95riosnake Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 The clamps Rich has are the Pi-Thon clamps from a few years back I believe. I think they're discontinued if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 QUOTE=tony;57784]yea, plus how the hell did ya get the cai tube to have the same couplings, lol? matching upper radiator hose and cai. that's some vision right there, lol.Jeremy and tony ...Dan is correct the hose clamps are called pi-thon hose locks. They were manufactured by a small company in the early to mid 2000 but the owner had health issues and labor problems and folded. Each clamp had to be ordered by dimension for a proper seal. When I first saw them I knew I had to have them so I took measurements of every hose I was going to use and ordered some up. Little did I know how dam expensive they were and when all was said and done I had $600 in clamps ...ouch that hurts just thinking about it lol. But I must say I dont regret it, as Ive only seen one other stang with these clamps. I have seen them still offered in small quantities at some places but depending on what your looking for It might be tough to track down everything you need. I may be selling all of mine as I have another idea for hose clamps this time around, just wont know till I get into ordering all the hardware for the motor. I know Im anal right ...planing for hardware lol Brian I decided to drop a build thread here as I know the people on this forum can really appreciate the type of work going into this build compared to well you know lolBlwnbyu although I do like the TF wheel Im shooting for something that hasnt been done 80 million times over lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Let a brother know if you decide to sell them... Also, as I was reading through this, I noticed you said there wasn't much info on tubbin a vert, what kinda issues did you run into that would not allow you to have a fully functioning top? Could you elaborate? I don't plan on mini rubbing my car but I'm curious to know what kinda problems could ariseJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Let a brother know if you decide to sell them... Also, as I was reading through this, I noticed you said there wasn't much info on tubbin a vert, what kinda issues did you run into that would not allow you to have a fully functioning top? Could you elaborate? I don't plan on mini rubbing my car but I'm curious to know what kinda problems could ariseJeremyJeremey if and when I decide to sell the hose locks you have first dibs. As far as the tubs go the problem lies with the ne tubs being taller than the stockers which interferes with the vert pivot point and top frame contacting the new tubs. If you look at the stock tub you will notice the pivot is actually mounted to the tubs via a bracket that is actually spot welded to the original tub. The new tub has to be notched a bit to make it all work. When I get a chance I will get some detailed pics up so you can see where the problems occur. like I said I didnt know this till everything was already cut out and by that time it was to late. I looked all over for info including talking with team z and to be honest Theres less than a handfull of tubbed sn verts out there and the couple that were tubbed just never put the top down. The only vert that had a functional top was the one summitt racing did but I couldnt find any info on there install. Edited March 29, 2013 by 95opal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Jeremey if and when I decide to sell the hose locks you have first dibs. As far as the tubs go the problem lies with the ne tubs being taller than the stockers which interferes with the vert pivot point and top frame contacting the new tubs. If you look at the stock tub you will notice the pivot is actually mounted to the tubs via a bracket that is actually spot welded to the original tub. The new tub has to be notched a bit to make it all work. When I get a chance I will get some detailed pics up so you can see where the problems occur. like I said I didnt know this till everything was already cut out and by that time it was to late. I looked all over for info including talking with team z and to be honest Theres less than a handfull of tubbed sn verts out there and the couple that were tubbed just never put the top down. The only vert that had a functional top was the one summitt racing did but I couldnt find any info on there install.Okay I see what your saying, I remember when I put the top in it was pretty tight back there... I'm sure you got it under control thoughJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 just saw this on Facebook and thought... I know of one engine bay that clean with that color.... something you're not telling us Rich? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Haha that's very close, Rich's is an even smoother bay if you can even believe it lol. I have looked at the pics of Rich's current bay many times thinking "how the hell did he get that area so smooth, and that one, and that one..." Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 just saw the pic of your engine bay before you started re-doing it all. Holy crap. Amazing. Keep it up man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 just saw this on Facebook and thought... I know of one engine bay that clean with that color.... something you're not telling us Rich? lolFML, this is what I need...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 just saw this on Facebook and thought... I know of one engine bay that clean with that color.... something you're not telling us Rich? lolNow thats sweet... Funny thing is I had contemplated that swap before I decided to stay pushrod, but when Im done with this one you will be seeing that in my next project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Haha that's very close, Rich's is an even smoother bay if you can even believe it lol. I have looked at the pics of Rich's current bay many times thinking "how the hell did he get that area so smooth, and that one, and that one..." Lol Dan the secrect is hours and hours and hours of finger fawking lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 lol steve the heartache was tearing into this lolyeah I bet, can't believe this was in need of updating so I can only imagine what the final images bring us when you are done.FML, this is what I need......Don't we all lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Lil update started on mocking up my custom radiator shroud and rad support cover. Will be using my polished rad support cover as the base and adding to it so that it will wrap over the core support and meat up with the shroud. Everything will be painted body color along with some custom lower frame rail spats that Im fabbing up. Should have it all transfered to sheet metal by the end of next weekend then out to paint they go.Sorry about the crap pics but didnt have my camera with me and figured you guys needed some type of update lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I like it! I'm also kicking around some ideas of modding my polished rad support cover... I'm tired of that scratched-ass pos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I like it! I'm also kicking around some ideas of modding my polished rad support cover... I'm tired of that scratched-ass pos.Haha Dan I was just tired of polishing the dam thing plus with it body color and wrapping it over the core support it will look really clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 That's the exact problem I have with the polished cover, it never looks right. No matter how much or how carefully I polish it, it looks scratched and swirled to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 lol after it getting tossed around the shop all winter scratched aint the word lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Wow awesome idea rich! Should turn out sick like everything else that you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 lol thanks... the new shroud is still closer to the rad support than the location of the original radiator. So I just wanted a clean finished look when you stare at the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 fuck i wish we were brothers i'd have a nasty as engine bay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 very nice rich , i just hope the guys on here get to see this and dans car in person some day , these guys make me want to leave my car at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 very nice rich , i just hope the guys on here get to see this and dans car in person some day , these guys make me want to leave my car at homeLol coming from a guy with a sweet @ass 5.0 mag feature car stuffed in his garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stprorolla49 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 very nice rich , i just hope the guys on here get to see this and dans car in person some day , these guys make me want to leave my car at homeYou're tellin me man...I just read the last 2 pages of Dan's build thread with my mouth wide open in amazement. Then I opened up this gem and the same thing happened. Unbelievable work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69clark Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I'm that last to know about this thread. I've known what was going on, but you have been lacking in the sharing picture department, LOL. Looking good Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 You're tellin me man...I just read the last 2 pages of Dan's build thread with my mouth wide open in amazement. Then I opened up this gem and the same thing happened. Unbelievable work!Thanks Mike shes slowly getting there still have a ways to go yet.Cmon Tom these pics have been posted on FB months ago kid. Besides a few recents. Besides not like you wont be the first to pick at it up close lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Ok little pic update.Always hated this part of the rad support the covers never hide this area so Im extending my custom cover to include this areaJust about ready to transfer over to sheet metalNotice anything missing in this pick?Yup 86in the ebrake as I never use it and by doing so will alow me to lay out my custom center console the way I want it.Cleaned up my MM plates and added chrome hardware for the bling factor lolFlaming river manual rack and MM shaft back in and centered up. Edited April 10, 2013 by 95opal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Now for some pics some of you have wanted to see.C notch in the frame rail. this was before I replated and weldedtubs mocked up and ready for welding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 And I thought I was putting a lot of work into my trunk... Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 haha you are... Im just gonna make a new one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Beautiful... All I can really say lol, I would live to learn and master your attention to detailJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 very cool rich keep them coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWillyWalker Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Unbelievable car man. So, if you look up into the tubs from the outside of the car, is there a notch or something poking out that will interefere with the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Unbelievable car man. So, if you look up into the tubs from the outside of the car, is there a notch or something poking out that will interefere with the wheel?Thanks...Not sure what your exactly trying to describe. If your refering to the C-notch into the framerail thats done because of the way the rear of tge rails flare out in the back. You need to make that notch so you have the cleareance for the tires. Remember were talkin 345 rubber out back.Well another quickie done today. Fabricated the front lower frame rail spats, getting rid of the plastic ones and will have these new ones painted body color also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWillyWalker Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I can never describe in text what I am thinking in my head, lol. We'll just move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Turbo? There has to be a turbo at some point lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Such a clean ride man! I can't wait to see a rear shot with those fatass 345's on it!Sent from my secretary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I'm guessing turbo for this reason right here! I sense an epic win A little opening up of the headers as Im not going with long tubes for various reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thats what I was thinking too, but I also thought I read something in another thread regarding a T Trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Lol you two crack me up..Got a few minutes in this morning and fabed the ne fan shroud. Just have to cut the hole fot thr fan and drill in the mounting holes, ready for the painter. Hoping to fab the rad support cover tomorrow, well see as I have a full schedule of estimates and might not get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69clark Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Rich, did you pick up a metal brake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
