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gbrettin · 01-19-2023, 03:20 PM

As mentioned before, I needed to get the O2 bungs marked off. That was done and I drilled out the pipe with a hole saw. I cleaned up the bungs and the pipe really well and then Dave tacked both of the bungs but also proceeded to finish welding the driver's side pipe. The finish weld was completed because because he had already welded the exhaust up.

Dave mentioned that he hates the prep work so I leveled out all the MIG tacks, wire brushed all the welding joints, and then degreased the whole pipe. I can see why he was holding off on doing the prep work because I think there was 2hrs in that alone. He mentioned that it would be less than an hour worth of welding now that all that has been done. I suspect he will weld it sometime this week because he has been welding a cage for his "Street Car". Check the cage work out.... They are working on sub 7sec.

Also had a custom brake button sent to me by Redondoavab. I love easter eggs on my car like the "SMLH". It's a reference to this build on this site but it's also a hilarious story where it originates from.

I think this is MIGHT be the last post or one of the few prior to a dyno run.

A battery tender has been until the last bit of wiring is delt with. Inside wiring needs attention from Dave. There are a few grounds and exposed trigger wires that he has set off to the side. I'm not sure what he is doing with those so I have to let them be. Now here's the rub on all this. The "Street Car" is going to Sick Week in Florida in two weeks. They are busting their chops to get that done during the two weeks. The Diehl Brothers (Racing) has completed that promod cage in 3 weeks after hours, certified, built the rear end, mounting tabs, panels and are building three engines. My car is taking a back seat until they wrap up with that event. Sick Week is a drag and drive event. The whole event will be broadcasted live. This is the "Blue Turd" from last year, which is a stock 5.3 LC9 block (CAM and gapped rings). (my engine is WAYYYYYY more built) :

Please take a moment to appreciate how difficult it is to make the pipes dance around like this. I'm very proud of this accomplishment.

01-19-2023, 03:20 PM	#941 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,279 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	As mentioned before, I needed to get the O2 bungs marked off. That was done and I drilled out the pipe with a hole saw. I cleaned up the bungs and the pipe really well and then Dave tacked both of the bungs but also proceeded to finish welding the driver's side pipe. The finish weld was completed because because he had already welded the exhaust up. Dave mentioned that he hates the prep work so I leveled out all the MIG tacks, wire brushed all the welding joints, and then degreased the whole pipe. I can see why he was holding off on doing the prep work because I think there was 2hrs in that alone. He mentioned that it would be less than an hour worth of welding now that all that has been done. I suspect he will weld it sometime this week because he has been welding a cage for his "Street Car". Check the cage work out.... They are working on sub 7sec. Also had a custom brake button sent to me by Redondoavab. I love easter eggs on my car like the "SMLH". It's a reference to this build on this site but it's also a hilarious story where it originates from. I think this is MIGHT be the last post or one of the few prior to a dyno run. A battery tender has been until the last bit of wiring is delt with. Inside wiring needs attention from Dave. There are a few grounds and exposed trigger wires that he has set off to the side. I'm not sure what he is doing with those so I have to let them be. Now here's the rub on all this. The "Street Car" is going to Sick Week in Florida in two weeks. They are busting their chops to get that done during the two weeks. The Diehl Brothers (Racing) has completed that promod cage in 3 weeks after hours, certified, built the rear end, mounting tabs, panels and are building three engines. My car is taking a back seat until they wrap up with that event. Sick Week is a drag and drive event. The whole event will be broadcasted live. This is the "Blue Turd" from last year, which is a stock 5.3 LC9 block (CAM and gapped rings). (my engine is WAYYYYYY more built) : Please take a moment to appreciate how difficult it is to make the pipes dance around like this. I'm very proud of this accomplishment. Last edited by gbrettin; 01-19-2023 at 04:11 PM.