Phase 3
Getting it ready for the Strip








Phase 1 was installing the new engine and transmission, exhaust, and fuel system to be able to run the car. Phase 2 was to get all the little things worked out, and make the car 100% streetable. Now is time for Phase 3, getting it ready for the Strip.




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Battery Relocation

The battery has been moved to the trunk and a rear cut off installed
to meet NHRA Rules. Full details on the battery relocation are here.





Hood Pin Instalation


The car needs Hood Pins, so they were installed. This will
prevent the hood from flexing, and coming up at speed.




Getting Coil Overs Made and Installed





Interior for Weekend Only Car





The Ignition to Fire It
MSD Digital 7 replacing the Digital 6

With the Digital 7, I can run the 8261 coil. This provides 2 full amps of
spark, compared to 450 Ma, 1/4th the amount, of the 8253 with the Digital 6.





Solid Motor Mounts





Making the Cowl Hood funtional





The Lentech Strip Terminator Transmission







The New TCS Torque Converter





The New Detroit Locker, Billetflow Brace and HD Half Shafts





Time For Some Serious Rubber





1 3/4 Long Tube Headers





YSi Vortech Install





Roll Bar / Sub Frame Connector Install





FAST Wideband O2







Converting to E85







Installing a Manual Rack and Pinion






Front



Rear


Upgrading the Brakes







Cooling the Transmission







Cooling the Engine - Mark 8 Fan with DC Control unit.





DMH - Electric Cutouts.





If you think I do things a little differently now?
Check this from 1967



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Projects for the future:

Lexan Windows
Fiberglass Doors
Back Halfed



The Bird

Phase 2

The Build Up



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