Build update

[sambo]

I've just updated my gallery with some new photos of the build. Over the past few weeks the car has been at Kenmer and I've fitted the LS7 clutch and flywheel to the engine. The T56 got a Mal Wood remote bleed line and braided filler line before bolting up to the engine.

Once we had the engine where we wanted it, Marty welded up a bracket for the gearbox and we're using the VZ Commodore flexible mount, as shown below (tacked up, not finished). There's plenty of room in the Harrison for the 4" cats and exhaust to run beside the 'box.



Further plans include tidying up the tops of the foot boxes to remove rivets that you see below and give it a 'smoother' look. Engine bay will be strictly business in gloss black (minus all the dust!).



We've got the drivetrain quite low to help with centre of gravity but without giving up too much ground clearance. It really is begging for a supercharger on top.



I thought I would show the forklift technique that I believe Shelby used back in the day. Slowy's lending a hand here, having a rare moment with 6.0L of GM's finest.



The next few jobs will see my XF pedal box lined up properly, fly by wire go pedal installed, clutch master cylinder setup behind the firewall and gearbox shifter relocated forwards of the black gaffer tape you see below, along with a shorter shifter upgrade.



Then wiring, cooling system, fueling, tailshaft...