Gradually getting this thing ready to drop in the new bullet. Been re-doing plumbing, wiring, etc.

As a point of reference, here is what it looked like before.



So I posted pics before of the new down bars, paint, brake lines, etc. Now we're getting to the wiring.
We basically made new harnesses and used the stock bulkhead connecters. MSD and two-step is mounted behind the glovebox door. New harness that is connected through the bulkhead connecter is mounted on the inner firewall. It has junction blocks for power, the MSD, and the linelock/transbrake wires.




Here is the brake and line lock junction block. That switch above the junction block is a starter switch for bumping over the motor when adjusting valves. The thing going through the grommet is the tube for the mechanical water temp sensor.




Here is the MSD junction block. The wire to the right going through the grommet is the alternator wire going back to the battery.




Here is the firewall and passenger innerfender. Idea was to tuck all the wires away and keep the engine bay as clear and uncluttered as possible. That thing in the middle of the firewall below the starter button is the temp gauge sending unit. I'll adding a -3 an bulkhead connecter next to it to hook up the oil pressure capillary tube.




Engine harness follows underneath the down bar along with the alt wire and will bridge to the motor behind the motorplate.




Last one, light and electic cooling fan harness runs along inner fender in stock location.




Just have to do the oil pressure line, install the new fuel pump, make new brackets for mounting the alt with the new motor plate and we'll be ready to put in the motor. Hopefully its in by end of day on Saturday.

Looking good. Cant wait to see and hear it in Vegas. Lots of work but I am sure it will all be worth it when you get it done.

We will be tearing mine a part for the umpteenth time tomorrow to get the new tranny in. Hopefully all will go well. This is the 4th year in a row I have had a failure a couple of weeks before the MATS. Beginning to think maybe I need to just not plan on going anymore. Maybe I can trick the car that way.

Very nice job. It's very clean.

Now would be the perfect time to move the brake line above the flywheel to the front of the car, I ran mine to the back side of the K member and didn't have to cut or lengthen it I have seen several NHRA tech that will bounce you on that in tech, not any of the local track techs

Brakes: 3:1 General Regulations.. NHRA rulebook.

Brake lines must be steel, steel braided, or DOT approved flexible and routed outside framerail, or enclosed in a 16" length of 1/8" minimum wall thickness tubing securely mounted where line(s) pass the flywheel bellhousing area and not routed in the driveline tunnel. All brake lines must be attached to chassis as per OEM style; hoses must have mounting brackets; no tie wraps, tape, etc.

So now that you are totally confused..


Since my car lost its brakes during the wreck, I made myself aware of the rules..


Chris..

Looks good Bob..........can`t wait to hear about you 9-sec passes.

Finished the last of the updates on the car today. Motor and trans are ready to go back in. Monday evening will will be d-day.
Installed the new fuel pump today. The Mallory 140 wasn't going to cut it, so a new 250 went in. Cut a hole in the sheet metal for the larger pump moter to fit, and the filters and lines ended up in the same place as before.

Rather than a direct wire from the switch to the pump as before. Put a relay at the battery box. Switch to the relay, and power direct from the battery (through a circuit breaker) to the relay and pump.

Looking good. Cant wait to see and hear it at the MATS.

I think we are actually ready as well, other than a good cleaning. I think I am gonna put some new shoes on her before we go. Actually made some progress today myself, 164 MPH

Hey Glenn good work on the upgrades. Al that is some good speed what are the rest of the numbers with your repaired tranny.

Another late night last night and STILL didn't get it done. Got close though.
Here is the unit bolted together with the new sheild on the trans.


And hanging, ready to go in.


It took a little coaxing. And we had to pull the starter back off, drop the drag link and slide back the torsion bars to slide the headers in from underneath, but the headers did go in with the motor bolted in place. Had to clearance them a little around the passenger side torsion bar, and they're basically touching the frame on both sides, but at least they still fit in there with the raised exhaust ports on the Victors. I was a little worried.
Got a few minor things to do, top-side wires, carb fuel lines, move some new wiring that ended up too close to the headers, etc. But at least it is in there, and all things considered, went in pretty smooth.

The bottom-side is buttoned up, drive shaft is back in, trans linkage connected, etc. Don't know if my exhaust will fit back on there though.

Anyway, here's a couple pics at the end of the night last night. If I can get away from work at mid-day today, I may get it done and running this afternoon.








At least it LOOKS good.

LOoks good Glenn, did you have to clearance the tunnel for the sheild?

Ted

Glen,Looks good. Oh yeah Happy Birthday as well

LOOKS GOOD!!! happy birthday!

did you have to do anything to the rockers to make the valve covers fit?

Awesome!

Looks great and can`t wait to hear the results.....oh, HAPPY B-DAY....

Engine is plumbed, wired and running. Sounds good, revs quick. Haven't taken it for a drive yet though.
Final pics of full install.

Again, here is the before...


And after....

Looks awesome

That thing will def haul the mail

I was wondering if you had driven it yet...let us know how it feels!!
Brian

Sweet!! Cant wait to see it run...

wow nice job. i like that top hose, those can be hard to find.

Very Nice..



Chris..

Congrats Glenn the car looks awesome....

Rickster

i really like the way you did evrything there. nice job. i always enjoy some good engine porn in the morn.

Glen,Looking pretty racey there. Cant wait to see your response after the first pass in the car. Seeya in a few days.

Lookin good

Looks Great! Can't wait to check it out at MATS