My 71 GS FRAME OFF...

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by Freakazoid, Apr 2, 2010.

  1. dragracer

    dragracer Well-Known Member

    looks very nice freakazoid, hope mine turns out as well...Dave
     
  2. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    More progress. Front of the engine is togrther, Brackets, pulleys, ect. Resistor hidden under the A/C Compressor top bracket for the Crane XR-I Ignition Module.
    Disassembled the rear end and sandblasted the housing. Then rewelded over the Plug welds in the housing. Sprayed with 2 coats of POR-15 then 2 coats POR chassis black. Reassembled, with new Pinyon seal and crush sleeve, Also possie additive and gear oil.
    I found the recomended teflon lube for the PMT rear trailing arms at a swimming pool supply store. Go figure..
    Welded the O2 Bungs in the header collectors for the Inovac LM2.
    Tomorrow I hope to have the rear disc brakes installed. The calipers are painted and the rotore are ready to spray. I will be using black header paint unless someone can recommend something better for the rotors.
    I hope to get the front end done in the next 2 weeks. I need to get done with the chassis as soon as possible so I can get back to installing the new trunk pan. And the nightmare of removing the old undercoating.
     

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  3. PaulGS

    PaulGS Well-Known Member

    Thanks for sharing...great job!
     
  4. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Thanks, Paul.
    I made a little more progress Satueday. Added differential posi additive and gear oil. Rear disc brakes and parking brake cables. Rear tire and rims almost ready to install. After cleaning the rims I found some surface rust on the back side. Not sure what im going to do about the rust spots. Maybe clean with fine steel wool and then clear coat ?
     

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  5. 72buicklt1

    72buicklt1 Well-Known Member

    looking good..:TU: can't wait to get back on mine in the next couple of weeks.. keep the photo's coming..

    dan c.
     
  6. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Thanks Dan.
    I finally removed the old paint from the upper and lower controll arms, spindles and coil springs. All bushings and balljoints are new. Sprayed parts with POR-15 then POR Chassis black. Could not have put it back together without the inside coil spring compressor. Now I will be working on the steering sector, tie rods, ect. Here are a few pics.
     

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  7. NeverL8

    NeverL8 Well-Known Member

    Looking really good richard - only a person who's done a frame off them selves can appreciate the amount of work. keep it up

    keep us posted - great pic's!
     
  8. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Your right Mike, Its been alot of fun but I dont think I will ever do another one.
    Almost have a rolling chassis. Finished the steering linkage, and have the calipers and rotors mounted. Still have to clean up the front tires and rims. And hook up the front brake hoses.
    Ill be Taking the rear end back apart to install the Nitro Posi which I got from Jim at JD Race {Monzaz}. It will hold up alot better than the Gov Lock. Jim also had the Bearing and shim kit with everything you need to install the Posi.
     

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  9. 72buicklt1

    72buicklt1 Well-Known Member

    Obviously your good mechanically, are you setting up the rear yourself? I setup mine and patience is key as to getting a good mesh pattern,, know how goes a long way too.. I kept reading of how people had different issues doing it but in the end I took my time and it's good.. Monzaz sells quality stuff!


    Dan C.
     
  10. 72buicklt1

    72buicklt1 Well-Known Member

    Obviously your good mechanically, are you setting up the rear yourself? I setup mine and patience is key as to getting a good mesh pattern,, know how goes a long way too.. I kept reading of how people had different issues doing it but in the end I took my time and it's good.. Monzaz sells quality stuff!


    Dan C.
     
  11. cpk 71

    cpk 71 im just a number

    Love the work looks awesome one question? Wouldn't steel fuel line be safer than braided hose? Looks great but would it pass tech at the track? Would suck if it didn't . Don't know if your gonna race it or not but I would figure you would want to. After all that work.
     
  12. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Yes Dan, I have done a few and this one before with the Gov lock. Probably is less than 1000 miles on the gears. I will take my time as you said to get it set up right. Also Im really pleased with Monzaz parts. Just cant wait to try them on the road and track.

    Thanks Chris, As for the fuel line. Stock is 3/8". As far as I know 1/2" is not available in prebent stainless. Also Ive heard of some bad issues with the rolls of 1/2" aluminum tubing that you bend your self. There is very little room to follow the stock rought with 1/2". And the sharp bends over the rear crossmember were impossible to me. Yes I tryed. 1/2" Stainless through the frame to me is the easiest and safe. I also used rubber gromets where the braded hose passed through my slightly inlarged holes in the frame to help protect it. From what I read on the forum it is one of several NHRA approved ways to run modified line { like Braded }. I think some where I read that plane rubber fuel hose can't be used over 1' lengths ? Im sure somone can chim in with the rules. If not, it would make a good post. Anyway if I was not running a Robbmc 550 HP fuel pump I would of went with a stock bent 3/8" stainless line. Notice in the 3 pics. First one stock. This way there is 1/2" from inside the tank to the carb. I used Jegs 8 AN line and fittings which was within my budget. I really like them in black.
     

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  13. cpk 71

    cpk 71 im just a number

    So the pump on the motor is what? pressure regulator ? Motor looks kick a$$ too!!!!
     
  14. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Here is the link where the fuel pump comes from.
    http://www.robbmcperformance.com/
    No regulator needed and the pump has a return like stock.
     
  15. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Have a few updates. Chassis is rolling. Moved it outside, dusted it off and took a few pics. Next for the chassis I will be getting the radiator support restored and installed. The plan is to install the radiator, top off all the fluids and test run the engine.
     

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  16. cstanley-gs

    cstanley-gs Silver Mist

    This is awesome!
    Im signing on!
     
  17. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    It was time to get back working on the trunk pan install. I have never done one so im taking my time. removing the rusted pan was easy. Installing the new pan is alot of work for me. I never want to do another one. Over all, I think it will look good when done.
     

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  18. RudyE

    RudyE Well-Known Member

    Looking good! I am just starting on my 72 GS trunk myself. Keep up the good work!! Thanks, Rudy.
     
  19. Stg'd 2Discover

    Stg'd 2Discover Lumpty, Lumpty, Lumpty

    Nice work.

    Tom
     
  20. Freakazoid

    Freakazoid Gold Level Contributor

    Thanks, Tom and Rudy. Rear Trunk pan installed. Firewall almost ready to Spray. Rebuilding drivers side lower wheel house. The Radiator support, top cover were sprayed with POR 15. It still needs sprayed with top coat to dull it down. Too shiney for me.
     

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    Last edited: Jun 17, 2012

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