46 Pontiac 4 door

[R.A.W. RODS]

Few more pictures of the Pontiac, we have the Booster mounted too the firewall and the master mocked up (it will get painted black later). Started running the wiring to the front and rear. We are running it over head like the factory did and also running speaker wires on the other side. All the new light sockets have been Installed and trailer wiring as well for the customer.

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Ive been so busy I have not had time to do updates but I'll post a few up.

I had a hard time finding a gas tank for the 46 so I decided to buy a new tank for a 41-48 chevy set up for EFI. I took the stock Pontiace frame brace and moved it in to match the Chevy tank. Now you can buy tanks for this thing. Then I made some straps and T-bolts to hold everything together. Next I made a gas filler neck so I can fill this thing up.

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

Got the column cut down and finished today. Here is how I did mine, Im sure there are other ways but this worked out great for what I needed.


First I cut the stock column tube down and the steering rod.

Next I bought a bearing for a go-kart axle for the bottom of my column. It measures 1 3/8 O.D. and the Inside hole is 3/4 so works great for steering rods.

Next I ran a new ground wire for the horn. I even drilled the bottom of the column and used the stock bracket to hold the wire so it looks stock. Then I pressed In my bearing and made the end of my steering rod Into a DD rod so the New Joint would fit.

Now with it on the car. All thats left is to make my new floor plate and line the bottom up.

Do you remember where you got the bearing from?

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

I got mine from Northern Tool but any where they sale Got-Kart parts.

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

I got mine from Northern Tool but any where they sale Got-Kart parts.

Ok cool thanx

 

[maverickmk]

Yay, thanks for the pics Nice ride, I like it.

 

[Oldrodder43]

BOYO, would I ever like to have that '8' for my Essex Rat. Whooooeee. BUT, I'm a long ways and a couple days from you. Going to be nice, love the car. Perley

 

[Old Iron]

Just found this thread and went thru from the start
Love the ol Ponchos, nice to see the GTO covers on the LS1

Jim

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Yup pontiac in a pontiac. I did get the computer box made and mounted In place. Ran the wiring to the engine and installed new plug wire and polished the plug wire cover for a nice clean look. I know you cant see the wiring good in the pictures but that's the point right!!

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Sorry for the slow updates.
I have the fuel system done and In the car. I used AN fittings Pro Class Hose and Stainless Steel Lines to get the Job done. Also went with the 99 Vett Reg/Filter because it lets me have my return line at the back and have 60 psi for my ls1.

 

[super56]

Im sure this is gonna turn out great but im cryin inside when I see you cut it up. I hope I have the courage to do the same to my 56. Nice car!

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

im sure this is gonna turn out great but im cryin inside when i see you cut it up. I hope i have the courage to do the same to my 56. Nice car!

you can do it [

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Got the New Classic Insturments along with all the stuff to make it work with a LS1.

Here is the ls1 Oil pressure plate that has to be taped to be able to use a Oil gauge.

And for the water the computer uses the driver side head, but on the passanger side if you take the plug out you can use this for your gauges insdie the car.

Im also putting the battery in the trunk because there is not much room under the hood and it looks cleaner without it. Here is the start of my battery box Im making for the back.

 

[OldKarznTruckz]

Great looking ride! Very nice!

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Not much really to post but I did start making the feet to support my battery box. I also put the gauges in the new panel. I'll get better pictures after Thankgiving.

 

[Sam_Fear]

I missed a couple updates.... Wow! You do clean work. Makes me envious! Still watching though... [P

 

[hflhfl]

That gauge cluster looks like it came that way ! Amazing work ! Keep at her and she ll be done ! I would love to see a video of her on the first drive ![P

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Thanks guys, dont worry I'll get a video for you all.

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Well I have a few more updates. I pretty much have the bulkhead for the a/c and heater fittings mocked up. Looks like everything is going to clear the computer just fine inside.

We are using a under dash unit because of the lack of room behind the dash. This is the slim line unit with defrost on it.

I also had my guy at Griffin Radiators make me a custom Radiator. I took 3" off the top so it would not be in your face when the hood is open and took it from 2" think too 3" to make up the diffrents. Then Dual fans and trans cool on the bottom.

Next was a custom A/C bracket that would let me use a Sandon 508 compressor in the stock location on a GTO LS1. Some cars cant use this setup because it push's the compressor out 3/4" into the frame, but the pontiac has the room.

Ok thats it for now.

 

[R.A.W. RODS]

Not too much got done this week because my dad is in the Hospital getting two new Knees, but the good thing is he's up and walking and just about to get to come home. I did get a few things done in between running back and forth.

I made a set of brackets to hold my a/c condenser in place, two at the top and two at the bottom.

I also finished running my A/C and heater hoses. I kept the A/C lines under the fender for a cleaner look and put the drier under the hood spring next to the fire wall. There was lots of room and keeps it clean. Now all I have to do is crimp them.