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68 short step 07-08-2007 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts (Post 2254591)
68 short step:

, I understand that you used aluminum paint; but what paint did you use on the motor and tranny? (rattle can or mix from a paint supplier?) Second, how did those headers work out for clearance? I am looking for headers to fit the LS-1 that I have for my 68 project. I was considering the S&P headers. Third, where did the air intake setup come from; did you make it or is it a factory setup that you have adapted? (If you made it, where did you get the tubing?) Can you eleborate on the steam vent on the water pump? Where did you take the line after connecting to the pump? I am trying to figure out all of what I need for the LS-1 to make it good. I already have a "Be-Cool Radiator fitted for a LS series motor. I haven't even started thinking about a fuel tank--looks like the Fuel Cell Guy did you right.

1) rattle can PN 1615 high temp aluminum
2) pg.5 of this thread post #105
3)kennedy off road, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...1397QQtcZphoto
after connecting it to the pump, it goes to the steam tube thats connected to the heads..
also a big help is ls1tech.com, "conversion and hybrids" forum

piecesparts 07-08-2007 11:19 AM

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Thanks for the reply on the other items. As one looks at your build it creates so many other questions, are you open for more? What type of header flange did you use for connecting your pipes to the headers and where are they available at? Also, what brand of rotors did you put on the front spindles?
As you can see, I have along way to go yet.

68 short step 07-08-2007 12:41 PM

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 
exhaust clamps are called "v-band clamps" they are a 1 bolt design that DONT leak...summit sells them in diffrent sizes, i used the 3" ones...
brand of rotors i dont know, what ever brand CPP uses on there complete disc brake kits..

piecesparts 07-08-2007 01:22 PM

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 
Thanks a whole bunch

piecesparts 07-08-2007 08:28 PM

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 
Looking deeper into your forum and it just draws you in further. Excellent work and good discussions on your work.

The Pacesetter headers that you used, were they the ones that is listed as the "Quick Trip" RACE units (without the A.I.R. or EGR). My LS-1 is out of a 2000 Firebird and this should work well with it. I did not see any hookups on your tubes, with the exception of the O2 bungs. Does anyone have Fuel Cell Guy's E-mail?

68 short step 07-08-2007 10:11 PM

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yes its the race style ones...
fuelcellguy@juno.com

72CSTC5 07-09-2007 11:47 PM

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Working on your hood tonight Don

72CSTC5 07-10-2007 12:41 AM

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Ok Don here is the good fender of the two that I could save. Welded up all of the holes that you wanted. No turning back now! Naw, nothing a drill bit can't reverse.

72CSTC5 07-10-2007 12:44 AM

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Oh I almost forgot, my new computer friend "Paris". Found her last Saturday at the shop. She just wondered in and we "connected"! I don't even like cats but she will not leave my side now.

killer71 07-10-2007 07:03 AM

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You have a new friend "Paris" with a "cat"? Does she let you play with her cat?;)

72CSTC5 07-10-2007 12:49 PM

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I wish it was the "other" Paris.

killer71 07-10-2007 01:12 PM

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Meowwww!!!!:)

randomhero472 07-10-2007 01:22 PM

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Thats Hot

killer71 07-10-2007 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5 (Post 2257949)
I wish it was the "other" Paris.

DANG, I JUST REALIZED THAT PARIS IS THE CAT, RIGHT?:confused:

72CSTC5 07-10-2007 01:45 PM

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 
Yes

68 short step 07-23-2007 10:26 PM

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updates????

72CSTC5 07-23-2007 10:34 PM

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 
was bodyworking your hood, fender, and rear fenders tonight, camera is at work. Got the heck out of there tonight and left my briefcase. Will post pics for you tomorrow night when I get home!! The rear fenders are a job. I think they either got beat up with a sack of golf balls or one of those famous Dallas hail storms! LOL!

68 short step 07-23-2007 10:39 PM

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mabey a tulsa oklahoma hail storm... bout 4 years ago it dropped 10 inches of hail in 1 hour near the no. tulsa owasso area..so there may be some truth to that theory..

72CSTC5 07-24-2007 11:00 PM

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I know everyone has seen pics of bodywork but these are just to update my customer.

killer71 07-24-2007 11:53 PM

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And future customer! I was waitin on these all day and you came through! I knew you wouldn't let us down.:metal:

72CSTC5 07-25-2007 10:27 AM

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 
More progress tonight, looks like I will get home earlier today. Not too much to deliver today at work.

killer71 07-31-2007 09:07 PM

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Carlos show us some:bling:

68 short step 07-31-2007 09:32 PM

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:agree:

watahyahknow 08-01-2007 02:38 AM

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and we dont mean youre new teeth

hyde 08-02-2007 03:03 PM

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Get to work Los....


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