Closer look at the quarter panel
Friday, December 28, 2007
Driver’s Side Quarter Panel
Sometime long ago, the quarter panel was repaired.
Jimmy, being the expert in auto body repair, noticed the seam was visible. I sure didn’t see it until Jimmy pointed it out. So, we decided to grind down the area to bare metal and repair the seam.
The trailer queen looks like Frankenstein’s bride!!!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Front Fender View
New Fenders!!Installed NEW fenders to insure the lower lines matched the door panels
The right side fender!
Found an original GM fender ... so I replaced the aged bondo'd fender.
New Left Side Fender
The original fender had some damage to the lower back side. Who ever fixed the fender did a horrible job with the patch panel. The lower line did not match the door panel.
The fender line was an 1/8th larger than the door lines ... looked real bad!
In the Paint Shop
Installed all the steel prior to sand & paint. The fenders were painted with a primer and installed to insure a proper fit.Looking more like the Chevelle I use to have 26 months ago
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Jimmy playing games with the Trailer Queen!
While I went to my car for my camera, Jimmy thought the Trailer Queen needed to dress up with a Pizza Hut sign. Funny guy!!
….… I may need to use the sign after we reviewed the paint bill!
….… I may need to use the sign after we reviewed the paint bill!
Finally in the Paint Shop! Front View
Here is an interesting look!
Just checking to insure the new front fender fits properly … like a glove and looking good!!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
The Baby is Born!!!
After waiting for over a year, the 454 finally took her first breath of fuel!! It was a beautiful sight and the sound is AWESOME!!!
Friday, July 27, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
A view of the driver’s side of the engine.
A view of the driver’s side of the engine.
The looped wiring will eventually go to the headlights, parking lights, horn and instrument panel electronics
The looped wiring will eventually go to the headlights, parking lights, horn and instrument panel electronics
I’m getting there!!
I’m getting there!!
I figure I’m 90% complete
I figure I’m 90% complete
Installed right side wheel well
Ran the wiring harness for the twin radiator fans
Installed Carburetor linkage
Monday, May 28, 2007
The Radiator is Here!!
Finally the radiator is in!!Installed Twin BeCool radiator fans … should keep the engine nice and cool!!!
The Trailer Queen!
Well … the trailer queen is still moving in the right direction!
I’m about 90% complete and hope to have the engine “Breathing” on June 2 … If all goes as planned of course!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
New Auto Meter Gauge Cluster
A view of the Auto Meter Phantom Gauge cluster
Gauges are installed in a custom dash bezel
Soon to be added: The Steering Column
Firewall View
Had to remove the heater core and fan while we installed the MSD Ignition Control
Need to clean the firewall
Need to clean the firewall
A View of the rebuilt 454
Displacement: 7.4 liter (454 cubic inches) bored 0.30 over
Block: Gen 6 cast iron, four bolt main.
Compression: 10:1
Bore/Stroke: 4.250” x 4.00”
Pistons: Speed Pro Forge Dome Top
Connecting Rods: Eagle "ESP" H-beam
Horsepower: Data Coming Soon!
Camshaft: Comp Cams Hyd. Roller Magnum 280H
Duration (Intake/Exhaust): 280°/280°
Valve Lift (Intake/Exhaust): 0.52/0.52
Valve Diameter (Intake/Exhaust): 2.07”/1.72”
Valve Springs: Crane Cams Dual valve springs
Push Rods: 3/8 HD, 1010 steel, 3/8 Guide Plates
Crankshaft: Eagle "ESP" Forged 4340
Intake Manifold: Aluminum Holly Eliminator
Rocker Arms: HD Long Slot 1.7 Ratio Adjustable Valve Train
Distributor: MSD
Carburetor: Barry Grant Speed Demon 750 cfm auto meter electric choke
Exhaust: Headman Headers / 3” Pypes Performance Exhaust
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