Category: My Projects

Next, start preparing the Crusty Chevy for MegaSquirt.

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I plan on converting the Crusty Chevy to Fuel Injection this summer. I can buy an ~adequate~ adapter for about $50, or I can make one out of the old pistons out of the engine, for free.

Machining is next.

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I could buy these for about $60.  Or I could spend four hours of my time and make them for $5.

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No room for a clutch pedal, eh?!

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Mounted the brake master from the donor Firebird onto the V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint wannabe).

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I think it took three or four design attempts to get it right.  Now to redo the back suspension….

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Moser Engineering shortened and re-splined Firebird axles 4-1/2″ each, whilst I narrowed the Firebird axle myself.

I have a preliminary rear suspension design happening, but it’s going to change due to packaging issues.

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My very first roll cage.  Over-built, but this is first and foremost a street car.

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Basic frame TIG’d together.  Plans are convert to rear wheel drive, with a V8 under the dash.  Yes.  I started this project in November 2009.

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I need to find more motivation to get this project done.  With the Crusty Chevy out of the way now, and an impending workshop on the horizon, time to dust off the cobwebs and get back at this project.

Intended to stay hidden until it is complete, it is more important that I find the motivation to get this one done soon.

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