PROJECT "Z069" - LS7 powered '69 Stingray....

[ChiefRocka]

I rebuilt the e-brake assembly, using a new handle. (the old one was cracked and nasty). The rest of the parts were good, even the plastic cable guide was in good shape as well as the grounding switch:
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[ChiefRocka]

A new e-brake console was aquired, as the old one was cracked. It came complete with the lower bracing, slider, trim, and PW switches
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Most of the interior (dash pieces), including the cherry OG dash-pad was dyed and reused

[ChiefRocka]

Gotta have a new go pedal !!!
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Had to stop for lunch, and have a nice, Ice Cold "Chevela" !!
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Relays to be mounted soon....
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[ChiefRocka]

Along with the MC, a new prop valve was installed...what the heck !!
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More pics soon.....

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Shes looking great ....

[aboyer]

Love reading the entire build.

Have you decided what color you are going to make the car?

[jgh64pkup]

cool build

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Shes looking great ....

Thanks

Originally Posted by aboyer

Love reading the entire build.

Have you decided what color you are going to make the car?

Black...just like the engine compartment....

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

cool build

Thanks

[msgross]

that's some attention to detail... nice work

[irongun324]

Any updates on this monster? Such a nice looking piece of machinery....

[ChiefRocka]

In case you all were wondering...we are still plugging away on it...
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Slowly but sure.
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Couple weeks ago we recieved the heater cover back from paint. Blasted, tested, and mounted the fan motor...then ran stock style heater hoses:
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I took the Ls1 T-stat neck, and had a buddy machine the inside to utilize the Ls7 T-stat:
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[ChiefRocka]

cleaned up the OG e-brake cable roller, installed it, and adjust the cable:
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The clutch is up and running:
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Removed the Astro-vents for a later rebuilt...they were nasty...a mixture of time, grime, water, body-work dust, and god knows what else:
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New prop valve:
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Cleaned the relays up:
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Started on carpet:
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[ERASER5]

I've been reading this thread and I finally figured out your plan. You are jacking up the radiator cap and putting a new car under it!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

I've been reading this thread and I finally figured out your plan. You are jacking up the radiator cap and putting a new car under it!

Man...that was supposed to be a secret !!!!

[ChiefRocka]

Well, it's been a long time for an update. With many distractions in my life (complications with my folks health, work, other vehicles, selling our home) it's been quite a busy time for me. But I am back on track with the 'Z069'
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Since the last pics, we glued down the main carpet, installed the new fuse box, started on the harness and started on some 'hook ups'
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I started with installing the Lokar 36" cable. Some mods were in order. This engine was originally equipped with a TBW Throttle Body, so no provisions were available for mounting a TC. So I started at the firewall:
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The stock hole was too large, and the cable would just slip right in, so I took the stock carb cable and cut the end off, and bolt it back in place. This gave us the 5/16" hole for the Lokar:
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[ChiefRocka]

SORRY JUST REALIZED THE CAMERA WAS SET ON "TOO BIG"....
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I redrilled the hole slightly lower on the throttle pedal arm so it would get a straight pull out of the cable (black mark is where it was drilled).
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The beginning of a mounting plate...we'll get back to this later...
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I shipped the tack to Corvette Instruments for an electronic conversion and a high redline reface:
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Also began the disassembly of the steering column...for prep and paint:
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[ChiefRocka]

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I finally ran the ECM harness into the car. I drilled a 2 1/4" hole just under the steering column. This way I could fit the ECM plugs thru, without removing and labeling the thousand wires from the plugs. This location will be less visible. A grommet will be installed as soon as I can find one.
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I made this simple mount, and used MSD mounts to mount it under the dash pad...along with the fan relays, pump relay, ECM fuse, and mini fuse box:
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[ChiefRocka]

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While I was here, I washed the defrost plenum with soap and water, and installed that too. The lower one still needs a good bath !!
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Next, I made up the battery cables using 2 gauge welding cable...my favorite stuff to use..nice and flexible.
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and picked up a new battery....
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[ChiefRocka]

Since my shop was clear again...we pushed the Vette out of the showroom, and back into the shop (near my tools...this cuts down the walk time, not that I couldn't use the exercise !!)
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Here's a few pics in the 100* temps we were having yesteday:
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Still having an issue with the rear leaf-spring...the engine and tranny are in, and still doesn't want to some down !!
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[70rs/ss]

Looking very sweet and this is the reason nut and bolt or even resto-mods cost so much to have done, this stuff takes time and I mean LOTS OF IT!! Looking very sweet, can't wait to see it done!

[ChiefRocka]

Man...WE GOT THAT LS7 FIRED UP !!! THAT THING SOUNDS LIKE A MONSTER !!

Anyway, no videos just yet....but have a few more pics:
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Picked up a temporary press. guage for the regulater (waiting for liquid filled) and rigged up an oil press. (even left it in the box)
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Threw the air-filter on...and gave it a crank....after a few seconds it came to life...with 100 psi of oil-pressure, and an ear-piercing roar from the open 3" pipes !!!
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After a few seconds of run time (no cooling yet)...I checked everything for leaks...everything is PERFECT !!!
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I hated to do it, but I've been having to modify the replacement M&H wiring harness in a few spots....including the alternator. Here I cut the early style plug off, and soldiered on some rings for the new style alt.
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Also tapped out the rear of the alternator for a harness ground, and the stock alt harness mount.
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Few misc items added:
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[ChiefRocka]

Started the wiring of the fans...
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Cleaned this reinforcement cable thingy, painted and reinstalled it (what is this torque strap thingy for anyway?)
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That's all Folks...

[70rs/ss]

I think that is in case the engine mount fails? It is supposed to keep the engine in place, if that is on the engine mount? Looking good, can't wait for the vid!

[Frizzle Fry]

That's a project right there! Looking good!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That's a project right there! Looking good!

Thanks Frizzle....here some more !!!!
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I'm back with some more pictures...this time I created some nice coolant piping. Since my new tubing bender is STILL not in operating condition...I had no choice but so purchase some pre-bent stock.
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Here we go:
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Also picked up some various radiator hose to make some couplers:
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After cutting and installing the hose ends...I started to mock things up:
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Big fan of keeping thing perfect:
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Picked up a cheap tubing cutter at HomeDepot..worked good...
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