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Hello,

I have failed to complete the last 2 buildoffs on time.  I'll complete them but the deadlines are far in the past.  So the last time I joined a buildoff was a few months ago. The theme was muscle car with deadline Sept 30th.  I will not be even near halfway done at the deadline. So this will be the third consecutive buildoff I fail to complete.
This was my entry in that buildoff.  The idea is to build a street machine daily driver that could be raced on the weekends at the local dragstrip.

Yes, I know, the SS 427 was not called Impala. Just SS. 
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I started it months ago, but really very little progress.  I'll share the progress here.
The heart of the project will be the mighty Chevy 427 Big block.
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Added oil drain plug.
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Machined some tiny parts.
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Oil breather and oil filler cap.
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The idea is iron block, aluminum heads, aluminum intake and magnesium valve covers.
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Four barrel / double pumper carburetor. Fuel line from fuel pump to hi flow filter to splitter to each front and rear pumps.
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Throttle return spring
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Stay tuned for more...

Thanks,
Ismael

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Posted

Hello,

  The most exquisite set of headers I've ever used.  A friend of mine 3D printed them for me.  After cleanup I painted them aluminum, then dusted spray flat white to simulate high heat paint.

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Just like the real car, this monster doesn't fit in the chassis. Some minor modifications were needed to the chassis and the headers for a very tight fit.

Throttle return spring was added.  Did I mention I love those headers?
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Thanks,
Ismael

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Posted

Hello,

Drilling distributor caps is fun..... said no one ever. 

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Of course it will be properly centered when done.
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Thinned the kit's belt.
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Modified alternator's bracket.  Added tensioning bolts.  Wired the alternator.  Added and attached throttle return spring bracket. 
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Thanks,
Ismael

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Posted

Hello,

Evolution of a plug wire loom:
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This TV commercial was one of my favorites from when I was a teenager in the 80's


"Blue Max Spiral Core from Moroso: RACE PROVEN!"
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Correct firing order: 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2
I wouldn't have it any other way.
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No, I it won't start on only 2 cylinders. Be patient!  I'm on it!
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Thanks,
Ismael

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Hello,


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Still pending the air filter which I am working on. I think I'm almost done.
Oh wait! I am missing something else: Ohh yes!  THE REST OF THE CAR!!!!  ?

Thanks,
Ismael

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Hello,

  I played with 4 or 5 different air filters. Did not really like any.  This was the best of them. Painted it black for a more sinister look.   Mehh...
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Really tight fit.  Even the oil dipstick feels cramped in there.
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Thanks,
Ismael

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Hello,

  Letting the engine cool off for a minute before going back to it. 
Driveshaft ready for installation.
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Started working the rear end.  Flat black with a wash of gunmetal. Adding brake lines.
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Thanks,
Ismael

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