August 18, 2000: Oil pans and subframes

  • Well, oil pan number 3 showed up today... :-\ The headers were hitting on the driver's side because the Hooker SuperComps are very wide (three tubes worth) on the bottom. So, I'm replacing the Canton Roadrace pan with a Canton Street/Strip pan. I'll be giving up the internal baffling, but I think that will be ok.
  • I disassembled the Martz subframe last night to paint it, only to find out I need a metal prep from POR15 since the finish of the subframe is a smooth one. Metal Ready is on the way. So, I'll be painting next week.
  • Look for some new pics in the next couple of days showing the car finally painted red! The hood and passenger fender and a few other little things aren't going to be done yet, but soon! :)