Update on future build

[phil_long]

https://youtube.com/shorts/G1rTm141Rdc

[xracerx13]

couldn't help but notice you have one of those badly bent restrictive up-pipes. Time to change it.

[phil_long]

Never knew they restrictive. Thanks for the input!

[Steve Wood]

That sounded pretty darned healthy!  Love that dash! A lot of little things to go but that has to put a grin on your face!

[phil_long]

Hey thanks Steve!! Me and my cousin Charles(you remember him right? Lol) built that dash from scratch. I documented everything with the build of the dash as well as the engine. Yeah I have a bunch of little things left to do, but this is definitely a great start. The car sounds incredible. Next things to address:

My gas pedal is just laying on the floor. I'm assuming the cable came undone somewhere and I need to find where/how it connects to the pedal.
The lever for the column shift is no longer sitting in that bracket affixed to the frame, so I can't change gears with the column shifter or the floor shifter currently.
The TV cable for my transmission moves way too much. Not sure why, so I'll check into that as well. Long road, but fast speeds. I'm dedicated to getting this done and driving this season. Thanks for all of the suggestions, input, help, and opinions. 

[Steve Wood]

I think you should change the bushings in the arm that sticks out of the steering column under the hood.  This is where the rod connects that goes under the car to the shift linkage.  It makes sure the car goes into Reverse at the right time so the back up lights come on when they should.  The bushings are usually worn out or missing for several years now!  https://www.ebay.com/itm/284033672332

If I don't have my cars mixed up, there is just a ball on the end of the accelerator cable that slides into the slot on the end of the gas pedal.  I don't remember right now if there is a plastic piece that you pop in to keep it from walking out, or not.  I think I am thinking of old mopars with that piece.

Of course I remember Charles.  He's a friend of mine on face book so I cannot forget him LOL

I don't know if anyone has come up with a tv cable that works or not.  Gbody parts is where I would probably start if I cannot find one used or on ebay.  Obviously, someone has found a way to make one work.

How bout this one?  https://www.highwaystars.net/cable-transmission-throttle-valve-detent-replaces-gm-25532115/

[phil_long]

Of course you guys are FB friends! I don't know how I forgot that. Lol. Thank you so much for the info. I'm going to source every piece needed to get this car moving. I can't wait to get to the fun stuff. I'm gonna drive it down to Texas to your farm Steve! Lol

[Steve Wood]

You are welcome anytime so come on down!

Wait til all this 108-114 deg weather stops!

[phil_long]

That's a good point. My car would burn up before it makes it.