... asking for a friend ;)


Nice car! I had an '87 WE4/W02 car for about 15 years. I still miss that one.




Damn - beat me to the question by 41 minutes. :-)

[qnitro]

Got the tranny tunnel finished..plus picked up my tank

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[dhutton]

Damn Kevin if you keep this up I’m going to have to go back to my engineering job to keep groceries on the table. :poke: :lmao:

Looks good, great to see you rockin it.

Don

[qnitro]

Damn Kevin if you keep this up I’m going to have to go back to my engineering job to keep groceries on the table. :poke: :lmao:

Looks good, great to see you rockin it.

Don

Thanks Don...

[ArthurJGuy]

Great work, from another V8 LT swapped buick guy.

[qnitro]

Great work, from another V8 LT swapped buick guy.

Im getting flamed by some of the GN's guys.. they didnt like I called there baby ugly

[andrewb70]

Im getting flamed by some of the GN's guys.. they didnt like I called there baby ugly

Never amazes me. I've had both Ford and Pontiac guys be completely billigerent to me, once they figured out they are LS powered. You're putting a friggin LT4 in there and doing a killer job. Who can complain about anything?!?!?

Andrew

[jlcustomz]

Kevin, you got enough people here that like what you're doing to tell the GN purists (your choice phrase).:fingersx:

[JayinMI]

I'm not a purist...and I love what you are doing but is there any particular reason you didn't use a regular Regal with all the changes you're making?
I can appreciate the build, for sure, but sometimes I wish people would stop "ruining" some of the rarer cars and trucks (like Syclones and Typhoons too).
And when I say "ruin" I mean build bad ass cars, but make it harder for me to get one someday. lol

Jay

[qnitro]

It’s a valid question, I bought the car fairly cheap, 12k, after I sold the motor/Tranny, rear ended and seats, I have 7900 into a solid, good paint rolling chassis. I couldn’t, find a black regal, with all the blacked out trim.. the bumpers, window trim etc, the nice gray interior, the nice black paint for that.. so in the end I ended up saving money..by the the way, I’m getting a Typhoon(in negations now) can’t say I won’t do the same to it.. I’m into the fun of cars, not keeping a museum piece, I want to enjoy and race them around :)


I'm not a purist...and I love what you are doing but is there any particular reason you didn't use a regular Regal with all the changes you're making?
I can appreciate the build, for sure, but sometimes I wish people would stop "ruining" some of the rarer cars and trucks (like Syclones and Typhoons too).
And when I say "ruin" I mean build bad ass cars, but make it harder for me to get one someday. lol

Jay

[jlcustomz]

The nicer you start off with , the better the potential of the final result.

[qnitro]

Yeah the wife is going to be mad.. only has 44000 miles..

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[zman1969]

Wow Kevin, saw this thread you've done a ton o work since I was over. at the rate your going I'll be over next month to go for a ride LOL
you doing a Typhoon next?

[qnitro]

Wow Kevin, saw this thread you've done a ton o work since I was over. at the rate your going I'll be over next month to go for a ride LOL
you doing a Typhoon next?

Naw, I have the 78 Trans Am to wrap up once Don is done with her, than I have the 3rd gen Z28 Im going to build...

[qnitro]

I got the tubs going..

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[Revvv]

Got the tranny tunnel finished..plus picked up my tank

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[qnitro]

Made some great progress, car is back on frame for good, tubs are done, I undercoated the car with UPOL raptor liner(something Don showed me) put the DSE trap door in, mounted the battery, Estopp ebrake, gas tank and started running fuel and electrical lines.. Its keeping me busy while my Trans Am awaits its turn at paint, plus the Typhoon is here...

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[dhutton]

Looks great Kevin. What are your plans for the Typhoon? LT5?

Don

[qnitro]

Looks great Kevin. What are your plans for the Typhoon? LT5?

Don

for now nothing.. :) Its a stock original 44k miles.. Im hoping I dont do anything :)

[jlcustomz]

Lookin good. Keep the Typhoon stock,,,, Till the next project is completed.
You know you can't have stock.

[David Sloan]

Nice G body!
Killer score on the Typhoon !

[qnitro]

Got some good updates... Exhaust is done, Started all the wiring, test fit the fender to make sure it clears my AC box, got the Vintage air under dash unit all in, and line done..

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[SSLance]

Looks great, progress is always good. No X pipe I see, curious why? I'm getting ready to finally redo my exhaust and want something similar to yours but thought an X pipe should be worked in?

Be a lot easier to skip that part though.

[qnitro]

Looks great, progress is always good. No X pipe I see, curious why? I'm getting ready to finally redo my exhaust and want something similar to yours but thought an X pipe should be worked in?

Be a lot easier to skip that part though.

I didnt have the drive shaft, so we said we will wait, I can get the car running and than take it over to my boy :)

[1985olds]

What underdash unit is that? How did it fit?

[andrewb70]

Looking great!

[dhutton]

I’m guessing he sold it already. :lmao:

Don

[qnitro]

Don.. knows me well, but this one is a keeper for a while.. I’m in the midst of wiring hell :)

I took a break and started brake lines and fuel lines..

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What underdash unit is that? How did it fit?

Its a 1966/67 Mustang unit.. but I only bought it as it was cheap, all the support brackets are custom on the firewall..

[dhutton]

Ah the dreaded wiring phase. Fixin to start wiring the Fiddy Chevy pickup. Misery loves company...

Don

[qnitro]

Ah the dreaded wiring phase. Fixin to start wiring the Fiddy Chevy pickup. Misery loves company...

Don both those cars are awesome..I’ll stop by once the truck is done..

[1985olds]

Its a 1966/67 Mustang unit.. but I only bought it as it was cheap, all the support brackets are custom on the firewall..[/QUOTE]



Thank you

[qnitro]

A little update, Got the brakelines all done, got the front end back on car, started AC lines and Radiator, fans and condenser, put the Baer 6P on my 18" CCW's

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[andrewb70]

Man that's awesome!

[qnitro]

Making good progress, have the intercooler, lines and pump all in, AC all done, started on the wiring. Mocked up the intake..Also, dont like the AC lines into the Compressor

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[85GPLEf41]

What was all involved for the tubs? And where did you get them from? Badass build by the way!,��

[qnitro]

I used G8 tubs that were prefabbed believe it or not, it took a whole weekend and car was on the rotisserie.


What was all involved for the tubs? And where did you get them from? Badass build by the way!,��

[Bob in St. Louis]

Wicked car man! Looking forward to seeing the burnout video soon. ;)

[1985olds]

Do you have any install pictures of the vintage air system? Mainly looking for the underdash pictures. I'm in the process of putting one in my 85 cutlass now and looking for mounting ideas and vent ideas. Thank you.

[The ghost]

Wow great Job! I really like what you did with the vintage air setup and the firewall. This is going to be a really fun car.

[qnitro]

Im getting close.. got the fender flares on, engine is almost done.. oil and radiator fluid is added, power steering done, all wiring is complete, need to put tranny fluid and rear end gear oil and mount coils.. than start driving...

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[qnitro]

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[qnitro]

Do you have any install pictures of the vintage air system? Mainly looking for the underdash pictures. I'm in the process of putting one in my 85 cutlass now and looking for mounting ideas and vent ideas. Thank you.

I’ll have to snap a pic for you

[1965gp]

The entire car looks amazing, but really digging those tail lights. I might have to get a set of those for my 86 GN

[1985olds]

I’ll have to snap a pic for you



Thank you. You have a beautiful car btw

[qnitro]

I’ll have to snap a pic for you

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[qnitro]

Some updates, GN is killer

[ryeguy2006a]

Beautiful car man, and really nice job with the LT4 swap.

[Streetbu]

Wow, amazing attention to detail! Great job!