....you can see the dash will go back after trimmed.

This much:

The column cover:




....that's about right.

The dash relocating will leave that much space between the panel with the 3 ***** and the shifter. No big deal....I can mount something there or carpet over it.

OK....been a couple weeks.

Today I was off and it was under frying temps so I did a little.....it LOOKS like a little, but it was many hrs.

Now we have the first close proximity mock-up of the motor. It will be about 5-6 inches more rear and about 4-5 inches higher. The higher part involves dealing with the cowl intake. I need to make it still keep water out while letting air in.

I'm sneaking up on how to make my firewall parts...........

So here we are:

Very nice. I know what you mean about the time to get it just right, 10 things to consider to make one piece fit properly.

It's like the Hokey Pokey.............put your engine in - put your engine out...........put your engine in - put you engine out..............lots of things to figure out

The guy that sold me the Viper donor car also had an exhaust system he had made for when he planned to put the V10 in his Challenger. Since he did nothing for 2 yrs Mopar came out with the Hellcat and he planned to get one............good luck.

Anyway.....that left him with unneeded pipes. I still have to see if they will fit - good chance I can use them.

I'm considering the custom AR headers (I don't need the pipes rear of them).....and if you've been in the hobby/biz a while you know what those cost.

Nice work.... Looking good.... Thanks for the update...

UPDATE: The custom front suspension is all done and ready to be shipped to me.

I'll post pics when it arrives so we can see it before install.

Custom car building.....where 5 hrs looks like you didn't do a damn thing

Honestly......I did work on it.

A little closer. Hoping next weekend I can finalize the position and fab the firewall.

Hummmm... Looks like it needs to go back 5 more inches..... Just kidding..
Looking Sweet...

Actually ......just about 2....maybe 3.

Everyone should try this....so fun

I'm worried about the headers........not sure yet, but damn tight.

If I have to go custom at least I know they will fit vs risking buying some that don't.

Those are beautiful pipes. I would do everything to make them fit, I'm guessing with your fab skills you can tig weld.

I've made about 3 or 4 sets all from existing sets and with a few purchased J bends. I always start out with enthusiasm and 3/4's the way through say I'll never do another, but do to unique builds or just no money do another.

Those ones are so expensive and perfect, they're beggin' to be used.

I can get the pair for $1000........prob a 1/3 off retail.

Hoping they will - yet to be determined

Brochure pic....thought it looked cool.........

Custom built and powder coated K-member

Beefy box construction lowers

Tubular uppers

2inch drop spindles

I'm building a driver and need to handle well other than in a straight line..........big sway bar

WILWOOD aluminum hub

WILWOOD 11 inch

WILWOOD 4 piston

My Viper steering was bent so...........I'm using the stock pump and these

That's all I have for parts to show you right now....stand by for some other part pics and some install and mod pics - hopefully by the end of next weekend.

Oooo La La! Very nice.

Wow.... The Big Brown truck showed up !!!!!!! Nice

It was white.....with some blue and orange

Brake kit info:

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Bra...emno=140-11019