New Motor In!!!!
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
New Motor In!!!!
The new 350/330 horse motor is in. Not running yet but in place and that was the goal for today. Thanks to Scott (forum member sperkins). Took a couple of hours with not much of a hassle. Motor mount bolts were a PITA but we overcame! I kept one picture of the old engine coming out for anyone who didn't see those. Had a good time and I look forward to getting everything else in order in the next week or two. Celebrated with a cold one!!! Photos are in my "homepage" section. Thanks to all the forum members who have provided advice. Scott is wearing the hat, I'm the nappy head yahoo!
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Brent, I just got the standard package. The deluxe was about a thousand dollars more. I bought a Summit balancer for around 50 bucks, a TCI flexplate, and I picked up a new Holley 600 off of Fleabay for $169 to the door. I still need to put on a new fuel and water pump, but should still come out ahead. The cool part is, with the engine purchase and the couple of other things I bought, I got $100 Summit bucks and the extra stuff I needed after I spent those only cost $50
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From: Macon, GA
Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
I love your carburetor
Hey Thanks James! All in all it was a great day. Always fun to tinker on the Hot Rod with a buddy. Let me know when you need a hand again.
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From: Macon, GA
OK guys let me tell ya. That car is sweeeeeeet!! I can't wait to feel that sucker pull once it's fired up. The paint and body on it is awesome. It's definately gonna be a head turner when it's back on the road. It's obvious somebody has taken good care of that thing over the years. Other than a few wiring issues, Bubba has never touched this car.
You picked a good one bud!
Oh yeah and the '69 Camaro aint to shabby either...This guy has had more Hot Rods over the years than Jay Leno!!
You picked a good one bud!
Oh yeah and the '69 Camaro aint to shabby either...This guy has had more Hot Rods over the years than Jay Leno!!