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Well it's still not running I took the computer out and had it check and it's OK. I hope it makes noise tomorrow.
I finished the sheet metal in the truck for the upholsterer, so here is a couple shots of that. I just have to have it powder coated,
Ken

Looks great Ken. Can't wait to hear it run!

I don't see how there can be anything wrong under here But there was, it just wouldn't start. I finally gave up and called a friend of mine that works at a Chevy dealership, and asked for help.
One of the reasons I used Chevy's off road computer systems in the car was just for this reason. If I'm out in the middle of tim buck too somewhere and it dies, I can take it to a dealer and plug into their system and diagnose it and order what ever parts I need to fix it.
My friend sent over their computer guru. He plugged in their computer and in 30 seconds or less told me my accelerator pedal wasn't any good and I had a dead o2 sensor. I ordered a new pedal assembly and sensor. It came in yesterday, put it in the car and it fired right up
So tomorrow is the big day for me, I'm going for a ride
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

I don't see how there can be anything wrong under here But there was, it just wouldn't start. I finally gave up and called a friend of mine that works at a Chevy dealership, and asked for help.
One of the reasons I used Chevy's off road computer systems in the car was just for this reason. If I'm out in the middle of tim buck too somewhere and it dies, I can take it to a dealer and plug into their system and diagnose it and order what ever parts I need to fix it.
My friend sent over their computer guru. He plugged in their computer and in 30 seconds or less told me my accelerator pedal wasn't any good and I had a dead o2 sensor. I ordered a new pedal assembly and sensor. It came in yesterday, put it in the car and it fired right up
So tomorrow is the big day for me, I'm going for a ride
Ken

Holy Sh*t! that's a lot of Sh*t packed in a little space.

When you install the "second firewall", do you think you will have any overheating concerns with anything that you hid in there?

Steve- you have to remember i put a lot of hours in on this thing every week and I have help. Yours will be done before you know it.

flipper 1938- I think it will be a little cooler down there instead of sitting on top of the valve covers. Each firewall is insulated also. This is what it looks like with all the sheet metal in place.
Ken

Ken my biggest problem is waiting on parts. I wish I lived closer to Classic Performance Parts (actually very close to you) so I could just drive there and get what I need, versus have a two week turn around only to have the wrong part sent! I'm going on three weeks of motor mount shipping and returning problems! Oh well, today we're in Flagstaff enjoying a quite vacation with an Aunt and Uncle here. I didn't realize how low to the ground your roadster is. That picture in front of the shop with you in it gives a great perspective. Must seem like your really flying that close to the ground! When are the disassembly /paint plans? I think it would be hard not to drive it for awhile, before taking it apart again!