Enter your username:
Do you want to login or register?
  • Forgot your password?

    Login / Register



    Page 5 of 7 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LastLast
    Results 81 to 100 of 130
    1. #81
      Join Date
      Feb 2013
      Posts
      1,414
      Country Flag: United States
      Good work man!



      Ridetech Suspsension
      Tech Specialist
      Phone: 812.481.4734

      Project Fox
      1979 Trans Am


    2. #82
      Join Date
      Jul 2018
      Posts
      433
      Quote Originally Posted by Just 1 More View Post
      Where did you get those subframe attachment brackets?
      Quote Originally Posted by John McIntire View Post
      They're included in the subrame connector kit from DSE.

      I made the call to DSE and they are available separately so I placed my order

    3. #83
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States

      DSE Heavy Duty leaf spring pockets

      Here's a few pics of the Detroit Speed heavy duty leaf spring pockets being installed.




    4. #84
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      All plug welded up and ground smooth. There will be some stitch welds around the perimeter to finish it off.




    5. #85
      Join Date
      Jul 2018
      Posts
      433
      I just did my HD pockets, haven't welded them in yet. I was thinking of not welding and just letting the bolts do their job. Any reason you can think of that not welding them in would be a problem?

    6. #86
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      I would definitely weld the plate to the floor, even if you just plug weld all the holes. As you know the plate is significantly thicker than the floor pan, I would worry about torque transfer to the bolts and having that plate move around elongating the holes in the factory floor pan. I know there are 9 bolts holding it now, but you went through the effort of buying and installing it, it won't take more effort to finish it the right way.

    7. #87
      Join Date
      Jun 2015
      Posts
      171
      Country Flag: New Zealand
      Quote Originally Posted by John McIntire View Post
      I would definitely weld the plate to the floor, even if you just plug weld all the holes. As you know the plate is significantly thicker than the floor pan, I would worry about torque transfer to the bolts and having that plate move around elongating the holes in the factory floor pan. I know there are 9 bolts holding it now, but you went through the effort of buying and installing it, it won't take more effort to finish it the right way.
      nicejob ,what thickness are the plates?cheers

    8. #88
      Join Date
      Jul 2018
      Posts
      433
      Quote Originally Posted by John McIntire View Post
      I would definitely weld the plate to the floor, even if you just plug weld all the holes. As you know the plate is significantly thicker than the floor pan, I would worry about torque transfer to the bolts and having that plate move around elongating the holes in the factory floor pan. I know there are 9 bolts holding it now, but you went through the effort of buying and installing it, it won't take more effort to finish it the right way.
      Good points and you're 100% right.. i'll break out the welder

    9. #89
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Here are a few pics of the trans tunnel.




    10. #90
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      I had a bolt in plate made in order to access the top of the transmission so I could easily get to the shift mechanism. It's also able to be rotated 180° in case I want to move the actual shifter location.


    11. #91
      Join Date
      Apr 2001
      Location
      The City of Fountains
      Posts
      15,971
      Country Flag: United States
      Nice work on the tunnel!

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
      My YouTube Channel Please Subscribe!
      Instagram @projectgattago
      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

    12. #92
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Thanks Andrew, the hard part is going to be where it mates to the firewall. That's in the process of being smoothed.


    13. #93
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      With the DSE setback mounts, the engine is pretty close to the firewall as you've seen in previous posts. I don't know if making the firewall completely flat will be enough. I'm thinking of a small indent/recess around the top for added clearance. I'll know more when we have a flat panel in there...

    14. #94
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Got the 12 bolt housing in place and mocked up. Locating the upper mounts for the coil overs in the cross member now.






    15. #95
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Here's a pic of the Heavy Duty spring pocket from DSE from beneath the car. Very solid, secure piece now! Went from 3 bolts in the factory sheet metal to 9 in a much thicker steel plate!


    16. #96
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Here are a few pics of the panel fabricated to cover the firewall. I'm going for the complete shaved, clean look. I'll be running a RainGear wiper system so no need for the wiper motor hole, Vintage Air which cleans up the passenger side, and I'm relocating the factory fuse block bulkhead so you will not see any wiring exiting in that area.






    17. #97
      Join Date
      Sep 2017
      Posts
      825
      Country Flag: United States
      Looks killer on the. Full firewall smooth. I did partial from the steering column to the passenger side but left all the stock holes for column, clutch, wipers etc. Since I have decided on rain gear also. Wish I had thought it out better.
      I'm going to use a billet aluminum cover machined to cover the old wiper hole and attach the VIN to it.
      Keep up the nice work
      Jason's 67 pro touring camaro build thread
      Jason
      TANKMASTERJ
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...touring-Camaro
      Jasons Toys
      67 Camaro White Lightning LMR LS7 powered, Speed tech Front and Rear.
      2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 the Blue Devil
      2000 HD Softail
      1989 CBR Hurricane anniversary edition

    18. #98
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Quote Originally Posted by TANKMASTERJ View Post
      Looks killer on the. Full firewall smooth. I did partial from the steering column to the passenger side but left all the stock holes for column, clutch, wipers etc. Since I have decided on rain gear also. Wish I had thought it out better.
      I'm going to use a billet aluminum cover machined to cover the old wiper hole and attach the VIN to it.
      Keep up the nice work
      Jason's 67 pro touring camaro build thread
      Jason
      Thank you. I've been taking notes from everyone's builds and trying to do everything the first time around. Sounds like you have a good solution for your wiper motor hole on the firewall.

    19. #99
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Been awhile since my last update. Just busy with life!

      Here is some more work done on the firewall. The small notches that were for the windshield wiper squirters are being filled for a nice clean look. It's a small detail, but will give me the super clean engine bay I'm going for.












      Still working on the trans tunnel where it mates to the firewall, making sure there's enough room for the DBW pedal. Also making sure there is enough room at the rear for the intake manifold and the associated plumbing and wires.

    20. #100
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      NJ
      Posts
      1,293
      Country Flag: United States
      Also filling the stock location where the factory fuse block bulkhead comes through. I'm going to move it more to the side so the wires coming through the firewall in to the engine compartment can be hidden more easily!



      Next up, the MC bracket for the clutch from DSE!

    Page 5 of 7 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LastLast




    Advertise on Pro-Touring.com