LT5 into GTO project

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Originally Posted by A26B

Rob,
We're all looking forward to having you both there. During my years of ZR-1 Gatherings all over the country, I have never seen the "small group" at our events. I'm constantly amazed at the level of genuine fellowship and support. Karen & I have made so many good friends of the ZR- folks.

Do you sleep at all after you start one of these projects? You really make some amazing progress. Super cool project!

Actually Jerry there is less than 5 partial days of work into this car at the present time. If I had to estimate, I would say there is < 30 hours

About the fellowship, I am happy that has been your experience. I have been the recipient of some prety nasty pm's, and had some go so far as to tell me to leave as I have nothing to offer the board, or anyone for that matter. My personality style is just not well received by many. I have no issue speaking my mind, and saying how I feel. That is considered being an *** anymore, and people get their feelings hurt easily. I laugh at it, and just do what I do.

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finished laying out, and deciphering the variable electronic power steering conversion for this thing. Big ole ugly ps pump will be gone!
Modified the ati dampner to accept the 62 tooth pickup wheel
Fabbed up the hall sensor bracket

Waiting on my;
new steering box
Vintage electronic a/c unit
air ride suspension
brakes?!?!?!?!
Modifying sw headers

Undecided about;
Having my guy make me a new center console out of cf or welding one out of aluminum and covering with leather

Wont be able to touch it till next weekend. Have to go out of town again at 0330 tomorrow

Wont

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[Pete]

Hey WTF happen to the pictures.

Rob first i'm a car guy then i'm a ZR-1 guy.

Love to see your progress.

Rob you suck for taking the pictures off,i mean that in the nicest way.

If your not gonna post them email me pictures petezr1@gmail.com

Pete

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Originally Posted by Pete

Hey WTF happen to the pictures.

Rob first i'm a car guy then i'm a ZR-1 guy.

Love to see your progress.

Rob you suck for taking the pictures off,i mean that in the nicest way.

If your not gonna post them email me pictures petezr1@gmail.com

Pete

I moved all my photos into individual folders on photobucket, and apparently it broke the link. I had way too many photos in there and it was getting dificult to organize.

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Another day down, and slow progress.

Putting the supra independent rear in this changed the trans angle, so first was removing the tunnel, and setting the trans correctly;





This has created a couple more issues, namely with the slave cylinder, that I have to deal with. I have decided that now with the modded pan, and crossmember, as well as this new height for the trans I am welding in a steel tunnel. I no longer will require a two piece for engine removal, so I am going back solid.

The engine sits much better in here now as well, as seen in the pictures. I also removed the drivers side fender to assist in the header alterations for this side, and pulled the brake booster/master for the new setup;

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Next up I moved forward with the rear end, and suspension removal;

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Supra rear being placed for initial fitment;

Oop's, gas tank has to come out as well;



Holy hell, look at that. It is almost a perfect fit. I need only make minor adjustments to the cross brace (already started), weld in two square bars, make forawrd mount plates, and possibly relocate rear sway bar and decide which coilovers to use and make upper mounts for them;







This thing is tits! huge rear disk brakes, great wheel options )I have about 20 sets of wheels for supras, and should promote great handling for the old girl. All in all I am extremely happy right now.

Will finish welding in on Tuesday, and finish the header modifications on Wednesday. Thursday will bring the adaption of the 62 wheel on the balancer, and the start of wiring.

2 weeks baby, and this thing will start, and run!

[Pete]

Looking good Rob.
Very unique.

Pete