The Pigeon Forge Project

[Steve68]

You think? It has only been 5 years since this thread was started! LOL

Andrew

And thats why I never started a thread, hell, guys on here have built and sold 10 cars to my project!

[trapin]

I installed this last night. This is the coolest gas cap out there for 1st gen Camaros. ...and yes, gas caps can be cool. Special thanks (once again) to Mr. Larry Callahan and also Bret Voelkel at ridetech. For those who don't know, the center pops out (like a boat cap) and also locks. For my buddies with 1st gens, these are made by Precision Coachworks and can be found at ridetech at; www.ridetech.com. Very easy to install. Thank you to both of them for yet another kick ass component for our first gen Camaros.

[LeighP]

That looks real nice...I like aircraft styled components.

[BuddyP]

Awsome Tony! I have the same cap but is still sittin on the bench. Got the holes drilled though! Waiting for my buddy to get his shop cleared out to get paint on mine. So you have that motor running yet?

[trapin]

WOW.....6 AND A 1/2 YEARS SINCE MY LAST UPDATE. That's gotta be some kind of record. A pathetic record, but a record nonetheless.



Well, anyway, I have a project update. I found a radiator and fan setup for a 1968 Camaro with LS1 conversion. $600. Superior Radiator in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. A few people I know have used them and they loved them. The build quality is comparable to a similar BeCool setup but less than half the price (BeCool wanted $1350 for the same kit). All aluminum and the craftsmanship is impeccable. Highly recommend. The guy sells enough of them that he was able to tell me what hoses work. Can't wait to bolt her in. What clamps are people using these days? I've seen those Gates shrink clamps, dunno about those. Any suggestions?

[Kenova]

WOW.....6 AND A 1/2 YEARS SINCE MY LAST UPDATE. That's gotta be some kind of record. A pathetic record, but a record nonetheless.

Don't feel bad, it took me 20 years to get my Nova on the road.

......... What clamps are people using these days? I've seen those Gates shrink clamps, dunno about those. Any suggestions?

I'm using them on my Nova. They work as advertised. Nice and tight with no leaks.
They are one use only so buy a lot of extras.

It's good to see you back at it.

Ken

[Steve68]

Hey T, I just started assembling my front sub-frame, I don't know how long its been, Nice to see your still here !!!!!!

[redss86]

WOW.....6 AND A 1/2 YEARS SINCE MY LAST UPDATE. That's gotta be some kind of record. A pathetic record, but a record nnonetheless

Nah, don't feel bad, I got you beat....try 10 yrs!!!!!!! That's what happens whe life happens. Nice project though.

[qnitro]

I love this thread.. I went back and read the whole thing.. Its cool looking at the stuff that was "custom" back on 07-08 and now just about everyone makes something for it.. I even saw a comment from Steve(BadPenny) which was cool.. I miss GM Hightech Performance mag..

[Steve68]

Hey T, I just started assembling my front sub-frame, I don't know how long its been, Nice to see your still here !!!!!!

Its been 3 yrs since I've really touched mine,

[Jimmy Sean]

What clamps are people using these days? I've seen those Gates shrink clamps, dunno about those. Any suggestions?

I did what Stielow did and covered a regular hose-clamp with electric heatshrick tube.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/show...postcount=1489

[trapin]

I did what Stielow did and covered a regular hose-clamp with electric heatshrick tube.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/show...postcount=1489

Now there's an idea. That Stielow guy is full of tricks isn't he?

[trapin]

It's great to be back guys. My life got sidetracked into the world of Youth Football. I started my own organization (www.ctchargers.net) and it nearly consumed me for 5 straight years. But that's a story for another time. I finally stepped down in December and am now picking up the pieces of an old life. I miss this stuff. My oldest is 17 and has been bugging me to get the car running. So it was perfect timing. I got a lot of catching up to do. I need to find out what new parts are out there. Great to see you guys again too!

[Kenova]

........ I got a lot of catching up to do. I need to find out what new parts are out there......

Oh man, your wallet is in for a world of hurt! LOL

Ken