Nomad final assembly

[chevynut]

My new Dapper Lighting LED headlights have two driver modules and a pretty complicated harness with connectors that needs to fit in the headlight bucket. The stock bucket isn't deep enough to accommodate everything so I cut the backs of them off, and cut another pair of buckets I had to make them deeper. I also re-wired the harness to make it a little more compact and eliminated some big connectors. I was going to weld the buckets back together, but after putting everything in behind the headlight I decided it would be a lot easier to work on them in the future if I connected the two pieces with hoses. I bought some 108mm silicone hose that works perfectly. I also added a 5-pin weatherpak connector. This will make it a lot easier if I ever have to change the headlight bulb. The white halos will come on with the ignition as DRLs, and they will flash amber when the turn signal comes on. The headlights are projectors so they have a shutter in them for low beam....I like the modern look with the classic glass.

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[bigblock]

Nice work.

[567chevys]

Hello Laszlo ,

You sure have come up with some great ideals thanks for sharing with us .

Thanks Sid

[chevynut]

I've spent most of the past several weeks working on interior stuff, and on the Montana house. But I did get some more assembly done.

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I have installed the hood but it still needs adjustment after I get the other fender on. I'm hesitating on it because I've still been having some issues with the brake pump. I will need to get it installed so I can get the car down to Javier's shop for carpet.

[bigblock]

Dam CN that's looking great!!

[567chevys]

Hey CN, That's some bad ass stuff, I hope you get to drive it very soon . Is that a power antenna ?

Thanks Sid

[chevynut]

Is that a power antenna ? Thanks Sid

yes it’s a power antenna. Some guys delete the antenna but I’ve read the hidden ones don’t work well and I like having a radio. I wanted to keep all the stock stuff on the car but upgrade them. I had to make some custom parts to make it work.

[chevynut]

Here's another pic of the car mostly assembled. I had to take the hood off again because I put the hinges together wrong.


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[bigblock]

I hate when I do that. Cars looking great, thanks for the updates.

[Belair-o]

Lookin' pret near ready for the road!

[chevynut]

I've been in Montana and Javier has been working on my seats. Here's the last pic before the car went to his place for interior work I took the hood off but assembled the air intake. The car is now back from Javier's but I had to leave for Montana right after that. When I get home I'll be working on re-assembling the front console and the electronics in it, some carbon fiber stuff and trying to get the dash all put together.

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[Postman57]

I’ve been “lurking” on your build for years on various sites; car looks fantastic and it appears to be very close! Amazing work.

[WagonCrazy]

Laszlo...how about an update on your Nomad or the Mt. house. Inquiring minds want to know.

[chevynut]

Hi Paul, I've been really busy with stuff. I got back from MT and have been working on finishing the cargo area panels. It's been really challenging and I've had a mental block on it, but I'm making progress. I'm currently on vacation in Costa Rica and will be back next week. Javier is waiting for me to get this stuff done so I have to get with it. I have a lot going on with the Montana shop too. Also bought a numbers matching '69 Z/28 just before I left and have to pick it up when I get back.

[BamaNomad]

Your Nomad is looking beautiful....

Gary