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| The Build ~ August 2010 - December 2010 |
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1963 Chevy II Nova 292 Conversion
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August Details:
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12.16.10 - 12.31.10 ~ More wiring, throttle brackets modifications, tv cable bracket fabrication |
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- Wiring
- wiring for fuel pump and gauges done execept for sending units
- Throttle Bracket
- material removed from arem and throttle rod bent - now clears headers
- TV cable
- custom bracket fabricated. Secondary bracket fabricated to attach cable to offenhauser 'T'
- Parts search
- purchased correct upper radiator hose (Dayco 70443)
- still searching for correct PCV valve/grommet combo
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10.24.10 - 12.5.10 ~ More wiring and shift linkage setup |
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- Wiring
- ran wiring for fuel pump
- made jumpers for fuse blocks
- made wiring harness to attach gauges to fuse block
- Shift Linkage
- figured out length and setup for shift linkage
- install shift indicator
- TV cable
- custom bracket will need to be fabricated
- Throttle Linkage
- figured out rear header interferes with throttle arm. Throttle arm will be modified.
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08.16.10 - 09.04.10 ~ Gauges, wiring, and engine install |
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- Gauges
- researched, purchased, modified (angled brackets), and mounted gauges
- Trunk
- Parking brake handle
- Fuel pump and gauge wiring
- fuse blocks and wiring purchased
- Flexplate & dowel pins issue
- New flexplate purchased, modified (dowel pin holes drilled, flexplate bolt holes enlarged), and installed
- Dowel pins shortened (hitting torque converter)
- Engine and Transmission Installed
- Mocked up Radiator Overflow mounting
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07.25.10 - 08.15.10 ~ Heaterbox, trunk, and fan cleanup & refinishing |
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- Heater
- disassembled and flushed out heater core
- rust removed (evapo-rust) and sprayed with rust converter
- repainted and new gaskets and heater blower resistor installed
- Fan
- rust removed (white vinegar) and sprayed with rust converter
- repainted
- Trunk - prepped and painted with splatter paint
- Purchased
- Heater Box Seal Kit
- Heater Hose Clamps
- Caulking sealer
- 700R4 shift Indicator lens
- Recirculating radiator overflow
- Gauges - tach, water temp, transmission temp, & oil pressure
- trunk mat
- fuel filler tube
- transmission cooler lines (braided stainless) & AN fittings
- torque converter
- Researched 292 - 700r4 - starter compatibility issues
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