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 Dec 10, 2014 - 4:03 PM
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Sammy Hagar references out of the way I figured I should do a project thread for my newly acquired Firebird. Since I already posted pictures in the Today I... thread I'll just post the one plus one of the engine for the time being.
  For those that didn't see in the other thread it has a 4-bolt main 350 and TH-350 from a '69 Chevelle. The 350 has been bored .40 over, heads worked and shaved for 12:1 compression ratio, 3/4 cam, and Edelbrock 750cfm carburetor & intake. The transmission was also gone through and refreshed as well. The car also has new brakes and suspension, for whatever that's worth.  Actually I'm surprised at how well it drives, sure it's no modern sports car but for a 70's muscle car I'm actually kind of impressed. Pretty much the bulk of what's needed is interior and exterior cosmetic work.As far as plans I'd like to finish up the exterior and interior as I go. Then engine is sorted as far as I'm concerned, just needs some headers and a full exhaust done along with a new air cleaner setup as you can see. Oh, and hook up A/C again. I'll just get a compressor and brackets from a same year Camaro. Would like to upgrade the brakes and suspension along with converting to a manual one of these days. This will be a car I intend to keep for pretty much forever as I've always wanted one and it was/is one of my realistic dream cars, along with the Corvette. In the coming days I'll be touching up a few things here and there not really worth writing about, i.e. replacing bulbs and wipers etc... I'll have to get some exhaust videos this weekend when I have some time and help available. I think that pretty much covers everything. It does need some tires soon, so also trying to decide on what to do there. I can stay with 15's but get some snowflakes, get some 16's from the 3rd gen GTA, or get some 17's from Year One rather they be snowflakes or something else. I am heavily considering up-sizing to help with steering and handling feel, get ride of some of the sidewall flex...
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Dec 14, 2014 - 6:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I know. Right now I'm just aggravated with previous owner stupidity. PCV system was blocked off with a bolt inside of the hose, for whatever reason... Plus trying to decide if I should get another carb or use that money at Pull-A-Part to rip the top end and wiring out of a Vortec 5700...
My original plan was to find one with the 301 and then throw in a Cadillac 500 after building it up. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Box Highway Wonderland Dec 10, 2014 - 4:03 PM
Bitter Disc brakes? Dec 10, 2014 - 7:55 PM
Box QUOTE (Bitter @ Dec 10, 2014 - 6:55 ... Dec 11, 2014 - 1:42 PM VavAlephVav Looks like ya need some headlight adjuster screws/... Dec 10, 2014 - 10:53 PM Box QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Dec 10, 2014 - 9... Dec 11, 2014 - 1:35 PM Bitter I hate those wiper/washer setups on those. Frickin... Dec 10, 2014 - 11:05 PM njccmd2002 that car needs a 2jz or a 3sge blacktop, real bad. Dec 11, 2014 - 11:03 AM Box QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Dec 11, 2014 - 10... Dec 11, 2014 - 2:09 PM Box Was able to get the rear window trim in and got to... Dec 11, 2014 - 6:35 PM 1994Celica It would look good with some of those reproduction... Dec 11, 2014 - 8:01 PM Box I really love the snowflakes, just not sure if I... Dec 11, 2014 - 8:29 PM 1994Celica Hey at least you have a car now Dec 11, 2014 - 8:42 PM Box QUOTE (1994Celica @ Dec 11, 2014 - 7... Dec 12, 2014 - 12:33 AM Bitter As far as lights, Cibie Z beams if you want to kee... Dec 11, 2014 - 9:31 PM Box QUOTE (Bitter @ Dec 11, 2014 - 8:31 ... Dec 12, 2014 - 1:01 AM VavAlephVav totally need louvers on the back window. Dec 11, 2014 - 11:52 PM Bitter If he's always getting flashed then they'r... Dec 12, 2014 - 8:18 AM Box QUOTE (Bitter @ Dec 12, 2014 - 7:18 ... Dec 12, 2014 - 1:57 PM VavAlephVav Gripping the wheel, his knuckles
went white with... Dec 12, 2014 - 10:28 AM VavAlephVav QUOTE (Box @ Dec 12, 2014 - 12:33 AM... Dec 12, 2014 - 10:43 AM Bitter I think its like 3 degrees drop per foot or someth... Dec 12, 2014 - 8:36 PM Bitter Anyway, back to the topic of GM EFI, the TBI setup... Dec 13, 2014 - 8:51 AM Box Equal height from 20 feet is close enough for gove... Dec 13, 2014 - 7:32 PM Bitter Can you bolt on Vortec heads to that block? They f... Dec 13, 2014 - 8:46 PM Box Well the head-gasket part number is the same on th... Dec 14, 2014 - 1:51 AM Bitter Might not be too big with Vortec heads on it thoug... Dec 14, 2014 - 9:59 AM Box From what it was saying would have to redo the val... Dec 14, 2014 - 1:12 PM Bitter They made Vortec head big blocks too...just sayin.... Dec 14, 2014 - 1:32 PM Bitter Nah, just pull a whole 8100 Vortec...
http://en.wi... Dec 14, 2014 - 7:11 PM Box I get the feeling it'd be harder to find for s... Dec 14, 2014 - 7:50 PM Bitter You know you could have bought a 1990 Skyline...25... Dec 14, 2014 - 9:26 PM Box I'm kind of burned out with the import thing t... Dec 15, 2014 - 1:37 AM Box After revisiting some articles decided short/mid l... Dec 15, 2014 - 7:29 AM Box Another portion of my neglecting sleep for researc... Dec 15, 2014 - 8:08 AM njccmd2002 Sell the car. Get skyline. Get sleep. This car... Dec 15, 2014 - 8:45 AM Box It is a daily, it's just my OCD that makes any... Dec 15, 2014 - 11:35 AM Box Well after hooking up the advance to full time and... Dec 16, 2014 - 11:39 PM Bitter Ha, yea I bet. Dec 16, 2014 - 11:43 PM Box Now when you go from park to drive or reverse it j... Dec 23, 2014 - 4:51 AM Bitter Sounds like it's a whole new car, with it runn... Dec 23, 2014 - 8:37 AM njccmd2002 looks like youre havinn fu with yur project car... Dec 23, 2014 - 9:39 AM VavAlephVav up here they only worry about 35% on the front doo... Dec 23, 2014 - 2:42 PM Box It really is, after setting it up and putting it i... Dec 23, 2014 - 4:50 PM Box First noteworthy update in awhile. Was going to i... Jan 25, 2015 - 6:57 PM Box Reset the idle mixture and speed earlier, had to g... Jan 26, 2015 - 6:33 PM njccmd2002 I tought this car went to clunkers program. Jan 26, 2015 - 11:39 PM Box Nah, it just needed help. I have to say it's ... Jan 27, 2015 - 4:53 PM Box Figured it was time for an update since some notew... May 17, 2015 - 2:13 PM Box Covered some plywood and made a hatrack cover pane... May 22, 2015 - 7:07 PM Box May or may not be the last update, just depends if... Jul 7, 2015 - 2:25 PM Box Some more pics in front of Django the Durango:
I... Jul 7, 2015 - 3:27 PM 1994Celica Looks nice man. Hopefully to can get the trans iss... Jul 7, 2015 - 9:03 PM Box Thanks. I had posted in the Today I... thread whe... Jul 7, 2015 - 9:45 PM |
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