Ma's `cuda. A long time coming.

[mmissile]

We started laying out the wiring harnesses and control pieces for the car today. It's gonna be 20lbs, in a 5lb bag.



I bought all the repop harnesses for the car about 15 years ago. We moved about that same period of time, and they're nowhere to be found. GRRRR

 

[Ghoulardi]

Probably stumble across them a week after the car is finished.

Might as well post a 4-sale ad for them now.

 

[mmissile]

I figure if I found another cuda shell, I'd have 3/4 of the stuff to put it back together from all the stuff I'm not using... since changing the build.

 

[Ghoulardi]

I figure if I found another cuda shell, I'd have 3/4 of the stuff to put it back together from all the stuff I'm not using... since changing the build.

The search begins.......

 

[mmissile]

Yea....found the box of new harnesses. Only took about 2 weeks. Now comes the really fun part....I hate electrical stuff.

I need pics [inside and out] of the bulkhead connector installed. The multiple plastic pieces seem redundant. Thanks!

 

[ECS]

Well, went to the shop today. Ernie spent a few hours on the headers. They fit very nicely, and are removable without any other pieces interfering. I have to order some V-clamps, and he'll get to the exhaust next. No hurry at this point, cause I get my left knee replaced next Thursday. There's plenty of fab stuff to do, and I'll be able to go back and forth to his shop within a week or two. Going to meet Motley Crue tomorrow...woo hoo!

The fabrication and fitting of the components is just gorgeous. This will be a spectacular mix of "old & new" when complete. If flows together perfectly. Great job!

 

[mmissile]

Thank you. Coming from someone as ambitious as yourself...that's a compliment for sure. I'm past the part I find really enjoyable of a build. I like when it gets to a mechanical-roller point. From then on, everything gets covered up.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Lita still looks awesome !

 

[Chryco Psycho]

The headers look awesome too

 

[mmissile]

Not bad for a 58 year old woman.............WHO ROCKS

 

[mmissile]

Took everything off of the cowl again to start routing the harnesses. I don't think this will be as bad as it first seemed. I don't like having to cut a 2 3/8" hole in the cowl....but that's what's required. It'll be interesting, mounting all the crap that talks to each other. I also installed one of those coupler clamps on the column.....holy sheep dip! I can't believe the mechanics installed them on the car.

 

[moparleo]

Looks like all you need now is sauce and meatballs.

 

[mmissile]

LOL...yes, lots of spaghetti. The body wiring isn't even shown.

 

[moparleo]

I hate electrical. Have fun...

 

[74chlngrTT5.9]

Good luck sorting through all that.
X2 on having a hard time cutting the big 2 inch hole. I plan to use the existing factory blower motor hole as the wiring pass through and relocate the Vintage Air hoses to the inner fender well.

Mike.

 

[Ghoulardi]

Mike, You're scaring everybody.

I probably will park at least two spaces down in case it catches on fire.

 

[mmissile]

LOL..I'm gonna have you belted into it, if it catches fire.....smart ass.:icon_twisted:

The hole will be behind the manifold, and not really that visable. I did the hidden A/C crap on one build[along with the wiring]. It was nice, but not worth the headaches. That's not the "look" I'm going for with this car. The more "factory-installed" look on this one....the better.

I hate electrical. Have fun...

Me too. If I have any shortcomings in building cars...that would be it.

 

[mmissile]

Well....put my big-boy pants on, and made the hole for the new harness. Drilling that large hole was a bit intimidating. Everything went pretty smooth, and got the wiring laying where most will be routed. Then we installed the evaporator/heater box again. Next, I have build the 2 water lines to the cowl and install the intake. It still seems so far away, even though we're making good progress.

 

[DetMatt1]

Nice work as usual and that wiring buisness gives me a headache just thinking about it.

 

[74chlngrTT5.9]

Good the big boy pants didn't require extra cleaning...

Mike