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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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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.
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I broke down today and ordered my shortblock for the '72. 383 all forged and balanced. Hyd. roller cam 533/548. Brodix heads with a port matched intake. I'll be bolting on the heads, etc. just so I can call it my own, but this car should fly. It's a Wheeler power products motor and I already have one of their motors in my '69 Camaro and it has been fantastic. I guess I need to go ahead and start taking the original motor out of Vette. It will be going on an engine stand in the basement with a bag over it. Oh, and the car is a 4 speed. Woo Hoooooo!!! I'll post pics when I get everything going.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Congrats...can't wait to see the progress on this project.
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Hell yeah man! Give me a call when it's time to stab her in there.








Oh yeah - You should seriously consider an anti-rev kit.

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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Hey 69CamFrk...

Now I see where the cash is goin' !
Your vette(in my garage) is making my neighbors and friends talk !

She's running fine now !
Two plug wires were mixed up causing my "afterfire" problem...

Now I'm waiting for the 5ft snow banks to melt !

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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Phil7755
Hey 69CamFrk...

Now I see where the cash is goin' !
Your vette(in my garage) is making my neighbors and friends talk !

She's running fine now !
Two plug wires were mixed up causing my "afterfire" problem...

Now I'm waiting for the 5ft snow banks to melt !

SALUTE
Phil
Yup!!! I've got a lot of work ahead of me though! I wish the paint and body on the car I bought was as good as yours though!!!
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