Rat Eater Build

Finally I was able to start my engine. It sounds really good, much better than on the camera...I love it.
I have little coolant leak by the thermostat housing, which I will fix today...other than that everything looks good:D

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While I'm waiting for my buddy to finish the radiator, I was working on interior of the car. This weekend I was able to wrap transmission tunnel cover. I found the material online called carbon fiber fabric, which is only 0.4mm and very durable. I glued closed cell foam to the aluminum and then wrapped this fabric. I really like the result.
Installed seat heaters and heater switches, cup holders. Today I was able to finish shifter boot, which has same stitching as my steering wheel. ...

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Since my last post I got the engine where it's almost ready to start. All I'm missing is the radiator, which is at my friend's shop, so I should get it soon and will attempt to turn the key:)

Here are couple pictures:
Oil filter relocator:
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Power steering cooler:
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Cold air intake:
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Also installed new SS headers, but didn't take ...

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Since my last post I was able to drop the engine in, install lakewood steel bellhousing, flywheel, clutch and trasmission
Here are couple pictures:
engine is going in
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I wanted to install all parts in the car, so I will know in the future how easy/hard is to get to the clutch if I need to

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starter installed
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Now I'm working ...

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I'm getting closer to the point when I will have to drop engine in. But before that I wanted to finish my heater/fresh air enclosure.
First of all, I had to install coolant supply and return valves.
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Then drilled holes and install rubber grommets and air supply duct connection.
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Then it was time to run the wires and install the box
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