Gomez's ULTIMATE build thread Lots of pics

[Basement_Modder]

It has been nearly a month since the last post. I do not wish for this thread to die.

Also, this has been very inspiring and I am tempted to buy another car so I can tear into mine to this extent.

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[Advancedynamix]

The conversation that previously followed this post has been moved to the Arena so as not to clutter the thread.

[Gomez]

Got word today that the engine is back in the build stages again. Been waiting for custom main bearings to come off backorder and they have. Yeah baby!!!!

More details to come as I get them.

[skeeters_keeper]

Is yours the pretty blue block? It's looking good! Glad to see it progressing.

[Gomez]

no. Mine is the black one. Want to try keeping the stock look

[Team Lightning]

Updates?

[Gomez]

I wish! Gonna call today to see

[Team Lightning]

You are still waiting on the motor???

[Hot_Wheels]

Ill trade you for a collection of quadcopters! Jk.

[Team Lightning]

Updates?

[mikemounlio]

Getting ready to weld.








Spotted to hold for a bit














Welded and with loose fit to show removability.












Sway bar bracket bolts drilled in and welded on.





Final fitment is good.











Now All I need to do is get my radiator and intercooler, fit them and I'm good to go. Well almost. Still need to affix the upper rad support bracket to the lower support. Spacing is near exact as I can tell from the upper support bracket to the lower. should be as simple as can be to do that. Also needs the bumper cover plate with the 5 holes in it for the bottom of the cover. Easy stuff. The hardest part is done.

Once everything is mounted I will blast it and powder coat for a nice satin black finish and paint the rest of the engine bay as well. The only hard part of the rest of the build will be the engine mounts. I want them to look either as factory as possible OR as aftermarket as possible. Nothing in between will be accepted. Sometime this summer will be that project.

What is the length of the long piece?

[XR2KID]

Any updates?

[Gomez]

none. patiently waiting. It's at this point in the build where the final stages are near and I have the nervous jitters about finishing it.Nothing wrong other than nervousness. I guess that's why I am being patient.

[Team Lightning]

You're still waiting on the motor???

Its been what, 2 yrs? No excuse for that if the money's there.

[moz]

Geez!!!!

Is he waiting for stalactites to form on the block?