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alldun5
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vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 10:44:07 GMT -5

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Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 10:44:07 GMT -5

I started on the quarterpanels last night. I knew the drivers had filler down low, due to the aluminum patch panel visible in the trunk. Here's what's left after removal:

i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/ALLDUN5/DSQUARTER1.jpg
The passengers side was alot more solid in the same area than I thought it would be. There was an area I could see in the trunk about mid way up where someonehad beat the snot out of the panel with a ballpeen hammer then filled the dent. What I didn't expect was the entire panel was a mass of ripples and completely skim coated with filler. Here are the results of that:
i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/ALLDUN5/PSQUARTER2.jpg
i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/ALLDUN5/PSQUARTER1.jpg
i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/ALLDUN5/PSQUARTER3.jpg

I will have replacement quarters on the way next week. It's sad to see her looking like that. BUT it will be fixed soon.

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slowolds Member Posts: 169	vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 11:16:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by slowolds on Mar 4, 2010 11:16:03 GMT -5 Rick, Are you doing this yourself or just getting it ready for a body man?? Glad to see you moving forward on this. Scott

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vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 11:49:12 GMT -5

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Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 11:49:12 GMT -5

Body man. I do not have the patience for body work. I'm way too anal. I needed to see the extent of the damage so I knew where to get the replacements cut. I wish I were able to do that, but I lack those skills. Anyone know a good body man in N. IL? I could always use another quote.

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RAM Z Administrator Posts: 8,217	vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 13:01:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RAM Z on Mar 4, 2010 13:01:05 GMT -5 Why did you leave this pic out? Whats the plans???

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vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 14:56:20 GMT -5

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Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 14:56:20 GMT -5

Late 2007 6.0 LY6, VVT, 6L90E. Harness ECM and TCM modified by Wait for Me Performace to stand alone. SPI efi tank. Rebel wirng harness. 9 relays (top up, top down, fuel pump, low beams, high beams, horn, 2 for fans, starter solenoid), and wiring designed with help from MADElectrical.com. The transmission is HUGE. Still in process of cutting existing floorpan to accept it. It will be duplicated in the new floorpan. Still need to upgrade the rear brakes to disc (68 12 bolt 3.31:1). The front brakes are 72 discs. 65 power booster with a 72 master cylinder and push rod. Still need to get a quick ratio steering gearbox and car exhaust manifolds or headers. Exhaust is 2-1/2 X-pipe into Flowmaster American Thunder 3 chamber.
Color is still up in the air, but probably 1969 Trophy Blue. Interior is 2004 Cadillac STS(?) seats with integrated shoulder belts, and no Caddy logos. I made my own dash insert to accept Autometer gauges. I might redo it because I hate the turn signal and high beam lights.
i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/ALLDUN5/dash.jpg

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alldun5 Senior Member Posts: 592	vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 16:07:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 16:07:21 GMT -5 WOW, does that pic suck. I'll post a better one.
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RAM Z Administrator Posts: 8,217	vert rebuild Mar 4, 2010 19:17:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RAM Z on Mar 4, 2010 19:17:56 GMT -5 Ive been reading build threads on LS1tech.com about LS engines into A bodies. Seems the trans tunnel needs to go bye bye with these swaps. How is the drag link clearance to the oil pan?

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vert rebuild Mar 5, 2010 7:17:49 GMT -5

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Post by alldun5 on Mar 5, 2010 7:17:49 GMT -5

I only have to open the tunnel about 3". You can see the preliminary cuts in the picture (above) of the engine sitting on the front. I used a mount kit from BRP Hotrods and GM's LH8 oil pan and clearance is not a problem. It appears that all of the truck accessories and intake will clear. It is my understanding, and Lord knows I can be wrong, that the trucks have a taller intake for torque. That is fine with me. I have ordered a STS 6L80E trans pan and filter. I will either weld on a 38MM extension for the 6L90E or more than likely use the STS and the 6L90 pans and machine one from billet aluminum. Using the depth of the STS and the outside of the 6L90. Of course I would make two of them and sell one to cover material cost.

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alldun5 Senior Member Posts: 592	vert rebuild Mar 13, 2010 9:35:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alldun5 on Mar 13, 2010 9:35:51 GMT -5 "new" quarters. better pic of the dash. Maybe LEDs would make it better.
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Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 10:44:07 GMT -5

Post by slowolds on Mar 4, 2010 11:16:03 GMT -5

Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 11:49:12 GMT -5

Post by RAM Z on Mar 4, 2010 13:01:05 GMT -5

Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 14:56:20 GMT -5

Post by alldun5 on Mar 4, 2010 16:07:21 GMT -5

Post by RAM Z on Mar 4, 2010 19:17:56 GMT -5

Post by alldun5 on Mar 5, 2010 7:17:49 GMT -5

Post by alldun5 on Mar 13, 2010 9:35:51 GMT -5