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Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!! :lol:

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Hey Chad, look foward to meeting you in a couple weeks.

We looked at those same hubcaps but they require 1/2" studs where we have 7/16"...didn't feel like swapping studs at the time, but they do look better than the original 4x4 ralley caps. We'd like to see somebody step up and manufacture some nice, inexpensive spider caps for the six lugs.

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ya, thats why i bought a set of these :http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-OEM-Fac...e00a06&vxp=mtr

those will work with the cpp rotors and with the factory studs

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Hmmm, we may do that! Thanks Chad:metal:

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Finished up the firewall repair...

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Waiting on front end components from CPP and we're ready to drop the engine...

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you guys do just fine!:lol:

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Got a plate from CaptainFab and mounted up the gear box...

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It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!

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We also started fitting the motor/tranny to the chassis. We're using 73-87 C20/30 mounts and the stock tranny crossmember...gonna have to cut some decent reliefs in the firewall to fit those valve covers :lol:

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Thanks Owen!

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think you need to send me that motor and trans to me lol..looks awesome

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This is really coming together! Looking good, you guys are rocking !!!

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very slick!!

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Thanks ya'll!!

We got a bit more done today...out with the old and in with the new.:metal:

Look for the old column/wheel in the for sale section...

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My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall.
He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation??:uhmk:

Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor...:lol:

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Lookin real good, keep it up you 2.

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is that floor what they call a high hump??for the tranny?

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No, that is a low hump.

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ah cool thanks

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Saweeeet.

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Thanks!!

Tonight's progress...got the firewall somewhat clearanced for the valve covers, got at least 1/2" around everything on the first cut. :metal:
We'll open that up a bit as we finish/smooth it out.
Also picked up a wheel/horn for the column...the light silver will make more sense once everything is finished.;)

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love the wheel ..why is the motor sitting so far back against the fire wall

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Long water pump and compressor in front of the heads dictates that I push the motor as far back as possible, in addition there is a small upturn on the pass side top rail right in front of where the motor mount tower falls into place...it all just comes together there. The large valve covers may give the appearance that the motor is farther back than it really is, the large cap hei still has a 1/2" clearance to the firewall...we considered notching the firewall there also to push back even farther. As it sits, we have less room between fan and rad than we would like to see...gonna have to get creative there.

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maybe you need to go with an electric fan..but looks like you are tight on space too