Project "Sand Bagger"

[bourbon]

Well, I was hoping in a month. But I broke my foot so I'm looking at 2+ months of this boot

Well what did ya go and do that for??

 

[GBoDYon4s]

That sucks,but that gives you more time to plot out perfection...keep up the great work BTW those gauges are sick,what did they run you ,if u have a link i would appreciate it thanks

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Interior is looking good!

Sorry to hear about your foot.

 

[boatshoes]

That sucks,but that gives you more time to plot out perfection...keep up the great work BTW those gauges are sick,what did they run you ,if u have a link i would appreciate it thanks

The top gauges are Viair gauges for the suspension. The lower ones are cheap Equus gauges from Summit.



Trying to finish all the small stuff. Got a speedo cable in, Lokar column shift cable installed, all the dash is wired now.
I added a plug to my old headlight harness so all the lights work now.
I put on a drivers mirror ( I don't know if I like it)
I stuffed the wiper motor back in there, my hood springs won't fit though because of the inner fenders. I'll have to use a prop rod
Installed throttle cable and kickdown, did the third brakelight, wired the electric choke, mounted a battery, etc...
I ordered tubular upper front control arms because I cant set caster and camber without arm hitting the headers
I am about a week away from starting the motor, just need trans cooler lines.
I never painted the bumpers so I'll do that next week and get them installed.
I'm adding another 3 gallon air tank for the suspension in the smuggler so I have some more time to goof around ( I ended up fitting a 5 gallon in the smugglers cabin, it's just not quite enough)
I should be driving this car by June

There are a LOT of things I want to re-do differently, but for right now I just want to drive it. I have NEVER driven this car

 

[L.A.X-RATED]

coming along niCEly 8) what third brake light are you running/looks exactly like the "02 cavalier"one i cut in,and flush mounted in the top of mine??? those summit carbs are well worth the lil they ask for them huh?! i have the same one and love it!!!ALMOST,ALLLMOST!!! :wink:

 

[jlcustomz]

Comin along man, will be good to see it on the road, minor details can come later.
For hood support, you could later put gas shocks . Back when I had some for my normal opening fiberglass hood I welded a stud mount to the factory hood spring mount so the outer part you see would be flush with no nut, & ran the shocks forward to the inner fenders.
Possible suggestion for mirrors, I'm looking into new Camaro manual replacement mirrors. The tyc abs plastic ones can be got for $40 each shipped.http://www.amazon.com/TYC-1310131-Chevr ... B005OK70O0
What's your thoughts on my suggestion of making (or buying) a low profile remote filter air cleaner like the pro-fab , having it like a showpiece when you pop the hood, & leaving your stock hood alone?
Ps ,I'm finally started my airride. almost finished the billet brackets for an edc York. Installed my gauges posted in suspension section . Upon shock research, decided after all to just go with ridetech shockwaves front , their smooth RQ shocks rear, &f9000 bags, making my own rear brackets. won't have the lift I wanted, but should ride proper & turn. Making an elaborate manual valve setup with simple ball valves, return springs & linkages. Thinking about 2 of the 7 gal harbor freight aluminum tanks rated at 160 psi shoved in my ps smugglers compartment. At the rate I'm going with work & hot weather approaching, you may still beat me to being the first to drive with airride.

One nice thing about your build, you started it based around the airride , I'm playing catchup. Yours has been an inspiration to me.

 

[melman109]

Looking really good!!

 

[boatshoes]

Thanks fellers.

JL, I'm excited to see your air suspension. When I got this elco I thought I would just bag it and be done. Now it's 1.5 years later and I still haven't finished the suspension

LAX, the brakelight is from jc whitney, it was like $12

Melman, I love your car. It makes me hate my own.

In the spirit of "I just want to drive this stupid thing", I got some work done. I had a crack in my 78 taillights so I picked up some newer ones on the cheap. I really wish these bumpers were chrome, maybe this winter.
Front bumper next

 

[boatshoes]

Good enough. I wish the bumper was taller, another future project.

 

[jlcustomz]

Fit looks nice. Chrome probably would look better with your paint choice. Wonder if black would be an option also for your bumpers??? Also , just to mention, saw a 40's pickup with almost you color, though not flat, & a maroon as a 2nd color. blended nice.
Someone on ecc forum was asking about custom metal fenders recently, so I linked your build. Was exactly what he wanted to see, so your build has been an inspiration to others.