Looks like the blown 347 might not be blown anymore.

[orange395w]

Holy shit an 1100cfm carb? Is that what Patrick from pro systems recommended? What is the actual cfm on the paperwork that came with the carb? On my 395 motor I had a 950, but it actually flowed 850. For the 427 I was going to build that was going to be 16:1 Ben Alameda was saying to use a 950 dominator! I could be wrong, but that seems big for a N/A 408, but I'm no expert.

 

[blown347]

Holy shit an 1100cfm carb? Is that what Patrick from pro systems recommended? What is the actual cfm on the paperwork that came with the carb? On my 395 motor I had a 950, but it actually flowed 850. For the 427 I was going to build that was going to be 16:1 Ben Alameda was saying to use a 950 dominator! I could be wrong, but that seems big for a N/A 408, but I'm no expert.

It actually came off of a smaller motor, a dart 8.2 deck like 372 or some crap. I bought it used, Patrick is going to rebuild an re-jet it for me once I have the cam made. He says it should work very well. When I was looking at new pro systems carbs he recommended their pro series dominator, but we didn't discuss size too much.

 

[blown347]

Finished up the chassis wiring. I rewired the driver side window switch and mirror switch to mount where the stock shifter used to be. And I removed more useless crap then I care to list from the dash harness.

Window and mirror switches:

Dash harness re-wrapped and installed:

The huge pile of useless:

 

[blown347]

Built this today. The dash will be dyed black in the very near future so everything will match

 

[blown347]

Sold my box manifold, and ordered all sorts of stuff. pretty excited!!

-Replacement Black Carpet
-Scott Rod Wiper motor hole cover
-Scott Rod weld in fender aprons
-Scott Rod A/C & Heater core hole cover
-Scott Rod Natural Aluminum Shifter delete panel
-Scott Rod Natural Aluminum Vent Delete Panel
-Scott Rod Natural Aluminum A/C Control/Radio Delete Panel (Going to cut it to just cover where the A/C controls were, not the stereo)
-Scott Rod Natural Aluminum Hatchback Rear Seat Delete
-And a new plug for my headlight switch since i discovered mine was melted when i removed the dash harness lol

 

[blown347]

Got this from a buddy today. Jegs 15gal fuel cell. Fits perfect in the spare tire well. Was a little rough but I polished it and put a brush finish on it with some 400 grit and now it's pretty nice:

 

[blown347]

 

[blown347]

Got the cell in the car and the sump hole cut out. Painted the cap. Once my brackets get here ill bolt it down.

Started to make the sump cover but got bored of it lol. I'll finish it later.

Painted my old headliner with some duplicolor fabric paint and it actually looks really good. Can't really tell its painted, especially not once it gets in the car. Also made an aluminum plate to cover the hole where the map light used to be.

Got the cage sanded and in primer today. Will paint it with gloss black tomorrow.

 

[blown347]

Cage is done, and I finally got the sway bar mounts off. Biggest PITA!

 

[wickedbird]

Making good progress!

 

[blown347]

Well now I get to repaint the cage because I decided to install a swing out door bar kit lol.

 

[blown347]

Started getting some aluminum work done. I made the two covers for the side vents, the middle vent delete is Scott Rod. Started painting a few parts too

And I finally made my shifter delete/window switch panel. The delete plate is Scott rod and the switch plate is UPR. I can't get over how awesome this turned out. Above it is the factory mirror switch. Don't mind the console it's not painted yet.

*Patent Pending lol

 

[sdsubzero4]

Looks nice!

 

[blown347]

Built the frame for my fuel cell:

And got all my Scott rod stuff. Welded in the fender aprons.

 

[blown347]

Time for some updates:

Fuel cell frame painted and welded into the car

Dash is painted and I just had to mock it up. I love it!!

Still in the works, but I'm making an aluminum cluster to match:

Wiring is mostly done, wired the whole car with a rebel wire 9+3 kit:

 

[blown347]

Used all weatherpack connectors:

Waiting on more weatherpack connectors and a weatherpack bulkhead terminal to finish the last little bit.

 

[wickedbird]

Awesome detail on everything.

 

[blown347]

Awesome detail on everything.

Thanks man. I decided that I don't care how long it takes, the car will be done exactly how I want it with no "I should'ves" at the end.

 

[blown347]

The engine bay is finally done. got off my butt and finished it.

BEFORE:

AFTER

 

[orange395w]

looks awesome man, but stop taking pics of your stanky feet! lol