Whatcha workin on?

[Pedigry]

Hey guys,

Just a fun thread to see what you'all are doing in your garages right now. We all have punch lists on our cars, what are you trying to get done right now?

I'm getting ready to do the dreaded 1 piece rear main seal. I'm going to build the DIY wooden car stands to prep for it. I have the seal, instal kit and the crank repair sleeve. Nothing like 8 hours of labor to install a $20 part. I'll take some pics when I get it going. A buddy of mine is coming in town the weekend of Dec 8th to help. I figure this is definelty a 2 man job.

What you got going???

[79 Camaro]

I got a punch list for my "finished" 80 Camaro LS3/4L60E swap.
1. Quieter mufflers.
2. Better floor insulation.
3. New wipers.
4. Final welding on the tail pipes.
5. Reglue the head liner.
6. Adjust e-brake cables.
7. Adjust the Lokar shifter.

[69CougarXR7]

Still working on Diva Roadster kit car:
- finish wiring gauges
- finalize mounting fiberglass body
- install radiator
- interior panels need to be scratch built along with driveline tunnel
- seat belts
- paint

Sons 1965 Comet - a lot longer project
- media blast front end after patch welding some holes
- paint inner fenders
- install QA1 coil over suspension
- get car inside to weld up 4 link rear suspension
- wire entire car
- body work
- paint
- interior

[TomCat]

62 Pontiac Catalina. In the brainstorming stage right now. pretty certain I'll be going with an LS/6sp setup. Still trying to decide on suspension...possibly using a C4 IRS for the rear. If anyone here has done this on an eary B-body with a parameter frame I'd love some advice/pics.

Tom

[JustJohn]

Chassis reinforcement in my 330CI track car

A-arm suspension, front disk brakes, and LSD for my golf cart (so now everything will have it)

[IMPALAMAN1]

1968 Impala
trying to fire up after being down since 2009.
all new everything.
6.0L 370ci with F1A ProCharger.

[KatWade]

hmm got quite a few will shoot pics soon as I can do that here still trying to get a hang of the forum

[Twentyover]

1960 MGA Coupe

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[Pedigry]

swapping out a 1 piece rear main seal this weekend. Just bought a trans jack. Hopefully everything will go smooth.

[Mkelcy]

'67 Camaro true RS/SS but drive train long gone. It's going to get an LSx, T56, 12 bolt drive train; composite leafs, Watts link (maybe sway bar depending on exhaust), Hotchkis SFCs rear suspension; ATS AFX spindles, SPC UCA/LCA, Hotchkis sway bar front suspension; C5 front/LS1 Camaro rear disk brakes with Hydraboost. Virtually all parts are in hand. Just starting to do brake and fuel plumbing. Goal is to see what I can do without taking it past the place that some future owner - should they want to - could restore to stockish.210877

[cad]

Complete rewire of the race truck with Digital Delay relay panel and switch panel, along with MSD Grid and crank trigger.
My 68 Camaro needs rewired next.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2023/12/20231007094047-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mPWqZmLK)

[Bigblockscott]

69 Camaro, complete interior replacement/rehab, and a vintage air install.
When that's done I can get back to finishing the exhaust on my 70 camaro.

[72srcool]

I'm swapping the engine in my 72 Camaro, taking out the 383 and installing an L8T 6.6 direct injected V8. I'm installing a Texas Speed cam, springs, and pushrods. It's also getting an LT2 intake and, Holley oil pan. 210912210914210913

[Pedigry]

beautiful

[Pedigry]

I pulled the tranny, installed the 1 piece rear main seal. Yep, it still leaks. The rear main seal is so damn tight, i spent a long time trying to get it started all the way around gently and ultimatley couldn't do it. I had to drive it in harder than I wanted to. So next time I am going to have to drop the pan and then the rear main cap. It's frustrating because I have to drop the steering support along with the rack and pinion to get the pan far enough out of the way to get at the cap.

[69r]

Summit exhaust only took 2 days to arrive! Too bad only 20F tomorrow. Maybe next week I'll try to crawl under the Camaro.

PS - good luck with that rear main. I used pvc pipe and a block of wood to install mine.

[Pedigry]

Switching out my external fuel pump for an internal one. I've been boiling fuel so it's time to make the swap.

[79 Camaro]

Got my Camaro punch list done.
The only keeping me from taking it for a cruise is the 2-3 inches of snow last night and the predicted 3-5 inches starting Sunday night.

[Pedigry]

Got my Camaro punch list done.
The only keeping me from taking it for a cruise is the 2-3 inches of snow last night and the predicted 3-5 inches starting Sunday night.

lol, thats rough! Nice to hear you got the punch list knocked out. Gitrdone.

[Pedigry]

I spent what felt like a lifetime getting the internal pump installed. Pulled the fuel tank, had to switch supply and return lines, gauled one of the aluminum plugs that the manufacture put in waaaay to tight, spent 2 hours fighting that, finally got it out. Redid the mount for the external fuel filter and regulator, redid all of the lines, reran the wiring for the pump, new tank vent line, etc... Took a bit but she is up and running perfect.

Next will be to seal the trunk from the cockpit. I am getting alot of exhuast smell in the car, time to seal it up.

[79 Camaro]

Must be the time to put the snow tires on the Camaro. Over the last 3 days we got 12 inches of snow. Had to break out LS6 swapped Wrangler with a Western hydro turn plow.212869

[Bad Bowtie]

Workin on the wife's 68 Camaro, finishing up some wiring on the Dominator ECU and on to the interior seems like forever. My day job has to go but I keep on keepin on. :rolleyes:

BB

[RHale]

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Mini tubbing my 67 RS and learning a ton at the same time!

[79 Camaro]

So today I block sanded filler on two 1965 Cuda doors. I help at a body shop a couple days a week. Shoulders and back are a bit sore. Time for a cold one.

[Pedigry]

Had a backfire in the exhaust on decel. Lookit it up and schmoogle said it was an exhaust leak. I put new exhaust gaskets at the collectors and then tightened up all of the V band connections in the exhaust and the backfire went away. Though to be honest, I kind of liked the sound.

[Jk918]

67 firebird, removing 327 and M-20 for a LQ4 with all the bolt on goodies. Going tkx, and full front suspension with C5 brakes. Just trying to gather most of the major parts and sell the current drive train. Hope to have it going by August/September time frame.

[vicecrufoli]

Lately I just don't have any free time to spend on my car. All my free time is spent dealing with legal issues with the company, because I wanted to make sure that I have a Cyprus crypto license. This is a good start for running a cryptocurrency business in Europe. And while it can be difficult to get a crypto license in Cyprus, licensed companies have a number of advantages. That's why we are in constant negotiations with proffesionals. But I hope that in the near future I will be able to return to my favorite machine.

I'm sure you'll have all your questions resolved and will be able to start your favorite activity in the near future.

[79 Camaro]

The 80 is pretty much done.
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[Pedigry]

Just ordered my replacement radiator. Stoked, my old one had produced a couple small holes in it and now my engine compartment is covered in antifreeze. I'll get the new Be Cool rad in the next couple weeks, install it and then proceed to clean my engine compartment. I purchased a hand held steam cleaner, which is pretty awesome. So i will tackle the engine compartment with the steam cleaner and see how it does.

[Cshenker1121]

Building a street strip 1972 Dart, 440” BB, Indy top end, hyd roller, Tci 727 , 4 link ect

Trying to get it as a roller before Christmas so we can put the motor and transmission in the car

[SPLATT71MC]

71 Monte Carlo.
New wheels and tires.
New engine and trans ready for install.
New exhaust.
Rebuild factory air conditioning.
Upgraded front discs with rear disc conversion.
Miscellaneous upgrades and repairs.
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[JustJohn]

Clearing fallen trees.

[yellow1098Greg]

Installing the Holley easy fuel level sending laser unit…..haven’t been able to get my Dakota digital gauge accurate

[Pedigry]

Installing the Holley easy fuel level sending laser unit…..haven’t been able to get my Dakota digital gauge accurate


I swapped out my fuel tank and when I did, made sure both the sending unit and the gauge matched ohms and it still doesn't work right.

When it's full, it's correct. But then it drops too fast. It will show 1/2 tank at 3/4 and 1/4 at 1/2. I don't know what I am doing wrong.

Hopefull yours works well. I haven't seen the laser one but will look it up after this. Maybe it's an answer for me as well.

UPDATE: I just read reviews and many have stated it DOES NOT work with aluminum tanks. It might be the reflection from the tank, no one is quite sure. Most of us run aftermarket aluminum fuel tanks, so just a heads up. Here is the review. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-19-250/reviews

[Vimes]

I just read reviews and many have stated it DOES NOT work with aluminum tanks. It might be the reflection from the tank, no one is quite sure. Most of us run aftermarket aluminum fuel tanks, so just a heads up.

I wonder if having the fuel tank anodized might solve the problem for the laser sender. In any case, anodizing an aluminum fuel tank is a good idea as aluminum and ethanol do not play well together over the long term if the ethanol picks up a lot of moisture. And, ethanol naturally absorbs moisture.


When it's full, it's correct. But then it drops too fast. It will show 1/2 tank at 3/4 and 1/4 at 1/2. I don't know what I am doing wrong.

If I read your post right, you're using the traditional float and not this new fangled laser stuff. It sounds like your sending unit float arm isn't long enough if it's showing empty at half a tank. Check the float arm's range of travel, ideally you'll want it to be around 80 percent of the tank's height. If it's not moving enough a longer arm on the float. You may need to bend the arm around to get the range of movement correct in relation to the pump vs the top and bottom of the tank.

Personally, I like the tank showing empty at around a quarter tank actual. Fill-ups aren't quite as painful :twothumbs, and I don't have to worry about there not being enough fuel in the tank to keep the fuel pump cool. Plus I have a hundred miles or so of emergency range available if needed.

[Mark69bird]

69 Firebird 215100
Slow and steady but yet not fast enough. Can’t wait to start driving it. Working on the mechanical end. Before painting.

[Pedigry]

I wonder if having the fuel tank anodized might solve the problem for the laser sender. In any case, anodizing an aluminum fuel tank is a good idea as aluminum and ethanol do not play well together over the long term if the ethanol picks up a lot of moisture. And, ethanol naturally absorbs moisture.



If I read your post right, you're using the traditional float and not this new fangled laser stuff. It sounds like your sending unit float arm isn't long enough if it's showing empty at half a tank. Check the float arm's range of travel, ideally you'll want it to be around 80 percent of the tank's height. If it's not moving enough a longer arm on the float. You may need to bend the arm around to get the range of movement correct in relation to the pump vs the top and bottom of the tank.

Personally, I like the tank showing empty at around a quarter tank actual. Fill-ups aren't quite as painful :twothumbs, and I don't have to worry about there not being enough fuel in the tank to keep the fuel pump cool. Plus I have a hundred miles or so of emergency range available if needed.


Yeah, I don't know about anodizing. One of the guys said that they roughed up the bottom of the tank with sand paper to try and difuse it but it didn't work. I was thinking a simple black sticker to stick to the inside of the tank but it would have to be fuel safe. IDK. I love the idea of the fuel sender but not willing to pull the tank, drain it, send it off for anodizing, etc. Seems like alot of work for a fuel sender.

I purchased the tank from "mustangstofear", its a nice tank. The sender came with the tank so I assumed that it would be correct but you know how that goes. I'll see if I can make it longer somehow. I will pull it and see what it takes to replace the float rod. Thanks for the advice.

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Slow and steady but yet not fast enough. Can’t wait to start driving it. Working on the mechanical end. Before painting.


Beautiful car. Keep wrenching brother, getrdone.

[Vimes]

I agree, I'd only mess with anodizing on a new tank. Laser floats are neat, but I view that as a solution searching for a problem. Old style fuel floats are accurate enough, cost much, much less and will outlast several fuel pumps. The only ones who actually NEED the kind of accuracy a laser float provides would be people who make their living off knowing to the ounce how much fuel they have. Anyone else, it's just a bragging point, not that there's anything wrong with that. Who here isn't building a toy to brag about? :twothumbs

The sticker idea got me to thinking - you could cut a piece of flat plastic cut out of an OEM fuel tank, probably 3-4 inches in diameter and epoxy that into the tank. That would likely give the proper reflection back to the sensor. It would add maybe 3/8 inch of height which wouldn't really make much difference.

When fiddling with the float rod, you may have to bend the rod down right at the sensor side, then back up about halfway down the rod in order to get the float to move correctly. How you bend it will depend on where the sensor actually is on the assembly, and where the top and bottom ranges actually are.

[Pedigry]

I agree, I'd only mess with anodizing on a new tank. Laser floats are neat, but I view that as a solution searching for a problem. Old style fuel floats are accurate enough, cost much, much less and will outlast several fuel pumps. The only ones who actually NEED the kind of accuracy a laser float provides would be people who make their living off knowing to the ounce how much fuel they have. Anyone else, it's just a bragging point, not that there's anything wrong with that. Who here isn't building a toy to brag about? :twothumbs

The sticker idea got me to thinking - you could cut a piece of flat plastic cut out of an OEM fuel tank, probably 3-4 inches in diameter and epoxy that into the tank. That would likely give the proper reflection back to the sensor. It would add maybe 3/8 inch of height which wouldn't really make much difference.

When fiddling with the float rod, you may have to bend the rod down right at the sensor side, then back up about halfway down the rod in order to get the float to move correctly. How you bend it will depend on where the sensor actually is on the assembly, and where the top and bottom ranges actually are.

Thanks Vimes,

I also thought about two magnets. Put one inside the tank and one of the back side. That should stop them from moving and should disperse the reflection. But I don't want to spend 150 bucks to find out. If it was a simple plug and play I might go for it, but it sounds like they need to address the problem.

The float style works just fine when it's calibrated correctly. I will mess with it. If it was only an 1/8 off it wouldn't bother me but it's over a 1/4 and like everything else on the car, I just want it to work properly. I just got my new radiator in so I have some wrenching to do this weekend.

[yellow1098Greg]

So the review on the laser is it went well….The gauge is a lot more accurate I believe, but Im still kind of testing….it bounces a bit while driving but there is a setting on it to slow that down…I just have to drop the tank again to do that….But with key on power it looks like it lines up right. Happy with it and at least I have a much better idea of how much gas I have…Plus the part is only 100$ right now

[yellow1098Greg]

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[Pedigry]

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If your tank is aluminum, that fuel gauge may not work, just a heads up.

[yellow1098Greg]

It is Coated galvanized steel then Powder Coated Silver. So I’m thinking it should be good?

[Pedigry]

It is Coated galvanized steel then Powder Coated Silver. So I’m thinking it should be good?

Yep, it will be fine. They were having trouble with aluminum tanks reflecting the lidar. Maybe because it was just to shiny, not sure. But guys were complaining that they were getting false readings with aluminum tanks. Steel is fine, you should be all good.

[Joris69velle]

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Started restoring a 59 coupe deville. Lots of custom sheetmetal cuz its pretty badly rotten out. Give me a few year for this one

[mciver1959]

Powertrain and suspension and good enough for now.
Trying my hand and some paint and body stuff (learning by mistakes!)

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[litevette]

Working on a ‘71 LT1 that sat for 10 years.
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[Pedigry]

Motor is out and being decked and honed. Will rebuilt starting next week. Upgrading 3rd member yoke to 1350 sealed UV joints. Ceramic coated the headers. New motor mounts. Heat shielding the floor. New radiator expansion tank. New becool radiator (last one had pin holes and was spraying coolant all over the engine compartment). Welding up all the old mount holes in the engine comparment and spraying it flat black. installed new Boss 429 hood scoop. Sheesh, lots going on with Shamona.

[Bigblockscott]

Took the big block out of my wagon and working on a turbo LS swap. I've run a carb'd 496BBC/TH400 in the wagon for 15 years, switching to a fuel injected, turbo 6.0 with a 4l80E, hopefully the fuel economy picks up a bit.216528216527216526216525

[codyellis]

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[nekkidhillbilly]

have a ton of different projects on my channel

https://www.youtube.com/@jeffreyrigged

[Raszaron]

Currently.... need to replace the 2pc rear main seal on my SBC 350 (used a rubber Fel-Pro, but now going to try the Flouroelastamer Fel-Pro one). This is going in my 1964 C20 Restoratmod 'Shop Truck' named STEEVE. I can let the truck idle all day long and not a drop of oil will drip, but once I go for a 10 minute drive and do 50mph or more, then back of the oil pan, starter and flywheel housing are coated in oil. So going to see if this material will do the trick as many reviews state it has worked for them.

Also need to start the Resto/ProTouring build of my 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Talking with my friend (whose car I co-drive in SCCA autocross) about just doing the build in his shop. My wife also state I could get a lift for my garage. So many choices!

Lastly, just finished competing at the SCCA Spring Nationals with my friend's 1967 Firebird (ProTouring). I was happy with my results as I had passed a few people who I had not beaten yet, but got bumped out of the trophies by the last two people running. Day one was dry, day two was soaking wet!

[hondakilla98]

Picked up a project. 1967 Buick Skylark. with lots of money invested. Now to make it usable.

[sheck44]

Something pretty cool ... 3D printed console with some custom machined goodies

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[Vimes]

THAT looks amazing.

[sheck44]

THAT looks amazing.

Thank you Vimes
If anyone is interested in the build ... here is the link to the interior and the console details starting around Page 6

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60086

Cheers
Steve

[Pedigry]

That console is Dope! Very nice job, I need one for my 70 mustang. I am currently console-less.

[cdrod]

I'll bet your wife isn't to happy about your big red console sitting on her dining room table - LOL. Very nice work.

Rodney

[cdrod]

I just finished restoring/moding the stock console for my '72 442 convertible. Here's some pics

Rodney

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Started with this.

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Padded the hard plastic console lid and wrapped in black vinyl.

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Added a USB jack inside the center compartment.

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Finished results.

[sheck44]

I'll bet your wife isn't to happy about your big red console sitting on her dining room table - LOL. Very nice work.

Rodney

Thanks gents !!!
Have to admit, the wife is a champ and didn't complain about this one

Cheers
Steve

[cdrod]

Steve,

Hang on to that girl if she lets you bring car parts into the house! My wife has been very "understanding" of my car addiction and has allowed me to completely cover our dining room table at times with efi parts to wiring harnesses and everything in between. After 37 years, I don't think I could find a better partner in this life.

Rodney

[sheck44]

Thanks Rodney, and you couldn't be more right, I am extremely lucky, this women of mine is a car girl and more importantly like yours puts up with a lot of my ***** !! LOL

See ... more stuff on the table this week HA!

BIG thanks to Jonathan for building some of the nicest steering wheels on the planet


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[sheck44]

Not on the table, but thought you guys would appreciate some exhaust artwork .... I don't think it would be possible to do better welds than this, Matt is an absolute artist


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[XLexusTech]

Ive got those mufflers,,, how do you like them?

[XLexusTech]

Working on a transmission leak. My T56 magnum is missing the ports in the tailhousing. Its a manufacturing defect, Sent my Trans back to Tremec last week.
SO waiting on that, plus cleaning transfluid form the floorpan and touching up the floorpan Raptor if needed while I have everything out.

[Pedigry]

lol i have those mufflers as well. Great sound. Loud but great.

[XLexusTech]

lol i have those mufflers as well. Great sound. Loud but great.

Yeah trying to figure out how to quiet them down... I am considering these >>

https://www.raneystruckparts.com/stainless-steel-muffler-baffles/?sku=111305&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ROI%20-%20Raneys%20-%20US%20-%20Google%20-%20PMAX%20-%20Replacement%20Parts&utm_id=20154730556&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20154749930&gbraid=0AAAAADwrvM3LOxDjkZ68RurU_LBAreccY&gclid=CjwKCAjwtfvEBhAmEiwA-DsKjvy9gO8tObO4hZV1gP4MN6v9UhC-MLHsd9oS_kt0P-HQbkqtjmPe7RoCQnEQAvD_BwE

[Vimes]

Glasspacks after the axle will cut volume without affecting the sound. Reducing the pipe diameter will also reduce volume, and as the exhaust has cooled and condensed considerably by the time it reaches the muffler it won't affect flow volume.

[sheck44]

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[camuchi]

Building a somewhat Hi/po 300 6 cylinder to put my Dads1976 F100
Back on the road
Clifford manifold
500 Holley
Comp cam
FI exhaust manifolds from late model

3 on the tree 2wd