Project '69 Engine & Keisler Auto/OD Trans Install: MORE PICS ADDED!

[BBKNARF]

WOW great work  show us more pics when your done. 

[bill440rt]

Made some more progress on the car. Things are starting to come together now. Almost finished, but STILL a few little things left.
Much of the hoses & wiring is finished. I FINALLY got the electric fan thing worked out, here are some shots of it installed in the car.
I went with this Flex-a-Lite fan setup:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-410/

Fits like a glove, and works both thermostatically (temps are adjustable), and with the A/C switch. I also installed a small fuse box right behind the rad support to help wire some of the accessories. (Thanks for the tip, Ron!!  )

Still have to finish the A/C lines, the "standard" ones that came with the Classic Auto Air kit did not fit due to the slight difference in the compressor mounting. So, I needed different hose ends at different angles to get it to work. Hoses will be custom fit & crimped for a neat appearance.
A few other things:
Tranny cooler & lines (grille, bumper, & valance need to be installed also due to cooler flex hose routing)
Wiring the tach
Finish wiring the trans under the dash (dual-mode switch & a 12v power source)
Wire the headlights (HID kit from Autodynamics, thanks Pete!)
Top off the fluids
etc etc etc

Another small hurdle was hooking up the throttle position sensor for the Keisler trans. No one, including Holley, makes a throttle bracket for what needed to be done. I simply needed a bottom hole directly opposite the throttle cable to attach the sensor cable to. As the throttle cable moves back (top), the TPS sensor cable had to move forward (bottom). Had to fabricate a small bracket for the carb linkage to get it to work. Works like a charm now. I'll get some detail shots of how that was accomplished soon.
Here are some more progress shots, the car is a little more together now than in these pics.

[bill440rt]

One more...

[b5blue]

Very nice set up Bill! I can't wait to see how you get the A/C set up and adjusted with the six pack. I want to do the same "someday". 

[tan top]

looks   great    doing some real good work there Bill 

keep the pictures coming 

[Long Island RT]

Holy Immaculateness   

That is one clean looking compartment.  Really nice.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

All Bill's cars are like that....we're not worthy

[firefighter3931]

Man that looks killer under the hood ! 

Glad to hear the fan & wiring situation is resolved....fits nice and has good clearance as well ! 


Ron

[bill440rt]

A couple more progress pics of the final components installation. STILL some more hookups to do, so many little things. I just want to make sure everything is right & working before turning the key. I'm sure there will be more troubleshooting then, too.

The throttle position sensor gets mounted on the driver's inner fender. See my previous post regarding the carb linkage. Holley makes no provision for an adapter bracket, and I was the first to call Keisler regarding installation with a 6-pack. Not sure how true that is, but their staff was more than helpful over the phone.

I used part of a kickdown linkage bellcrank for the initial mock-up, turns out the arm worked but just had to be 1/2" longer for a longer throw. Made one out of a piece of flat aluminum, then polished it. As the throttle cable pulls back, the arm swings forward moving the TPS.

[bill440rt]

Here's where I installed the module for the fans. I also installed a 6-space small fuse block on the opposite side that was wired to the battery. (Thanks, Ron!!  )     This will power the fans, HID lights, etc.

Tranny cooler is mounted, needs to be plumbed. The hoses go under the rad support, so I need to install the bumper & valance before running the lines.

[bill440rt]

OH yeah, grille is installed & the HID lights are working. Got the HID kit from Pete (Autodynamics). Nice kit, & easy to install.
BTW, the hood is not latched in the photo. I still have to install the hood latches.

I'll probably start a thread under the "General" section for the rest of the reassembly. Too much more stuff to do!

[Hemidog]

Just taking it all in..... 

[tan top]

   thats looking real good    nice work     ...

[b5blue]

WOW phenomenal job Bill, very neat solution for tranny. 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Words can describe how nice that is Bill Envious! I'll be following this thread.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Kind of an odd place for the TPS no?  Couldn't mount it on the carb somewhere?

[69 OUR/TEA]

WOW!!!!!  Quite amazing Bill!!!Alot of custom stuff happening under that hood!!!Looks like you had everything well thought out!!!!!

[bill440rt]

Kind of an odd place for the TPS no?  Couldn't mount it on the carb somewhere?

Well, that's where Keisler suggests putting it. There was really no room to put it on the intake/carb where it would sit correctly. Plus, getting the TPS movement "curve" right would have been difficult. This way, I was able to dial it in a lot easier using the cable.

WOW!!!!!  :2thumbs:Quite amazing Bill!!!Alot of custom stuff happening under that hood!!!Looks like you had everything well thought out!!!!!

Yeah, Paul, LOTS of planning & research making sure everything works & fits. Still a lot of wiring clean up to do, the stuff on the firewall & inner fender needs to be neatened up & secured. I've almost got the A/C hoses finished up, too. 

[69 OUR/TEA]

It's gotta be exciting coming to this stage of the build and getting to see everything wrapping up and getting ready to run.Keep up the good work!!!

[Musicman]

Keep it up, your doing great

[Belgium R/T -68]

Looking great under the hood Bill Gotta love that colour.

Per

[bill440rt]

Thanks guys! 
The anticipation of finally starting this car is driving me crazy. It's been a l-o-n-g time since I started this car, about 5 years ago.

[Aussie R/T]

Justy been looking over the work you've done on the charger.Wondering a couple of things what is your work back ground you do very nice work and are you planning a holliday to australia any time soon I have a few jobs for you. look up to your left.lol

[bill440rt]

Justy been looking over the work you've done on the charger.Wondering a couple of things what is your work back ground you do very nice work and are you planning a holliday to australia any time soon I have a few jobs for you. look up to your left.lol

Hey Aussie, thanks for the compliment!
Can't say I'm planning a trip to Australia any day soon in my lifetime. Looks like a beautiful place, though. Maybe you could bring your car here to the 'states, instead! 
I do have an extensive auto body repair background, but currently I consider myself strictly a hobbyist. I got out of it professionally years ago. I won't mention names, but I currently work for a very large insurance company. I don't want to incriminate myself on here, as I know there are many members who despise insurance companies. Let's just say there are a few good apples amongst the bunch. 
Best of luck with your Charger project, welcome to the 'site, and post some pics in the General Discussion area! 

[Kern Dog]

Holy crap....THis car is cleaner than I had imagined. I recall seeing it in one of the Mopar mags but they have so few pictures and the lighting wasn't great. VERY nice, sir!