PROJECT "Z069" - LS7 powered '69 Stingray....

[ChiefRocka]

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What the heck...I even have the clutch fork and master cover done:
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[ChiefRocka]

Right around Jan 23...
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We received the steering box today, which was a pretty good turn-around, they did an awesome job:
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I rolled the previously coated and rebuilt housing outside for a quick pressure wash and cleaning:
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Pressing in the new bushings...they went in super easy:
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A pipe from a previous air-ride install worked out perfect:
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[ChiefRocka]

[ChiefRocka]

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That darn frick'n wax again !!!
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[ChiefRocka]

The block-saver plate must be clearanced for a block-mounted starter:
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The knockout really didn't 'knock-out' really easy, so I just clearanced with the plasma...
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Also had to clearance for a little ridge on the back of the block/oilpan area...this is neccesary so the plate rest flat up against the block..
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Test fitting...
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[ChiefRocka]

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Temporarily mounted the bell-housing to set-up the clutch-fork, and cut-off the excess thread.
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I called the engine supplier regarding the flywheel torque-specs....I AM GLAD I DID !!! (rather than looking it up on the web)....The flywheel bolts are a ONE TIME USE...they stretch and SHOULD NOT be reused. I did not know this, man that could of been disasterous !!!

Anyway, he is overnighting me six new bolts....

Also Classic Chevy 5-speed is sending me metric pressure-plate bolts as well. I was using the housing bolts for the above mock-up.
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[ChiefRocka]

JUN 24, 08
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I started on the fuel system today. Also received the correct metric-bolts for the flywheel and pressure plate.
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Here's the tank marked for the deep sump:
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After marking, I dropped the tank off at the Steam Cleaners for a nice steam-clean and 'de-fume' job.
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Here's some fuel line I picked up from my buddy at GOODIES SPEED SHOP in San Jose....My long-time buddy Rich over their helps me out with all my car builds...
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The plan is to run the new lines in the stock location, here's the OG lines:
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And away we go:
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[ChiefRocka]

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[ChiefRocka]

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Well the lines are coming out OK...there are a few spots that need a little kinks worked out (even though no one will ever see them...I wont be able to sleep easy)

[ChiefRocka]

All the tie-strap shown are for mock up only, untill I secure with coated clamps.
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[ChiefRocka]

Circa FEB 5th, 08
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I'm back from a short time of MIA....My wife just had major hip surgery, and now is on crutches for like 4-6 months...This will slow my build up a little.....

Anyway, I have a few pictures of the engine and tranny in the frame....and a few pics of the problems with LS engine swaps....(as many of you already know)
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Cutting the clutch fork pivot down to size:
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So whats missing in the following pics ??
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Right, the FRICK'N HEADERS because dey-no-frick'n-worky !!!
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[ChiefRocka]

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I guess I'm gonna have to convert this Vette to a Gasser....:rofl:
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Figured I could hang something off this bolt...
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Anyway, the engine supplier shipped out some other headers.....I'm having my doubts, might have to put an order in with someone else...
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I have the new neck already. The heater hose ports have to be plugged and the water pump housing tapped and fittings installed elsewhere.
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[ChiefRocka]

Here I will be fabbing up my own mount for the clutch ball....
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Finally found the axle-shafts that were MIA in another box under another box, behind a box....cleaned-up and installed (previously coated)
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Here a few items from ZIP....
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Needed some new portuguese locks for the half-shafts...
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[ChiefRocka]

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[ChiefRocka]

OK...here are the few shots of the tranny mounts. Designed similar to the stock 4-speed mount....
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Couple of lost pics:
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[ChiefRocka]

FEB 22, 08
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Well the truck chassis was completed on Tues, and trailered up to S. San Fran to the body shop...
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I'm back on the 'Z069' with my custom deep-sump for the fuel tank...
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I checked the degress of the tank how it normally sits in the frame....so I can transfer to the bench:
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Then I start with templates...
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Here's the rear plate....
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Drilled these holes for fuel flow, and this will also acts like a baffle...
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[ChiefRocka]

Shot of the tank inside...looks good:
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Simple jig to keep plate from warping:
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Tacked:
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Fit check:
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[ChiefRocka]

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I will finished this up today....weld up a bung up on the OG location of the return line...pressure test, and hopefully send out to coating...mabey...
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I dont think that LS7 is going to starve for fuel !!! :biggrin:
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[ChiefRocka]

Well I finished the tank up today, but didn't make it to coating....
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Here I filled it with water to check for leaks....found only one pin-hole and welded it up:
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Welded up stock line:
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Heated up the solder and removed the stock nipple, then drilled it out and welded in a 3/8 FP bung for return. Here I installed a scharder valve to pressurize the tank for leak testing.
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Stock fuel sender is re-used, just cut and plugged:
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It's a roller....
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[ChiefRocka]

Definately gonna be a bi#(h to re-attach those links...
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[ChiefRocka]

MAR 4, 08
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I'm back from a LONG love making session....
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I finished up the tank, made a cover plate for the fill, and sent it to get blasted. My power-coater recommended he blast it, then pressure test it one more time before coating.
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I pulled the water pump to remove the nipples, and tap the plugs:
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[ChiefRocka]

I fabbed up this contraption really quick that attaches to the top of the lift.....This helped keep things stable and safe, and to get more lift at the straps (still wasn't enougth):
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It was time to test fit the body:
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The engine fit it the bay perfect...although, looks like the red covers will have to be trimmed a bit.....
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[ChiefRocka]

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And, just a promised...the shifter exits in the stock loaction !!
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[chevybuldr]

I am curious on who did the sterring box and how much did it cost? I am in the bay area also and looking for sombody good.
Thanks