I had a John Parsons day today.. pics and vid

[Steve1968LS2]

Because it was a big day for me as well..

The switch was flipped and Penny came to life. We only ran her for 30 seconds or so just to make sure all was good but everything seemed fine.

We have a bad fitting on the low pressure side of the rack so I need to replace that, everything else sounded and looked good. Wiring into the racepanel wasn't as tough as I thought it would be. I don't have a key, just a bank of switched for the fuel pump, water pump, lights, power and start.

She is now back at Best of Show in San Marcos for the sheetmetal re-install and minor tweaks. Shouldn't be long now.

Here she is ready to leave the shop:
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Here's a cool shot. Notice how low and close to the firewall the LS2 sits. Also notice how the headers tuck up. They barely hang below the frame.

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30 second video is on the way.. I sent it to Larry to host :)

[parsonsj]

Nicely done! Doncha love how low those LSx engines are?

jp

[harshman]

Daaaymn that's nice!!! Looking good mi amigo!

[trapin]

Steve....I don't have the words. I just don't have the words.

So if you don't mind, I'll just stare at my screen and shake my head for the next half hour.

[dropit69]

wow ..looks killer steve..are your front wheels on the wrong sides though?..and your missing a lug nut...lol..but other than that.WOW!! looks killer.

[Jims78elky]

Wow,

I just love that color! I can only imagine how it looks in person
steve.Also Nice little write up in the new PHR on your bad penny.

Nice work..you sound like your ready!!


Enjoy the ride!:cheers:

[BA.]

car looks great,.........of course.


those headers DO tuck really really nicely. Wish I could afford them.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

damn i love your car steve..

[MrQuick]

yummy, ok were's the vid???

[Steve1968LS2]

wow ..looks killer steve..are your front wheels on the wrong sides though?..and your missing a lug nut...lol..but other than that.WOW!! looks killer.

Just on as rollers so yep.. the new tires will be Toyo's and I have brand new lug nuts that wont f-up the wheels..

[Steve1968LS2]

yummy, ok were's the vid???

Compliments of Lateral-g

http://www.lateral-g.org/movies/penny.wmv (http://www.lateral-g.org/movies/penny.wmv)

Turn your speakers WAY up.. lol

[PRO TC]

sweet!! car looks and sounds outstanding. what are you doing for exhust
barry

[Steve1968LS2]

sweet!! car looks and sounds outstanding. what are you doing for exhust
barry

Exhaust???

Oh, yea, guess I have to. Was thinking of trying the oval tube x-pipe Spintech deal I have in the garage from the big block. I want it loud and annoying :)

[David Sloan]

Very nice!!!!!
Sounds good Steve. you need to bring her to PF next year.
I really like your build style! Thanks for sharing.

[stealth71]

Looks awsome.

[Steve Chryssos]

That will be one of my all time favorite cars.

[steemin]

Steve,
Looks awesome..:headbang:
It seems as if the LSX engines were designed to go in 1st gen's
Congrats..
I know it has been a long haul.
Scott

[69Nova]

Looking good Steve. The next video you post of penny better include some tire smoke.

[Diognes56]

Awsome :D .

David

[Whistler]

Damn Steve, that looks really good. You have a killer knack for detail.
Are you going to run wipers?

[Steve1968LS2]

Damn Steve, that looks really good. You have a killer knack for detail.
Are you going to run wipers?

Nope.. this is SoCal.. besides, there's always Rain-X.

No heat or AC either. That's what I have a daily driver for. I'm trying to keep the weight down and keep it simple... I am hoping for under 3100 pounds.

[JEFFTATE]

I'm in LOVE ! Can I come over ?

[ViperBlue68]

absolutley B A D A S S ! ! ! That has GOT too be one of the baddest 68s I have ever seen......Ls2 sounds Nasty! I know you'll keep us updated......... :cheers: congrats on the progress!!

[TonyL]

Sa-weet. Sounds awesome. Cant wait to see it back together.

Good job Steve!

[Rybar]

Looks and Sounds great Steve, keep us posted as you aren't too far away! :cheers:

[colt zantop]

lookin killer! cant wait to see it back together! that motor looks so bad a$$!!!

[formula]

There are so many awesome ideas on your car...no offense to your 69 intended, but you have outclassed yourself by miles with this one.

[MoeBawlz]

Every time i see that color I fall more in love with that car and its overall look. You have done very well on this one.

[gEtyOpAPiOn]

Great Car Great Engine Choice ...wish My Paintjob Looked Like That Haha ....lsx Is Here To Stay Haha

[novanutcase]

OK..Now I officially hate you! Damn that car is sweet! Great job! I bet all the blood, sweat and tears doesn't seem so bad now eh?

[69rs]

:yum: mmmmmmm-yummy!

[SicMonte]

good lord man!!!! that's a top notch car!!

[SicMonte]

what are your headers coated with??