1966 Chevy Impala - Hydro Install

This trunk was ready to be gutted and completely re-done.
Art used his Miller plasma cutter to remove the old worn out racks. This plasma cut through the old racks like butter, making it easier to remove the worn racks.
Art used his Miller plasma cutter to remove the old worn out racks. This plasma cut throug
To make sure that the car would not fall and hurt someone, Hoppo's used his lift as his work station.
To make sure that the car would not fall and hurt someone, Hoppo's used his lift as his wo

With all the old hydraulics and equipment out of the trunk, the car was ready to be worked on.
With all the old hydraulics and equipment out of the trunk, the car was ready to be worked
Art started off by making a pair of identical battery racks that are designed to hold the eight 31-series batteries that will power the system.
Art started off by making a pair of identical battery racks that are designed to hold the
Art used a level to square off the hydraulic racks before they were tack welded.

Art took advantage of the drying time and started assembling the hydraulic dumps.
Art worked easily, as he installed the pumps in pieces, making the pump easier to maneuver when installing them.
Art worked easily, as he installed the pumps in pieces, making the pump easier to maneuver
The battery rack holders were cut to size so they could be mocked in place.

Once tack welded, they were welded and the trunk was now ready to be dressed.
After a few hours of drying, the trunk was ready for the hydraulics to go into place.
The pumps went together quickly and were almost ready to go into the trunk of the car.

For ultimate performance, the solenoids were bolted and grounded near the batteries.
These Hoppo's pumps were primed and ready to go.
From what ever angle you looked at these pumps, the trunk set up has done a 180 from when the project got started.
From what ever angle you looked at these pumps, the trunk set up has done a 180 from when

To avoid some hassle later, Art pre wired the hydraulic switch panel outside of the car.
The batteries were wired up in series to allow the car to have the most power.
To allow all the air to escape when the oil was being added, the air stem was removed. This helped to avoid air in the lines.
To allow all the air to escape when the oil was being added, the air stem was removed. Thi