CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage Options

[CptTripps]

Haven't had a lot of time to work on much. DrEvil CRUSHED the wiring. It'll be easy to finish up from here. I'll take pics later.

Did my 3rd brake light this am, by drilling holes in the back bar, taping off the holes, adding a clear epoxy and inserting LED lights. It's pretty bright, and doesn't detract at all from the lines of the car.

[CptTripps]

Later today: Starter and Coil relays. Wire up the Hydra. Start working on the interior so I can ship it to my motor builder to make all my air flow work. We're getting close!

My new/realistic deadline is to have it driving for the Stoddard meet in 2 weeks. I'm pretty sure I can make that one!

[Dr Evil]

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[CptTripps]

Ok...lots of progress....that doesn't look like much, so I didn't take pics.

Put a plate together for the Hydra to mount in the trunk. I wasn't going to, but with the amount of things I needed to mount on that panel, and the thickness of the steel I was going to have to drill through, this was a better option than velcro. (Cleaner too.) So I got the panel all drilled out and ready to mount.

I also ran the starter relay and finished wiring the coil and injectors up to relays. I don't like the relays I bought, so I'm going to buy some 40A later today and use those instead of the 10A I had.

Wiring for the engine should be done tonight. Then I get to tackle the intercooler and figuring where in the hell I'm going to mount the radiator for that...and the tank...and how to tube the whole thing. That's the last major piece before the interior.

I already have the carpet all cut. I need to have a few pieces bound at the edges and then cover the dash and fire-wall with....something. I'm still not sure how I want to do that part. If I have enough carpet left, perhaps that's my best option. I'll figure that out later though.

Just waiting on the parts for the headlight motors and I can get that piece worked out.

So...that's my punch-list right now. It's a few more days of hard work, but I hope I can get it done in time for the Stoddard meet.

[76-914]

Ok...lots of progress....that doesn't look like much, so I didn't take pics.

Oh Boy, how many of those days are there? A full day and nothing to show for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I also ran the starter relay...............
Good call. You wont regret that and your starter switch thanks you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Wiring for the engine should be done tonight.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yea, right!

Just waiting on the parts for the headlight motors and I can get that piece worked out.

What's with those? I missed that part.

So...that's my punch-list right now. It's a few more days of hard work, but I hope I can get it done in time for the Stoddard meet.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I want 3 of whatever your taking, Doug. Don't take this wrong Doug, but I think your a "long" month out. Maybe 2 month's but soon enough to make RRC this year.

[CptTripps]

We shall see. I know I'm on the home-stretch at this point. No longer 90% with 90% to go for sure.

The engine wiring is all in the trunk, and the Hydra is completely wired to the terminal blocks. Everything is shrink-labled at both sides, so I can't imagine that it'll take long at all. I just ran out of crimp ring connectors or I'd have kept going last night. I ordered more, and bought enough this AM at Radio Shack to finish off the major pieces. The starter relay seems a little TOO heavy-duty for what I'm going for so I was going to replace that with a smaller one I ordered.

After that, it's a matter of wiring up the interior, which DrEvil did an outstanding job of pre-wiring with Molex connectors for me.

If I can get the car to at least turn, I think I'm close enough that I can get somewhere in pretty short order. The dash gauges may be an issue, as I don't thin I gave myself enough clearance in the back. Gotta ponder that one today in between meetings.

[Justinp71]

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[CptTripps]

Here's the punch-list.

Looks long, but some of these are 10-min jobs. Stuff with and "*" are being done by my engine builder. He's going to work on it while I'm in Atlanta this weekend. Said everything is already mocked-up so it'll just be putting everything together.

Engine:
Complete Engine Wiring
Complete Hydra Wiring
*Mount Fuel Pressure Regulator
*Mount Boost Solenoid
*Mount Radiator For Intercooler
*Mount Intercooler
*Plumb Intercooler
*Plumb Water Lines To Intercooler
*Exhaust Hangers
*Vacuum Lines
*Plumb Air-Oil Separator
Finish Radiator At The Engine
Add Radiator Relay
Finish Headlight Buckets
Install Accel Cable

Interior:
Re-Cover Dash
Re-Cover Firewall
Build Center Console
Mount/Wire Speakers In A-Pilars
Mount/Wire Door Speakers
Mount/Wire Switches
Carpet Installation
Mount/Wire Subwoofer
Mount/Wire Sub Amp
Mount/Wire Sat-Nav
Mount/Wire Power Windows
Mount/Wire Power Locks
Install Thresholds

Exterior:
Mount Windshield (Recover Dash First)
Mount Back Glass (Recover Firewall First)
3Rd Brake Light Wiring
Windshield Wiper Motor
Windshield Washer Motor
Mount Door Handles
Install Seals

Drivetrain/Steering:
Adjust Camber
Adjust Allignment
Check Bolts/Pins

[BIGKAT_83]

If your in Atlanta on Sunday you need to go to caffine and octane (7am til 11am) car show.
Let me know and I'll meet you there.

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[CptTripps]

Actually, that may be cool. Where's it at? I'll have my kids with me and they're really into cars now that mine LOOKS like a car.

We leave for CLE at 4:30 so if it's close to Buckhead where we're staying, I'll be there.

[CptTripps]

More of what McMark would call "Digital Progress" but I got the decal sheet done today. Still not sure if I actually want to sue them or not, but I have the vinyl cutter...and I have the vinyl. Easy enough to cut and I can change my mind later. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[BIGKAT_83]

Actually, that may be cool. Where's it at? I'll have my kids with me and they're really into cars now that mine LOOKS like a car.

We leave for CLE at 4:30 so if it's close to Buckhead where we're staying, I'll be there.

Its about 15miles north on GA 400 no traffic that time of the day. I usually get there around 8:30 or so.

Bob

[BIGKAT_83]

Actually, that may be cool. Where's it at? I'll have my kids with me and they're really into cars now that mine LOOKS like a car.

We leave for CLE at 4:30 so if it's close to Buckhead where we're staying, I'll be there.

Its about 15miles north on GA 400 no traffic that time of the day. I usually get there around 8:30 or so.

Bob

[green914]

Great progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[r_towle]

More of what McMark would call "Digital Progress" but I got the decal sheet done today. Still not sure if I actually want to sue them or not,

Why would you want to sue them?

[CptTripps]

Doh! Autocorrect fail.

USE them.

[saigon71]

Keep on rolling Doug...you are on the home stretch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[effutuo101]

solidarity!
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looking good Doug!
send pictures of the turbo oil and water cooling systems please.
need to finalize mine.

[CptTripps]

Spent all night on wiring. Then I ran out of crimp ends. I have all the wires installed on the engine and marked off where they go on the Hydra blocks, so I'll have that wrapped up later today.

My water cooler still eludes me. I keep going back/forth as to where I want it mounted.

[CptTripps]

Looking at that pic, I should clean those up a bit to make things easier down the line. An extra hour on this side will make for a more refined look down the line.

I just picked up 6 3/4" spacers to raise the panel off of the wall a little bit. That'll give the wire more room too. I was hoping to get a 8-10" service loop behind it to make moving the panel a little easier too.

So I *should* be all the way wired later tonight. Still pondering the intercooler stuff here and there. I think I have a plan now. Need to dry-fit it first though.