Haley and Chelle's 04/05/06 project update

Sorry I missed your post. As for the engine it's currently only got a few "minor" mods. We switched it to Dry Sump oiling, tossed the distributors for coilpacks and Electromotive to manage fuel and spark, and opened the exhaust up lots. In the future we hope to come up with a custom intake.
The Ultima is Jay's car - he's a really nice guy and is planning to start offering a line of performance parts for these engines. Keep in mind we took it out of a nearly 6000lb car to run with a 6 speed in a 2200lb car

Thanx Mike! As Haley said we're in the middle of a move too - so we're working like crazy to get this all done... but it will be drivable soon.
Just not soon enough

Haley mentioned the dash, it is made and gauges are mounted in the gauge pod but there is still a bit to do to it before it's finished. I'm trying to decide if we should cover it in leather or paint it like an original.

Second one too Andreas? kewl!

Chelle

 

only a minute to post - was just shutting down computers, Skip's right - it's moving day here... {yesterday and today)
Will post pics tonight after we get settled
Chelle
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Thanx Andreas, I took a buncha pictures Saturday of the two cars side by side and the GTO in the new place.
The wipers had to be converted to the correct position for RHD. Look at original GTO's and the RHD ones have the wipers in that configuration. You want to have the wiper clear the most possible area in front of the driver. This required mounting the wiper arms to the body in a mirror image of where they were or the car originally. This also required rearranging the linkage that connects it all to the motor and reversing the wiper motor so they would park properly

We had covers and the nose mods resulted in a slightly shorter headlight area which necessitated slight mods to the covers. As our covers were worn out anyway Kim made plaster molds of the old ones and we did some mild reshaping of the plaster form. To make the new covers we used the kitchen oven and drape molded flat sheets of acrylic (plexiglass).
The two big problems are the fumes are mildly flammable, and the potential of steam bubbles if you don't heat it correctly to get rid of moisture. There's plenty of info online with tips for doing this.
After having the new piece it's simply a matter of grinding away excess material to achieve a good fit
Chelle

 

Heya everyone!
sorry to be so quiet of late.
The navy has decided to block this site so I can't read or update at work. And between us moving and working on the car and everything I haven't spent much time on the computer at home even..
I miss it here!!
On the plus side my job is about to end (sept 30th) so unless I accept the offer from Northrop Grumman I'll have plenty of time
but enough about me
I'm way overdue on car reports.
The only thing holding us up now is a few details that make it driveable. Externally everything but the headlight covers, door handles, and grille are on and done. Internally the dash pod and wiring are pretty much done but we still need to cover the rest of the dash. The switch panel is done with all new switches installed and wired. Mechanically there's some minor details in the engine compartment like making some hoses for the dry sump and mounting air filters and the exhaust still needs to be installed. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few details, but it has come a long way. The aluminum in the trunk is done though a couple pieces are not installed as we still need to be able to access a few things that will be hidden when the covers are installed.
Well, that said - here's a few pictures I took yesterday
Chelle
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Thanx guys, an thanx Haley for leaning on me to get online and post updates


I miss driving ...
we shall be soon though
Chelle
ps- if anyone knows anyone in the area looking to hire a computer geek please let me know. Since my company traded me I would kinda like to see what options are available

 

Thanx Frank,
just to make sure credit where credit is due BTW - the car is both Haley and mine, and I am sure that it would have taken a lot longer had Haley not been around to help and to remind when when I'd get offtrack. Today it was off getting the exhaust installed, it is supposed to be home tonight - there was some concern about getting it home with the rain, but it should be here- waiting for the call right now
Chelle