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caljon88 05-29-2014 06:31 AM

Okay, it's been a while since I've done an update.

I have the rear axle back on now and I just need to move over to the four post lift so I can torque the control arms down.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/9ehegahy.jpg

The front suspension is pretty much done also. I had an issue with the lower shock mounts stripping out so I used the clips to fix that.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/7aqyjema.jpg

My wiring is started.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/y4apuhaj.jpg

And my master cylinder is mounted but the brakelines are driving me nuts. I bought the right stuff detailing and they are not labeled where they go so it's a puzzle.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/zymumuma.jpg

As soon as I get these things buttoned down then it's going on the road for the season before I do anything else. I want to enjoy driving it for a while.

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caljon88 05-29-2014 06:40 AM

A nice side profile.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/a9aryses.jpg

Weekends are busy with cruise ins and car show with my dad. The last one we took the 2011 Z07 and the 1934 Ford.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/zeduje4e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/8udepapa.jpg

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shadowgray396 05-29-2014 07:48 AM

You are making progress. Be sure to torque the control arms with the weight of the car on them and not while it's in the air.

caljon88 05-29-2014 08:35 AM

I had a guy tell me that it needs to be on its own weight. Glad we have a four post lift so I can stand underneath to tighten things down. I would not have ever thought about that. Thanks

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SS Shaun 05-29-2014 12:50 PM

hey where are you from. that picture you posted of the rear it looks like a pa plate..lol i am from the poconos where are you at?

caljon88 05-29-2014 09:52 PM

The car is in the carlisle area but I live in Camp Hill. That's An Old Plate That's an old plate that needs to Come off.

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caljon88 05-29-2014 09:53 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/30/a3esyqaq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/30/jezade4a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/30/ezajujys.jpg

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SS Shaun 05-30-2014 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caljon88 (Post 53144)
The car is in the carlisle area but I live in Camp Hill. That's An Old Plate That's an old plate that needs to Come off.

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o ok i know where camp hill is about 2 hours from me. good to know i have another PA member on here. question for you with that wiring harness. does it come with all the ends to make the connections?

caljon88 05-30-2014 09:54 AM

Yes it does, some you have to crimp but the dash harness is pretty much all done. Very easy to do so far, I am impressed! I love the Pocono area, we vacation up that way sometimes. Jim Thorpe is a little dream town too, good biking, beer, food and shopping.

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SS Shaun 05-30-2014 12:20 PM

yeah i like jim thorpe i go white water rafting there. might not go this year because my family is a bunch of punks..lol

flash 05-30-2014 04:04 PM

Nice progress ,show us pics of the other two you mentioned taking to the cruise in . You know we like em all.

caljon88 05-30-2014 04:40 PM

Thanks!

Here is the collection that we take to shows on a regular. Dad's also having a GMC panel truck custom built.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/a2y3eme9.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/haru9ese.jpg


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caljon88 05-30-2014 04:41 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/ra3e2etu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/dyge6u7a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/ynu4a3ed.jpg

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caljon88 05-30-2014 04:43 PM

Today's progress:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/7aqamy3a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/bahare4u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/derutyje.jpg

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flash 05-30-2014 07:34 PM

Ya'll have some very nice toys .

Ms Grumpy 05-30-2014 09:14 PM

I was going to say the same thing flash...minus the y'all..lol

SS Shaun 05-30-2014 09:46 PM

very nice!

caljon88 05-31-2014 06:46 AM

Thank you, they are definitely all fun. Chevy/GM runs deep with us. The one Ford was an order from his wife, her brother restored it and she wanted to keep it in the family when he passed. Its an awesome truck though and people request him to bring it places.

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shadowgray396 05-31-2014 07:43 AM

Lots of toys. Isn't wiring fun!!!!

flash 05-31-2014 03:15 PM

Everyone should own at least one Ford and I would gladly take that one .

caljon88 07-27-2014 07:29 AM

Progress report, wiring is done and it's running!
Starting the Chevelle up: http://youtu.be/V1B8CkIIYWk

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flash 07-27-2014 09:20 AM

Very nice .

shadowgray396 07-27-2014 01:50 PM

Not long now and you will be driving it.

caljon88 07-27-2014 02:20 PM

I can't wait!

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Quadracer392 07-27-2014 08:05 PM

That things coming along nicely! You'll be driving it before you know it. How did the wiring harness work out for ya? Would you use it again?

caljon88 07-28-2014 06:43 AM

I would recommend it 110%, it was pretty straightforward. I did have help from a friend with a lot of experience but but it was still pretty simple. I used the American autowire. The upgrades that they include in the hardness makes me want to start upgrading things just to use it fully.

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flash 08-16-2014 08:56 AM

Got to be more going on with this build ,any updates ?

caljon88 09-19-2014 06:10 AM

Its been a while since I posted anything, sorry.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/19/adunusy6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/19/abydavu8.jpg

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caljon88 09-19-2014 06:14 AM

I'm going to be driving it for a while. I need to figure out what I'm doing with the motor and get front fenders for it. I just want to have some fun.

The brakes are done and they seem to be working great. It was a pain bleeding a all new system though. I have a small issue with the wiring to fix. The turn signals work great until I turn the parking lights on so I think a have something crossed. Almost done!!!

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Ken Hayes 09-19-2014 09:06 AM

You gonna keep the stripes off it.............looks great like this.

caljon88 09-19-2014 02:17 PM

Not sure about paint yet either. My wife wants ralley stripes but I may keep it all black. Ghost flames, flat black ralley stripes or red ones. 😕

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