🔧 BUILD 1977 Chevelle SE Stinger scoop Getting closer for final install

[Limey]

Nice work dude

thanks Shawn1112 I appreciate that gonna try to get some done a little at a time that way wont have much left, One project a day or two with weather cooperating at least Take that ya dang garage owners Getting stuff done Finally

 

[Limey]

Another kinda warm day Rain held off till tonight Lower UMI bars are in ran outta daylight and heat to put away bar back one PROGRESS IS PROGRESS !!

 

[Limey]

Uppers are in now just need shocks switched I don't have an angled 1/2" wrench (gonna make one tomorrow) then axle swap is the only thing left

 

[Limey]

 

[Limey]

WELL I have my work CUT OUT for me YES ??? Anyways emptied Rusty out and got my Seats to where I think they need to be, SO with that Kevin Stroh I will be getting in touch for 2 sets of Mounts like we talked about Will need to get the measurements to you.
I can use two of the four factory mounts with one being the main Seat belt hole and welded front corner bolt so will Have Plenty of strength behind it in case of an Accident (God forbid) Seats will be a good start, And daughter changed her mind yet again on Interior color she wants Oxblood like her Dash is, So with that My interior will get Full on Black and Car will Be triple black with the stripes, The family I bought the car from is working on them to replicate them for me, Unknowingly to me before He sent car here he Took a tracing of them and is gonna Have them replicated for me SO THAT MEANS when we get moved into House that may / may not have a garage I believe at winter time 2024, This 1977 Chevelle SE Will be coming off frame after i drive for a year or so. AND ALWAYS IF YOU READ THIS FAR SAY A HELL YEA PLEASE and dont forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel for Updates and Funny shorts I have one there now its Hilarious LMAO thanks for reading my book

INTERIOR IS ON NEXT GOING GOING TO WORK ALOT who wants to teach a young old buck how to weld LMAO No not kidding

 

[Mr_Roboto]

You are moving.....

 

[Limey]

So when u get grounded from wrenching on car because of a leg injury what do you do ??
You sit in a chair AND trace your stripes on said car so they can be remade LMAO ?

 

[Limey]

WELL Finally the SE got some LUVIN today YAYYYYY..... Any who Sanded down the frame that I could reach By machine and Hand and used the Rust converter then Applied some Under coating on the parts I know are not coming apart anytime soon

The rear Finally is sitting the way I want and love (I WILL BE DROPPING the front if it doesn't go down more) I have to put trans exhaust headers and rest of accessories so want to wait to see if it drops it more when that goes in and if not I have 1" drop springs in shed already (not for sale)......

The one Turbine had to snag from Daughter till the new to me tire gets here from kids flattening mine Got pissed when they took derby cap off and was Locking lugs on it so they put a screwdriver thru it its Only a 225/60 thats why it looks so Small it will be having a 295/50 in its place Monday....

ALSO MONDAY NEW TO ME Valve Covers will be here Next project is attaching hood and running wires to the 454 HOPEFULLY

 

[Mr_Roboto]

I'd be curious to see if there'd be a market for "clone" stripes of one of these.

 

[Limey]

I'd be curious to see if there'd be a market for "clone" stripes of one of these.

I dont think so I have had 7 different companies refuse to do them to the Point I am not doing any body work till I have them in my hands, I wished there was someone Locally to make them but nope
Mr_Roboto

 

[Limey]

UPDATE:Well FINALLY SINCE 1984 when it was parked, The SE finally has hood hinges on it again WOO HOO I no longer have to prob the hood up.
Also Put the New to me Valve covers on, soon to be matching air cleaner with a little twist added to it.

PUTTING A WANTED PART out there also need an Engine side harness previous owner butchered this when they removed motor, SO much for wiring the 454 dagnabit, Looks like when they Pulled the Motor in 1984 they just left it hooked up and pulled it right out wires are yanked out of firewall plug

 

[Limey]

Just like posting updates MAYBE JUST MAYBE tomorrow Can start the wiring aspect of the 454 supposed to be not as hot .... BUT AS FOR NOW I FINALLY Have my wheel set up I have been chasing for a very long time...... NO THE TIRES ON THE REAR ARE NOT staying till I get new when running no sense buy new ones and let sit while finishing up details, But any who
15x10 rear (255/60r15 that fell into my lap today) and front 15x8 235/60r15 (will be switching to 255/60r15 when I upgrade the rears) and the Vision wheel short derby caps Man now have to repaint the fronts they look like hell from trim rings WHICH I WILL NOT BE RUNNING anyways y'all thanks for reading yet another Limey Update LMAO

 

[Limey]

Now for the fun stuff LOL Finally getting some motor time done test fitting everything and so far fitting up good I used the GM performance 454 truck brackets for the wire loom and fit like a glove got them mounted and then got the plugs routed ( I am using the flexible ends on the plug side ) so far so good there Got one of the headers in started to feel drops so didnt wanna chance to get rained on ...... Drive side header is Next hopefully no rain will have to see. Anywhos, progress is progress thanks for readin

 

[Limey]

WELLL WELL Got off the injured reserve list again LOL had leg injury on my bad leg yet again, LOL Anywho Well got Ungrounded finally sort of LOL
Took all the accessories and water pump off to give the 454 a nice look after installation of it. Being sick and injured I am happy to be able to work on it yet again LOOKS 1000% better I think I HAVE THE RiGHT Length and fit for top hose Bottom still working on it.
1st and 2nd Picture was Before rest are after, Transmission install will hopefully be today or tomorrow

 

[Limey]

Transmission all cleaned up and painted ready for install as Long as rain holds off with or without my helper its going in

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Much better on the wp you would have been annoyed had you left it.

Money on accessory brackets to easy button it is a good deal. It is one of the chief annoyances of engine swaps imo.

 

[Limey]

Much better on the wp you would have been annoyed had you left it.

Money on accessory brackets to easy button it is a good deal. It is one of the chief annoyances of engine swaps imo.

I agree 1000% on the brackets I needed all brackets and BBC sellers think they are gold or sumtin I said screw it the Power steer and alt brackets were 88 bucks shipped from ITC BIllet and my local friend that does swap meets and such had the pulleys for all 3 for 35 bucks

 

[Limey]

FUEL Line on also Need more part's LOL -6 to barb fitting and fuel pump fitting LOL Truck is being totaled so no way to get and not paying Summit 9.99 to ship a 4 dollar part LMAO


Well this morning turnt out great I finally have the correct length belts anyone else doing this 454 these are the belts you need for N0 A/C on car, now Rain is moving in and it looks like I will never get this stupid transmission in Arrrgggg

EDIT: FUEL PUMP IS IN, NOW OUTTA PARTS AGAIN dodged the Rain and have the Pump back to the tank first time since 1984 when they yanked the blown up 305

 

[Limey]

More progress Yayyyyy Then Rain Arrg


Heater hoses, fuel pump fitting (to allow fuel line run) Fuel filter, Negative Ground and Battery cable hooked up.... Gotta Find a pipe plug for Intake decide to stay in the stock location for heater hose's Next project who knows Just keep plugging away

 

[Limey]

One of the coolest Upgrades EVER from one of the Coolest Secret Santa EVER for the Chevelle SE I am sooooo stoked to get these in the car Dakota Digital Gauges for my sweep cluster if the stickers are right it will be back-lit red Woo hoo I AM BEYOND STOKED AT THIS

 

[Limey]

not that it will EVER be fast enough to matter it does a Setting for 1/4 Miles times and speed built into it

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Whoa that is super cool. That 454 will get you something.

 

[Limey]

Well had some nice weather some got some Progress done
1. Installed throttle bracket and cable just have to get the kickdown on the trans whenever the new cable gets here 5 weeks and counting.
2. Did a test run on the Vinyl I am gonna be using for after the repaint... testing UV and longevity of the Vinyl.
3. Today I pulled the dash and got the Digital Gauges mounted up in the dash all I have to do is wire the gauges.

 

[Limey]

Welllllll More progress Went to working on Hood while waiting on more parts to Arrive

Soooooo No Daytona 500 do you whine and complain NOPE you get to work On SE YAYYYYY FOR ME I have been debating for a Long time on a scoop and Just bit the Bullet It is "technically" in its final resting place I have to start the finishing in process now Hopefully no storms take the dam thing off the car again YES AGAIN LOL.

I have alot of body working to do and I need to close the vent openings to prevent water damage from happening to under the scoop would be nice If I could weld LMAO I have to find a way to learn

 

[Limey]

Well got the dam scoop mounted down and would you not know it the stupid supposed NOS one that were sold to me by supposed friend were flipping junk and the rivet separated from the Hinge after 3 times being used guess not so NOS after all .....
Already Picked new hood from friend in San Jose Illinois down south of Peoria has quite the collection of A Bodies and a few others mixed in for coolness.
I have the bottom side kind finished in, I have to cut open the Hole to make the Scoop functional and then prime seal bottom I am also putting a edge of plastic trim on the cut, and then the hood insulation hopefully will look a little factory under there even though not