Re: Where are you at picture

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:23 am

Hey. I paid $420 with the chrome moly yoke and u-joints. All is 1350 series. I get a good deal from the place I trade with. Shipping was $90. Ouch.

by alowerlevel Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:01 pm

About what I figured. I had planned on it being around 5-600$ to get one built for a 4,000lbs car with 7-800hp

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:54 pm

Yes. Mine is shorter than what most would get because of the 6-speed. I told them that I might use a 150-200 shot one day and I had a 496 with a manual transmission and bad A$$ clutch. Not to mention 315 tires and 4000 lbs. Just be sure to spec out all 1350 yoke and pinion so you won’t ever have to buy another one. I painted it black. It’s on display in my garage on jack stands because I’m working 7 days a week. I saw it a couple of days ago. I was hoping it would install itself.

by Hs1973 Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:03 am

Sadly they never do. But a little every day goes a long Way.

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:28 pm

Well, I took the weekend off to respect Easter and work on the Laguna. Well, the only way I got to work on the car was a huge wind storm blew down my back fence and I have been waiting on a fence type dude. So, the driveshaft magically installed itself today. It ruined both my shoulders but it's in. On top of that the front fender went on as well. If this fence guy doesn't get here soon I bet the battery tray falls into place. Now if it would just wire itself and finish it's transmission tunnel...

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:34 pm

I also got my connectors and fuse holders for my wiring set up. I went with all Stinger items on this project. These will be mounted on the inner passenger fender next to the battery.

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by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:25 pm

Not even sure what that electrical stuff is, but it sure looks cool! Hope more parts find there way onto your car over the weekend. I've been told the Easter Bunny is a Chevy fan so maybe he'll throw on a few parts as well.

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:44 pm

I need a colored egg full of cash. I have been watching your other thread and I wish I could come help you. I need to get some fender shims. I got everything bolted up but I need to space them up just a tiny bit. I need to figure out where I can order them from. Other than that, I don't think I have anything else to really buy for the car. Did I just really say that???

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:57 pm

We can always come up with more ideas about what to buy. Trust me on that. I've got plenty of shims for your fenders. I'll bring them down when I pick up those wheels you want out of your way. That is if you still have them.

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:27 pm

The wiring got started in earnest today. I put the battery tray in, set the battery in, and started making cables. Made up the 0 gauge alternator wires for Batt and Ground (360 amp alternator), 0/2 main ground wire, and laid out the entire wiring harness under the hood. I am using DEI split loom wire cover for this project and it looks really good. Really can't take a pic because everything under the hood is so black. The white engine really pops. If I get a chance I will finish laying everything to it's end device tomorrow and maybe work on the inside wiring. I need to quit my job and finish this car.

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:06 pm

Pictures!!! We need more pictures!!! Got to keep the rest of us motivated.

by fasrnur Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:10 am

360 amp alternator? Holy crap that's some amps.

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:17 pm

It is a stout alternator for sure. I have 2 large amps to run and I am adding power windows and other items. I didn't want to run out of power. 1 amp requires up to 150 amps. That's more than the stock alternator. g3chevy, here are a couple of pics. You have to look close because the wires that are in the looms in these pictures blend into the background like a lizard into a bush.

Battery tray I installed and them removed due to the bolts looking like old surfaced rusted eye sores. I wire brushed them and painted them. Now it's installed.

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Working on the main under hood harness. I have everything split out. Half of them are covered and going to the passenger side.

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I have to tie in the starter wire with the new terminal block set up I have to build on the fender.

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Alternator to battery connections. I have lugs that screw into the lower ports of the battery for the main ground and power to distribution.

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0/2 ground wire that will bolt into the side of the battery. I still have to make my positive one that bolts to the battery and goes to power distribution.

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by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:09 pm

Coronavirus update:
I’m back! It’s been a year since I last worked on my car. I just finished a crazy 1 year project for work and I have now locked myself in the garage. Today a friend stopped by, not g3chevy because he is afraid to drive across Houston right now, but my mechanic friend from days gone by. We installed the power window deal on the passenger side door, finished plumbing up the fuel tank, and worked on my truck. I have been working on the wiring and I installed the power steering pump. I will post some pictures this week. I need to finish my floor so I can start on the interior. Cheers.

by Limey SE Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:20 pm

Welcome Back Kevin Missed seeing ya.... I will be Having some little updates soon as I am off crutches from a Knee fracture

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:40 pm

REVINKEVIN wrote:Coronavirus update:
I’m back! It’s been a year since I last worked on my car. I just finished a crazy 1 year project for work and I have now locked myself in the garage. Today a friend stopped by, not g3chevy because he is afraid to drive across Houston right now, but my mechanic friend from days gone by. We installed the power window deal on the passenger side door, finished plumbing up the fuel tank, and worked on my truck. I have been working on the wiring and I installed the power steering pump. I will post some pictures this week. I need to finish my floor so I can start on the interior. Cheers.

Hey man! I ain't skerd! Just been up to my eyeballs in car projects! I can take a break this week and head down your way if you want, just let me know and I'll be there! Just pulled the motor on my 87 SS El Camino and picked up a 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30 with T-Tops, swivel buckets and numbers matching 455/400 drivetrain!

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by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:04 am

OUCH! Knee trouble, now I can relate to that. Take care of yourself.

Bill, where did you find that W30? That’s a true score. I want a ride in that for sure. I will be around all week. I guess we all will be; LOCKED DOWN!!! This is crazy.

by thatfnthing Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:16 am

Welcome back, Kevin! Looking forward to more pics!

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:08 am

REVINKEVIN wrote:OUCH! Knee trouble, now I can relate to that. Take care of yourself.

Bill, where did you find that W30? That’s a true score. I want a ride in that for sure. I will be around all week. I guess we all will be; LOCKED DOWN!!! This is crazy.

We found this Hurst Olds in Huffman TX on facebook marketplace. Just 3 miles from my buddy's house. It's a 2 owner vehicle with 102k miles and runs & drives. Someone pulled the vinyl top and exposed all the rust on the roof and of course the floors are rusted out from the T-tops. The rest of the car is solid. You'll need to come up and take it for a spin. I'll contact you later today and see what day works best for you for me to come down and get educated by the master Laguna builder that goes by Revin Kevin. I'll be the guy wearing the hazmat suit lol.

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:32 pm

Hey. I got a chance to work in the Laguna for a few days. I have been installing the wiring kit along with my extra wiring for the stereo, huge alternator, and high discharge head light harness. Today, the best dude in the world stopped by and we installed the 3 pedal setup and master cylinder for the clutch. Thanks g3chevy!

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by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:01 am

Always enjoy working with the Captain of Laguna fabrication, to explore new drivetrains, to seek out new parts and new techniques, to boldly go where no Laguna owner has gone before. Can't wait to see this beast on the road!

by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:21 am

I could not ask for a better Spock for my journey through the unknown galaxy of the “Roll you’re own Laguna” than you my friend. Live long and prosper Commander g3chevy. With this car we are going warp 9 deep into the uncharted abbess of space.

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:00 pm

On to our next destination, Captain.

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by REVINKEVIN / Mr. 600+HP Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:34 am

I forgot to post a picture of my floor. This is with the floor welded back in and the hand brake mounted along with the sound mat.

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by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:59 am

Looking good Kevin! Were you able to figure out the cable routing with the new hand brake?

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