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Shootnride 08-05-2017 06:07 PM

Ya, they're all upside down for me. (no, I'm not standing on my head)

Ted

jolsen42 08-06-2017 04:16 AM

Upside down for me too. :(

John O

Ivygreen65 08-06-2017 05:42 AM

Weird, they are fine on mine.

Bill D 08-06-2017 05:51 AM

I'll just post narrative from now on.

Shootnride 08-06-2017 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill D (Post 1427737)
I'll just post narrative from now on.

Keep posting the photos Bill. I can crank my head sideways to look at them if they're upside down :LOL: Just ribbing you a little. Been enjoying following your build.

Ted

Ron61 08-06-2017 07:00 AM

Darn it Ted, do you have your monitor upside down again. :LOL:

https://i.imgbox.com/DEUKNxod.jpg

Ron

Shootnride 08-06-2017 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron61 (Post 1427743)
Darn it Ted, do you have your monitor upside down again. :LOL:

Oh, so that's the problem. I thought that big flat thing sticking out the top of the monitor was an antenna but I guess it's the stand ! Now that I've turned it over I don't have to lean it against the wall any more. Thanks for the tip Ron.

Ted

Ron61 08-07-2017 04:43 AM

Always glad to help Ted. Some of his pictures are upside down on the other site also and I have been trying to figure out why. I have set up a test account with the storage site he uses and so far all of my pictures that I load into it are right side up.

Ron :confused:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shootnride (Post 1427797)
Oh, so that's the problem. I thought that big flat thing sticking out the top of the monitor was an antenna but I guess it's the stand ! Now that I've turned it over I don't have to lean it against the wall any more. Thanks for the tip Ron.

Ted


Bill D 08-19-2017 02:28 PM

Finally got the engine in today but as usual hit a snag. We had to remove the trans because we couldn't get the engine/trans tilted enough to slide in. That's because Bruce move the firewall forward 6 inches. I'll have to install the trans from underneath on my back, a task I'm not looking forward to.

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1795 08-19-2017 06:46 PM

Bill,

Glad that you got the engine installed, sorry to hear that you will have to install the transmission from underneath. That is a lot of work. Do you have the tunnel installed at this point? If not, you might be able to have someone help from above you and assist with maneuvering and holding the transmission. On my build I was able to leave the transmission cross member in place and bring the transmission in form the passenger compartment with the tunnel removed. We were able to balance the transmission on the crossmember while I was underneath and then line the transmission up with the bell housing and get it in place.

Not sure if that will be possible with your situation. Those things are heavy and a pain to maneuver, even with a transmission jack. Good luck and be careful.

Jim

Bill D 08-19-2017 07:15 PM

Jim
I plan to raise the car high on jack stands, place the trans on a floor jack, and then maneuver the trans into place. Going to try it by myself first. If that fails, I have a friend who said he would help.

1795 08-20-2017 04:38 AM

Bill,

Good luck, be careful and let us know how it goes. Many a transmission has been installed in that manner. It is just a pain sometimes trying to maneuver it and keep it balanced given the tight constraints and weight.

Jim

Bill D 08-27-2017 04:52 PM

Installed the transmission today. A breeze. Installed the wheels and tires, body, and roll bar. Car is ready for transport to our new home

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xb-60 08-27-2017 05:50 PM

Well done Bill. So the gearbox install went OK? Was it a one man job as anticipated?

Cheers
Glen

Bill D 08-27-2017 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xb-60 (Post 1429065)
Well done Bill. So the gearbox install went OK? Was it a one man job as anticipated?

Cheers
Glen

Two man job. I got everything lined up and we just wiggled it in. :D

The body was more of a challenge

jolsen42 08-27-2017 06:37 PM

Oh that is sooo cool!:D Way to go Bill.

John O

1795 08-27-2017 07:05 PM

Congratulations Bill on a job well done. Looks great:cool: You are eel on your way now. Have a cool one and relax.

Bill D 08-31-2017 11:21 AM

Installed a remote oil filter system and assembled -10 AQP braided lines and swivel fittings. Man, that stuff is a ***** to work with in such short lengths. A real PITA to route and tighten with AN wrenches.

https://3-t.imgbox.com/cBUi04az.jpg

But another task completed
Whew

1795 08-31-2017 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill D (Post 1429309)
Installed a remote oil filter system and assembled -10 AQP braided lines and swivel fittings. Man, that stuff is a ***** to work with in such short lengths. A real PITA to route and tighten with AN wrenches.

https://3-t.imgbox.com/cBUi04az.jpg

But another task completed
Whew

Yes Bill, that stuff is a pain :CRY: I hate working with it and my fingers still hurt from getting poked with stainless steel wire. Nice looking job.

Blacklemming 08-31-2017 01:13 PM

Hi Bill,
Can you tell me what make that battery cutoff switch is?

Thank you


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