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[ccracin]

A little more work on the Bear Claw latches. Getting the pins put in the doors. A lot of work for something simple! Enjoy.





A bit more touch up welding and grinding and we'll be good to go! Thanks for looking!

[VA72C10]

Looks good. And will be a great latch!

[ccracin]

We have been working on getting seats mounted so that we can get to work mounting the brake pedal, steering column, and a/c unit. Since this is a truck and there is very, very limited space to put things, we decided to try and maximize the room we do have. We decided that under the seats was some space that could be used for things like the EZ EFI and EZ TCU computers as well as maybe the audio amplifier. There are so many electronic items we need all the space we can get. However, I was not about to have to take the seats in and out to get to this stuff. The Corbeau seats we are using have an adjustable back so here is what we came up with.



I think it's going to work out just fine. I just need to add some braces as there is a very slight amount of lateral movement in the front of the seat where the bear claws latch. I will also add a spring cylinder to hold the seat up and a linkage to trip both latches at once.






Pay no attention to that weld seam in the floor above. We didn't do that and it will get fixed!

Here's the real payoff!





This may not seem like much, but this is the first time he has been able to do this since the truck got torn down.

All comments are welcome as always!

[VA72C10]

very nice!!!! I love that idea and the bear claw latches are an excellent choice. The seats sit perfect under the window too!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice!!!! I love that idea and the bear claw latches are an excellent choice. The seats sit perfect under the window too!

Thanks man, I was just posting in your thread. Looking good. We put alot of time into figuring it all out. I hate seeing seats in the back window. just one of my little issues.

Later,

[sourkraut]

just found your build. very nice work, keep it going!

[67cheby]

very COOL progress

[mac72]

Man those seats are cool.Do you have a part no. on them?

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by mac72

Man those seats are cool.Do you have a part no. on them?

Thanks. You can find them here:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/recl...ats/sportseat/

[mac72]

Originally Posted by ccracin

Thanks. You can find them here:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/recl...ats/sportseat/

Very nice! thanks Mac

[BlackZ28]

Sweet build, cant wait to see more!

[DALTON]

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[FRENCHBLUE72]

That motor is titties love the front drive set-up..

[ccracin]

We are back from Columbus and back at it. My daughters have started cheerleading practice, so Dad gets to hit the garage on cheer nights! The fuel cell is now starting to come together. Thanks to help from Carl C and his Vaporworx technology I think we will have a solid fuel system. The tank material is 16ga 304SS. I modeled it in solidworks and had the material sheared and broke. Now I am doing my best to warp the h..l out of it trying to weld it together. Here is where I am so far.








Comments good and bad are always welcome!

[VA72C10]

nice work! Looks good from here!!!

[bcutt]

Man I love your build!!

[ccracin]

I like how it is coming together. It could be better, but not bad for learning to TIG as I go. Should be plenty strong and not leak. A little grinding and sanding and it will be good. Enjoy!

















Whatcha think?

[eagleuh1]

Serious fab skills. Looks real good. Your going to use a 2010 Camaro fuel pump assembly? Jim

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Serious fab skills. Looks real good. Your going to use a 2010 Camaro fuel pump assembly? Jim

Yes, the pump is internally regulated and has the ability to scavenge fuel to maintain fuel around the pump when the tank is low. It also bypasses internally so that I will only have to run one fuel line to the front. Should be a solid system. Thanks for looking!
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[ccracin]

We made some more sparks last night. The tank is getting close. I hope to have it hanging in the chassis this week. We'll see. Enjoy more pics.









Again, I am happy to receive all comments! Thanks.

[67cheby]

well here is a comment...nice work !!

[69Mule]

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[67cheby]

smooth... i think it looks good but, i think it would look better if you would round both top corners of the recess to match the outer edges and make it flow better.....just my two cents, and thats about all its worth

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

smooth... i think it looks good but, i think it would look better if you would round both top corners of the recess to match the outer edges and make it flow better.....just my two cents, and thats about all its worth

Actually, I didn't want the radii at all. I had this firewall built at direct sheet metal, twice. The first wasn't at all what we wanted after faxing sketches and measurements back and forth. I then made this drawing and sent it.



I thought there would be no question. Well, I was wrong. I wanted standard radii created by a standard box brake. They would have been all the same. Now, with these large radii, it would be very difficult to bring 3 of them together in a corner. I hope that makes sense. I think what we have will do and look good. After all, most of the recess will be hidden by the engine and air cleaner. I have some ideas for the air clearner and it probably will shield the square corners. Thanks for looking.

[VA72C10]

Looks good!