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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#226 Post by DOTracer » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:53 am

Bruce69Camaro wrote:What did you use to seal your tubs to the body?

Car looks great!
Not entirely sure what he used. He did tell me it was a two part epoxy seam sealer. Stays flexible. I also believe he said it was around $45/tube, took at least two to do the car.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#227 Post by DOTracer » Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:36 pm

Between last evening and today, I had some productive time in the shop. No huge progress, but was able to finish up several small projects.

The rear tinwork is all riveted in place.

The brake lines are now complete front to back only needing to order the rear flex lines once the rear is set in place to measure for length.

The fire system is now completely installed and plumbed as well. Quite a project for sure.

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Tomorrow morning I will begin the wiring. I'm sure it'll be a slow start as I need to come up with a plan on wire routing, etc.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#228 Post by DOTracer » Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:35 pm

As I thought, slow start on the wiring, but it's a start anyway. lol

Couple pics I missed previously.

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This next pic shows the overhead switch panel wires attached to the A-pillar. This was done as the A-pillar trim will cover/hide the wires.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#229 Post by John_Heard » Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:13 pm

Looks great Todd - whose Relay Panel is that?

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#230 Post by DOTracer » Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:19 pm

John_Heard wrote:Looks great Todd - whose Relay Panel is that?
K&R Performance. Pretty nice piece for the money. Came complete with the switch panel, relay board, all the wiring, ring terminals, heat shrink, wire ties, a starter relay and a huge laminated wiring diagram....$550 from Jegs for the heavy duty model with stud terminals.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#231 Post by John_Heard » Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:26 pm

Ah ok, I didn't remember that one.

I like your idea for running the wires behind the pillar covers.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#232 Post by DOTracer » Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:34 pm

I do have to correct though. The kit came with plain black wire heat shrink. I purchased a label printer to print the white heat shrink labels and then covered them with clear heat shrink to keep the labels from getting smudged or dirty from handling.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#233 Post by Blade » Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:57 pm

The car is sick man.
1967 Camaro

Hey I gotta 9 sec car, in the 8th! lol

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#234 Post by DOTracer » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:18 pm

Made a little progress on the wiring this evening.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#235 Post by wikd69 » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:53 pm

DOTracer wrote:Made a little progress on the wiring this evening.

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Ok, so which door panel is that ? I would think that'd be the passenger door panel, right ?
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#236 Post by DOTracer » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:43 am

wikd69 wrote:
DOTracer wrote:Made a little progress on the wiring this evening.

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Ok, so which door panel is that ? I would think that'd be the passenger door panel, right ?
Firewall, passenger side.

Haven't made the door panels yet.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#237 Post by DOTracer » Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:43 am

Little more progress from last evening. Slow progress, but starting to look like something.

Hard part is done, now I just need to run the wires to their destinations and make the connections.

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#238 Post by Carolina Kid » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:39 am

Lookin good Todd :thumb:

is that dust I'm seeing :mrgreen:

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#239 Post by DOTracer » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:44 am

Carolina Kid wrote:Lookin good Todd :thumb:

is that dust I'm seeing :mrgreen:
Thanks, why yes, yes it is quite dusty right now. :lol:

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Re: winter changes/upgrades

#240 Post by John_Heard » Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:07 am

Is that your data logger wire bundle on top of the trans tunnel?

Your not the first to do that, but I've got to ask "why"? Lots of extra wire, and there should be room under the dash?

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