Ebized Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Oh...I was about to ask if it was in yet and you ruined it for me Looks awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Well done everyone Looks a bit of a tight fit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Fantastic stuff that dream topping Getting the engine in is a bit meh Awesome stuff!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Some update pics from me. So we start the day with an empty engine bay. Bolt the gearbox back onto the engine. With the handy work done by Chris for the braided pipe work. Chris then drills a hole for the clutch feed from the gearbox. After two test fitting sessions we start the REAL fabrication work to allow the alternator to fit in nicely. Chris also bashes the hell out of the tunnel for the gearbox to ensure we have good clearance for the braided clutch lines. Time to introduce the V8 into the big hole for the final time. Then it's IN!!!!! Then with the covers on!! Now it's looking SHERRRRRWEEEEET!! That's it for today. Been a cracking day and one of which I'm over the moon. Chris and Bob have done a splendid job. It's all getting very exciting now. Edited January 24, 2015 by Wasso 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryjackson Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 This is very exciting. Congrats Chris and all for all your hard work. Looks fantastic. Now let's hear this big baby roar!!! Let the geeks loose with the wires now Ian Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Time for trip to the fabricators for the headers then Ian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Time for trip to the fabricators for the headers then Ian? Yes for sure. The mid exit headers on there had to be removed, just not enough room. So she will be trailered to Phoenix for the next stage of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Some update pics from me. So we start the day with an empty engine bay. Bolt the gearbox back onto the engine. With the handy work done by Chris for the braided pipe work. Chris then drills a hole for the clutch feed from the gearbox. After two test fitting sessions we start the REAL fabrication work to allow the alternator to fit in nicely. Chris also bashes the hell out of the tunnel for the gearbox to ensure we have good clearance for the braided clutch lines. Time to introduce the V8 into the big hole for the final time. Then it's IN!!!!! Then with the covers on!! Now it's looking SHERRRRRWEEEEET!! That's it for today. Been a cracking day and one of which I'm over the moon. Chris and Bob have done a splendid job. It's all getting very exciting now. Well done guys! "Tight fit"! Looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger is bursting out of the engine bay! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I know you are all waiting so here is part 3 Enjoy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Is it in yet? Is it in yet? Is it in yet? Is it in yet? That's what she said..... :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Well done fellas....excellent work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 for christs sake - in, out....in, out.... in, out ...... make up your bloody minds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Is it in yet? Is it in yet? Is it in yet? Is it in yet? That's what she said..... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 That's an interference fit.. Brilliant job boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Great work all and Chris. Fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Have to say I'm loving this it's like Petrolhead porn this is my sort of modding getting your hands dirty not just handing over cash and taking credit also says volumes about the community spirit on this forum so many people providing help and encouragement you should all be proud of yourselves just sorry i don't live closer. Keep up the good work 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Lols at the engine hoist dropping by itself! Great stuff chaps, keep it up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Looking awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Lols at the engine hoist dropping by itself! Great stuff chaps, keep it up I spotted that too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 This is just absolutely class! Top job so far, but I suspect this is the easy bit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Good work! Can't wait to hear it running. You must be well excited Ian....I'm excited for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Absolutely chuffing marvellous . Outstanding effort chaps, really pleased for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 This is just absolutely class! Top job so far, but I suspect this is the easy bit? Easy for us yes, the hard part is for Phoenix to custom fab exhaust and headers. Just spend the last hour planning the intricate elements of the build over the next 2 months. Silly things like oil, rad, fabrication mounts, diff, wheels all make up the remaining bits. We are hoping end of March - so stay tuned. It may go a bit quiet over the next month whilst at Phoenix. Keep watching and thanks for the nice comments, it keeps us going when there's an element of doubt, and trust me today had a few of those. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'm there in spirit. Finally it's happening! Well done so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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