bobs77vet
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nothing ricey about a custom made vette!!!! nice work
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SuperBuickGuy
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more paint
the suspension is officially rebuilt
as were the hubs
and the rear differential
all in one night.... I'm good.
the suspension is officially rebuilt
as were the hubs
and the rear differential
all in one night.... I'm good.
SuperBuickGuy
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So I've chosen a direction. Alan said, once, on Corvette Forum that there really wasn't enough of a difference between old vs. new. I'm going to capitalize the next words because they're important I AM NOT CALLING ANYONE, MOST ESPECIALLY NOT ALAN, OUT. I suspect he's right but I want to see for myself. After all, my entire reason for building cars is to learn as I go. I've built a Corvette with EFI, tubular arms and basically upgraded stock suspension. I loved how it handled. This one goes back in time. It will get poly because there really is no argument when it comes to handling (everything I build is meant to operate at 10/10ths - for a stock car, I honestly couldn't care less how it handles because it bores me).
Next up will be a LS powered C3 Corvette. I may not build it for myself, there are a couple people who are interested in me building something with Detroit-speed-level parts and a hyper-LS motor. I'm game since it'd pay to finish my 50 Buick....
anyway, hope you all enjoy the ride and the direction.
Next up will be a LS powered C3 Corvette. I may not build it for myself, there are a couple people who are interested in me building something with Detroit-speed-level parts and a hyper-LS motor. I'm game since it'd pay to finish my 50 Buick....
anyway, hope you all enjoy the ride and the direction.
rtj
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That is kind of interesting. My next corvette will probably be more along vintage type lines. Been looking at making things like offset ta's using oem. Klutte, shows some photos, and a Canadian machinist going by strider, posted photos long ago. Good luck with the build and "business venture."
denpo
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Looks good.
No lowered custom fuel tank on this one?
No lowered custom fuel tank on this one?
SuperBuickGuy
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eventually a lowered fuel cell - this one is going to be far more race car then the last...
bobs77vet
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well since driving my C5 i know that that LS idea in a C3 would be a blast
SuperBuickGuy
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photobucket - it's like they want to go out of business. You'd think that with them booting half their photo accounts, things would get better.... yeah, no. One picture is going to have to tide you over
I spent a good share of time looking for my spare, rear hardlines,,, they've been in the way forever, but now that I could use them they've hidden themselves....
in other news, I fixed the denali's seat issue, headlight, and now the seat heater doesn't work....it's like it has a code which says "only 90 of 100 electrical items can work at once".... I'm not sure I care - the fix included using a glue gun so I'm not exactly being the poster child for high standard repairs.... but still, and the reason it's on this build is because this is the motor that goes in the next C3 I build.
I spent a good share of time looking for my spare, rear hardlines,,, they've been in the way forever, but now that I could use them they've hidden themselves....
in other news, I fixed the denali's seat issue, headlight, and now the seat heater doesn't work....it's like it has a code which says "only 90 of 100 electrical items can work at once".... I'm not sure I care - the fix included using a glue gun so I'm not exactly being the poster child for high standard repairs.... but still, and the reason it's on this build is because this is the motor that goes in the next C3 I build.
bobs77vet
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looking good!!!!
i am close to being one photo over the line with photo bucket but more for how poor their system is maintained. they havent screwed me with the extra $400, i think i must have a legacy plan that includes it as long as i dont upgrade
i am close to being one photo over the line with photo bucket but more for how poor their system is maintained. they havent screwed me with the extra $400, i think i must have a legacy plan that includes it as long as i dont upgrade
SuperBuickGuy
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I read the fine print but I still get the pop up that says I need to upgrade. Though if I do upgrade, the next level allows me to continue doing what I'm doing under the legacy plan.... there is certainly room in the world for another online picture hosting site....
Promised pictures...
hot glue and crimp connectors - it works
how boring, right? stock, yet tall, valve covers
Promised pictures...
hot glue and crimp connectors - it works
how boring, right? stock, yet tall, valve covers
SuperBuickGuy
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pulleys arrived
brake bleeding time
and steering
I finally did it, I put a tack on the inside of the u-joint to make it fit. I did not have this trouble with the last car; but good grief. I tacked it, then ground it a bit so it fit snuggly to the input shaft
and voila
Tomorrow or Thursday I'll finish the last dent I need to put in the headers then button the motor and trans together.... if I get lucky, I'll drop it in on Thursday for permanent
brake bleeding time
and steering
I finally did it, I put a tack on the inside of the u-joint to make it fit. I did not have this trouble with the last car; but good grief. I tacked it, then ground it a bit so it fit snuggly to the input shaft
and voila
Tomorrow or Thursday I'll finish the last dent I need to put in the headers then button the motor and trans together.... if I get lucky, I'll drop it in on Thursday for permanent
SuperBuickGuy
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pulleys installed
final test fit of the headers
some clearancing is required
time to work on the finish
shiney
brushed
this falls under future proofing - install of a o2 bung
I'm going to wrap what is under the hood to keep temps down and get rid of some of the shiney - presuming that arrives tomorrow, Sunday I'll put the beast in
final test fit of the headers
some clearancing is required
time to work on the finish
shiney
brushed
this falls under future proofing - install of a o2 bung
I'm going to wrap what is under the hood to keep temps down and get rid of some of the shiney - presuming that arrives tomorrow, Sunday I'll put the beast in
denpo
Carburated Nihilist
I see you're using the stock steering box, do you plan to have the steering assisted or not?
SuperBuickGuy
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I go to the gym, and wear unbuttoned shirts* so I don't need power steering :drink:
no steering assist - at this moment I don't think it's necessary. Not just that, but I've yet to find anything which gives decent feedback when playing on the track. With that said, I may change my mind once I put 11" wide tires on the front...
*for proper cooling
bobs77vet
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you just have to go faster to turn the wheels easier....
SuperBuickGuy
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Today's plan was to get the motor in for permanent (or as permanent as they tend to be with me)
First problem was the Amazon delivery of header wrap didn't happen. No problem, I'll give them a jingle. "we will have it to you today." As of 7:30pm, it is not here - remind me again why I didn't just get a refund and go buy it from O'Reilly's?
then there was 'problem' two
which isn't a problem it's more a distraction
snow men were made and destroyed in a callous manner.
back to work.... clutch install
oh good lord
let's look again
plugs arrived via Amazon
but still no wrap
assembled bullet
installed - sort of - I still need to lift it back up to get the sidepipes in once I get the damn wrap
that is the appropriate hole for the Z bar
of course, I can't attach that until I get the wrap
hmmm, this looks a bit short on one end
fortunately, I have a non-modified support so the fix is pretty simple
First problem was the Amazon delivery of header wrap didn't happen. No problem, I'll give them a jingle. "we will have it to you today." As of 7:30pm, it is not here - remind me again why I didn't just get a refund and go buy it from O'Reilly's?
then there was 'problem' two
which isn't a problem it's more a distraction
snow men were made and destroyed in a callous manner.back to work.... clutch install
oh good lord
let's look again
plugs arrived via Amazon
but still no wrap
assembled bullet
installed - sort of - I still need to lift it back up to get the sidepipes in once I get the damn wrap
that is the appropriate hole for the Z bar
of course, I can't attach that until I get the wrap
hmmm, this looks a bit short on one end
fortunately, I have a non-modified support so the fix is pretty simple
SuperBuickGuy
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Radiator installedish
and plugging some holes
time to reduce some underhood heat and get rid of that ugly dent
wrapping just what is in the engine compartment
then a coat of black to keep the fraying down
and plugging some holes
time to reduce some underhood heat and get rid of that ugly dent
wrapping just what is in the engine compartment
then a coat of black to keep the fraying down
SuperBuickGuy
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For those who are curious what the transmission mount looks like for a TKO600 - it's the shinyish one
driveshaft, red.... not sure why but I do see I need to find another u-joint
this was fun
plan b was set on jackstands and lift the engine with the cherry picker
z-bar.... I know I'll be glad of it when it's all installed, but right now I'm not too keen on it
driveshaft, red.... not sure why but I do see I need to find another u-joint
this was fun
plan b was set on jackstands and lift the engine with the cherry picker
z-bar.... I know I'll be glad of it when it's all installed, but right now I'm not too keen on it
SuperBuickGuy
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what did the racers do back in the day to supply enough fuel for the 427 race cars?
