To do list (C3 projects) for 2006
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,269
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
To do list (C3 projects) for 2006
1) Engine: build a 383 stroker while the old engine still runs
2) Rear suspension: install upper strut rods and a 7-leaf spring
3) Tires: replace tires (255-60 and 275-60) with 245-60 and 295-50
4) Body: install rear fender flares (2")
5) Install 2" adapters to fill the above mentioned flared fenders
6) strip and prep car for paintjob in 2007
7) install 383 stroker
probably won't get it all done
2) Rear suspension: install upper strut rods and a 7-leaf spring
3) Tires: replace tires (255-60 and 275-60) with 245-60 and 295-50
4) Body: install rear fender flares (2")
5) Install 2" adapters to fill the above mentioned flared fenders
6) strip and prep car for paintjob in 2007
7) install 383 stroker
probably won't get it all done
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,763
Likes: 0
From: Fayetteville NC
Had to jump in on this one. Here's my list:
1. New Carpeting
2. Get the Tach working
3. Repair the crack in the spare tire tub
4. New trim rings
5. New decals for the inner door handles
6. New antenna
7. Re-chrome the luggage rack
8. New weatherstripping
9. Replace rubber bumpers w/chrome (I Wish)
10. New Paint Job
11. Sell car, buy a 68-72 convertible
Whew!
1. New Carpeting
2. Get the Tach working
3. Repair the crack in the spare tire tub
4. New trim rings
5. New decals for the inner door handles
6. New antenna
7. Re-chrome the luggage rack
8. New weatherstripping
9. Replace rubber bumpers w/chrome (I Wish)
10. New Paint Job
11. Sell car, buy a 68-72 convertible
Whew!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 16,945
Likes: 9
1st: Win Lottery, back up plan: rob bank
Finish front end take off rack install
Finish modding and welding frame
Finish rear suspension w/ upper camber rods and trailing rods + subframe
Finish installing 32 gal. fuel cell and mounting it considerably lower than the stock tank
Finish welding up stainless oval tubing (4" equiv) exhaust (gotta get the tubing first...but no one here sells it so it'll probably be the expensive burns stuff)
Finish intercooler plumbing (gotta land me some more alu tubing and weld elbows)
Finish fiberglass work (flares, rear compartment floor)
paint rollcage
finish front frame extension & air dam
cut threads in my slicks so I can run them on the road without the fuzz noticing it
figure out something for parking brake, integra 4 calipers won't leave room for anything else, backup plan: IR-GT w/ spot calipers.
..oh and get it approved again after finishing..major hurdle there probably
Finish front end take off rack install
Finish modding and welding frame
Finish rear suspension w/ upper camber rods and trailing rods + subframe
Finish installing 32 gal. fuel cell and mounting it considerably lower than the stock tank
Finish welding up stainless oval tubing (4" equiv) exhaust (gotta get the tubing first...but no one here sells it so it'll probably be the expensive burns stuff)
Finish intercooler plumbing (gotta land me some more alu tubing and weld elbows)
Finish fiberglass work (flares, rear compartment floor)
paint rollcage
finish front frame extension & air dam
cut threads in my slicks so I can run them on the road without the fuzz noticing it
figure out something for parking brake, integra 4 calipers won't leave room for anything else, backup plan: IR-GT w/ spot calipers.
..oh and get it approved again after finishing..major hurdle there probably
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 3,030
Likes: 17
From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
My List...
Get C5 wheels installed
get new tires for said C5 wheels
install front suspension rebuild kit
actually drive the car with the entire interior installed at the same time
Get C5 wheels installed
get new tires for said C5 wheels
install front suspension rebuild kit
actually drive the car with the entire interior installed at the same time
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,623
Likes: 29
From: The Netherlands
Quite a list, here's mine:
- Headers & sidepipes,
- Edelbrock PowerPackage (heads, cam, the works),
- Upgrade ignition,
- Replace radio and speakers,
- Passenger side window switch,
- Maybe some interior painting.
- Headers & sidepipes,
- Edelbrock PowerPackage (heads, cam, the works),
- Upgrade ignition,
- Replace radio and speakers,
- Passenger side window switch,
- Maybe some interior painting.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,143
Likes: 0
From: Leander Texas
1 Finish sandblasting frame & paint, install new rear shocks
2 Install new clutch assembly while body is off frame (real easy to do it this way)
3 replace mufflers (I hate Rust) Side pipes!!!!
4 Replace fuel lines" "
5 Install TPI (easy to get to fuel tank while body is off)
6 Put body back on frame
7 Install new front clip
8 Finish interior repairs (way to much to list)
9 Tune TPI
10 New paint
11 Drive It Like I have wanted to since I was 10yrs old!!!!!
2 Install new clutch assembly while body is off frame (real easy to do it this way)
3 replace mufflers (I hate Rust) Side pipes!!!!
4 Replace fuel lines" "
5 Install TPI (easy to get to fuel tank while body is off)
6 Put body back on frame
7 Install new front clip
8 Finish interior repairs (way to much to list)
9 Tune TPI
10 New paint
11 Drive It Like I have wanted to since I was 10yrs old!!!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 6,689
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
St. Jude Donor '15
Since it will be my first year with the car, I'm going to leave it essentially stock:
1 - Secure and maybe replace the battery.
2 - Install fire extinguisher.
3 - Drive the wheels off of it.
4 - Fix what breaks.
5 - Decide what major projects are needed.
1 - Secure and maybe replace the battery.
2 - Install fire extinguisher.
3 - Drive the wheels off of it.
4 - Fix what breaks.
5 - Decide what major projects are needed.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
From: Kinzers. PA
I am going to be very busy myself.
Install Camshaft And U joints
Clean Interior
Fill/Change all Fluids
Work for Money buying parts PayCheck to Paycheck.
All little interior parts(will update my list this weekend when i go in and make a checklist)
Buy new Carpet/Install
Buy Sidepipes/Install
Buy Heads/Install
Buy Intake Manifold,and carb/Install
Buy New rear Gas Lid/Install
Buy Rear Bumper
Buy Front bumper
Buy Hood
Buy Front and rear pace car spoiler/Install
Fix Right fender that has a chip
Get painted
Also Find and fix rust.
And get tires,and Por-15 Rims.
Buy New(looking maybe 3.73) Rear end
Buy New Street Strip Th350 Tranny.
o ya GO TO SCHOOL
This is what i haev to do from the top of my head . Looks like im a be a busy busy kid. 
Almost forgot Fix Horn,Speakers,Radio,EBrake.(busy year for me
but i guess it will be worth it in the end)
Install Camshaft And U joints
Clean Interior
Fill/Change all Fluids
Work for Money buying parts PayCheck to Paycheck.
All little interior parts(will update my list this weekend when i go in and make a checklist)
Buy new Carpet/Install
Buy Sidepipes/Install
Buy Heads/Install
Buy Intake Manifold,and carb/Install
Buy New rear Gas Lid/Install
Buy Rear Bumper
Buy Front bumper
Buy Hood
Buy Front and rear pace car spoiler/Install
Fix Right fender that has a chip
Get painted
Also Find and fix rust.
And get tires,and Por-15 Rims.
Buy New(looking maybe 3.73) Rear end
Buy New Street Strip Th350 Tranny.
o ya GO TO SCHOOL
This is what i haev to do from the top of my head
. Looks like im a be a busy busy kid. Almost forgot Fix Horn,Speakers,Radio,EBrake.(busy year for me
but i guess it will be worth it in the end)
