UNDER PRESSURE [Archive] - Page 4

Rick93coupe

10-25-2009, 11:32 PM

i wondered what the hell you were talkin about lol!
now it is perfectly clear,ive never seen such a piece, neat.

I recently found out it's been done before.. So I get no credit again! :lol:

Very cool! How big is the DP? Is that 5"?

Yeah it's 5"

As with everything else on the car Rick !!! Top Notch, Super Work !!!
Maybe Thursday we can do KK, Waffle Ho, And go check it out ???

Thanks Aaron. As long as the weather holds out, I'm in. :bigthumb

stocknotch

10-26-2009, 12:13 AM

Car has came a longgg way! Keep up the good work!!

zlou363lx

10-26-2009, 12:53 AM

running yet? lol

ibstrokin

10-26-2009, 10:04 AM

So what is getting done this week?

Rick93coupe

10-28-2009, 09:45 PM

Been picking up a few parts here and there.

Had to have this switch and am still waiting on some firewall pass throughs and distribution blocks to show up for the electronics.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000040-1.jpg

Got these plug wires in today. I'm sending them back for an exchange because the guy at quality control was asleep, but they are really nice.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000041-1.jpg

Distribution to the rails
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000042-1.jpg

Waterpump to -16
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000043-1.jpg

Coil is going in the car, so I need one of these.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000044-1.jpg

And lastly for tonight, I got a wild hair and painted one of my 98 GT rims satin black to see what it would look like. I'm debating on having them powder coated and running them as my street wheels for a while. Any thoughts? Yes I know they need centercaps, they're painted, but my studs are too long to put them on right now.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000046-1.jpg

91boost

10-29-2009, 12:23 AM

I like the black wheels, i say run em!!

5.0calypso93lx

10-29-2009, 09:33 AM

I like the black wheels, i say run em!!

I agree, I really like those.

Rick93coupe

10-30-2009, 12:46 AM

I like the black wheels, i say run em!!

I think I'm going to, even for just a little while.

I agree, I really like those.

Thanks, I'm going to try that Satin 40% or whatever it's called. Those wheels Kenny did in that looked killer. It'll get me by till I figure out what I really want. :rolleyes:

I did get my ignition and coil in today.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000048.jpg

ibstrokin

12-27-2009, 05:07 PM

What's the latest with the car.

bbfstanger

12-27-2009, 05:28 PM

What's the latest with the car.

yeah and how bout that vert?

Rick93coupe

12-27-2009, 06:58 PM

What car?

ibstrokin

12-27-2009, 09:48 PM

yeah and how bout that vert?

I went in the garage and looked at it today, does that count.

bbfstanger

12-27-2009, 11:09 PM

no, you have to atleast move some parts around in the garage lol!

5.0calypso93lx

03-15-2010, 02:30 PM

So it's almost spring... Do I need to come up and kick you in the nuts to get motivated again?

zlou363lx

03-15-2010, 02:44 PM

i was just wondering about this build the other day lol

Rick93coupe

03-16-2010, 08:50 PM

So it's almost spring... Do I need to come up and kick you in the nuts to get motivated again?

A good kick in the junk can be motivational, but the sunshine seems to be helping a bit too. :lol: I'm going to work on it this week, I have some new A-arms and a fuel system to install.

Kwik92GT

03-17-2010, 03:28 AM

I'm going to work on it this week, I have some new A-arms and a fuel system to install.

'Bout frickety frackety time! :bigthumb

Rick93coupe

03-17-2010, 11:05 AM

'Bout frickety frackety time! :bigthumb

Yeah yeah. I needed to do some snowmobiling and get my mind off the car for awhile. 448 miles of trails and old logging roads up in the U.P. was just what the Dr. ordered.

I'll get back to the progress pics soon. :cool2:

5.0calypso93lx

03-17-2010, 11:08 AM

Woot, that's what I like to hear!

Maximus

03-17-2010, 12:09 PM

Yeah yeah. I needed to do some snowmobiling and get my mind off the car for awhile. 448 miles of trails and old logging roads up in the U.P. was just what the Dr. ordered.

I'll get back to the progress pics soon. :cool2:

Copper Harbor was AWESOME! I would love to go back up there one day.:)

Stay on that Mustang, you are almost done!:bigthumb

Mustard

03-20-2010, 08:21 AM

If you need anyone to come over and stand around and drink beer while you work let me know lol

Rick93coupe

03-20-2010, 10:55 AM

If you need anyone to come over and stand around and drink beer while you work let me know lol

Thanks for the offer Steve but that's Brians job! :lol:

ibstrokin

03-21-2010, 02:20 AM

Hey, good news, I found your knife, right in my back where you left it.....buddy:flipoff:

k062693w

03-21-2010, 02:25 AM

Thanks for the offer Steve but that's Brians job! :lol:

Hey, good news, I found your knife, right in my back where you left it.....buddy:flipoff:

NOW LADIES !!! :lol: Something needs to get both of your A$$ES moving on the cars !!! BEEYOTCHES !!! :flipoff:

Rick93coupe

03-27-2010, 09:32 AM

I got the electric water pump mounted the other day. Started running the -12 lines from the motor plate to the pump. Unboxed the A-arms and plan to put them on, on Sunday. Still missing a few fittings to the fuel system and to switch the tranny over to AN lines. Home computer is down, so I'll update pics asap.

Walter

03-27-2010, 03:02 PM

Any new pics? This car is sick for sure!

5.0calypso93lx

05-04-2010, 10:11 AM

Any new pics? This car is sick for sure!

:bigthumb:bigthumb

Just thought I'd bump this, I wanna see something new

Maximus

05-04-2010, 10:54 AM

What's the latest with the car.

Whats the latest with your Stang?

Walter

05-04-2010, 11:51 AM

Whats the latest with your Stang?

Whats going on with yours? :lol:

Maximus

05-04-2010, 12:06 PM

Whats going on with yours? :lol:

Sitting under a cover in a million pieces. Thanks for asking.:)

Walter

05-04-2010, 12:23 PM

Sitting under a cover in a million pieces. Thanks for asking.:)

Get some of your employees on it, boss!

Rick93coupe

05-21-2010, 10:57 PM

Got some time to kill tomorrow. Plan on swapping out the A-arms on the car, running to Jegs for some parts and pushing it out for a bath. Fingers crossed.

Maximus

05-21-2010, 11:13 PM

Get some of your employees on it, boss!

Have you seen my Facebook page? We are a bit Busy so I would rathe make money than spend money.:)

Got some time to kill tomorrow. Plan on swapping out the A-arms on the car, running to Jegs for some parts and pushing it out for a bath. Fingers crossed.

Post up Pics!!!:bigthumb

Rick93coupe

05-22-2010, 04:42 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000088.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000084.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000085.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000090.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000091.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000092.jpg

Rick93coupe

05-22-2010, 08:22 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000098.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000097.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000099.jpg

Rick93coupe

05-22-2010, 08:25 PM

Got the A-arms on, and forgot the damn extended studs at Jegs and couldn't finish my brakes. I had to take them off to put the wheels on AGAIN! I rinsed all the dust off and hope to get a little more done tomorrow.

k062693w

05-22-2010, 09:43 PM

Looks Killer Rick !!!

Kwik92GT

05-23-2010, 12:37 AM

Water pump mount turned out nice. :bigthumb I have part numbers for the Moroso studs if you need 'em Rick, they have like a .594 knurl if I remember.

BTW ...... Pics do this car NO justice. Just sayin'.

Rick93coupe

05-23-2010, 06:37 PM

Thanks guys! Greg, if you know the part # off hand, send it my way and I'll get some ordered. I need to button up the front end and stop messing with it. I'm ready to start on the wiring but have a few things I need to do before I'll have time to work on the car again.

Kwik92GT

05-24-2010, 03:19 AM

Greg, if you know the part # off hand, send it my way and I'll get some ordered.

Moroso part #46185, 1/2-20 x 3", .594 knurl

Glad you at least got a little done this weekend. I made progress too, but it may be a 1 step forward 3 steps back thing. I'll know more after I do some investigating the next couple of days. :bangwall:

5.0calypso93lx

05-24-2010, 09:36 AM

Moroso part #46185, 1/2-20 x 3", .594 knurl

Glad you at least got a little done this weekend. I made progress too, but it may be a 1 step forward 3 steps back thing. I'll know more after I do some investigating the next couple of days. :bangwall:

LOL, I know the feeling!

Lookin' good Rick, yours and a few other builds have got me extremely motivated right now!

AntiRice427

05-24-2010, 09:50 AM

Moroso part #46185, 1/2-20 x 3", .594 knurl

Glad you at least got a little done this weekend. I made progress too, but it may be a 1 step forward 3 steps back thing. I'll know more after I do some investigating the next couple of days. :bangwall:

I just bought a couple packs of those from George's. He had to order them but he didn't charge me shipping.

Kwik92GT

05-24-2010, 09:30 PM

LOL, I know the feeling!

I think anyone building a car knows the feeling. :lol: :AR15:

fastford331

06-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Looks like a really nice motor set up. What is the status of the car now?

Rick93coupe

06-02-2010, 01:47 PM

Ordering the driveshaft next week and then all of my parts will have been purchased. There are a few safety items that need bought but I'm waiting for the fire jacket / seatbelts till I need them. Still have lots of wiring left to do and buttoning up the fuel system but it's getting close.

Rick93coupe

06-24-2010, 12:02 AM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000003-2.jpg

Rick93coupe

06-24-2010, 12:13 AM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000004-1.jpg

Kwik92GT

06-24-2010, 12:17 AM

I'll take the no off your hands if you aren't going to use it for anything. BTW, why is the kit still in the box? Get to wiring son! :D

Rick93coupe

06-24-2010, 12:29 AM

Come get it my brotha. I was going to pitch it on Sunday. Had a ton of other things to do today. Besides the fact I roasted today and couldn't bare the thought of working in a hot garage all night. I think I'm going to pick up an upright a/c unit on wheels to put out there. Saw them at Home Depot the other day.

Kwik92GT

06-24-2010, 12:47 AM

Thanks.

I think I'm going to pick up an upright a/c unit on wheels to put out there. Saw them at Home Depot the other day.

Bought one yesterday, mine isn't an upright though. :bigthumb

Might try and swing out tomorrow. Kinda depends on what I get done here.

91boost

06-24-2010, 12:56 AM

Will you hurry and get this thing done!!!

Rick93coupe

06-24-2010, 02:08 PM

Will you hurry and get this thing done!!!

Come help! :flipoff:

Mustard

09-12-2010, 07:22 PM

Any updates on this?

Rick93coupe

09-12-2010, 09:07 PM

Nah, haven't had a chance since I bought the house in Germantown. It did look damn good going down the road on a trailer though! Once we get settled in I'll get back on it. Have just about everything for it, just need some time.

Rick93coupe

02-14-2011, 01:44 AM

Ok, warm weather today was what I needed. Started sorting through parts and getting a game plan together.

Kwik92GT

02-14-2011, 02:00 AM

Amazing how a weather change can do that. Glad your getting going on it again. :bigthumb

Rich

02-14-2011, 06:07 AM

Ok, warm weather today was what I needed. Started sorting through parts and getting a game plan together.

Sweet...now get busy!

Jake

02-14-2011, 04:27 PM

i just read this entire thread today. so i think you owe it to me to get this car running soon! haha jfwy. the car looks sick man!

Rick93coupe

02-14-2011, 11:39 PM

Amazing how a weather change can do that. Glad your getting going on it again. :bigthumb

Yeah, hitting the springfield shop and talking cars was part of what I needed.

Sweet...now get busy!

I'm on it, plan on being in the garage tomorrow night figuring what bolts I need to mount up a few things, then I have to start on the wiring. Help needed if anyone is good with automotive wiring. lol

i just read this entire thread today. so i think you owe it to me to get this car running soon! haha jfwy. the car looks sick man!

Thanks Jake, I appreciate it. Life got busy there for awhile and has started to settle down a bit. :bigthumb

91boost

02-14-2011, 11:47 PM

Good to see ya getting back on it Rick

SLWB16hatch

02-15-2011, 12:49 PM

About damn time! Lol. Can't wait to see this thing running...

SLWB16hatch

02-17-2011, 02:21 AM

What's up Ricky?
Mike Whitt here I am doing a turbo setup of my own on the chevelle....your car is looking awesome.

evil8

02-17-2011, 08:48 AM

Update?

Rick93coupe

02-17-2011, 11:12 PM

What's up Ricky?
Mike Whitt here I am doing a turbo setup of my own on the chevelle....your car is looking awesome.

Heya Mike, thanks! Hows yours coming along? I was nasty the last time I saw it out when it was on alky!

Update?

Bring your ass over and you can update yourself! :flipoff:

Rick93coupe

02-17-2011, 11:34 PM

The garage is finally ready to work in. I put up 3, 8' High Output fluorescent lights and you can actually see to do something. Car is parked in the middle and ready for some wrenching this weekend. I should be out here most of the day Saturday trying to get some stuff done. Feel free to put on your big boy pants and non scratching clothing and stop by. I'll have some soda and a few beers on hand.

evil8

02-17-2011, 11:38 PM

Bring your ass over and you can update yourself! :flipoff:

Bring my wiring tools?

Kwik92GT

02-18-2011, 01:16 AM

Bring my wiring tools?

YES! :cool1:

Rick93coupe

02-18-2011, 01:23 AM

Yes sir.

Rick93coupe

02-19-2011, 10:20 PM

Got everything measured today so I could order a custom driveshaft. Ran into a bunch of brake problems but got it worked out. I dropped the rotors off to a buddy to have them blasted so I can paint the hats and get them put back on. Brakes should be finished tomorrow evening, I'm hoping to get them bled before the nights out.

Did a pseudo alignment on the car and I'm definitely going to need a bump steer kit.

Also dropped the compressor side of my turbo off to Jason to have him weld a V-band flange to the inlet, so I can run a pipe into the fender and put a fitting in it for the meth injection.

Anyone know where I can get some tires mounted and balanced on Sun?

Kwik92GT

02-19-2011, 10:44 PM

What was wrong with the brakes bro? You get a new set of wheels/tires?

Rick93coupe

02-19-2011, 10:47 PM

The flange on the new braided lines was too thick to use a factory banjo bolt and there isn't a big assortment of banjo bolts outside of factory specs, so I had Mikey P. open them up to a 7/16" which comes in 1" length. So then he had to tap the calipers to the new bolt size. Yeah I got some new front wheels, trying to see if I can stick a 12" wheel on the rear so I'm measuring that now.

Kwik92GT

02-19-2011, 10:57 PM

12" should be doable since you did the minitub, might need some offset lowers though.

Rick93coupe

02-19-2011, 11:04 PM

12" should be doable since you did the minitub, might need some offset lowers though.

I have the offset lowers. Not narrowing the rearend enough might be my issue. :(

Edit : to get the look I want, is what I mean by that.

AntiRice427

02-20-2011, 12:03 AM

Rick93coupe

03-01-2011, 12:43 AM

I have always read this thread but have never posted for some reason. The car is awesome man! Can't wait to see it out. Walmart is a good place to have the tires mounted. Their the cheapest that I know of to.

Thanks man, getting this done is a priority again and I'm glad to be back on it. I should have a ton done by the end of the weekend! :bigthumb

Rick93coupe

03-01-2011, 06:49 PM

Guys I need some constructive criticism. I had Brian pick these up for me in Bowling Green last fall and just got around to putting them on. I'm up in the air on them. What's your honest opinion?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299019392.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299019519.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299019600.jpg

91boost

03-01-2011, 07:04 PM

I like em:bigthumb

5.0calypso93lx

03-01-2011, 07:20 PM

I'm biased now but I like em!

ibstrokin

03-01-2011, 07:37 PM

I think his big concern is how they fit the body, when I spoke to him earlier, he made it sound like the car was skateboarded, but I dont think they look bad. They may look better if they were in the fender a little bit, but not much. I would put this problem on the back burner, it doesn't look like a big deal. I like the wheels too, I think they look good.

Squale iii

03-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Car looks pretty good to me.

bbfstanger

03-01-2011, 07:44 PM

id roll with them.

93hulk

03-01-2011, 07:56 PM

Looks Awesome.

Kwik92GT

03-01-2011, 08:07 PM

Stick out at least 1" too far from what I can see, for my taste that is, which doesn't amount to much. I'm honestly not feelin' them though. They don't look bad, pretty good looking wheel actually, I just think the Welds looked/fit better in this case. :dunno:

RIXXX93GT

03-01-2011, 08:16 PM

What k-member do you have Rick? They look pretty good to me. You could get some 1" shorter a-arms to help tuck them in.

Rick93coupe

03-01-2011, 08:28 PM

I've got a Team Z k-member Rick. I already called Jason about cutting my A arms down a bit but i'm just not sure if I want to keep them. Should have bought those Chrome 03 cobra wheels. The nice thing is these things clear the PBR's by a mile.

Rick93coupe

03-01-2011, 10:07 PM

Derale electric fan came in today, got it mounted and I hope it's enough. It's only 2100 cfm but with the size of this radiator and placement I didn't have much room to play with. If this won't cool it, I'll have to come up with some sort of shroud. We'll see, one thing I have going for me is the radiator is a double pass.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299031429.jpg

SLWB16hatch

03-04-2011, 07:53 AM

Rick93coupe

03-05-2011, 11:13 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299373210.jpg

LIGHTS, CAMERA ........:D

91boost

03-05-2011, 11:37 PM

Hell yeah!!!!

Mustard

03-06-2011, 11:38 AM

looking sweet man.

92coupe

03-06-2011, 05:03 PM

Car looks awesome Rick!!

Rick93coupe

03-06-2011, 07:39 PM

Thanks guys, lots of wiring yet to do. Some days I wish I wish I would have gone blow through, it would be done.

Big thanks to Jason and Greg for coming out and giving me a hand last night!

Rick93coupe

03-06-2011, 07:46 PM

they look good Rick but if it was mine i would like to see them tucked under a little more bro.....jmo.......can't wait for you to get it out. are you meth injecting it prior to the turbo or after?....i was reading on the turbo forums that SOMETIMES if the atomization is not fine enough it can destroy the impeller, kinda like the sandblasting effect.just what i read buddy, don't know if it is true or not, just wanted to throw that out there. well i cant wait to snap you off when they are both done...(Delphi curse) did i say that?....lol, what time frame are you looking at it being done?......AWESOME BUILD RICK!!!!...............................Mike

Thanks Mike! I'm still up in the air on what I'm going to do, either have the front A arms cut down or use these fully adjustable units I have on the shelf. I'm injecting the meth pre and post turbo. One nozzle in the inlet of the turbo and 3 in the upper intake. I talked to them about pre turbo and they're assuring me its going to be a non issue with my setup, many guys have been doing it for yrs trouble free.
We'll have to line them up somewhere, I'm looking forward to that race! :bigthumb
Not sure when it'll be done, so I'll just say soon. :D

V8Mustang1967

03-06-2011, 08:07 PM

More pictures! lol. Id love to see more of this car.

evil8

03-06-2011, 09:50 PM

Is this done yet??

Rick93coupe

03-06-2011, 09:52 PM

Last night we figured out the best place to put the fuel pump, based on the tranny cooler being back there too. I had to do some running today to get some materials. The end result is this fuel pump bracket. I had some rubber isolators that I put in place to quiet the pump down a tad.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299462106.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299462166.jpg

Pulled it apart and painted black. I'll mount it tomorrow and put the pics up.

Also worked on placing the shifter in the area the ashtray used to be. To get it centered in there I had to hang it off the tunnel a bit and make some spacers for it to sit on.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299462314.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299462245.jpg

Rick93coupe

03-06-2011, 09:53 PM

Is this done yet??

I'm off tomorrow if you wanna come help with wiring. :cool2:

I'll be in the garage all day!

Kwik92GT

03-07-2011, 12:15 AM

I'm off tomorrow if you wanna come help with wiring. :cool2:

I'll be in the garage all day!

LOL I'm hearing crickets. :lol:

evil8

03-07-2011, 12:26 AM

LOL I'm hearing crickets. :lol:

Once my car is done, I am super helper! Mine will probably be done before yours, ya think? Cue the crickets.

Rick93coupe

03-07-2011, 12:42 AM

LOL I'm hearing crickets. :lol:

I hear ya, It's hard to believe how hard it is to get a hand these days.

Kwik92GT

03-07-2011, 12:48 AM

Once my car is done, I am super helper! Mine will probably be done before yours, ya think? Cue the crickets.

You shush it. LOL

Rick, meant to ask about the first picture of your fuel pump mount. I see Vaseline, Carmex, some gold thingy, and a round, rubber device of some kind. WTF were you working on after I left.? :lol: :popcorn:

Rick93coupe

03-07-2011, 12:51 AM

Lol. What happens in the garage stays in the garage =)

Rick93coupe

03-10-2011, 09:36 PM

It's gonna be a good day Tater

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299802348.jpg

Rick93coupe

03-10-2011, 09:42 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299804156.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299802459.jpg

First the first time ever I have fender covers... :lol:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299802558.jpg

5.0calypso93lx

03-11-2011, 03:45 PM

I have those same fender covers lol.

Where are you mounting the regulator?

Why did you decide to go with Aero for the fuel pump?

Wish you weren't so damn far away or I'd come help.

Maximus

03-11-2011, 03:47 PM

Is it running??

5.0calypso93lx

03-11-2011, 03:53 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1299462245.jpg

Thought your car was blue? :D

flyin2jz

03-12-2011, 02:15 PM

Yea the rims are not for me. If u like them then keep em. There is no way those tires would be staying on there. Regular vw tires and 145 can't be safe.

Whyucryn

03-12-2011, 02:24 PM

Regular vw tires and 145 can't be safe.

Around here we don't race 1/2 mile...his tires should be fine for 1/4 mile racing.

mike w

03-12-2011, 09:30 PM

Hi Rick ! Its Mike Wells,.... Mike Whitt kept telling me about your car, so i joined to check it out.......VERY nice! Rick youve done a GREAT job!..I saw Brian B in a couple of your pics tell him i said hello. im also in the process of putting my camaro back together....i just freshened up the motor i put in it when i lived in Xenia....Man that was a long time ago....lol... keep up the great work.....Mike

ibstrokin

03-13-2011, 11:38 AM

bbfstanger

03-13-2011, 11:56 AM

glad your back to making some progress rick,i didnt even know you moved!
brian any progress on the vert?

Mustard

03-13-2011, 12:18 PM

glad your back to making some progress rick,i didnt even know you moved!
brian any progress on the vert?

Hold on, Brian still has the vert?

Kwik92GT

03-13-2011, 12:47 PM

Hold on, Brian still has the vert?
ROFLMMFAO

Quoted for awesomeness! :lol: :D :bigthumb

Rick93coupe

03-13-2011, 07:38 PM

I have those same fender covers lol.

Where are you mounting the regulator?

Why did you decide to go with Aero for the fuel pump?

Wish you weren't so damn far away or I'd come help.

Yeah I figured it was time to pick up a set, I liked them much better than the Jegs branded ones.

Is it running??

Baby steps bro..lol

Thought your car was blue? :D

Yeah, me and everyone else these days...lol

Yea the rims are not for me. If u like them then keep em. There is no way those tires would be staying on there. Regular vw tires and 145 can't be safe.

They'll be fine, I'll only be at high rates of speeds for what, 8 seconds at a time? :lol:

Hi Rick ! Its Mike Wells,.... Mike Whitt kept telling me about your car, so i joined to check it out.......VERY nice! Rick youve done a GREAT job!..I saw Brian B in a couple of your pics tell him i said hello. im also in the process of putting my camaro back together....i just freshened up the motor i put in it when i lived in Xenia....Man that was a long time ago....lol... keep up the great work.....Mike

Thanks Mike, glad to see your on here. I've been working in your old neighborhood a lot lately, always takes me back to wrenching on Gregs car back in the day. I appreciate the kind words about the car, It's been a pain in the butt but it should be well worth it when it's done.

glad your back to making some progress rick,i didnt even know you moved!
brian any progress on the vert?

Yep, bought a house with a little bit of land back in August and I'm loving it out here. You need to grab Aaron up one night and head out for a visit.

Hold on, Brian still has the vert?

Umm. yeah there's still a vert in his garage.. :angel:

ROFLMMFAO

Quoted for awesomeness! :lol: :D :bigthumb

:lol: :bigthumb

flyin2jz

03-13-2011, 07:58 PM

well its some of a vert. there are more parts laying in the garage floor than on the car. If he would sell the stuff he could pay his house off...lol

ibstrokin

03-13-2011, 08:11 PM

well its some of a vert. there are more parts laying in the garage floor than on the car. If he would sell the stuff he could pay his house off...lol

I will sell you my car for the balance of my mortgage any time, you just let me know.

Let's stay on topic, this thread is all about Rick, let's not hijack:flipoff:

Yellowstang

03-13-2011, 08:45 PM

looks good

mike w

03-13-2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks Rick its good to be back in touch with you guys, you asked opinions on your front tires, I have to say ...imo..i think they should tuck in more. my reasoning is if you ever want to ( put it in the weeds...lol) adjust ride height i think you will run into a issue of rubbing...imo...Greg and i use to talk about how the....evil twins(i hope you know those mustangs) front tires use to tuck in. later Mike

Rick93coupe

03-13-2011, 10:11 PM

Yeah I'm fixing that issue. It didn't used to sit like that with the old wheels on the front, the new wheels are built outward to clear big brakes. To be honest I don't really care for the wheels now that they're on. What I'd rather have is a set of 18" wheels that look kickass but I'd never be able to hook on a tire like that, so I guess it is what it is. I see 2 sets of wheels in my future.

5.0calypso93lx

03-13-2011, 11:07 PM

With as much as you've spent already, what's a lil' more for some 17" front runners?

Kwik92GT

03-13-2011, 11:32 PM

Rick, may have some time to help out again next weekend if you aren't working. It'll cost you a "low country boil" though. Sound like a deal? :D

Rick93coupe

03-14-2011, 12:09 AM

Rick, may have some time to help out again next weekend if you aren't working. It'll cost you a "low country boil" though. Sound like a deal? :D

Dude, it's a deal. Where can I get one of the those big ass aluminum boil pots and a turkey fryer setup? I've been daydreaming about that stuff for a while! :bigthumb

Rick93coupe

03-14-2011, 12:11 AM

With as much as you've spent already, what's a lil' more for some 17" front runners?

No shit but as of now, I'm going to bring in the front runners and use what I've got. There's always time to buy something else down the road.

Kwik92GT

03-14-2011, 02:00 AM

Dude, it's a deal. Where can I get one of the those big ass aluminum boil pots and a turkey fryer setup? I've been daydreaming about that stuff for a while! :bigthumb

Well, just so happens that I have one of those setups. Just going to need a propane tank with enough propane in it. :bigthumb

5.0calypso93lx

03-14-2011, 09:38 AM

I thought this was kind of a cool way to do it:

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=114682.0;attach=10 4365;image

The bad thing is that you would have to run the fuel lines to the front of the rails which would kinda look dumb.

Rick93coupe

04-12-2011, 10:12 PM

I thought this was kind of a cool way to do it:

The bad thing is that you would have to run the fuel lines to the front of the rails which would kinda look dumb.

Sorry James, just realized I never responded to ya. That is a pretty cool way to do it. I'm thinking mine will be remote mounted somewhere, just haven't figured out where yet but it won't be long.

On a different note, Greg dropped by today to test fit some big ole wheels on my car. They're a 15x12 with 325 Mickeys and I'm jealous as hell. They'd just about fit on my car if the rearend was narrowed just a bit more. :rolleyes:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1302659821.jpg

Nice huh? :rockon:

draggin50

04-12-2011, 10:25 PM

How much is your rear end narrowed and what was the bs on those wheels?

Rick93coupe

04-12-2011, 10:34 PM

Mine is only narrowed 3/4" per side. I think Greg said they're 7.5" bs. Ideally I think 1-1/4" to 1.5" would be right with this setup.

draggin50

04-12-2011, 10:49 PM

Ok thanks! Im having my rear end narrowed about 3 inches per side and I Id like to run 12 inch wide wheels if I cant use the 15x10's that I currently have. They are 3.5 bs so I doubt they'll work... Again thanks for the info!

Rick93coupe

04-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Not a problem, good luck with it.

Kwik92GT

04-12-2011, 11:21 PM

Mine is only narrowed 3/4" per side. I think Greg said they're 7.5" bs. Ideally I think 1-1/4" to 1.5" would be right with this setup.

That is correct.

They look good on there Tricky but I'm going to repo them by end of the week, so don't get any ideas. :lol:

Kwik92GT

04-12-2011, 11:29 PM

draggin50

04-13-2011, 12:01 AM

Damn that just made me hungry!!!

5.0calypso93lx

04-13-2011, 08:55 AM

Sorry James, just realized I never responded to ya. That is a pretty cool way to do it. I'm thinking mine will be remote mounted somewhere, just haven't figured out where yet but it won't be long.

On a different note, Greg dropped by today to test fit some big ole wheels on my car. They're a 15x12 with 325 Mickeys and I'm jealous as hell. They'd just about fit on my car if the rearend was narrowed just a bit more. :rolleyes:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1302659821.jpg

Nice huh? :rockon:

What's the issue? They appear to fit great?!? My rear tires stick out even more than that and it's going to work.

Rick93coupe

04-13-2011, 09:26 AM

It comes down to ride height and tucking the tire. Theres plenty of room, just need a different backspace wheel to tuck it. Racestar didnt have a 12" wheel with an offset to work with my rearend, so I ended up with 10's.

Mustard

04-13-2011, 03:09 PM

BTW, if Rick ever mentions coming out and having a low country boil with him, you might want to show up. It'll make your tongue slap your brains out. Just sayin. :bigthumb

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/Kwik92GT/webpics/low-country-boil_large.jpg

Ok now that looks awesome!

Applejaxx95vert

04-13-2011, 08:47 PM

That looks killer

mustang8998

04-14-2011, 07:44 PM

Kwik92GT

04-15-2011, 12:05 AM

I was saying to Maggie, just the other day, that we needed to make this.

Guess that just sealed the deal, LOL!

Do it, it tastes even better than it looks. Very easy to do also. :bigthumb

ibstrokin

04-15-2011, 12:59 PM

Just to let everyone know, Rick is in the Hospital w/a 15mm & 6mm kidney stones, this is 3 weeks after having a kidney removed, he should be having surgery today to remove the stones. Please keep him in your prayers, he should be fine, but some positive prayer sent his way never hurts.

mike w

04-15-2011, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the update..brian......i called my mom and got him on the prayer chain at her church, i just pm him the other day and he said he was doing good, Mike

Kwik92GT

04-15-2011, 03:33 PM

He left me a message yesterday he was back in, didn't know what day the surgery was going to be, prayers sent. Get better soon Tricky.

Rich

04-15-2011, 03:56 PM

Prayers sent...

mustang8998

04-17-2011, 10:46 AM

Wow, prayers sent Rick. That sucks!

And, Greg, we've made that dish, a whole bunch of times. Just not recently!

Rick93coupe

04-17-2011, 01:45 PM

Thanks guys, I'm back home waiting on a surgery date. Hopefully they squeeze me in soon, I cant do anything till they get these stones out.

bbfstanger

04-17-2011, 04:04 PM

get well soon rick,ive had some stones but never that big!!

93hulk

04-17-2011, 06:25 PM

Praying for ya buddy. Let me know if you need anything.

RIXXX93GT

04-17-2011, 09:36 PM

Dang sorry to hear that Rick get well soon man.

Whyucryn

04-17-2011, 09:51 PM

Get well soon Rick!!!

91boost

04-17-2011, 10:21 PM

Praying for ya Rick... Let me know if ya need anything..

mustangboy

04-18-2011, 12:06 AM

Good luck Rick, hopefully they can get them out soon and get you back to work on your car. Praying for you!!

Jeff88coupe

04-18-2011, 09:19 AM

Get well soon Rick.

15mm...dang:eek:

cstreu1026

04-18-2011, 09:25 AM

Get well soon!

5.0calypso93lx

04-18-2011, 09:32 AM

Get better quick Rick, I wanna see this bad boy on the street this year!

Mustard

04-18-2011, 04:16 PM

hope you get to feeling better soon rick

chad393na

04-18-2011, 05:13 PM

Good luck Rick hope everything goes well!

mike w

04-18-2011, 08:10 PM

Good luck Rick, I called my mom , your still on the prayer chain at her church .

DNTRYIT

04-18-2011, 08:25 PM

good luck rick and get well soon thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Rick93coupe

05-04-2011, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes folks, everything worked out fine. I'm slowly starting to move around and do things. I plan on getting back on this thing soon!

Rick93coupe

05-05-2011, 11:58 AM

Sooner than I thought.

Couldn't sleep last night so I got up before sunrise and bolted on the new wheels and tires. I noticed the rearend wasn't squared in the car and will still need some adjusting before it leaves straight but I got it really close. Swapping A-arms now. I hope to button up several small things under the car today and push it out for a wash and some pictures.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1304608956.jpg

k062693w

05-05-2011, 01:28 PM

^^^ Those look NASTY on there Rick !!! (And Nasty in a good way ... LOL)

Rick93coupe

05-06-2011, 12:19 PM

^^^ Those look NASTY on there Rick !!! (And Nasty in a good way ... LOL)

Thanks Aaron, they look better to me now than I had originally thought.

Here's some updated pictures with the 1" shorter A-arms installed.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1304698593.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1304698628.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1304698551.jpg

Ride height still needs adjusted but I'll play with that later. I pushed it out to clean up the garage floor a bit and get a couple of pictures of the new wheels.

Sorry, Iphone pictures.

bbfstanger

05-06-2011, 12:49 PM

looks good rock ,that blue is sweeeeettt!!!!

ibstrokin

05-06-2011, 01:43 PM

Looks kick ass, I'm glad the wheels grew on you, of course it helps when you can see the final outcome

Applejaxx95vert

05-06-2011, 09:35 PM

that looks killer, I like those wheels too

MFIELD

05-06-2011, 10:59 PM

Looking good bud, sorry to hear about the stones. I have a few now but no where near that size, I cant imagine how bad that feels.

93hulk

05-07-2011, 08:14 AM

Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man that thing awesome Rick. I need to mini tub something again lol.

Mustard

05-08-2011, 09:25 AM

Looks awesome man. Tucking the wheels in made a world of differance

mike w

05-09-2011, 04:19 PM

Looks great rick!!!! Im a big fan of the five star i have bogarts on my car. That color looks awesome. I came thru Germantown the other day,I go that way from Eaton to get to the mall. How close are you to 725?

Rick93coupe

05-09-2011, 05:02 PM

You were 1/4 mile from my house Mike. I'm just up from 4 and 725. I'll pm you my number and you can swing by next time your in the area.

RIXXX93GT

05-09-2011, 10:22 PM

Now you have me wanting some of those control arms Rick. That looks great. Are you running a bump steer kit with those arms?

Rick93coupe

05-09-2011, 10:50 PM

I picked up a maximum motorsports bumpsteer kit but haven't put it on. Guy who is going to align it said to wait till it was on the rack.

AntiRice427

05-10-2011, 06:43 AM

I picked up a maximum motorsports bumpsteer kit but haven't put it on. Guy who is going to align it said to wait till it was on the rack.
Where are you taking it for that Rick? I'm looking for a place to align my car. Looking for a place that actually knows what cc plates and a bump steer kit is lol.

RIXXX93GT

05-10-2011, 08:08 AM

Rick93coupe

05-10-2011, 11:16 PM

Where are you taking it for that Rick? I'm looking for a place to align my car. Looking for a place that actually knows what cc plates and a bump steer kit is lol.

X3, sometime this year Im going to need an alignment also.

I'm going to have Chad393 do it, he's the only guy I trust to do it right.

Big thanks goes out to Greg for coming out and hanging with me all day today. He worked on wiring up my column and brake switches while I ran the wiring from the trunk to under the hood. We got the electric fan, electric water pump and alternator knocked out! :bigthumb

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083251.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083348.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083341.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083335.jpg

Moving right along! :cheers:

mustangboy

05-10-2011, 11:25 PM

I did the firewall lugs the same way. You doing a full floating ground system? That is the best way to do it. Run all ground directly to the battery ground. Looking awesome, not much longer:bigthumb

Rick93coupe

05-10-2011, 11:30 PM

I did the firewall lugs the same way. You doing a full floating ground system? That is the best way to do it. Run all ground directly to the battery ground. Looking awesome, not much longer:bigthumb

Thanks
Yes, trying to mimic sphagetti menders setup, I hear you have a lot less issues with a setup like this. I could sure use less issues right about now!

mustangboy

05-10-2011, 11:44 PM

I heard the same and thats why I copied it as well.

AntiRice427

05-11-2011, 06:37 AM

[QUOTE=Rick93coupe;650846]I'm going to have Chad393 do it, he's the only guy I trust to do it right.

Cool thanks. I will give him a call and see if he wants to do mine.

chad393na

05-12-2011, 05:40 PM

I'm going to have Chad393 do it, he's the only guy I trust to do it right.

Big thanks goes out to Greg for coming out and hanging with me all day today. He worked on wiring up my column and brake switches while I ran the wiring from the trunk to under the hood. We got the electric fan, electric water pump and alternator knocked out! :bigthumb

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083251.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083348.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083341.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1305083335.jpg

Moving right along! :cheers:

Thanks for the props buddy!:D

bbfstanger

05-12-2011, 06:34 PM

Rick93coupe

05-16-2011, 09:29 PM

i see you got the scottrod panel,i just got mine shipped today.firewall,hinge delete panel and the rear package tray for my coupe.
they also make the rear firewall panel and door panels,im wanting them next.
did you get any other stuff from them?

No John, I didn't get anything else from them, it was all I needed at the time. If I had more foresight, I would have had Charlie close all that up during body work but it was the furthest thing from my mind. It's all good though, someone can hopefully learn from the mistakes I've made along the way.

So I started figuring out where the DFI harness was going to go yesterday, Brian stopped out and helped me figure out a relay situation I was fuzzy on. I had to modify a few things and tonight I used a tool called a Green Lee Punch to make 2 holes for the DFI harness to pass through. It's one of the slickest tools I've used and makes perfect holes! I put the harness in place and just need a couple of grommets for a permanent install. :bigthumb

beefcake

05-30-2011, 08:37 PM

them wheels look great on there, whole car looks good!

Rich

09-26-2011, 09:11 AM

What's up Ricky? Updates?

Rick93coupe

09-27-2011, 01:03 AM

Heya Rich, nothing much to talk about. I've been working 6 day work weeks, mostly 12+ hrs for the last 4 mnths but it's coming to an end. October we go back to 5 days and mostly 8 hr days, so I'll be back on it real soon. Going to BG for a break and some much needed motivation!

Whyucryn

09-27-2011, 02:13 AM

This might be the longest build thread I have ever seen....

Rick93coupe

09-27-2011, 05:01 PM

That happens when your an average Joe building a car with cash.

Whyucryn

09-27-2011, 07:12 PM

How else can you build one besides cash?? Lol

dsmawd350

09-27-2011, 07:45 PM

credit cards ?

Whyucryn

09-27-2011, 08:40 PM

credit cards ?

That's a bad idea unless you pay them off every month and just using it as a way to build credit.

Rick93coupe

09-28-2011, 12:06 AM

credit cards ?

Yep, made that mistake once. Had loans and credit cards to pay for all the parts. Lesson learned the hard way.

My biggest problem this summer has been time. :(

TZ250

09-28-2011, 12:12 PM

That happens when your an average Joe building a car with cash.

Rick, I disagree with the 'average Joe' part. Average Joe's do not build 1,000 RWHP, dual fuel, DFI cars! :D:lol:

Cool Car!!! :cheers:

Goober

09-28-2011, 12:48 PM

My biggest problem this summer has been time. :(

I can feel ya there. The past 2 years we've started overtime in March and never saw a check under 60 hours until October, although it's looking like we're going to exceed that this year.

Rick93coupe

10-02-2011, 09:24 PM

LOL Rob, I hear ya.

Rick93coupe

10-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Got to tinker with the car a little bit today. Had a couple of guys stop by to lend a hand. We got the battery shutoff installed and some trunk interior figured out.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/photo1.jpg

Maximus

10-12-2011, 11:04 PM

Any ETA on when it hits the street?:bigthumb

pegasus

10-13-2011, 05:16 PM

well it took 3 days of readding but Im up to speed and damm its a nice car and you do some good work !

Kwik92GT

10-13-2011, 07:14 PM

Any ETA on when it hits the street?:bigthumb

As soon as someone helps with the electrical system, that actually knows what the %#$! they're doing that is, I'm done letting it kick my ass. :mad: :D I honestly could see it starting in the next couple of weeks if he could get that out of the way. :rockon:

Rick93coupe

10-13-2011, 07:23 PM

Any ETA on when it hits the street?:bigthumb

Well, I've got time to mess with it nearly every night again, so I'm headed out there now. It's pretty damn close!

well it took 3 days of readding but Im up to speed and damm its a nice car and you do some good work !

Thanks man, I sure didn't do it alone. Lots of guys have had their hands on it in the last couple of yrs, so they get some of the credit too.

As soon as someone helps with the electrical system, that actually knows what the %#$! they're doing that is, I'm done letting it kick my ass. :mad: :D I honestly could see it starting in the next couple of weeks if he could get that out of the way. :rockon:

I'm going to have everything else knocked out real quick, so your right, It won't be long from here! :cool1:

bbfstanger

10-13-2011, 09:14 PM

good to hear,post up some more progress!!

Mustard

10-24-2011, 05:15 PM

Just about time for a start up vid

Maximus

10-24-2011, 05:23 PM

Just about time for a start up vid

HELL YEAH!!:rockon:

Rick93coupe

12-08-2011, 01:58 AM

Well, had a flood in my basement caused by a cracked foundation wall. Had the wall injected and have been remodeling the room, I've been working on that more than anything but....

I did get a little bit done and bought a few more little cool pieces.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320769.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320817.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320789.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320989.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320839.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320965.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1323320999.jpg

2Fast4You

12-08-2011, 08:25 AM

That is looking good, can't wait to see it.

5.0calypso93lx

12-08-2011, 09:20 AM

What is that Earl's tool used for? What hose did you use from the rails to the FPR?

Lookin' good Rick!

Rick93coupe

12-08-2011, 03:52 PM

What is that Earl's tool used for? What hose did you use from the rails to the FPR?

Lookin' good Rick!

The hose is the Earls prolite and the tool is made to cut it and its wicked! Wish I knew about it several months ago.

mustang8998

12-08-2011, 08:28 PM

When I looked at the picture of the yolk, I thought it was on the ground in front of your feet.

I thought, DAYUM!!!

Lookin' good, man!

Zimmersfab

12-08-2011, 09:36 PM

nice shoe's rick

Rick93coupe

12-08-2011, 09:59 PM

nice shoe's rick

Thanks buddy!

RIXXX93GT

12-09-2011, 04:40 AM

I was hoping you would have more updates Rick. Its looking great!

Rick93coupe

12-09-2011, 01:58 PM

LOL, no you didnt.

Rick93coupe

02-10-2012, 11:37 PM

When I looked at the picture of the yolk, I thought it was on the ground in front of your feet.

I thought, DAYUM!!!

LOL, I just saw this, that's funny. That would be a big freaking yolk! :lol:

Rick93coupe

02-16-2012, 01:08 AM

Well, the OT at work has slowed down for the time being so I had some time today to go out and dig around in the wiring and start mapping a few things out. Also got some new electronics in the mail that's going to ease the integration between the painless kit and the DFI.
I never realized how in depth this was going to be, so I'm learning as I go. After going through the DFI software over the last couple of days I'm starting to see how many different options I have for activating this or that, what needs to be wired into the chassis harness and what needs tied into the EFI.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/1329368737.jpg

Rick93coupe

02-19-2012, 11:34 PM

Spent the day in the garage again! Did a lot of work on wiring, my friend Scott stopped out and straightened me out on some wiring questions I had. We figured out all the new electronics and layed out a plan. Next step is the rear bulkhead. I just ordered it from Wolfe and it should be here in a few days. I need to build a rear seat delete and needed the rear quarter plastics in place so I knew what dimensions I needed to build it to. Zimmers stopped out for a bit and cut my quarter plastics to fit. You would think he does custom work in his spare time or something. :D

I'll be building the rear seat delete tomorrow, wish me luck it's going to be my first attempt at something like that.

Jason's handy work!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1329708137.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1329708783.jpg

ibstrokin

02-20-2012, 12:36 AM

Looks good.

Applejaxx95vert

02-21-2012, 01:49 PM

I agree those do look good.

Rick93coupe

03-21-2012, 10:20 PM

I had a great day in the garage. Fuel cell had to modified again and I just got it back in the car. Needed to have a -10 return placed and it now has a -12 and a -10 feed in the sump.

Rear firewall came in, the cardboard box it was shipped in was perfect to use as a template to cut around the mini tubs. These pieces don't come cut for mini tubs for some reason, you would think that would be an option.

I have the base for the rear seat delete made and just need to do some final trimming on it, to make a snug fit when it's carpeted.

Tomorrow should be another productive day!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1332379047.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1332379091.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1332381651.jpg

Rick93coupe

03-22-2012, 10:20 PM

It took a little longer than I expected to trim up the rear seat delete and make it fit exactly how I wanted it. Fits really good and now it needs carpet. This is going to be the base for a lot of my electronics to be mounted to. It sits flush with the pockets in the rear of the quarter plastics.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1332468881.jpg

ibstrokin

03-22-2012, 10:35 PM

Looks good, glad to see the progress.

Kwik92GT

03-23-2012, 03:51 PM

Looking really good Rick. :bigthumb Keep plugging away.

evil8

03-23-2012, 09:08 PM

Lets go for a ride.

draggin50

03-23-2012, 09:22 PM

Looks good!

flyin2jz

03-23-2012, 09:34 PM

nice, that baby should be out this year it looks like.... cant wait

Rick93coupe

03-24-2012, 01:09 PM

I'm working the entire weekend but will be on it all day Tues and Wed.

The frame for the dash is back in, I'm going to make some sort of bracketry to hold a few things and needed it in there for placement. I'm hoping to be basically done with all the wiring shortly.

MrMustang99GT

03-24-2012, 03:12 PM

Nice job on the rear seat delete and bulkhead..

mustang8998

03-25-2012, 01:19 PM

Who made the bulkhead, Rick?

Scottrod?

Rick93coupe

03-25-2012, 01:41 PM

Who made the bulkhead, Rick?

Scottrod?

Got that and the the lower seat belt mount from Wolfe.

Rick93coupe

03-28-2012, 11:38 PM

Made good progress over the last 2 days. Got the starter re-clocked and mounted. Had a 3G alternator rebuilt and mounted it. Put the front end back on the car, all lights blinkers, flashers, wipers and horn work. Ran one of my transmission lines to the back of the car where the cooler is but couldn't finish because I'm going to need about 10 more feet of -8 prolite hose for the return. Picked up all the additional wire I'm going to need for the electronics and the carpet for the back seat area.

More pictures in the coming days.

331lx

03-29-2012, 01:07 AM

Keep em coming this is a awesome project

90 notch

03-29-2012, 12:19 PM

Sweet ride!

Rick93coupe

03-29-2012, 10:53 PM

Keep em coming this is a awesome project

Sweet ride!

Looks good!

Nice job on the rear seat delete and bulkhead..

Thanks guys it's coming together.

Rick93coupe

08-24-2012, 12:47 AM

Made some good progress on the car over the last couple of days.

I cut out the inner fender for the turbo feed and got it mounted up.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345735249.jpg

Installed the plug wires but still need to separate them.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345782722.jpg

Figured out and finished up the cooling system, just need 2 fittings to arrive tomorrow.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345782742.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345782762.jpg

Going to use this expansion tank

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345782682.jpg

To fill the engine at this location.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345732241.jpg

Mapped out the return line for the fuel system

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345782825.jpg

I had to modify my transmission fan mounts to make room for the fuel feed but was able to secure the fuel line a little better.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345782778.jpg

Assuming I get off work at a decent hr tomorrow and my handful of fittings arrive, I should have all the lines for fluids plumbed before I call it a night. Woot!

Thanks to Greg Kwik92GT for coming over and helping & motivating me to do something with it!

Blowpastyou

08-24-2012, 10:24 AM

Uh oh... I see a problem... Aeromotive fuel pump? Tisk tisk... Lookin good Rick!

k062693w

08-24-2012, 06:48 PM

HELL YEAH Rick ... Looks Good Buddy ...

Stangman

08-24-2012, 07:05 PM

Such a clean, well built car!!!

bbfstanger

08-24-2012, 08:16 PM

great to see some progress!!

Jake

08-25-2012, 09:28 AM

will it be out this year? this is probably my favorite build on the forum!

NXcoupe

08-25-2012, 09:42 AM

will it be out this year? this is probably my favorite build on the forum!

Don't rush him!

j/k

Rick93coupe

08-25-2012, 12:49 PM

Thanks again guys. My time is extremely limited anymore. I'm hoping to be done under the car by the 31st.

TooFast98Cobra

08-25-2012, 02:06 PM

wow great build! Just read all 50 pages.

Rick93coupe

08-26-2012, 01:55 AM

wow great build! Just read all 50 pages.

I appreciate it, It's been a learning experience to say the least.

Ok, finished up the transmission lines and started messing with some wiring.

Did some reading on these connectors and decided to see if I was going to be able to assemble them myself. Much easier than I expected. I did a quick assembly and checked for continuity and it's a go.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345959790.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/1345959772.jpg

Wish me luck, I'm going to slice and dice my DFI harness tomorrow!