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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: jbc426] #2769536
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I went through Rich Nedbal on all of the EFI components including Andy F cam sync, pickup bracket and throttle linkage. Holley dominator ECU . I wanted the ability to control my trans and be able to upgrade down the road. Exhaust dumps are NoWeeds 3 1/2 stainless.

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #2769678
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I subscribed to this thread and would love to watch the progress, super cool car and combo!
If you didn't mention it already, do you have a color picked out?


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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: ProSport] #3095328
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Finally back on the project. Rotator cuff surgery had me shut down. My daughter came over and cleaned and organized the shop. Rear brakes are done. Fuel tank is in and plumbed. I put an access panel in the trunk for the pumps. My hydro boost setup arrived and I hope to get on that soon. Started fitting my serpentine front runner setup. I had Andys scalloped motor plate. I traded it for a solid one as I have to do some clearance at the end of AC compressor and alternator. Car is set up to go to paint first of January. I will have them put my windows and trim on. Mango Orange is the color. Probably black hood. I am planning to seal the engine block and heads with Nyalic and leave natural. I will update more soon.

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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3095331
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Looks great.
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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3095404
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Looking good. Yeah, the solid plate usually works best for full custom cars where there is a lot of fabrication so you can move things around.

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: AndyF] #3095994
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Very nice project, keep us updated.

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: HardcoreB] #3217048
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Been a while since I posted anything. Progress has been slow. Bottom of car is done. Mounted Andys motor plate. Putting in hood pin brackets. Pulled engine and headed to body work and paint tomorrow. Engine is going to Jeff Dickey down the road from me for machine work and assembly March 5th. Finally starting to get a little excited again.

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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3217076
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Go Mango orange, black hood black interior.

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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3217122
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Moderator feel free to move this to projects if that is where it needs to be. Hood pin brackets welded in.

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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3217203
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Nice work!

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3217383
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What are those round things were the engine plates notches at /with serpentine belts?

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: racerx] #3217389
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Originally Posted by racerx
What are those round things were the engine plates notches at /with serpentine belts?
Cutout for back of Alternator and A/C compressor.

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3217391
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Originally Posted by galen
Originally Posted by racerx
What are those round things were the engine plates notches at /with serpentine belts?
Cutout for back of Alternator and A/C compressor.

Ok...got -it Thanks up

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: racerx] #3251313
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Finally getting color on the car. Tallants hot rod shop in KC Mo. Hood and interior will be black. paint is Chrysler Prowler Orange. I will post more pics soon. Then home for assembly.

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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3251327
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REALLY nice!

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3251335
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Oh my what a nice project. That is going to be as nice as a car as anyone can ask for when it’s done.

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3251354
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That's real nice. Looks like a good home for that hemi!


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New engine! 511" RB, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, Eagle rotating assy, Comp hyd roller cam, Doug's 2" headers.
Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3251361
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Love it!

Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: galen] #3251376
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Beauty!

The term "high end build" is slung around pretty casually but it sure applies to that one.


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Re: Making some progress, 68 gtx clone [Re: ZIPPY] #3251449
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Rolled outside. 6 weeks he will polish it.

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