Been done. Gotta go back and fix some stuff that was neglected by someone I let get there hands on it. Just some wireing stuff and some touch up on the interior.

P S-just love that red frame. just noticed your 4 posts behind me, catch up will ya. latr

Sly, thought you'd be done w/the vette by now. how far along are ya? send me some pics of your progress. Ross

To remove the fuse box,just remove the bolt in the middle and seperate. It may be stuck together due to all the sealant they used in the factory. I then used sheet metal to close up the old hole and mounted my new box on the l/fender.
Keep all the factory ends and get a pin point torch for soldering. All connections must be soldered and sealed with 3M quality shrink tube. Don't forget to put the shrink tube on before you solder.
Lay the harness out and run all wires before cutting and soldering. You don't want to come up short.
Let me know if I can be of further help and enjoy the project!
Sly

Stupid question; I just bought a 18 circuit painless wiring harness, I have almost all the wires disconnected from the original harness, but I need to remove the fusebox, what is the easiest way to remove the old fusebox? Have a write up, any good photos, or words of advice on the painless harness install?

Thank You,

David Malherek ('77 Vette)

This is whatis on the pistons themselves. 05-355-15-C They are Flat Top and model number is L2399F 030. I'm not sure what chanber volume they displace but my engine builder calculated the 10:1 comp.
Here is what I have for the motor #'s:

Block: 3999289 CM8T (2 bolt main) MKIV
3999289....454.......71-79...2 bolt main caps
block is out of a '72 Vette LS-5 (MKIV) and was bored .030,
forged pistons, (bore 4.281, stroke 4.00)
CRANK ground .010 and crossed drilled
Heads ('70 vette LS-5). (shaved 12 thous.) (290 heads)
3964290....69-70...oval..CLOSED.396, 402, 427, 454, 104cc chamber
Large or small hex spark plugs used 3964290: 454ci, 390hp
Comp. Ratio: 10.1:1
Intake Manifold: alum. edelbrock Performer RPM 7161 12105
Intake Valve Pro 14770 BBChev. 2.19 undercut
Exhaust Valve Pro 14780 BB Chev 1.72 undercut
Roller Rockers Comp Cam 1.72 ratio (wolverine Blue racer)
Push Rod length 8.280” Diam. 3/8”
Push rod guides Comp Cams 4806(3/8” to match pushrod)
Dbl spring lifters 130lbs. Seat 330lbs open
If you need anything else just ask. This was my FIRST motor rebuild that I took part in and it was a HUGE learning curve. (oh what fun lol) I enjoy discussing it so just ask away.

shmoky