Project 70 RS

[LeighP]

I gather they are "one use only" clamp? You have to cut them off?
Very neat looking......I went for heavy duty band clamps....a little annoying as they can only be tightened a certain distance. I like your CF top mount and the filler panel for the rad support to the nose....nice.

I also have a Champion radiator.....I imported a few of them for friends and then bought mine, it seems the design changed as the one in my car is a better design and better workmanship than the earlier ones I saw.


I designed my own shroud and then used a factory fan set from a late model sedan.

[aps63]

The clamps you used were one of my favorites.
I almost went with them, they look industrial. Very cool.
My neighbor is building a firebird also. Car looks great.
Thanks for the input.

[aps63]

Started my center console today.
Was trying to decide wether to make it out of wood or metal.
I need to pracitce my welding so I decided to make it out of metal.
Got most of the frame put together. I wanted to attach it to the original console mounts so I fabed up the brackets too.

[aps63]

Started the flip top today.
Got the hinge in and most of the lid framed out.
Welded some nuts into the lid so it can be removable.
A couple more cross braces and I can start covering it with sheet metal.
Hopefully more tomorrow.

[Motown 454]

Nice job on the console frame.

[aps63]

Have to stop construction now. I need the shifter, power window switches, and cup holders to finish up the frame construction.
Just ordered this shifter from Lokar. I also ordered the shorter shifter, 6" instead of the one shown in the picture.
Way too long. Got to change out the shifter knob also.
I really like the look of the boot and indicator though.

[syborg tt]

That is my favorite set up from them.

Really Nice choice

Have to stop construction now. I need the shifter, power window switches, and cup holders to finish up the frame construction.
Just ordered this shifter from Lokar. I also ordered the shorter shifter, 6" instead of the one shown in the picture.
Way too long. Got to change out the shifter knob also.
I really like the look of the boot and indicator though.

[aps63]

Thanks Marty,
I just got all the parts in, shifter, indicator, cup holders, etc...
I'm really pleased with the parts. They look awesome.
Can't wait to get in the garage this weekend. I want to mount the shifter so I can finish up the center console.

[aps63]

Finally got out to the garage for a little while.
Got alot buttoned up today.
Finished the wiring for the a/c, fans & controller, hooked up the fuel system and ran the ducts for the ac.
Almost ready to fire up.
Just need fluids, new spark plugs, and belts.
Hopefully by next weekend.

[aps63]

More parts coming off the parts shelf in the basement.
I sandblasted and painted all these parts about 2 years ago, when I took them off.
Now its time to start putting the front end back together.
Fresh parts and an assortment off new bolts. Love this part.

[ajg87]

Keep up the good work!

[sr73bu]

Everything is looking great and coming together nicely! I'm probably going add similar fans this winter... Keep up the great work!

-Sean

[LeighP]

Looks terrific.....its great fitting all those pieces you restored way back, isn't it?

[aps63]

Started putting the front brackets back on the car and notice I am missing 2 nuts.
You can see where they were welded on.
Not sure how I missed that when I took it apart, and blasted it, and painted it.
Guess I'm doing some welding tomorrow.
Oh well , aleast I have extra nuts(that doesn't sound good).

[Motown 454]

It sounds fine! anybody who does one of these builds has plenty of nut... Its looking great.

[aps63]

I just can't leave things alone, I think it's a sickness.
I love the nose on these RS's. But I really love the look of
Custom Works Products Fiberglass nose.
Trying to decide which one I like more.

[LSxChevelle]

Very clean build...will have to share with my dad for inspiration on his '73 RS...

[John Wright]

Nice project...I think that I've seen this car elswhere on the worldwideweb today.

[aps63]

You have John, great people on both sites.
I'm also checking into this one piece carbon fiber piece from Anvil auto.
Bought a radiator closeout from them and the quality and fit was excellent.

[Johnny Blaze]

Looking great!

Love the console frame.