Project Orange - Z26 SS

Restore, and drop in built motor.

Below is a list of things I need to get and fix on the car before I will drop in the new motor. I've listed some of the things near the end that I will do when I swap the motor too though.

Missing or Damaged Parts to Replace:

Shifter assembly and Cables
Washer fluid tank, pump and lines.
Vacuum Tank and lines
Horns
Hood latch screw
Passenger side bulk head gasket and screw
Engine mount bracket that goes to alternator and bolts
Motor mount nuts (non rusted)
Front AirBag sensor and pigtail
Rubber pads in fenders that protect door from opening too far event
Rubber bump stops for gas cap door
Rubber bump stop for top of doors
Door metal handle trim (bent and missing nuts, bad paint)
Trim behind door handles (cut for upper latch, and paint)
Upper catch on body, and upper latch on door
Passenger side door window outer trim (scuffed and bent), Drivers side (missing screws)
Passenger side endlink
Radio/HVAC bezel and vents
Hose clamps OEM style
Rear seat belt bolts, and seat bolts, front seat bolt track stops
One hood bump stop
Drivers side 87-91 subframe (for extra torque strut)

Things to Fix & Complete:

Reverse light switch (need connector)
VSS reluctor wheel inside transmission (no speedometer) (may have to do at time of motor swap and split the case)
Wire in clutch switch
Clean up wires to shifter
Wire in trunk release
Fix radio wires and speakers, possibly change HU
Screw down rear speakers
Seal holes in trunk
Route/bend fuel & brake lines to clear trans mount and put back up near body
Snap in hood release cable in firewall
Seal hole in firewall for power wire/install grommet
Route engine wires better and secure them & clutch line
3rd Brake light - Verify/test
Fix dome light (maybe just a bulb)
Tighten door seat belt bolts
Weld threaded bolt to new shifter shaft for knob
Weld upper engine mount back 1" or get different T bone
Run vacuum line and install Vacuum Gauge
Install solid grill bottom clips and screws
Install 87-91 subframe & trans torque strut (got the dogbone already)
Remove loose paint and rust from under car, front to back. Convert, and apply Rust-Bullet
De-rust and paint rear trailing arms, struts, shocks, sway bar, subframes, control arms - black.
Remove trunk switch (anti-theft?)
Pull carpet and check over wiring and look for rust
Attempt to polish out scratches on rear deck lid.
Hand wash, clean interior
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Below will happen once the other stuff above is done and it's time for the motor swap
Wire up OBDI adapter harness, mount PCM and start tuning
Take exhaust off and put on the Aqua car
Remove engine, check/seal firewall, fix trans VSS reluctor, install performance clutch
Install engine, install headers, bolt up stainless exhaust to car.
Start tuning for new motor
Get new wheels & tires. 17x8" lightweight with 245mm size tires hopefully

Future stuff (low priority for now):

Repair crack on cowl on hood, re-paint whole hood, cut and buff. $$$$
Install Prothane # 7-501 poly bushings into trans torque strut dogbone

Engine to do List:

Install Clevite AL-3 SBC cam bearings for durability.
New spark plugs
Teflon O-ring & gasket for oil drive shaft
Install oil filter adapter turn down
Swap over flywheel
Swap over fuel rail
Clean up engine
Paint UIM like my other cars.