Finally pulled the trigger
02-28-2015, 11:22 AM
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Update 02/28/2015
Thought I would post an update;
The engine / trans et al is out!
Resting comfortably ................
The cluster is finished (sorry no pic); and the wiper motor / washer pump will be here before I get back. After the 18th it should (God willing and the creek don't rise) start going back together
The engine / trans et al is out!
Resting comfortably ................
The cluster is finished (sorry no pic); and the wiper motor / washer pump will be here before I get back. After the 18th it should (God willing and the creek don't rise) start going back together
02-28-2015, 11:58 AM
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you should take the motor out of the old dodge truck and drop it in the vette . just saying
03-17-2015, 01:08 PM
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Just got back! Should start going back together sometime this week.
All of the major parts are here so it is a matter of available time. I will post updates & pics as we go along
All of the major parts are here so it is a matter of available time. I will post updates & pics as we go along
03-17-2015, 06:03 PM
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03-21-2015, 09:56 AM
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A lot of the little pain in the azz stuff is done; the wiper motor is back in (for those unfamiliar with mid years; the wiper motor is the first part on the assembly line. The rest of the car was assembled around it 
) front fender splash guards are nearly in. I want to know which genius thought that staples were a good idea!
Today's plan is to correct Bubba's wiring issues (anyone know where Bubba lives? I would like to have a word with him!) AND with a little luck the engine / trans will go in.
) front fender splash guards are nearly in. I want to know which genius thought that staples were a good idea! Today's plan is to correct Bubba's wiring issues (anyone know where Bubba lives? I would like to have a word with him!) AND with a little luck the engine / trans will go in.
03-23-2015, 10:16 AM
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Well the engine & transmission is in!
It was a bit of a challenge getting it in
The Tremec is about 2 1/2 inches longer than the Muncie that came out so it makes for not a lot of clearance between the case and the trans mount.
More to follow ........................................ ........
It was a bit of a challenge getting it in
The Tremec is about 2 1/2 inches longer than the Muncie that came out so it makes for not a lot of clearance between the case and the trans mount.
More to follow ........................................ ........
03-28-2015, 11:44 AM
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More of the little stuff completed; Glove box back in, clock back in, etc.
Starting on the bigger stuff; DS header in and side pipe layout started.
Still not completely sure I want to go with the side pipes, but I am seriously leaning in that direction.
The steering column lower support bearing retainer is seriously rusted into the housing. I played around with it for about 2 hours with no luck. Ordered a replacement column, so waiting for that to arrive.
More to follow .....................
Starting on the bigger stuff; DS header in and side pipe layout started.
Still not completely sure I want to go with the side pipes, but I am seriously leaning in that direction.
The steering column lower support bearing retainer is seriously rusted into the housing. I played around with it for about 2 hours with no luck. Ordered a replacement column, so waiting for that to arrive.
More to follow .....................
03-28-2015, 04:27 PM
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looks good Len . if you need a hand with those side pipes give me a call .
03-28-2015, 10:23 PM
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Hmmmm, side pipes, yes or no……..let me think about that……
ABSO F'N LUTELY!!!!
ABSO F'N LUTELY!!!!
03-30-2015, 10:27 PM
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same here let me know..
04-01-2015, 02:53 PM
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Tobasco: LMFAO !!!
Getting closer
Steering column should be here later this afternoon. If all goes well, initial fire up should be sometime on Friday.
Getting closer
Steering column should be here later this afternoon. If all goes well, initial fire up should be sometime on Friday.
04-03-2015, 08:02 AM
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I remember how sweet that car sounded with the 327 inside. Looking forward to hearing it's new voice.