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February 18, 2007
Beginning Install of Keisler TKO-500
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727 removed
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727 removed
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Rear of the engine cleaned up
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Flexplate installed
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Bell housing installed
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New TKO-500 ready to be installed
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March 4, 2007
Second Weekend of Keisler TKO-500 Installation
Checking run-out
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Clutch and pressure plate installed
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Setting up tunnel template
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Template mask transferred to tunnel
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Hole cut in transmission tunnel
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I destroyed the hydraulic throw out bearing!
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March 18, 2007
Third Weekend of Keisler TKO-500 Install
Shifter nub removed for clearance
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Clutch master cylinder installed
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Hydraulic clutch reservoir installed
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Clutch master cylinder installed
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So many jacks for this installation
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TTI H-pipe in the way - Need removal tool
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March 25, 2007
Fourth Weekend of Keisler TKO-500 Install
Pedals and vent box removed
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New pedals installed
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Clutch link interference with brake switch bracket
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Clutch link interference with brake switch bracket
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Brake switch bracket ground down for clutch link clearance
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March 31, 2007
Fifth Weekend of Keisler TKO-500 Install
Oil pressure sending unit put dent in firewall
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Transmission too wide for crossmember
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Centerlink put dent in oil pan
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Transmission crossmember installed
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Transmission and throw out bearing installed
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Transmission FINALLY installed!!!
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April 3, 2007
Keisler Installation Continued
Homemade block off plate installed
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Homemade block off plate installed
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Keisler hydraulic hose too long!
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Hole enlarged
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Transmission tunnel sheet metal installed
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Transmission tunnel sheet metal painted - awaiting seam sealer
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April 28, 2007
New Front Seat Installation
No brackets supplied with APC seat - Creating brackets using angle iron
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Brackets created and painted flat black
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No seat brackets on bottom of APC seats
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Homemade seat brackets installed on seat
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New APC seat installed
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July 21, 2007
New Trim Pieces
Before - Old rear bumper and bumperettes
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After - New rear bumper and bumperettes
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Before - Old tail light lens trim
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After - New tail light lens trim
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Before - Old turn signal assembly
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After - New turn signal assembly
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July 22, 2007
New Torque Boxes
Before the driver's front torque box is installed
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Driver's front torque box is installed
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Driver's rear torque box installed
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Driver's rear torque box installed
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Passenger rear torque box installed
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August 5, 2007
Fire! (Almost)
Burned starter relay wire
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Burned starter relay wire under center console
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Burned start relay wire under passenger seat
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Root of the problem-Where wire passed through the floor board
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Burned wire removed, ready for replacement
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August 19, 2007
Repair of Burned Wire
Starter relay wire replaced and covered
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Burned wire replaced and covered
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New wiring clamped to the floor board
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New power distribution block
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New power distribution block wired in
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September 1, 2007
Installation of heater hoses and new A/C
Preparing for A/C and heater hose installation
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Installation of new A/C hoses
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Installation of new A/C hoses
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Evacuation of A/C system
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Installation of water temp valve
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September 29, 2007
Installation of LED Tail Lights
Installation of LED bracket
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Comparison of LED vs. regular bulb
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Comparison of new LED vs. 12 LED bulb
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Pigtails hanging from tail light housings
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Mess of wires that need to be orgainzed
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October 26, 2007
Test fit of new Fiberglass hood and front spoiler
Only took 1.5 YEARS to get the hood and front spoiler!!!
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Poor finish on fiberglass hood from Showcars Bodyparts
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Poor finish on fiberglass hood from Showcars Bodyparts
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Wavy, uneven lines on front spoiler from Showcars Bodyparts
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Poor quality front spoiler from Showcars Bodyparts
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December 8, 2007
Installation of driver's side tubular lower control arm
Difference between old and new lower control arm
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Difference between old and new lower control arm
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Old and new strut rods
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New driver's side LCA has strut rod mount in wrong place
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New driver's side LCA has strut rod mount in wrong place
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