Paintwerks' Absolute Pace 427SC build thread

[T.L.]

where did you get the hand brake set up. Looks very smart. I need one for another car of mine.

LSA's are the way to go, look good and a bit of power. I run a LS3 with Harrop 1900 supercharger, goes extremely well and easy to drive along in 5th and put your foot down and it still takes off.

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by leroy17

Well documented.

When your finished you will look back through this and realize all that you have accomplished.

Must be nice working with nice clean and new parts, and then solving little issues along the way.

Thanks Leroy. Yes, being a new car with new parts is great, but as you can see there have been some small mods along the way to get things to fit. That was expected. Nothing serious though. We have to keep in mind that the Pace has been designed to fit all different types of motors and transmissions, from GM and Ford to Toyota/Lexus and maybe even a Viper motor. So there will be some configuration changes needed from car to car.

We also get great support from the factory. Apart from the ever evolving build manual helping a lot, we can call whenever we need clarification. Also, Pace have been fantastic about supplying upgraded/redesigned replacement parts to us absolutely free of charge, in some instances giving us extra parts that weren't even included in the original parts list (ie. front number plate brackets and AP badges/emblems). There's no obligation to do this on Pace's behalf, but they want our cars to be the best they can be. I really appreciate that.

All these things make it very reassuring for a first time builder such as myself!

Originally Posted by T.L.

where did you get the hand brake set up. Looks very smart. I need one for another car of mine.

LSA's are the way to go, look good and a bit of power. I run a LS3 with Harrop 1900 supercharger, goes extremely well and easy to drive along in 5th and put your foot down and it still takes off.

Thanks TL. The handbrake came with my comprehensive kit. It is a standard unit that you (easily) cut the original plastic handle off, and then you attach the billet knob on with grub screws. You may be able to buy this unit from Pace.

My friend had a Harrop 1900 on his 2012 HSV R8 Clubsport. That thing went very nicely. I can only imagine how well my car will go with 800 less kilograms to lug about!

[Paintwerks]

Have made some small progress on the Pace lately. Little by little, but it's sure hard to stay motivated when it's so damn cold outside in the garage! Garage heater to be installed shortly!

Fitted the wiper system, fresh air feed and air flow valve:







Fitted the Hurst short shifter. I have a bent shifter to fit up still.



Installed the steering lock, chopper plate and column mount, along with the updated/improved intermediate steering shaft Pace kindly sent me.



Set the driver's seat up, fitted the headrest and rails, plus the trampoline base.



Removed the LSA 'tall' oil pan and fitted the Corvette pickup.



LSA oil pan on top, Corvette low profile oil pan (with OEM gasket) on the bottom.

[Shootnride]

Paintwerks,

Been following and enjoying your build thread. Beautiful craftsmanship by AP and you. I noticed one little detail in your recent photo's that I wanted to comment on. I would suggest installing rubber grommets where your heater hoses penetrate the sheet metal panel. That is a leak looking for a place to happen .

Keep up the great work (or should I say "werk")

Ted

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by Shootnride

Paintwerks,

Been following and enjoying your build thread. Beautiful craftsmanship by AP and you. I noticed one little detail in your recent photo's that I wanted to comment on. I would suggest installing rubber grommets where your heater hoses penetrate the sheet metal panel. That is a leak looking for a place to happen .

Keep up the great work (or should I say "werk")

Ted

Thanks Ted!

I hear you on the grommets. I already had them planned. Just haven't gotten around to purchasing them yet. I also need to support the pipes with rubber P clamps but will do that once I fit the grommets. Anything that goes through aluminium will have grommets.

Cheers,
Sime