Project Corvette Z06: Dropping Subframes and Rebuilding the Steering Rack

As we prepare our C5 Corvette Z06 for the installation of our LS3 crate engine–a process currently delayed by some COVID-related supply chain issues–we figured that we’d get a few other things ready in order to make the eventual installation a bit simpler. 

In this case, that meant removing the subframes so we could assemble the entire driveline on …

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Yay, soon we'll have a Corvette that's all together. 

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Where was this story while I was looking for detail shots as references for building my 1:25th scale FRC? The Revell kit has some horrible instructions.

Turn One's pump is totally worth the cost (and hassle of installation if you're doing it with everything still in the car).  I've put them in my last two Corvette track cars.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Where was this story while I was looking for detail shots as references for building my 1:25th scale FRC? The Revell kit has some horrible instructions.

JG, fire up the time machine!

Someone ask for subframes?

Nice. Turn One is a good company and very local to me. The owners are good people. I actually talked to them about a job at one point. I'll be interested to see the rebuild process for the steering rack.

Really pleased to hear the positive feedback on T1. We weren't familiar with them, but it's nice to make a new friend. We definitely got good vibes from them.

Sorry for being off topic here, But where does one source / buy the style of lights shown on the 2 post lift in the article above?

Those would sure be an improvement in my shop!

Thanks!

slantsix said:

Sorry for being off topic here, But where does one source / buy the style of lights shown on the 2 post lift in the article above?

Those would sure be an improvement in my shop!

 

Thanks!

They were an Amazon special. I'll see if I can dig up the item.

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Thanks JG, Much Appreciated!

In reply to slantsix :

They're these, elegantly affixed to the lift with double sided tape and zip ties.

In reply to JG Pasterjak :

Thank you sir ! Those look great.

I think a set of those is in my future.

Greg

Yes, I now refer to the LED strips in my garage as JG Lights. Love 'em.

I went with these:

Barrina LED T5 Integrated Single Fixture, 4FT, 2200lm, 6500K (Super Bright White), 20W, Utility Shop Light, Ceiling and Under Cabinet Light, Corded Electric with Built-in ON/Off Switch

Thanks JG and DSW..

After pulling a Quick Branch Circuit in the Garage... Installing Some aptly Placed Plugs and A Switch.

My Rack is now enlightened..  

Another Reason To Love the Mag, and Proke around the forum a bit... I might Learn some good stuff from you guys.

Now to start saving my pennies for that assist arm Tire Machine.

Ahem...

Back to regularly Scheduled GRM Project car Corvette Content.

Mine are literally slapped on my lift with some double sided tape. I did that pretty much as a proof of concept thinking "If this works out I'll go back and properly affix them." That was like three years ago now, so we know how that worked out.