Tim Schuetz;s (NAPA68) not so stock 1967 Nova! - Page 3

**enio45** · #1 06-03-2013, 03:34 PM

nice detail work!

**napa68** · #2 07-20-2013, 12:27 PM

Making progress on the upgrades as of recent. To my surprise, the clutch was a real disappointment. For what I spent on it originally, I expected more from it than a fastener failure. 2 studs for the pressure plate were tore out with a third on the way. I am really particular with torque when I assemble things like this but...............

I did order my M22W this week and should hopefully have it in a week or two. I did find myself a REALLY nice Hurst Ram Rod for the M22W

And also decided on my plan of attack for a driveshaft loop. I am just going to weld the loop to my X pipe. It should tuck in nicely.

Once that is all completed, the x pipe and mufflers will go back to powder coating. Then I can order up a new driveshaft and let the beating continue.

**napa68** · #3 07-20-2013, 03:10 PM

Mocked up and adjusted on another Muncie I have. This thing is cool!

**mockingbird812** · #4 07-20-2013, 04:25 PM

Very nice Tim. Looking GOOD!

**mockingbird812** · #5 07-20-2013, 04:30 PM

I swung by Summit HQ off of 71 in Ohio last weekend and they had this Lakewood loop on display. Of course it requires attachment to the floor pan...

**napa68** · #6 07-21-2013, 08:49 PM

You can see the tunnel is cut 8 1/2 inches behind the second rib. You can also see the interference between the reverse linkage and the bottom of the seat. I am put spacers under the seat and reweld the reverse handle to face forward. I could also use seat extenders. As it stands now, the ergonomics are not bad between the shifter, steering wheel, pedals, etc.

**napa68** · #7 07-21-2013, 08:51 PM

Anyone with a "nice" price on a Ram Rod shifter boot feel free to get a hold of me.

Thanks,

Tim

chevy427450 · #8 07-21-2013, 09:09 PM

I used that shifter for many years and loved it. Never had an issue, as a matter of fact, I still have it and a spare that I bought just in case. I used mine on a Liberty geared Super T10. Have fun....

**kwhizz** · #9 07-22-2013, 05:41 PM

Tim......It's called "Fine" tuning........LOL........

**napa68** · #10 09-27-2013, 01:35 AM

After some untalented attempts myself at the trans tunnel, I enlisted the help of a friend that owns a shop here in SE Wisconsin Topline Design and Speed. 2 days later, tunnel made, fitted around the Ram Rod, and tied into the driveshaft tunnel. He even fitted the tunnel to utilize the NOS Ram Rod boot and ring. As you can see, it's a little tight by the seat. All was TIG welded, seam sealed, and painted.

Full speed ahead now. After I get back from Wisconsin Dells this weekend, I'll get the clutch in, the M22W, order the driveshaft, and get back to the beatings.

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