Those are pretty trick! I follow the guy on IG that makes them. If I had a carbed motor, or carb style EFI I would def get one.
PROJECT " LAID BACK 2 " - 1978 SALON 2 DOOR AEROBACK
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The NOS rear impact strip is here. So glad to have them both. They will make great finishing touches, once installed.
Fragola fuel pressure gauge.
I had previously purchased the Summit brand exhaust manifold gaskets. They were nice quality, but too small for the Thornton exhaust manifolds. The Thorntons use BBO gaskets, as the exhaust ports are bigger. I purchased these Remflex gaskets from my employer. I found them in the Warehouse Deals department at my building for $24 shipped. These have excellent reviews, and because of their composition, and quench, they do not require re torqueing.
I got my Edelbrock Performer RPM intake out of storage, so I can remove all the plugs, and clean it up. I am dropping it off Saturday to be Cerakoted to match the exhaust manifolds. This biotch better fit under the stock hood. I have talked to a couple Cutlass owners, and with a dropped air cleaner base it fits. I will also have new body mounts, so that is in my favor...
Fragola fuel pressure gauge.
I had previously purchased the Summit brand exhaust manifold gaskets. They were nice quality, but too small for the Thornton exhaust manifolds. The Thorntons use BBO gaskets, as the exhaust ports are bigger. I purchased these Remflex gaskets from my employer. I found them in the Warehouse Deals department at my building for $24 shipped. These have excellent reviews, and because of their composition, and quench, they do not require re torqueing.
I got my Edelbrock Performer RPM intake out of storage, so I can remove all the plugs, and clean it up. I am dropping it off Saturday to be Cerakoted to match the exhaust manifolds. This biotch better fit under the stock hood. I have talked to a couple Cutlass owners, and with a dropped air cleaner base it fits. I will also have new body mounts, so that is in my favor...
So I’ve either been asleep at the helm, have amnesia or have something affecting memory that I can’t remember to name off - 100psi fuel pressure gauge - what is your fuel system?
p.s. I re-skimmed bunch of pages - Geesh this a great car!
p.s. I re-skimmed bunch of pages - Geesh this a great car!
Yes it just clears with a one inch drop base. Nice air cleaner by the way, jealous. Good to know about the SBO exhaust gaskets. I probably won't go with the Thornton manifolds, they give up 30 hp through the entire dyno curve, they have been tested. They will look great, last forever and never blow gaskets. I will try and convince Cutlassefi who doing some Olds 350 product test sessions, if I pay for a set of Sanderson shorty headers, if he will dyno them, I have never seen data on them or any Olds shorty for that matter. Good stuff.
Holley Sniper Stealth EFI = 58 lbs of fuel pressure. Thank you for the compliment.
Looking great, lasting forever, and never blowing gaskets is the goal for this car.
It's been a month since I updated this thread. Just a bunch more parts. This car is getting expensive, but there will not be another like it!
ARP polished 12 pt. intake bolts.
Speaking of intake manifolds... I picked it up from from the coating company today.
Before Cerakote...
After Cerakote...
This is the same color as the exhaust manifolds - Cerakote Glacier Silver. I'm going to have the aluminum accessory brackets coated also. These items should look great with black powder coated valve covers, thermostat housing, pulleys, etc. Black anodized fittings, and my black Holley EFI will look killer.
New battery tray, and anodized pipe plugs for the intake.
I said I wasn't going to do this... I couldn't help myself - Stainless button head bolts for the inner fenders, hood latch, hood hinges, trunk hinges, washer bottles, and battery tray.
AC Delco lower radiator hose ( I have the top one also ), and positive battery cable.
Negative battery cable.
The correct valve springs for my cam. FU Jim Lapikas!!
Inline Tube exhaust manifold studs, frame clips for the brake lines, timing cover bolts, and the single head bolt w/stud for the negative battery cable.
Detroit Axle front hubs for the Blazer brake conversion. I had a pair of pretty nice junkyard units, but decided to get these. They come with the o-ring, and dust caps, and a 10 year warranty. I got the pair through my employer for $74 shipped.
Aluminum transmission pan.
It's time for the hard part - body work... I bought a 3M sander, tack cloths, and painter's plastic from my employer on the cheap. Searched for damaged packaging, and bought those...
The best news of 2021 so far... I will be getting a new shop lift in the next few weeks. 4 post drive on storage / lift. I had to sell my previous lift when I lost my shop space about 6 years ago. I'm excited to have one again.
ARP polished 12 pt. intake bolts.
Speaking of intake manifolds... I picked it up from from the coating company today.
Before Cerakote...
After Cerakote...
This is the same color as the exhaust manifolds - Cerakote Glacier Silver. I'm going to have the aluminum accessory brackets coated also. These items should look great with black powder coated valve covers, thermostat housing, pulleys, etc. Black anodized fittings, and my black Holley EFI will look killer.
New battery tray, and anodized pipe plugs for the intake.
I said I wasn't going to do this... I couldn't help myself - Stainless button head bolts for the inner fenders, hood latch, hood hinges, trunk hinges, washer bottles, and battery tray.
AC Delco lower radiator hose ( I have the top one also ), and positive battery cable.
Negative battery cable.
The correct valve springs for my cam. FU Jim Lapikas!!
Inline Tube exhaust manifold studs, frame clips for the brake lines, timing cover bolts, and the single head bolt w/stud for the negative battery cable.
Detroit Axle front hubs for the Blazer brake conversion. I had a pair of pretty nice junkyard units, but decided to get these. They come with the o-ring, and dust caps, and a 10 year warranty. I got the pair through my employer for $74 shipped.
Aluminum transmission pan.
It's time for the hard part - body work... I bought a 3M sander, tack cloths, and painter's plastic from my employer on the cheap. Searched for damaged packaging, and bought those...
The best news of 2021 so far... I will be getting a new shop lift in the next few weeks. 4 post drive on storage / lift. I had to sell my previous lift when I lost my shop space about 6 years ago. I'm excited to have one again.
Beautiful parts James, especially the intake. Looking forward to the updates!
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do you have any contact info on the person that makes these?
Standby let me see if I can gather info. I'll pm ya.
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