Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand National

[DeltaT]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

Thanks for the link!

Finished the front frame paint:

And started test-fitting:

Then slung on the driver's side brakes:

Big day!

Steering box, front anti-roll bar and passenger side test-fit in the next couple days. By then my new centerlink should be in.

Jim

 

[-83MONTESS-]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

Nice!!! What kind of paint did you use for the frame?

 

[85GPLef41]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

NICE work!! my GP's next front suspension rebuild will include the sc&c adjustable arms.... and spindles..

 

[DeltaT]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

What kind of paint did you use for the frame?

Thanks, guys.

The paint is Eastwood's Underhood Matte Black aerosol. So far I used 1.5 of 2 cans. For primer I used Rustoleum Etching Primer which worked fine and is way cheaper than the Eastwood. I like the Eastwood top coat as it dries fast and has a classy, understated look.

Now I'm trying to get at the computer wiring harness pass-through without removing the metal part of the fender. Anyone have any tips?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[JAWSS]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

Man, this is an awesome build with high quality parts and work throughout!! I would really love to give my 84 MCSS a similar update soon. Keep up the good work!!

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

With that much power, I hope you replaced all the body mount bushings and installed the "missing" mount bushings. Probably going to need a rear seat brace and rear LCA mount gussets.

 

[DeltaT]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

With that much power, I hope you replaced all the body mount bushings and installed the "missing" mount bushings. Probably going to need a rear seat brace and rear LCA mount gussets.

All ready to install. I always use the HRPARTSNSTUF gussets on the LCA mounts on these cars - cheap insurance!

Jim

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

That's good.

 

[DeltaT]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

Fitting in the SpeedTech chassis brace and Flaming River 670 steering box:

I'm covering stuff up with painter's tape until I know it is actually installed, mostly to protect the finish but it also reminds me that not everything is fully tightened up.

Ridetech MuscleBar also in test-fit along with the new steering centerlink and drag link:

They clear each other by about 1/4".

From the bottom:

And a shot of the anti-roll bar arm from the outside. It's very tucked into the frame - thought it was going to hit a weld that sticks out a little but it also cleared.

So far the only bummer has been the SpeedTech chassis brace hardware and fit. The fit is not a bolt-on for my car, and that may be my car's fault. But the hardware they give you, without any instructions btw (although it's pretty easy to figure out), doesn't fit the car and doesn't fit the brace! They give you 7/16" HW but only 2 holes out of 6 are meant for it - the others are drilled AND POWDER-COATED for 3/8" bolts. So you either have to buy your own HW or drill out the new, glossy powder-coated finish of the your new brace. I need to call and see what they say and how their customer service is. I'll report back.

Jim

 

[JAWSS]

Re: Old School Meets New - Supercharged LSA into Grand Natio

Very nice update Jim!! Hopefully Speedtech makes right on the odd fitting brace/hardware. Keep up the great work.

J