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Got the brake pedal ready to go in. Rule book says it has to be covered with a non-slip surface so I cut the center out .018" and inserted a pc. of mud flap from Big "R" Hey, it works.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...8/c287091f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...8/78c89a10.jpg :wink:

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At first I wasn't going to post a pic of the clevis for the B-R-A-K-E pedal. But..... I'm workin' on a billboard for a spa today and ....well......I just couldn't resist the irony. HEHEHEHE
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...8/572c8b36.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...8/3636c974.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...8/9a0df938.jpg

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Bearing hub.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...8/8511d05e.jpg

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i for one, am glad to see these pics. you do good work! :)

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Thanks Keith. I'm having fun.

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Pushed the "Z" outside to clean the shop today. BUT, this time I didn't have to kick the front tires to keep it str8. I used the STEERING WHEEL. WooHoo.


BTW: I had a weak moment today. There is some spy footage in the link below. Make sure you turn up the volume before you click on the link. This doesn't happen often in the "Z" shop, so don't miss it.

http://media.putfile.com/Camaro-Spy-Video-5-26-08

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Well, it's another small step but I figured I better dust this thread off. The mold I made for the glove box way back when finally produced a part.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...DoorPulled.jpg

I cut the bottom of the glove box to the contour of the intercooler and glassed it in place.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../glovebox4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...veboxfront.jpg

Flipped it over, cleaned up all the overlaps & danglin' tabs and gave it a couple layers of cloth to hold it together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...oveboxback.jpg

Got it roughed in to a 100 grit state & gave it a light coat of primer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...BoxPrimer1.jpg

I think I'm going to stop here. I'll do the finish work later when I'm ready for final paint. This little project took months (a few minutes here and there). I think I'll work on the engine compartment for my next project. I have a header tube clearance problem to address and then I'll start reconstruction of the firewall. Hopefully I can pick up the pace some on that deal.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ashPrimer2.jpg

The more I LQQK at the intercooler in this pic. I'm thinking I might change the outlet tube connection to a bolt together joint instead of the hose clamp set-up. I can see that thing blowing off taking the dash with it. That might be bad for me knee & ears too. :-[

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange1.jpg
So, I had some time this weekend & I decided I'd get the hose & clamp set-up replaced. I pulled out the old slab of aluminum and started whittlin' away.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange4.jpg
Flipped one over & cut an o-ring groove

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange3.jpg
cleaned them up on the lathe & cut the mating surfaces for a nice air tight fit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange5.jpg
Finished and ready to install.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange6.jpg
My aluminum welding skills aren't the best, but I got 'em melted together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange7.jpg
Intercooler side with o-ring

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange8.jpg
all bolted together and back in the caah.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...28/flange9.jpg
dash cover back in. No more hose & clamps. I feel safer with this set-up by my shin. I've seen some ugly footage of those clamps letting go.

That's what I did this weekend.

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You have a real talent, you should pursue it in some way. your having fun doing it. Why not make $$ while doing it. Good luck with the rest of your project. Best Regards