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Chevynut · 02-10-2008, 02:45 PM

Thought I'd post a couple of pics showing what I've been up to lately. I've gotten to the "detail" part of the build where things get tedious. I plan to build EVERYTHING for the car before it's painted, so all I have to do later is assemble it. At least that's the plan.

I'm about halfway done with my throttle linkage on the engine, but I need to machine a few pieces to finish it.

First is a picture of my electric power brake booster. The plumbing is coming together, and I just have to connect the MC to the frame and build a fluid reservoir. The frame is completely plumbed with the exception of brake hoses to the calipers. I mounted the pump to the booster bolts with a bracket I built that isolates it from the body. I didn't want to use hoses and clamps, so I welded AN bungs to the remote reservoir block and I'm using teflon SS braided hose instead to minimize the risk of leaks. I have to machine a couple of adapter fittings to do that. This will all be totally hidden under the inner fender.

Next I built a coil bracket to locate the red MSD Blaster coil under the intake manifold. The stock Ramjet 502 ECU sits in this location, but since it's gone (I'll be using a Holley Commander 950 ECU) I figured it would be a great place to hide a coil so I made a mounting plate out of aluminum. I will be putting a large 150 or 175A alternator fuse on the plate beside the coil, and all my electrical wires will be routed through there as well. My fuel hoses to the central fuel rail are also done.

I've also been collecting all of my sensors, connectors, wiring, and other electrical stuff so I can start on that soon. I am currently building seat brackets and will post pics of that later.

Lots of things left to do.

Sweden · 02-10-2008, 02:55 PM

Hi Lazlo.

Your build is a true piece of art, everything is pushing the limit of what can be done to a TriFive.

rigi · 02-10-2008, 03:02 PM

Before I wanted paint on my car as soon as possible, but now I find more things to fit and brackets to weld to the body all the time. Sometimes it is your "fault" ---actually I have to thank you for many things I almost forgot.

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Now I don't want to paint my car, can you imagine if I would forget any bracket??!

Anyway! Nice work as always Laszlo.

dseale4888 · 02-10-2008, 04:13 PM

Looking exquisit!!! It always takes time to do it right. I've got to search in my garage to find some 283 pulleys for my engine now.
Dave

BLACKHORSE · 02-10-2008, 06:50 PM

MARK

vander55 · 02-10-2008, 07:56 PM

Looks great ,always look foward to update pics . thanks

Ken

57 Bel Air LS7 · 02-10-2008, 08:39 PM

Lookin' good.

I envy your craftsmanship.

Russ T Nut · 02-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Congrats on your progress. As you know I'm working on my nomad and I find great inspiration following your build. I've mounted my C4 IRS following your lead and hope it works out as well as yours.
Good luck.
Russ

mickeywestsr · 02-10-2008, 10:46 PM

Looks like you are doing it right.....cool color combo!!!

grandmas55 · 02-10-2008, 11:07 PM

Wow, Chevynut, what beautiful craftsmanship. You are so far out of my league I can only admire. Thanks for sharing. Mark

02-10-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Chevynut Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Chevynut's Garage Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 8,027 Member #1769	Chevynut Nomad project update Thought I'd post a couple of pics showing what I've been up to lately. I've gotten to the "detail" part of the build where things get tedious. I plan to build EVERYTHING for the car before it's painted, so all I have to do later is assemble it. At least that's the plan. I'm about halfway done with my throttle linkage on the engine, but I need to machine a few pieces to finish it. First is a picture of my electric power brake booster. The plumbing is coming together, and I just have to connect the MC to the frame and build a fluid reservoir. The frame is completely plumbed with the exception of brake hoses to the calipers. I mounted the pump to the booster bolts with a bracket I built that isolates it from the body. I didn't want to use hoses and clamps, so I welded AN bungs to the remote reservoir block and I'm using teflon SS braided hose instead to minimize the risk of leaks. I have to machine a couple of adapter fittings to do that. This will all be totally hidden under the inner fender. Next I built a coil bracket to locate the red MSD Blaster coil under the intake manifold. The stock Ramjet 502 ECU sits in this location, but since it's gone (I'll be using a Holley Commander 950 ECU) I figured it would be a great place to hide a coil so I made a mounting plate out of aluminum. I will be putting a large 150 or 175A alternator fuse on the plate beside the coil, and all my electrical wires will be routed through there as well. My fuel hoses to the central fuel rail are also done. I've also been collecting all of my sensors, connectors, wiring, and other electrical stuff so I can start on that soon. I am currently building seat brackets and will post pics of that later. Lots of things left to do. __________________ '56 Chevy Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper T56, C4 Corvette F&R suspension w/coilovers. See My Nomad Build HERE

02-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
Sweden Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Sweden's Garage Location: Gothenburg Sweden Posts: 4,486 Member #1166	Hi Lazlo. Your build is a true piece of art, everything is pushing the limit of what can be done to a TriFive. __________________ Owe My Website! My Pictures.

02-10-2008, 03:02 PM	#3
rigi Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Jul 2006 rigi's Garage Location: Sweden Posts: 867 Member #960	Before I wanted paint on my car as soon as possible, but now I find more things to fit and brackets to weld to the body all the time. Sometimes it is your "fault" ---actually I have to thank you for many things I almost forgot.. Now I don't want to paint my car, can you imagine if I would forget any bracket??! Anyway! Nice work as always Laszlo. __________________ Richard 57 BelAir coupe/LS-1/4L60E/C4 IFS,IFR/Air-ride www.57chevy.se

02-10-2008, 04:13 PM	#4
dseale4888 Senior Member 4 Gold Stars Join Date: Feb 2006 dseale4888's Garage Location: North Attleboro,Ma. Posts: 4,560 Member #228	Looking exquisit!!! It always takes time to do it right. I've got to search in my garage to find some 283 pulleys for my engine now. Dave __________________ Dave http://www.trifive.com/webs/dseale4888/ Keep smilin', it makes people wonder what you've been up to.

02-10-2008, 06:50 PM	#5
BLACKHORSE Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Nov 2007 BLACKHORSE's Garage Location: LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO Posts: 1,348 Member #4248	MARK __________________ MARK "When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others."

02-10-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
vander55 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 vander55's Garage Location: Robson B.C. Canada Posts: 224 Member #2040	Looks great ,always look foward to update pics . thanks Ken __________________ see my 55 www.picturetrail.com/vander55

02-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#7
57 Bel Air LS7 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Mar 2007 57 Bel Air LS7's Garage Location: Wisconsin Posts: 466 Member #2265	Lookin' good. I envy your craftsmanship. __________________ Frank 1957 Bel Air 2dr ht, AME chassis, LS7, T-56 1957 Bel Air convert, ZZ4, TH350 1955 210 2dr post, 350, 4 spd, 10" 1967 VW bug, ZZ4, 700R4, 9" F**d

02-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#8
Russ T Nut Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Russ T Nut's Garage Posts: 37 Member #4723	Congrats on your progress. As you know I'm working on my nomad and I find great inspiration following your build. I've mounted my C4 IRS following your lead and hope it works out as well as yours. Good luck. Russ

02-10-2008, 10:46 PM	#9
mickeywestsr Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2007 mickeywestsr's Garage Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 8,126 Member #1970	Looks like you are doing it right.....cool color combo!!! __________________ GO VOLS If Its Not Good Enough For Washington Then Its Not Good Enough For My Family

02-10-2008, 11:07 PM	#10
grandmas55 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Nov 2007 grandmas55's Garage Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 900 Member #4101	Wow, Chevynut, what beautiful craftsmanship. You are so far out of my league I can only admire. Thanks for sharing. Mark

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