2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

[syborg tt]

Still plugging along (01-04-20)

Redoing the factory shifter assembly and I need to thank Jay at Pro-Tek Powder Caoting in Joliet for doing such a great job on the base bracket that will never be seen.



So at some point I would love to talk with the guys at DSE and see if I can get the billet shifter they did in the Chevelle.



The ShiftWorks brackets going in.

https://shiftworks.com/collections/c...camaro-shifter





I think this is the easiest thing I have done on this car to date.

[syborg tt]

So I was trying to clean out the threads and well I kinda pulled out the nutsert. It just so happened this
one was frenched in the floor vs the other two that went through the floor pan. (01-07-20)



Time to break out the JB Weld



and let's try not to JB Weld the bolt in.





Stay Tuned to see what happened.

[syborg tt]

Planning for the Holley EFI Harness ( 01-07-20 )

The goal is to hide as much as possible yet still be able to get to things if needed so I am going to hide some stuff in above the Anvil Inner Fenders.



When Larry redid the firewall I had him take the ugly lip off the firewall. I am still not sure if I am going to put a weather strip across the top. But at least I planned for it if I needed it.





Gratuitous Car Picture ( 01-09-20 )



and yes I know I have way to many Hot Wheels.

[syborg tt]

​So do you ever just have one of those days !!! ( 01-09-20 )

Well that is exactly what happened on the Jan 9. I closed the door and I heard something fall inside the door. So I went to
open the door to see if I could figure out what it was and then I realized it was the rod for the door handle.


Ugh !!


So off came the door panel








Found it.





Dear Lord talk about an awful task. Hell I have small hands and I could barley get the clip back on.

[syborg tt]

Looking for Old School Window Cranks (01-10-20)

Seems like an easy enough task and oddly enough it was. All you have to do is go to the Autoparts store that has been in your
town for 80 years and see if they have a window crank.

Not sure how old it is but it has been on the shelf for years.





Next up...Adjustments to the G-Force Trans Crossmember.

So you know when you ask all of your car friends and even the guys at the trans shop if the 700R4 and the 4L60E have the same
size case and the tail-shaft mount is in the exact same position and the case dimensions are the same. Well, don't believe them
because they are not and the blue tap represents where the new holes need to be !!!

Of course I have to drill new holes in my freshly Powder Coated crossmember. Not Happy at all.







This should give you an idea how much different they are.

[syborg tt]

One of those while you are here moments. ( 01-11-20 )

Hey let's tighten the window glass nuts and see if that is the rattle.



I have had this tool since the early 80's and it's kinda cool that one of the last cars I used it on was my buddy Ken's 70 Split bumper Camaro.





Fit's perfect and the glass is tight and no more rattles.

[syborg tt]

Finishing Up the G-Force Crossmember ( 01-12-20 )

I broke out the big drill which has a tendency to try to break my wrist.



Pulled out the 5/8 bit to duplicate the slot.



Love the dremel.



More blue tape and as you can see I put notes on everything so I don't have to try to remember what I forgot to do. Tape stays on till the task it complete.

[syborg tt]

New Custom Works Dash Surround and the 7" Holley Dash. I have a couple ideas in my head of how I would like this mounted.



More parts from Holley





I figured I would put the body harness back in the car.



Just Because.



Time to make new lines.



Yet another sensor.



Test running all the wires



Got the other Bulkhead. ( 01-18-20 )



Sucks the holes are different sizes and of course the firewall has a nice new fresh coat of paint.



Bring out the Dremel and some more blue tape.





Touch up time.

[syborg tt]

Car Break ( 01-18-20 )

Friend coming over for some upgrades on his bike. So car goes up and Bike shop is open for repair.



and while i was waiting for him I decided to clean the garage floor and hang a TV so I can stream Motor-Trend TV in the garage.



Back to Ace Hardware for more bolts.





More blue tape and notes.

[syborg tt]

Just a little more of my OCD ( 01-20-20 )






TechFlex Wrap in progress



Return line - I hate this stuff (01-21-20)



Almost perfect









More blue tape with notes



On a side note I am considering having black rubber lines made with all OE fittings as it might look a little nicer.

[syborg tt]

Mocking up the new Vintage Air coolant lines. (01-20-20 )



AC Lines



So I am not one for not having a washer between the nut and sheet metal. So back to Ace Hardware to get a "Machine Bushing" which I will use as a washer.














I also ordered a much thicker version from McMaster Carr for the Coolant lines as they seem to put a little more pressure on the firewall.

[syborg tt]

More Parts ( 01-23-20 )








Just using these to hold wire out of the way while I am routing wires.

[syborg tt]

Mocking Up some of the new Parts ( 01-24-20 )









Not a fan of how tight this line fits. It's like the line is about an inch to short. So this is going in the garbage and I will have to make a new line.











Eventually I will build a Carbon Fiber Intake tube.

[syborg tt]

Laying out the Holley Terminator X Engine Harness. (01-26-20)



I was a little board and didn't really feel like working on the car and I really wanted to ride but the weather sucked and the trails were closed. SO I put the bike rack back on the car.



Since my drivers door hinges is a little worn I figured this would be the best time to replace the hinges. So I put a small order together.





After looking at this picture it looks like I might have a problem.

[syborg tt]

Cleaning up the wire harness's (01-26-20)





I love these velcro strips as it makes storing stuff neatly very easy.

[syborg tt]

I finally found the correct Temp Coolant Switch that plugs into the Holley EFI (01-29-20)





Not sure why I did this but many years ago someone taught me how to make hose clamps round again. It's pretty
simple just tighten them around a socket and come back in about 5 minutes and they are round again.





Yep, More blue tape and this one has a reminder on it.

[syborg tt]

Coil Brackets (02-02-20)

So at this point I am assuming at this point that my coil brackets are upside down so I am going to flip them to see if the coils come down just a little bit to take the tension off the plug wires. If not I am going to have to remake the wire as I don't like how tight they are.



and yes that is a mountain bike tool being used on my car. Which got me thinking....



At some point the Custom Works Carbon Valve covers we be heading over to Gonzo Details for paint correction and a paint sealer.



Flipped





Well that didn't work out so it looks like we will be making new wires.

[syborg tt]

Next up is planning, neatly hiding and running wires so they will be easy to access if I need to service them.



making a new hole.



Grommet installed and I promise I will clean up the DEI Boom Matt to make it look nice.




Back to the Holley Terminator wiring and I am hoping all of my planning pays off with all of the hose routing and
wiring. Confirming the location of where I want to mount the relays. Once I feel confident I will install the "Weld Mounts"
which are a stud that are glues in with panel bond.






These are going to be fun to put the washer, lock washer and nut on.






I think this is the final.



More notes on the blue tap.

[syborg tt]

Lokar Dip Stick (02-02-20 )

Not liking the stainless look so in order to tone it down just a little I wrapped it in the High Temp Tech Flex wrap.
Being hones if I didn't already have this I would be putting in a stock dipstick.





Instead of cutting with Scissors they recommend a Hot Knife so a quick trip to Harbor Freight and $20.00 later this will work.





I used an adhesive based heat shrink so it's nice and tight and I am hoping the engine heat doesn't cause an issue. I am also
consider a factory dip stick as they work and it's already black so it will disappear when you look in the engine bay.




Well it at least looks better.



More stuff arrived.

[syborg tt]

Back out in the Garage again (02-16-20)







I was hungry so I looked in my wife's car and found some snacks



Another harness that I am going to redo...



This was the original fuel pump wire.



Time to remove and clean up the harness.



While I am here I might as well clean up the tail light harness.

Odd it doesn't look so bad on the ground...To late now




My desk for the next couple hours.



Looking better already.



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Here we go.



Bye Bye









time to get rid of a few feet of wire.





shorter is better.







this is how much wire was removed. (02-17-20 )