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Jun 23, 2008 | 10:12 PM

#21

sgm2004

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Looks good you did well and you should enjoy working on it. I've had my 75 for 18 years and it's just about finished in my eyes. Good luck

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Jun 23, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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Glassbowtie77

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Nice find, good luck with your build.

Jun 24, 2008 | 09:46 AM

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KALAWAY

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We'll have to meet at East Coast Classic Cars in Lillington/Buies Creek and compare 75's. Looks like a real nice car for the price. I'm glad my Dad was not in competition for the Vette I wanted. He had his fun. It's my turn now.

Jun 24, 2008 | 01:31 PM

#24

68 NJConv 454

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u got some more pics of your truck engine setup?

very nice job on that...and your doing a fine job on the vette too.

Jun 24, 2008 | 08:18 PM

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Rusted40

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thanks guys, I have alot of ideas for this car.
its still pretty rough, all of the interior will have to be replaced after paint :P

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u got some more pics of your truck engine setup?

heres some pictures of the truck.
http://home.nc.rr.com/streetrodz/home/
I hope to change this page soon as the truck is tenatively sold

Aug 18, 2008 | 06:58 PM

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finally got the 283 back from the machineshop and got around to replacing the 350 before it puked.
heres some pics.

283 bottom end

283 shortblock

centering the can

Ram clutch Hays 30lb billet flywheel.

about ready to meet.

almost there.

hopefully there for awhile.
saved the driveshaft install for last since its gravy right?
I already had the 27 spline yoke for the muncie installed and greased up.
oops.... there a reason for the bolt on trans yoke grasshopper.

guess I'll give everything the onceover while I wait for the yoke to get here.

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Aug 18, 2008 | 08:11 PM

#27

'75

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Lookin good, keep the pictures comming.

Aug 19, 2008 | 02:38 AM

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RunningMan373

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SsaWEEeet!!!.... sorry.....

i love the 74/5/6 for a daily driver. Just need an engine transplant if the rest is in good shape

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Aug 19, 2008 | 07:12 AM

#29

AllC34Me

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St. Jude Donor '10

I hate to say .... 3k:o
dad got the 73/four-speed for 1500

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I'm bringing you and your dad to my next Corvette negotiations.

Sweet deals on great wheels.

Nice job.

Congratulations.

77Sleeper

Apr 20, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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Rusted40

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put in some gauges with a shiftlight.

also a new intake and an old carb.

surprised how well the 700 works on the small engine.
I may still try a 650.

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Apr 21, 2009 | 04:44 PM

#31

chstitans42

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Lets see some more pics of your 75 and your dad´s 73

Apr 26, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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Rusted40

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Lets see some more pics of your 75 and your dad´s 73

ok you asked for it, they will make you feel better aout your car

heres dads 73 straight out of the barn.

and mine still looks pretty much like I found it, maybe dirtier.
going to order some door panels this week before I get tetanus.

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Apr 26, 2009 | 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusted40

and mine still looks pretty much like I found it, maybe dirtier.
going to order some door panels this week before I get tetanus.

You bring up a very good point. All of us working on these old heaps should make sure that our tetanus shots are up-to-date. For me it's not a good weekend without at least one significant wound from the Vette. I always ask my MD when I'm due for a booster.

Rick B.

Apr 26, 2009 | 10:25 PM

#34

Flemgunner

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Id like to know more about that shift light you installed. BTW looking good so far man

Apr 26, 2009 | 11:22 PM

#35

Rusted40

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Id like to know more about that shift light you installed

at the risk of sounding ricey, they are street glow 3" led strips.
I wanted something hidden and they fit in easy.

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:00 AM

#36

Flemgunner

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How did you mount them? Im kinda stupid on the whole shift light install thing

Apr 27, 2009 | 10:13 AM

#37

21boy

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Only problem with 75-77s or later c3s in my opinion are horsepower and the caddy converter. They got the bumperettes though and any save is a good one

Jun 6, 2009 | 10:18 PM

#38

Rusted40

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ecklers did a fine job getting me all my stuff and I finally got around to putting some of it together. definately more enjoyable to drive.

new panels, A pillar, and header trim. I used the old chrome.
it all has to come out for paint, but looks decent for rough in.
havent decided if I will use my deluxe trim or not.

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Nov 14, 2009 | 07:52 PM

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spent a couple of weeks rebuilding the frontend.
energy suspension bushings and all Moog ball joints, idler arm and tie rod ends. went ahead and threw in a new rag joint too. no more slop.