SLC Build Thread-Chassis #53

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Thanks Mike. Mine would have been running and driving sooner if I would have made choices of parts that were more readily available and I didn't like to do things twice (or more).

You built an awesome GTM. You're almost home now. Hopefully we can all meet up this summer and enjoy our cars.

You and I have had a few conversations regarding the differences between the kits and why I went the way I went. You would be "the man" to have 1 of each in his garage one day.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

The build is going backwards some:

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Test fitting Doc's headers w/merge collector before I finish the welding up.

 

[Alex]

What's the can on the passenger side rear framerail for?

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Suspension unit and headers and parts.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

What's the can on the passenger side rear framerail for?

My fuel surge tank. I thought about doing a new tank like you did, but I already have too many projects on my plate. If it doesn't work well, I'll consider it down the road.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Steering column is out to paint the area GM didn't paint, re-run the master cylinder hoses, and work on my throttle cable install.

Mounted my ECU:

I'm also running the Holley LCD screen so the usb cable will be run in the interior.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Coil packs ready for remote location. I will weld up the mounting brackets on Sat:

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Everything back from the powder coated and mostly assembled:

 

[Adam]

Everything back from the powder coated and mostly assembled:

Looking good. You are making lots of progress for spring. Good luck.

 

[Yos]

Nice! Looks like you're almost there. :2thumbsup:

What tires are you using...I like that tread pattern.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Thanks, those wheels and tires are off of my C6. I think those are General exclaims.

If you look at the box in front of the car, I have new wheels for it (Oz). I am running Michelins on those.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

throttle cable bracket protos:

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

The proto brackets are 98% perfect and will be cnc'd this week.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Some more fun this weekend:

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Crossover and Veyron style tips.......very ingenious..

 

[Alex]

Mufflers make Alex sad

Straight pipes or bust

 

[Jack]

Now that's a neat way to locate a crossover. Impressed!