Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage

[raull]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Wow. That's a sweet setup , Raul ! I have looked at FAST efi and they have some of the best stuff out there . I wound up making a killer deal on a Ram Jet setup from Street & Performance.
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sweet !!!! any pix of it yet ?

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by raull

sweet !!!! any pix of it yet ?

Here's one. I'm excited about it as i've been wanting to go efi for a while now. Yet i do have my work cut out for me. First off, out comes the engine (again) to smooth all the casting and get coated in Chrevrolet Orange POR 15. Camshaft will be replaced with a much tamer hydraulic roller, replumb fuel system, redo a bunch of electrical and install S&P's harness. Gear drive has to go so that the knock sensor doesnt have fits. I was getting tired of it already.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Here's one. I'm excited about it as i've been wanting to go efi for a while now. Yet i do have my work cut out for me. First off, out comes the engine (again) to smooth all the casting and get coated in Chrevrolet Orange POR 15. Camshaft will be replaced with a much tamer hydraulic roller, replumb fuel system, redo a bunch of electrical and install S&P's harness. Gear drive has to go so that the knock sensor doesnt have fits. I was getting tired of it already.

nice set up you got there. I like.

[Bennett68C10]

Love the changes you are making to the engine Chris
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[Bowtie468]

Thanks guys. I also got the one piece windows installed along with the Firebird mirrors.

[Bennett68C10]

Looks great, what kit did you use for the windows. Sorry if you mentioned it previously in your thread and I missed it. How was the install and are you happy with the quality?
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Looks great, what kit did you use for the windows. Sorry if you mentioned it previously in your thread and I missed it. How was the install and are you happy with the quality?
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Keith, i used the One Piece Products kit. Overall im pleased with it. Ben Tapia did a nice job on these kits but they are definately not a " bolt in and go" ! You've got to make it work. I give 2 thumbs up on the revised check link for the hinges.

[Bennett68C10]

Thanks for the info Chris, I will look into them

[thor]

Is it too early for an overall shot??? Would be great to see it since you've added so much.

[67cheby]

absolutely Gorgeous !

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by thor

Is it too early for an overall shot??? Would be great to see it since you've added so much.

Well, i still dont have a bed on it yet. But i suppose i could come up with something. I've been homebound with the flu since Wednesday but as soon as i get back in the shop i'll shoot a few more pics.

[raull]

ram jet set up looks sick bud !!!! and nice job on one piece windows !!!!

[thor]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Well, i still dont have a bed on it yet. But i suppose i could come up with something. I've been homebound with the flu since Wednesday but as soon as i get back in the shop i'll shoot a few more pics.

Hope ya feel better soon

[bk2life]

freakin killer build, i know you know this already though!!

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by thor

Hope ya feel better soon

I'm all good now ! Thanks

Originally Posted by bk2life

freakin killer build, i know you know this already though!!

Thank you !
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[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Thanks guys. I also got the one piece windows installed along with the Firebird mirrors.

More details on the mirrors? Those look good!

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

More details on the mirrors? Those look good!

Thanks, they are 67-69 Firebird mirrors from Dynacorn . Great quality. Nice and tight . The arms are a little shorter but it keeps them tucked in while still being completely functional . Without the vent windows , I moved them forward a good bit .
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[Bowtie468]

Well, since i cant seem to leave anything as is, i decided to gasket match the tpi plenum to the intake. While the runners are really nice as cast, this transition area on the plenum was a little rough for my likeing. I also removed the 3" tall spacers and the unit looks much nicer without them. Plus i surely wasnt cutting my hood.
No pics yet without the spacers as i still have the unit blown apart.

[hgs_notes]

Looks good.

[superflysteiny]

nice i like it

[Texas Pugh]

Awesome build. Great job. Gonna be a showstopper! Really nice!!

[Bennett68C10]

Any updates Chris

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Any updates Chris

Still working on it . The whole bed is now ready for paint , minus the tailgate . The two that I had just didn't measure up . I would up springing for a really sweet OEM gate . ( Thanks Daniel ! [ dirish ] )

Still have a few more changes to make for the efi . I did get the tank pulled and installed the new in-tank pump .

As for the motor , well I wound up taking a few steps backwards on that. I was just planning to pull the motor and repaint and install new cam . Well , I pulled the heads off and disassembled for paint . Wound up installing new springs and valve job . Then , when i came to the block , I figured that too would be much easier if it was bare . So once tore down , proceeded to smooth all the casting . The POR 15 paint looks much better with it slicked out . While its apart , if course it's getting new bearings , rings .

So in a nutshell , an engine repaint turned into a total engine build ! And I wonder why this truck is not finished yet. . Lol !
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[68bowtie]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

So in a nutshell , an engine repaint turned into a total engine build ! And I wonder why this truck is not finished yet. . Lol !
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i'm sure you will be glad you took the time

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Still working on it . The whole bed is now ready for paint , minus the tailgate . The two that I had just didn't measure up . I would up springing for a really sweet OEM gate . ( Thanks Daniel ! [ dirish ] )

Still have a few more changes to make for the efi . I did get the tank pulled and installed the new in-tank pump .

As for the motor , well I wound up taking a few steps backwards on that. I was just planning to pull the motor and repaint and install new cam . Well , I pulled the heads off and disassembled for paint . Wound up installing new springs and valve job . Then , when i came to the block , I figured that too would be much easier if it was bare . So once tore down , proceeded to smooth all the casting . The POR 15 paint looks much better with it slicked out . While its apart , if course it's getting new bearings , rings .

So in a nutshell , an engine repaint turned into a total engine build ! And I wonder why this truck is not finished yet. . Lol !
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Sounds like me, I'm pulling my complete rolling chassis apart to install Porterbuilt Front/Rear Dropmembers and re-paint the frame, so I'm taking two steps back to take a step forward as well. You will be happier in the end that you did exactly what you wanted atleast thats how I feel about mine Can't wait to see some updated pics.