My One Year Delay Is Now Over!

[boat737]

Oops. Right you are. A real Faux Pas it was. (Sorry Steve, don't know if that's Cajun or French.)

[GoDadGo]

Come On Guys,

Remember I'm The Reformed Chevy Guy (Now All DDDDart) So It Take Me LLLLonger to DDDDo SSSStuff LLLLike TTTThat!
Besides, I still use a Phlip Fone (Louisiana Spelling Thank You) so the picture resolution isn't the best.

Steve

[Jeff Kleiner]

Ya' know, Steve keeps telling us that it's a Dart and no longer refers to it as a Chevy. Even now calling himself "reformed". Hmmmm, y'all do realize that Dart produces Ford based blocks too, right? He's not calling it a Dart Chevy.... Starting to make me wonder if Go Dad is using this technicality as a way to return from the dark side and is holding pictures close to the vest 'cause he's afraid if he posts them one of us is going to call him out when we notice that the distributor is in the front rather than on the "wrong" end. :p

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

Ya' know, Steve keeps telling us that it's a Dart and no longer refers to it as a Chevy. Even now calling himself "reformed". Hmmmm, y'all do realize that Dart produces Ford based blocks too, right? He's not calling it a Dart Chevy.... Starting to make me wonder if Go Dad is using this technicality as a way to return from the dark side and is holding pictures close to the vest 'cause he's afraid if he posts them one of us is going to call him out when we notice that the distributor is in the front rather than on the "wrong" end. :p

Jeff

Jeffski,

You know that I'll https://youtu.be/SJ2hJezvd2I

Steve

[Jeff Kleiner]

Jeffski,

You know that I'll https://youtu.be/SJ2hJezvd2I

Steve

:D

Jeff

[KDubU]

Got to do everything for theses Southerners :cool:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4620/40182704781_c9b06964c6_m.jpg

[GoDadGo]

Update:
> We have a delay of game and that's okay.
> My 85 year old mother had some health issues, but she's home an on the mend.
> I hope to swing some wrenches soon; however, it all depends on how quickly my Mom gets back on her feet.

[RickP]

Update:
> We have a delay of game and that's okay.
> My 85 year old mother had some health issues, but she's home an on the mend.
> I hope to swing some wrenches soon; however, it all depends on how quickly my Mom gets back on her feet.

Your mom takes priority Steve. The dart block will get done when it gets done. Keep us posted and I hope your mom mends quick.

[SerpantFL]

GoDad, X2 for mom, they are irreplaceable... Will be looking for the telltale signs of a photoshopped 7 litre in that kart...lol

[Itchief]

Hope your mom has a speedy recovery

Rick

[Jeff Kleiner]

Sending good wishes southward for Mom.

Jeff

[jrcuz]

Mom takes top priority.
JR

[GoDadGo]

Update:

> We have a delay of game yet again.
> My 85 year old mother in back in I.C.U.
> While she is in good spirits, things are not going as well as we had hoped.
> As she always says, "Old Age Aint For Wimps" and this lady is no wimp.
> Remember that life is short, so remember always what is truly important.

Take Care Gang & Hug Your Mom & Dad If You Are Fortunate Enough To Still Have Them!

[Murd]

Best wishes

[David Hodgkins]

Steve, hoping for the best brother. Hope your mom gets well soon..

:)

[ThickCobra]

Steve, best to you and your mom. As far as I'm concerned, mom's are the center of our universe. We all revolve around her.

Jay

[Jeff Kleiner]

All of my best wishes are coming to you and your family my friend. Stay focused on Mom and don't worry about the insignificant stuff like cars.

Jeff

[wallace18]

My prayers are for your Mom and family.

[Garry Bopp]

Family always comes first, Steve! You've got your priorities right (well, except for that bowtie thing, HeeHee!)

Garry

[Itchief]

Hope your mom gets better

Someone at the nursing home once told me that the only thing golden about your golden years is your urine

Rick

[slpro1207]

Sending prayers from here to your mom Steve. May she be back on her feet soon.

[Jazzman]

We can pray for each other, Dad. My mother in law checked into Hospice for her last ride before "Graduation". You will be in our prayers, as will your Mom and all her doctors and nurses. May God's Angels remain extra close to y'all!!

[Straversi]

Thinking and praying for you and your family. Hang in there.
-Steve

[frankb]

Steve: Prayers and best wishes are with you. Spend time with Mom while you can! Family first. The Cobra can wait.

[Boydster]

Best wishes and good Karma to your family, Steve. Us guys gotta take care of the family...

[WIS89]

Steve-

I will add Mom to the good thoughts I have been sending your family! Hang in there, and we will look forward to watching your build when you get back to it, however long it takes!

Regards,

Steve

[JRD56]

Steve, I know what you are going through. My Mom is 92 and has been in and out the hospital a lot in the past year or so. Family definately comes first and prayers don't hurt. I'll say a few for you.

[GoDadGo]

Maria Is Getting Stronger!
Every Step Forward Is Great News!
Thanks For Praying For Her All!
She was joking about doing her best to not die on my birthday, which is today.

[Al_C]

A positive attitude is key, and clearly you both have one. Keep it up! btw - Happy Birthday!

[GoDadGo]

Maria is home and we are tag teaming her home care requirements.

While I'm not very motivated to work on my car as you would expect, I did sneak in a little time to do a fuel line re-configuration from the pump to the carb.
I plan to mate the engine to the transmission during the week as long as my Mom's condition continues to improve.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers because we all know that The Factory Five Family is more than the cars that we build, much more.

[RoadRacer]

Great to hear Steve!

[Itchief]

Steve

That’s great news I hope that your moms health continues to improve I know that you are happy to see her back home

Rick

[Ducky2009]

Glad to hear she's home and on the mend Steve. The car will come along in due time.

[GoDadGo]

It's been a long week with my Mom & Niece both in the hospital at the same time, but both are now out and back at their homes.
Tomorrow my game plan is to get the driveline together with hopes of installing it Sunday.
Go Dad's Got To Go Hang With Granny So See Yall Later!

[WIS89]

Steve-

Sounds like pretty good news all around; very pleased to hear it!

I look forward to some pictures of driveline 2.0...

I hope all goes well, install is uncomplicated, and maybe even a second first start!

Regards,

Steve

[GoDadGo]

Things are improving on the home front for both Mom and Niece.
Actually sleeping home tonight for the 1st time in weeks.
It's been this way since my engine came home.
I did make some headway, but not much.
At least my dogs still recognized me!
The three cats did too!

[TexasAviator]

sounds like you have your priorities right Steve. God bless you and your family. The car will come along nicely in time.

[GoDadGo]

Things are improving on the home front for both Mom and Niece.
Actually sleeping home tonight once more.

[RickP]

Glad to hear everyone is on the mend steve.

[GoDadGo]

Came home to get clothes, visit my house and see what you all have been up to lately.
Grandma Go-Dad is improving but still requires 24 X 7 care.
Niece improving, but also needs 24 X 7 care.
Dark Side Dart MK-4 Still On Hold!

PS: My brother has been burning the candle at both ends so say a prayer for him and his daughter if you all don't mind.

[GoDadGo]

Hey Gang, Guess What!

We put a computer at my Granny's house so I'm back online.
Things are slowly improving on the home front so I expect to finally swing some wrenches on Saturday.
Hope you all are well and if you are a Christian to please remember that this is Holy Week and Easter is only a few days away.
May God Bless The World, Especially Our Factory Five Extended Family!

Steve

[Papa]

Steve,

It's good to hear things are progressing down there in swamp land, USA. It's been a little boring around here without you.

Dave

[TexasAviator]

Steve, well said.
Happy Good Friday, He is alive and has promised us new life and life more abundantly! John 10 10

[Jeff Kleiner]

Good to hear that things are returning to normal Steve---well, as normal as things can be in a household that puts Chevys in Cobras ;)

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

I just started swinging wrenches once more.
Expect to get the driveline together so that it can be installed.
It has been a long and arduous journey for our family, but things are progressing slowly.

Yea!

[jrcuz]

Great news!
JR

[GoDadGo]

No wrenching will be done today since today is the day that the Lord has risen.
We did a trial fit of the driveline yesterday and the Dark Side Dart is sitting in the car right now.
The plan is to pull the engine sometime this week and make a few minor changes to make the car more serviceable.

Happy Easter Everyone!

[Garry Bopp]

Steve,

Happy Easter! The Lord is risen, indeed!

Glad you are back to wrenching! May your "bowtie" always be Ford blue!

Funny story ... I was at a car show several years ago and this lovely hot rod had what was obviously a small block Chevy motor ... with Cobra valve covers??!!

Garry

[KenWilkinson]

Tools, not sure these are a bargain tho.

http://kk.org/cooltools/hazard-fraught-tools/

[GoDadGo]

With some much-appreciated help from my brother (Bernard), son (Brenton), wife (Davey) and wrenching pal down the street (Buddy), we installed the Dark Side Dart 383 & ZF 6-Speed today. Though I've got some additional wrenching to do before we can do our official 1st, 2nd start, I'm very happy to get the driveline back in the car once more.

Happy Motoring Y'all!

Steve

[Itchief]

Steve

Great news how long before your test ride

Rick

[GoDadGo]

Steve

Great news how long before your test ride

Rick

It depends on how things are going with my Mom, but I'm hoping for next weekend or the weekend after.

[RoadRacer]

With some much-appreciated help from my brother (Bernard), son (Brenton), wife (Davey) and wrenching pal down the street (Buddy), we installed the Dark Side Dart 383 & ZF 6-Speed today. Though I've got some additional wrenching to do before we can do our official 1st, 2nd start, I'm very happy to get the driveline back in the car once more.

Happy Motoring Y'all!

Steve

You're still doing it wrong. No pictures.. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. Thought we'd been through this ;)

[GoDadGo]

You're still doing it wrong. No pictures.. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. Thought we'd been through this ;)

If a picture is worth a thousand words then a video is even better:

https://youtu.be/-nVDzIjSjh8

[frankb]

Welcome back to the garage, Dad!

[GoDadGo]

Welcome back to the garage, Dad!

Thanks FrankB!

[WIS89]

Steve-

Very pleased to hear about most of the Go-Dad family being on the mend! Trying times to be sure, but hopefully the difficult stuff is behind you!

Sorry to hear about the Camaro. I hope that gets resolved without any issues.

Also pleased to hear about your progress back on your build. I am sure that feels good after the challenges you have been experiencing.

Hang tough, and we are all thinking of you and the extended Go-Dad crew!

Regards,

Steve

[mburger]

Congrats on the engine install. Big milestone after all you’ve gone through.

[GoDadGo]

Repower Update:

THE FOLLOWING WERE INSTALLED OR CONNECTED:
1. Engine & Transmission
2. Driveshaft
3. New MSD Circle Track Adjustable Rev Limiter With High RPM Memory
4. All Sending Units
5. Clutch Slave Cylinder
6. Lower/Main Pulley
7. New Fuel Line From Mechanical Pump To Carburetor
8. Dual Engine Grounds
9. Distributor
10. New Barrel Keyed Clutch Safety Switch

NEXT TO DO LIST ITEMS:
1. Water Pump & Pulley
2. Alternator & Brackets
3. Coolant Overflow Tank
4. Radiator & Heater Hoses
5. Carburetor
6. Throttle Bracket & Cable

[GoDadGo]

Repower Update:

THE FOLLOWING WERE INSTALLED OR CONNECTED:
1. Engine & Transmission
2. Driveshaft
3. New MSD Circle Track Adjustable Rev Limiter With High RPM Memory
4. All Sending Units
5. Clutch Slave Cylinder
6. Lower/Main Pulley
7. New Fuel Line From Mechanical Pump To Carburetor
8. Dual Engine Grounds
9. Distributor
10. New Barrel Keyed Clutch Safety Switch
11. Carburetor
12. Throttle Bracket & Cable

NEXT TO DO LIST ITEMS:
1. Water Pump & Pulley
2. Alternator & Brackets
3. Coolant Overflow Tank
4. Radiator & Heater Hoses


Made More Progress! Yea!

The re-routed fuel line from the pump to the carburetor really worked out well.

I'm back again taking care of my Mom (Yes, She's Improving) until my brother's shift begins at 8:00 PM.

[Itchief]

Glad to hear that your moms health is still improving and that you are getting to work on the car again

Rick

[GoDadGo]

Wednesday night I'll be back at the house and plan to install the last of the to do list.

NEXT TO DO LIST ITEMS:
1. Water Pump & Pulley
2. Alternator & Brackets
3. Coolant Overflow Tank
4. Radiator & Heater Hoses

Prior to wrench swinging I will be taking Mrs. Go-Dad over to the coast to our favorite dinner dive:

https://www.theblindtigerbsl.com/

It will be a late night before wrenching.

[GoDadGo]

Haven't made it home this week, but hope to be there on Saturday. (Yea!)

Will get after those last 4 items on the list and will also test fit a new hood that we just purchased for Baby Go-Dad's car.
His car got backed into so his new VFN Smooth 3" Sunoco Hood just arrived at Camp Go-Dad-Go yesterday along with his new OEM/Fender.

Hood Link:
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/932001camaro.htm

Baby Go-Dad's Ride:
https://youtu.be/q7sEYGTyEn0

[GoDadGo]

Just got the Day Shift (Mrs. Go-Dad) to relieve me.

Finally heading to the house to see if the dogs still recognize me and to see if the Dark Side MK-4 is still waiting on it's water pump, pulleys and alternator.

[GoDadGo]

Done!

1. Water Pump & Pulley
2. Alternator & Brackets
3. Coolant Overflow Tank
4. Radiator & Heater Hoses

Now It's "Header Time!"

NOTE: The Two Dogs The Three Cats Recognized Me!

[cv2065]

One time I rebuilt an engine 3 times due to metal in the pan. Engine ran great but couldn't figure it out until I realized that I had the wrong timing cover for that particular year block and the chain was grooving out the top of the cover, so I feel your pain and excitement. I'm sure 2nd time will be the charm for ya Steve! Can't wait to hear it fire up!

[GoDadGo]

I didn't to work on the Dark Side MK-4 this weekend since things were a bit rough weekend at Camp Granny!
We did manage to install baby Go-Dad's hood yesterday and got things aligned so his hood on the car and out of our back den.
The best things that happened is my three nieces all got their Master's Degrees in the land of the Ologies:
Criminology, Psychology and Kinesiology so two start work on June 1st while Ms. CSI NOLA will be heading off to Georgia to work on her Ph.D.

[frankb]

Congratulations to your nieces, GoDad!

[GoDadGo]

Hope to be home this weekend since things are getting a bit better at Camp Granny.
My wife was able to take her out yesterday for a little outing and she had a blast.
Hopefully we can get her to a point where she only needs us here at night.
Evenings are tougher on her more so than the daytime hours.

[GoDadGo]

1. I made it home for a while and was able to mock up the new header collectors with the Expert Assistance Of My Pal Darrell-Darrell!
2. Traded in my bike on a new truck, nothing fancy (Ram Tradesman Work Truck With Power Window) since I'm a simple man with simple needs.
3. Made my buddy Brion happy and sold him the Go-Dad-Go Corvette to $2,000.00 just to aggravate his wife because I have that effect on her.
4. The attached is an old video of the car that will be departing this week so I hope he has fun with it: https://youtu.be/svZX2BMSDEs

[Jazzman]

I didn't to work on the Dark Side MK-4 this weekend since things were a bit rough weekend at Camp Granny!
We did manage to install baby Go-Dad's hood yesterday and got things aligned so his hood on the car and out of our back den.
The best things that happened is my three nieces all got their Master's Degrees in the land of the Ologies:
Criminology, Psychology and Kinesiology so two start work on June 1st while Ms. CSI NOLA will be heading off to Georgia to work on her Ph.D.

Impressive!! Congratulations to all the graduates. Now as for baby Go-Dad's hood: you know the rules around here! If there aren't pictures, it didn't happen! Come on, Dad, lets see some photos of baby's ride!!

Still praying for you and your family!

Kevin

[GoDadGo]

Impressive!! Congratulations to all the graduates. Now as for baby Go-Dad's hood: you know the rules around here! If there aren't pictures, it didn't happen! Come on, Dad, lets see some photos of baby's ride!!

Still praying for you and your family!

Kevin

Hey Kevin,

Thanks For The Well Wish & Especially The Prayers For Our Family!
Tough to even get home much less post pics or make videos.
Was only there for 3-4 hours and am back at Camp Granny.

Steve

[GoDadGo]

We're still in a hold mode since things aren't going so well at Camp Granny.
While there is still hope, we all know that nobody survives life, except for one fellow.
Though I don't know when I will be working on my car again, I feel like it will be sooner than I think.

[Boydster]

I'm sorry for what you and the family are going through, Steve.

[WIS89]

Steve-

Still keeping your family i my thoughts, and hope things work out for the best. I don't pretend to know what "best" is, but I know He does, even if it isn't clear to us.

I am happy you had some reason to celebrate recently; that can often help with the pain with which you are dealing. I hope the pain passes, and nothing but the good is left to enjoy! Hang tough Steve-- you and the entire family! Until then, I will be thinking of you!

Regards,

Steve

[GoDadGo]

1. Tuesday we were told that Camp Granny was going home to hang with the Lord within 3-5 days because her kidneys and G.I. systems had shut down.

2. We pulled her off all of her medications for 24 hours and gave her a piece of a "Magic Pill" that my brother takes to get his kidneys kicking.

3. The kidney's came back on line on Thursday, the G.I. system did the following day so Camp Granny is looking and feeling pretty good.

4. We were expecting to plant her next to Pop this week and instead I broiled for Lobster last night and Short Ribs today.

5. Her vitals are better, her attitude is too and though she's got a lot of issue, she's alive and kicking.

6. Right now she's only taking vitamins so is this a miracle or simply an issue of over medication?

7. Hummmmmm?

[Itchief]

That’s great news I sometimes think that the best medicine is to take as little medicine as possible

I hope that her health continues to improve and I know that you will never regret the time you get to spend with her it’s the little things that matter the most

Rick

[GoDadGo]

That’s great news I sometimes think that the best medicine is to take as little medicine as possible

I hope that her health continues to improve and I know that you will never regret the time you get to spend with her it’s the little things that matter the most

Rick

If the light is burning brightest before it burns out at least she will have had fun while it lasted.
She even told me to go home tomorrow and go work on my car.
I might just do that, but we'll see how things go.

Thanks-O-Million!

[GoDadGo]

We tried to make the original test fit header work (IMSA Shorties) but I'm not happy with them so:

I contacted the folks at Schoenfeld today and ordered a new set of Adjustable IMCA Headers.
It looks like the 30 degree collectors will do the trick, but if they don't the gang said they'd make me a custom angled set if necessary.
Part number 161-33 are expected to be shipped on Friday.

http://www.schoenfeldheaders.com/imcaump-modified5.html

NOTE: I'm Still Hanging At Camp Granny & She's Doing Pretty Good, Which Is Way Better Than Before!

[GoDadGo]

Came home yesterday from "Camp Granny" and my new headers were on my front doorstep.
They will work fine; however, I'll need to get a set of 45-degree collectors made so I'll be calling Doug at Schoenfeld on Monday morning.
Will keep you all posted as to when we will do the 2nd 1st start.

[q4stix]

Woohoo! Glad things are going better with the family and that you're back to making progress on your build.

[GoDadGo]

Woohoo! Glad things are going better with the family and that you're back to making progress on your build.

Some friends of the family are now pinch-hitting for us on Sundays, so we are now getting a little break.
We've known this couple for over 40 years and they both recently retired.
I'm so glad to have these people in my life.

[GoDadGo]

Ordered a pair of 50 degree slip on custom collectors over the planned 45 degree pieces after measuring things a few times.
We'll be adding a couple muffler inserts to knock the sound down before the lovely notes enter the side pipes.
Wish me luck because all of these delays have been less than fun, but we are pushing forward.
Also, The Folks At Schoenfeld Have Been Great!

[GoDadGo]

The 50 degree slip on collectors should be shipped next week so we wait a little longer.
Once we get them on the car, we will be doing our 2nd 1st start with the new Dart Block.
Also, I did take a little cam out of the car and switched to a roller cam set up.

COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Cam
Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,000-6,000
Grind Number: XR288HR
Cam Style: Hydraulic roller tappet
Advertised Duration: 288 int./294 exh.
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 236
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 242
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.521 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.540 in.
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110

With the ZF 6-Speed, I needed a lower operation range because 1,700 RPM's equates to 70 MPH. The engine ran okay at that RPM with the hotter cam, but was really wasn't as happy as it could have been.

I've also added an adjustable rev limiter since we've recently seen two speed related Cobra accidents so initially the revs will be set at 3,500 until I learn how to drive the Dart Cobra.

MSD Ignition 8727CT - MSD Circle Track Digital Soft Touch Rev Limiters

PS: Granny Says Hi!

[GoDadGo]

The new collectors came in from Schoenfeld today.
They look like they will do the trick.
Granny Is Doing Pretty Good!
Hope to be home on Sunday.

[GoDadGo]

Sunday Is Fun Day, Thanks To My Good Friends Who Are Holding Down The Fort At Camp Granny!

> I installed the new Schoenfield IMCA headers today along with their custom slip-on 50-degree collectors and they fit very well.
> Now we just need to fab up Short 3" J-Pipes to the side pipe flanges and we'll have the exhaust pretty much done.
> A big thanks to the folks at Schoenfeld Headers for giving me a somewhat off the shelf solution.
> I'll post a video once we get the 2nd / 1st start done which will hopefully be soon.
> Heading back to Camp Granny's around 5:00 PM.

Even took her out for a ride yesterday!

[Itchief]

Steve

Glad to hear that you are still making progress on your build and that your mom was feeling well enough to get out for a ride

Rick

[Yama-Bro]

Good to hear you made some progress...keep it up. ;)

[GoDadGo]

Sunday Will Be Fun Day, So I'll Be Back At Home Wrenching Tomorrow!

[GoDadGo]

Gentlemen,

> I've got the headers installed and am working on my side pipe installation.
> With that said we all know that any minor detail can make or break any build so with that said:
...Would you guys mind posting pics of your side-pipes?
> Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Steve

(aka: Go-Dad-Go / MK-4 #8,515)

[Gumball]

Steve,

I've gone through a set of the original FFR mild-steel pipes already... I think I did too many starts without letting it get hot enough to burn off the moisture when I was doing my build, so they rusted out after three summers on the road (from the inside-out where the baffles are welded into the pipes.

I replaced those with a set of Gas-N pipes, but the shiny, polished stainless didn't look right with my build, so I had them blasted (aluminum oxide was the media) and then ceramic coated matte black like the first set.

Here are the Gas-N pipes....

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/Gas%20N%20Pipes_zpsing8yfcm.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/Gas%20N%20Pipes_zpsing8yfcm.jpg.html)

And here are the original FFR pipes - they're a couple inches shorter than the Gas-N ones and the turn-outs are more straight-out from the car instead of downward a bit, like those on the Gas-N pipes.....

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20150801_111644284_zpssohw1ve0.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20150801_111644284_zpssohw1ve0.jpg.html)

[Riflebolt]

FFR pipes here. Looking to polish the roll bar so the shiny finish fits well.88255

[cnutting]

Guessing you want MKIV, but you said roadster, so.... :p

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=85802&d=1526422936

FFR pipes modified by Bob Boig.

[Itchief]

88256

Steve

Here you go

Rick

[CDXXVII]

Gas-N Pipes

They still look perfect after 4000 miles. All I do is buff them up with a little Blue Magic every 4 months or so.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=88260&d=1530502919

[slpro1207]

While rebuilding my pipes with augers to dampen noise I also tipped the ends downward 20 degrees. Ceramic coated Matt Black.

88261

[Jeff Kleiner]

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=88263&d=1530525670

Cheers,
Jeff


88263

[GoDadGo]

Thank You All For Showing Me Your Side Pipes!

.......Getting The Right Angle On The Dangle Is Paramount!

[GoDadGo]

Looks like the 4th of July is shaping up for a pretty good day over here at Camp Granny!
I'll be going home later today to swing some wrenches, maybe even with Baby-Go-Dad.

[GoDadGo]

I swung wrenches with my son on the 4th so his car is going off to be painted on Monday.
We've replaced the hood with a Sunoco Glass piece, right front fender and his clouded head lights with new GM pieces.
Shown below is what the car looked like after a fellow backed into it:

https://youtu.be/q7sEYGTyEn0

Thank you all for posting pics because we all know that getting the placement right can make or break the look of the car.
I'll be getting back to my Dark Side Dart MK-4 tomorrow since my friends will be taking care of my Mom on Sunday.
Since Sunday is Funday, I'm expecting to depart from Camp Granny so that I can finish up hanging the pipes.


Steve

[GoDadGo]

Baby Go-Dad's car is getting painted so he will have it back a few weeks before he goes back to college.

Hope to make it over to the Summer Swim League Championship to see him coach the kids one last time.

After that I might even get a chance to work on my final check/punch list before we do our 2nd / 1st Start!

Wish Me Luck Gang Because This Schedule We've Been On Caring For My Mom Has Been Bit Rough!

Have A Great Evening All!

[GoDadGo]

I made it home for a few hours today and was able to shorten my header primary tubes (IMCA Adjustable) to better fit them within the body openings.
The game plan is to weld the J-Pipe Plates some time next week; however, I need to make it home to do a little more fitting before that can occur.
Hopefully I'll make it to Camp Go-Dad-Go tomorrow so Say A Prayer That Granny Has A Good Night so that I can make the trek.

[GoDadGo]

Hope to get home on Sunday so that I can bring my car over to my pal's place.

He does this cool thing called welding while I make this metal goop that looks like Volcanic Bird Poop!

[q4stix]

He does this cool thing called welding while I make this metal goop that looks like Volcanic Bird Poop!

Now this cracks me up! Where do you come up with these things? I need to brush up on my skills too though

[Itchief]

Steve

How are things at camp granny this week

[GoDadGo]

Steve

How are things at camp granny this week

We're still doing the 24 X 7 care and she will not be getting better.
At nearly 86 years of age, smoking for 65-70 of those years, paints an ugly picture.
The good news is that Granny is not getting much worse plus our pals still come in and pinch-hit on Sundays.
We'll be getting them to "Granny Sit" a few more days when our oldest delivers their firstborn, which will be in a few weeks.
One Day At A Time Is The Order Of Each Day!

Suggestion To All Of Our Forum Members:

If you smoke, please consider quitting.

[Itchief]

It’s good that folks are trying to help being a caregiver is a very tough job

I will be sure to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

Rick

[1932]

Yes i am caregiver for my wife and sometimes it can be trying, but we are very forginet that i can do this.

[GoDadGo]

Expecting To Head Home Around 10:00 AM To See My Kids, Pet The Dog, Trip Over The Cats & Maybe Swing Some Wrenches!

[GoDadGo]

Granny's Doing Okay! Yea!

Last Sunday wasn't the best, but the Dark Side Dart MK-4 is going to my friends house this Sunday so that we can fab up the header flanges plates to the side pipes.

The 2nd, 1st Start Will Hopefully Be Soon!

I Said Hopefully Darn It!

[GoDadGo]

If the rain holds off, then the Cobra is heading 30 miles West to my pal's house to fab up the headers to the side pipes.
Yep, Sunday Is Fun Day So My Day Is Planned!

[Itchief]

One step closer

[GoDadGo]

One step closer

I've got my trailer staged so everything can be loaded as soon as I get home.
Mrs Go-Dad will be following me on her way to our oldest home in that same city.

[Ducky2009]

Moving forward. Make sure you share the "new" first start video with us!

[GoDadGo]

Moving forward. Make sure you share the "new" first start video with us!

We've got rain in the area so we'll try to move the car tomorrow.
Also, I'll definitely post a video once we are started and underway again.
Thanks Ducky!

[GoDadGo]

As Lady Luck shined upon me so we bugged out at or around 1:00 PM to my pal's place 30 miles West down Interstate 12.

We unloaded the car and went to work, finishing up around 8:30 PM.
The headers are tacked together and mated very well, and very symmetrically to the side pipes.
Rain caused me to leave the car there last night, so hopefully today I'll make the trek to Covington Louisiana to pick up the Dark Side 383 MK-4.
Hopefully today I can bring the car home and get the headers over to my other pal's place to have them properly tig welded before being coated.
At this point, we are one step closer to the 2nd / 1st Start!

Will Keep Y'all Posted & Hope To Post A Video Soon!

Shown Below Is The Entire Combination If Somebody Wants To Copy My Stupidity:
1. 383 Small Block Dart 10-1 Somewhat Pump Gas Friendly Compression Ratio!
2. Eagle Internally Balanced Rotating Assembly With 6" H-Beam Rods With Floating Forged Flat Tops.
3. Dart Iron Eagle 215 CC Heads with 2.05 Intake & 1.60 Exhaust Valves.
4. Harland Sharp Roller Rockers & Other Go Fast Goodies.
5. Comp Cam Extreme Energy 288 Hydraulic Roller Tappet Cam.
6. Edelbrock AVS 800 Feeding A Weiand 7530 Team G Single Plane Manifold.
7. Schoenfeld IMCA Modified Headers & They Really, Really Fit, But Stuff Had To Move Around A Bit!
8. New Old Stock Corvette ZF 6-Speed Transmission With Hydraulic Clutch. (.75 5th & .50 6th Gear Over Drives)
9. Standard Front End Set Up With Mustang Brakes & Mike Forte’s .75” Sway Bar.
10. Standard 3 Link Moser TSD 500 Rear True Trac Style Differential With 3.73 Gears & Ford Explorer Brakes. (This Is A Dana 44 Style Diff.)
11. The wheelbase has been shortened by .875" to better center the rear wheels within the wheel arches and improve pinion angle adjustment.

[q4stix]

Pictures, we need pictures!! :)

[GoDadGo]

Pictures, we need pictures!! :)

Sorry Q, But I Still Use My Trusty Captain Kirk Flip Phone!
Please know that we will shoot another video once we get to the 2nd / 1st start.

[GoDadGo]

Still on hold for the 2nd / 1st Start!

I haven't gotten my headers back from my pal so we are at a stand still; however, I do expect to be home again on Sunday!
Once I get the headers back from Tig welding I'm planning to have the ceramic coated (Silver) since my side pipes are Stainless Steel.
With no headers to install my goal for tomorrow is to change the oil in my truck, wife's car & play with the stupid dog. (Hershey Da-Chocolate Lab)

Sunday Will Definitely Be Fun Day, At Least For My Son's Pooch!

[GoDadGo]

Still on hold for the 2nd For 1st Start!

Granny's not doing well, oldest daughter was due to deliver on Thursday, but didn't so to say the least we've got lots of stuff going on
On a Wrenching Note; Baby Go-Dad's car is back from paint on Friday, which was his 20th birthday, and his car is looking better than ever.
We will be doing a YOUTUBE Video before he goes back to college.
New Sunoco Hood, NOS GM Headlights & Other Goodies Really Popped!

[GoDadGo]

We are still on hold for the 1st start of the new Dart 383.

Lots of "Life Issues" that are understandably still in the way.

Baby Go-Dad's car all done so I recorded walk around video that I hope to upload soon.

Looks Like I Won't Make It This Year To Cruising The Coast In Our Dark Side Dart Factory Five 383 6-Speed MK-4 Roadster!

[1932]

Steve, the car will be ready when you, your family and god are ready! We have have had a lot of (life issues) in the last four years, worked through them and life is good at this time! We know that we have today with the help of the
power that is much higher than use!

[cv2065]

Will be ready for the first start video! I have a special place for the 383...:)

[GoDadGo]

We Are Still On Hold Because Of Tropical Storm Gordon.

1. Moved The Dark Side MK-4 To Higher Ground!
2. Got the generators checked out and running.
3. Picked up everything we could and will start doing it all over tomorrow.

Man, I'm Getting Too Old For This Crud!

[Cobradavid]

Steve,

Stay safe and dry. It looks like Gordon is heading right for you, so bug out if you have to!

David

[GoDadGo]

Hanging at Camp Granny's so we are still on hold with life issues.
Will get around to working on the car some day, likely sooner than I think.
Until then the Dark Side MK-4 is sharing a stable with Bro-Dad-Bro's Skunk Works Mecham Trans Am.

http://www.gm-efi.com/features/feature-cars/pontiac/car-feature-skunkworks-mecham/

[1932]

Good mate to hang with!

[GoDadGo]

Thank You All For Your Support, Thoughts & Prayers!

Maria (Camp Granny) has now been laid to rest so we hosted a party in her honor.

It is what we do in the Deep South, specifically New Orleans.

https://youtu.be/wGV0DjYXBLk

[Ducky2009]

Steve, Sorry for your loss. Hope her celebration of life party reminds everyone of the joys she brought to you and yours.

[Boydster]

Sorry for the loss, GDG. Good that she had so much family and knew the love.

[GoDadGo]

My One Year Build Delay Has Come To End On This 22nd Day Of September!

> The past 365 days have been less than fun at "Camp Go-Dad-Go" and a lot has changed.
> We dealt with all sorts of things that made our Leaky Block seem like a tiny a pebble in the road by comparison.
> For the record, this will be my final entry to this thread and I want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
> Please know that we will be starting a new thread once we get through our long anticipated 2nd, 1st start.

Steve

[wltrmtty]

My condolences on your loss. I look forward to seeing you back in the grind on your second first start. Peace to you.

[1932]

Very good STEVE, and this seems like a new start on more than one level! You and yours need to get life back in the FUN lane! I will be looking for new thread.