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No worries and no hurry! When we put the car on the lift yesterday and were prodding around under it I mentioned having them just pull everything off as an assembly so it'll be easier to keep up with. If it is the Peachstate show before we see each other, no problem. I'll throw everything in a box and put it all in the basement with all my other parts I seem to have no use for (like the steering column I just removed and don't really know why I should keep). My goal is to not have hidden treasures when I finally move out of this house!
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Motor went in the car tonight. Might have a better video later. Apparently when you text someone a video the quality is significantly reduced.
First just a few teaser shots http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330047431 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330047441 Hanging from the picker http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330047451 Bad quality video, but progress, none-the-less! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pIdy9e9OZo |
Great video ,it wont be long at all now.
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congrats man! hope to hear it running soon
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Next video will be it running. Looking really good. Congrats.
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Few photos of current progress.
The transmission went in yesterday and the headers & exhaust were put in place today. The Magnaflow 3" exhaust kit fit like dog do-do. The exhaust pipes are too short by about 8 inches so those will have to be modified. If things continue at this pace the front suspension will be done by mid week and this car should be ready by next weekend (or at least on the dyno for tuning by then.) Car as of first thing this morning http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330134882 Doug's D316 1 7/8" Headers are TIGHT! I don't know how people fit 2" primaries on this car... Had to clearance the 200-4R to get the passenger side to fit http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330214241 Driver side lower A-arm. Definitely tight! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330214231 They sit nice and level and tuck up to the floor board real well http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330218453 Super short exhaust tail pipes that will need to be corrected http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330214284 Motor sitting in place and getting ever so close to firing up! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330214251 |
Looking good. One thing I have heard about some headers is being to close to the brake lines and distribution valve on the left side and causing problems. Again great looking job.
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Looking good ,cant wait to hear the beast running.
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Feeling a little surrounded at the shop today :eek:
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330564369 Not done by any means but they anticipate starting the car tomorrow for the first time (sad I'll miss it). Still need some finishing touches under the hood, a new drive shaft, exhaust tail pipes & the entire front suspension is yet to be touched but it is getting close to the point where I can feel it. |
Its the best looking ride in that pic .
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How did I miss this thread,with my most favoritest color in the whole world? Very stunning car!I really don't know much about all the other things you are doing,but it looks awesome. Funny thing,I noticed AFR on your heads.Instead of saying arf arf,my dog, after sipping some beer with me in the garage,goes afr afr.
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No wonder your dogs love you ,youre making drunks out of them .LOL .One of my past weiner muts loved beer ,friends had to be careful not to sit one down in front of her as she was such a sot.
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Today there was fire in the hole, albeit for 1.2 seconds... Waiting on a couple fittings to get the fuel line connected to the pump. Regardless, we squirted fuel in the carb and it fired for the first time! Unfortunately the phone does a poor job of capturing sound quality but it sounded nice and deep! Still have quite a few little things to finish up but it was nice to hear the car rumble again!
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330812640 Fuel pump was quite pricy but she sure is pretty! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1330812630 Really short video of it firing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bMOAPPmq_o |
Getting closer ,cant wait. Its good to see progress on everyones ride except mine.
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That is one awesome looking motor.
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Come on Eric ,What is happening with the Beast.
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Pulled the old booster & master off today & bolted the new booster in place. Looks much better! Started the car and checked oil pressure today. Everything looks good! Let the car run for about 1 minute. I thought I had a video but apparently I either didn't press the record button or I accidentally erased it. Tomorrow/Friday work should begin on the suspension. The 1350 Yokes from Denny's Drive shaft will arrive tomorrow as well so hopefully we can get the drive shaft measured and ordered. Technically the only thing the car needed today to go drive would have been belts, the lower alt. bracket and the drive shaft installed. That'll still be a little bit out but it is that close. Today's photo http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331166650 |
Man that looks good .
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looks great and sounds great so far! keep it up man
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Few updates for today.
Front suspension rebuild complete! These are the before pictures http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331339119 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331339135 Don't even begin to understand how the car sat level or rode worth a crap Driver & passenger side front springs removed from car http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338931 Today's progress http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338989 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338972 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338940 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338923 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338902 |
Two more pictures
Everything assembled http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338885 All complete http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1331338874 |
Looks good ,I cant believe those old front springs.
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Big difference on the springs, looks like you will have some stopping power with the front disc set up.
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Not sure that a lot was done today but I was able to get in the car, start it and drive it from the post lift to the ramp lift on the other side of the shop. I call that progress. The drive shaft came in yesterday and after a 120 mile round trip to Summit racing for a new crush sleeve and seal we had the new 1350 yokes in and the car back on the ground.
Car should go on the dyno Tuesday when the shops opens again to get dialed in! Unfortunately I don't know that I'll be around to get any photos or video but I am super ready! Here is the video I thought I lost from a few weeks ago with the first firing of the motor! We just got the motor together enough so that we could hear it roar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIcOn...=youtube_gdata And a few photos from today. New drive shaft next to the old. New 3.5" with 1350 joints all around http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1332019358 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1332019398 Setting the pinion http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1332019420 All set up again....debated changing gears while we had everything out, but decided it was easiest to stick with the 3.42 http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1332019462 |
Good deal ,youre almost there .
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What are you doing with the old driveshaft? Is it a factory shaft for a TH400 68' - 72' Chevelle? If so, will you sell it? I need one for my Monte Carlo. Haven't had much luck finding one locally.
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Have you gotten to drive it on its new maiden voyage yet ?
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Calloway Gardens sounds like a fun time ,hopefully you have no issues.
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Thanks for the reply, I already have a th350 driveshaft. I may end up just having mine shortened and putting a TH400 yoke on it.
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I'll say 460-480-ish rear wheel HP. And 30-40 more RWTQ than HP.
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Thats one nice looking engine compartment under the hood.
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Well? Inquiring minds want to know!
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485 and its in his garage now :)
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