I installed the Nitrous Switch and Speakers. I dont think speakers over 5 1/2" would fit in the console. I used a 2 way Infiniti Kappa. I just need the gauges, and then to wire it all up.
Now which mechanic in Dallas has a "Remove Before Flight" ribbon on his wall? It sure didn't...
Tubbing & Rear Fold Down Seat
Wow, if I had known how much time would be spent on narrowing the rear seat by 2" (cutting, re-welding), cutting all the trim pieces, etc., I might have decided on just a rear tray.
But it is starting to come together.
Glass
I ordered all new grey tint glass today. $1045 for all 6 pieces from Bob's Classic Auto Glass. Front windshield will have a dark band across the top. The price includes shipping and insurance.
Interior Panels
NAPA Pro Stone Guard says it will "Match OEM Panel Texture". Looks very close. But you have to be about 24"-36" away from the panel when applying it.
Since the texture is white, I used a semi flat BBQ paint that looks very close to the normal color of stock panels! Not...
Console
I started on the center console. I installed the electric window switched from Watson Street Works:
I installed the rear courtesy light and power outlet.
Door & Console Speakers
Reen,
I am now starting on my center console and I don't think 6 1/2" speakers will work. What size door and console speakers did you use?
BTW, the car is looking great. Funny how it takes so much time to finish all the small items. I don't think many people know...
That is a Carroll Shelby aluminum block. It is a direct bolt in replacement for 390-427-428 cast iron engines and is 45% lighter, but stronger than original. The main caps are studs, with additional 4 cross bolts on caps 2-3-4. A little pricey though. $5300 just for the block. It has a CS on it !
I am planning on letting Keith Craft build me a :
427 BB Shelby Aluminum Block
Either Shelby or Edelbrock Performer Heads
Edelbrock EFI Intake
Either Big Stuff 3 or Fast EFI
Vortech S Trim Super Charger .. or ... (twin turbo, but don't tell anyone.. :)
Something that looks like this...
Joe, I just checked my front wheels and they are 17x8 w 4.25" backspacing. I didn't get a measurement to the UCA.
The rears are 17x9.5 w 5.5" backspacing. They leaave me about 3" on the inside to the frame.
Got the fittings and bracket for the fuel system installed
And got the security system installed (what no picture?) Trick baby, trick!!!
I have been debating as to where to pull in the fresh air for the Supercharger. UP pulls it from the driver side, but I have tried to make room to...
Getting the car ready to go to the body shop. All the last little things that take a lot of time!
Like the factory (bs) splash shield for the new relay cluster underneath the passenger side front fender.
And the oil cooler lines from underneath the the driver side fender...
Played a little with the back seats. I am going to have the upper seat reduced by 2" in width. I could probably get away with not doing anything, but I am going to have the seats re-upholstered with the same pattern as the Shelby seats (not the logo).
I have played with the idea of going turbo, but it would void the warranty that Keith Craft puts on the engine. And the new EFI system is actually increasing the horsepower. One of the EFI engines put out over 900HP.
So, forgetting about all the headaches and lack of room for installation...