John Royark JR
PCS Member
I took an hour to analyze all the pics of this thread and I have to say... Rocky, you're an artist.
That he is. YOu should see some of the other cars he has built!!
Rocky has a new coach?????
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That he is. YOu should see some of the other cars he has built!!
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
Thanksgiving day I was out in the garage for awhile. I started to fit my power steering pump on the car. All I could do is chuckle a bit about what I had to cut out to make it if. On this car im going to run a ac and a alternator on the top side of the motor so I needed to keep it on the lower side. Oh well getting ready to head out to the garage for the day. I will work on getting it replated back up. Here is what I had to trim up for it. Well I guess im almost done cutting on the cross member.
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John ED Renstrom
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I can't see you problem . why GM just had it drawn up, made some dies, programed the press and stamped one out. then some guy with a hang over mindlessly put the rivets in. they did in the hundreds a day that way.
but I'm like you solve one problem at a time. you might have to go back and redo something you did before but at least when you get done you can get a belt on with out pulling a motor mount and lifting the engine kind of stuff. the welds clean up and it's painted the average person just thinks you drop a different engine in it. :thumbsup:
but I'm like you solve one problem at a time. you might have to go back and redo something you did before but at least when you get done you can get a belt on with out pulling a motor mount and lifting the engine kind of stuff. the welds clean up and it's painted the average person just thinks you drop a different engine in it. :thumbsup:
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
Beautiful sculpting work. Trial and error, yes, but often times necessary to get to the end result.
pretty
welds are so nice you should paint it with clear and let your handiwork shine through! like the pulley system also. ac comp and alternator up top. are you using a crate motor? maybe zz3? how aqbout trans? maybe 4l60e?
welds are so nice you should paint it with clear and let your handiwork shine through! like the pulley system also. ac comp and alternator up top. are you using a crate motor? maybe zz3? how aqbout trans? maybe 4l60e?
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
Yes I have a zz-4 motor, and had a th-400 rebuilt for it. I think the combo with the rear should be a pretty good high way cruzer.
As I started to fit the accessories I realized that my radiator in let is right where my alternator is, so call the shop that built it for me. They said send it back to them and the will change it and is going to add a trans cooler in it for me. Nothing like I said having to redo some stuff over again. But I guess that is the fun of re-engineering stuff.
As I started to fit the accessories I realized that my radiator in let is right where my alternator is, so call the shop that built it for me. They said send it back to them and the will change it and is going to add a trans cooler in it for me. Nothing like I said having to redo some stuff over again. But I guess that is the fun of re-engineering stuff.
Rick Franklin
PCS Member
Rocky, you are AMAZING! I wish i had a fraction of your talent, skill and know-how! And it was a great pleasure meeting you and seeing your shop this summer.
This build is awesome! Good fabrication. I'm going to steal a few of your ideas for my 57 M-M. I wish I was starting with a car half as nice as yours!
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
I got a visit from the ups driver today, I have to show some pictures of this eye candy I ordered up for my 58. Im very happy with the quality of these. These valve covers are pretty new to their line up. Using the 49 cad style script.
The covers are made for small block chevy's, it is machined on the top near the intake side one for the breather and the other for the pcv valve.
The covers are made for small block chevy's, it is machined on the top near the intake side one for the breather and the other for the pcv valve.
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John Royark JR
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I need these for the 350 crate engine that's in my 49 S&S, I like the black ones to match the rest of the engine.
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
this just also came by UPS, I guess that this will also be the next challenge to figure out what its going to take to get it mounted and working. This is the newest gen of the vintage air set up.
It is the gen IV magnum. It uses electronic servo motor doors, Bi level adjustment heat-cool, defrost. So when I get it dialed in I should be riding in comfort no matter what temps old mother nature throws at me.
It is the gen IV magnum. It uses electronic servo motor doors, Bi level adjustment heat-cool, defrost. So when I get it dialed in I should be riding in comfort no matter what temps old mother nature throws at me.
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Wayne Krakowski
PCS Member
Absolutely positively can not wait to see the finished masterpiece, you are definitely one of the best,
Danny Ryder - Deceased - 1962 - 2021
PCS Life Member
We have added vintage air to several old cars over the years and they work great. Looking good Rocky.
vintage air
had a 68 ranchero with 1st generation vintage air and had a problem and they sent new parts at no cost. good people. 190 miles west of me and got my parts overnight and NO cost. good company.
had a 68 ranchero with 1st generation vintage air and had a problem and they sent new parts at no cost. good people. 190 miles west of me and got my parts overnight and NO cost. good company.
John Royark JR
PCS Member
Rocky, Im really starting to consider the black valve covers for my 350 crate that's in my 49 S&S. Do they look like a high quality part, or a cheaper stamping. I was just going to go with the decal kit, but this looks much nicer.
Darren Bedford
PCS Member
John
Those valve covers are cast aluminum and look fantastic.
Definitely not a cheap stamped tin set.
Looking forward to seeing both cars & engines in MN in Aug 2014 with matching valve covers !
Darren
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Those valve covers are cast aluminum and look fantastic.
Definitely not a cheap stamped tin set.
Looking forward to seeing both cars & engines in MN in Aug 2014 with matching valve covers !
Darren
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Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
These covers are sand cast, made very very well, I have a handful into them with the adapters from center bolt head to outers. But would recommend them for sure. Very good quality part. Also let them machine the covers for the pvc or breather if you need them. They get $40 a hole to do it, but they do a great job machining them.
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
Rocky Fluegge
PCS Member
This week I received a few more pieces from UPS. I received my headers, from sanderson headers. They have a great selection of many different styles. I looked through and figured out what I wanted to order, had them ceramic coated. They look great, but if any of you guys know about headers. Just when you think they will fit. Usually not the case unless you message them some.
On my passenger side plenty of room, the drivers side I was great except that it hit the steering rag joint.. Dang it so meaning to say I had to collapse one of the tubes more then I really would of like to. But now it fits with about alittle better then a 1/8" of extra space. I tried to dimple it so the gasses still can flow smooth. Oh well but im really amazed how well the coating stuck on with having to do that. Here are the headers and the mods I did to make it work. One step closer to getting it ready to put the motor in for the last time. Im really happy to have the mock block, that is so worth its cost to do this fab work. I have had it in and out of the engine compartment so many times. And I think if I have once, I have hopped in and out of the engine bay 300 times by now.
On my passenger side plenty of room, the drivers side I was great except that it hit the steering rag joint.. Dang it so meaning to say I had to collapse one of the tubes more then I really would of like to. But now it fits with about alittle better then a 1/8" of extra space. I tried to dimple it so the gasses still can flow smooth. Oh well but im really amazed how well the coating stuck on with having to do that. Here are the headers and the mods I did to make it work. One step closer to getting it ready to put the motor in for the last time. Im really happy to have the mock block, that is so worth its cost to do this fab work. I have had it in and out of the engine compartment so many times. And I think if I have once, I have hopped in and out of the engine bay 300 times by now.
