Maiting season. Back from the dead

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Didn't get much done this weekend. Removed the front clip from the grand prix, pulled the injectors from the lt1 to send out and have them rebuilt and cleaned, and some random parts cleaning. Hopefully next weekend I'll pull the 3.8 out of the grand prix.
 
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Buy the way, I picked up these engine mounts from holley, but the brackets that go to the engine I still need to pick up, any suggestions?
 

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Holley, ICT billet. And others make the mounts. Adjustable or not.
 
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Got the old 3.8 out of the GP, and relocated into the camaro, sorta. It's really not a good fit, all the junk yard asked was is there a motor in it.
My reply, why yes there's a motor in it.
 

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Now it's time for the PTP clutch pedal assembly to go in , and some cleaning and painting of the firewall, frame, and core support.
 

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A little update, motor is about done, alot of cleaning and replacing all the external stuff, and some painting. Still need to do all the vacuum lines.
 

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Now it's time to pull the body off the frame and do some reinforcing, cleaning and painting . Also new body mounts while the body is off.
 
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Well the frame is out, and pressure washed.
Everything seems to be in good shape, no broken bolts.
 

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Finished assembling the front brakes 20230702_090839.jpg
Now on to mocking up the front suspension, I need to figure out exactly I need to cut the frame to recess the front shocks, parts should be here this week for that. Hopefully I'll that done next weekend.
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Got the plates welded in the rear for the air bags 20230702_141239.jpg
Not the greatest welds, it was my first time, but im learning. Buy the time I'm done with this car I hopeful that I'll be a apprentice welder instead of a rookie.
 
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