So I've done a lot of work on this car, my first real big project and I feel like posting photos and what-not up here to maybe get some C&C, maybe new ideas as well.
The first bunch of photos are from when I first got the car. Was bought from a friend with no engine or trans installed, interior apart and all the pieces given to me. Converted it from auto to a 5-speed with the A-523 trans, replaced the 2.5L T1 that had blown originally after a cam cap popped off on the highway and it blew a hole through the block... still made it all the way home though .
I also threw a few more goodies on there, like a T03 with a larger compressor wheel, and intercooled it so it's almost a full T2 setup. Need ECU still.
While I was driving the car, before I went into school for automotive collision repair the motor had more issues [was a random wrecker 2.5] and it needed to be replaced, the block anyways, so I took it out while at school... I didn't plan on it but I got bored one afternoon and took advantage of the air tools! One of the rockers also popped off, oddly enough.
Enjoy the *** load of photos and feel free to give any C&C!
There's a lot more pictures on Facebook, so I tried to only pic ones to show the progress well.
I'd also like to note, I've never done any custom work to any car before... as in drilling, welding or cutting.



























So here's just a few of the photos from school and to what it is now.
Once the car was taken into class I removed the engine again. A rocker popped off while it was driving and there was also a knock. New motor is from an 87 Shelby Z. Rebuilt block at a machine shop and painted black. New ported head, rebuilt modified T03.




























The blue fuel rail and fpr I just painted tonight along with two other pieces. All motor mounts are now painted black as well

Also, if no one noticed, I drilled out two 3" holes in the front for future IC plumbing

 

Nice progress, looks like you've knocked quite a few things down!
What's your future plans with the car?

Suppose I'll have to go all-out similar to this on my car eventually, she's getting old...