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Where'd you get that "Turd-Lift"?

pauls71stingray

Those seats look fantastic! Are they later c3 seats or something else?

1975Coupe

I have the same question. Tell me more about those seats? What did you look for exactly and will they fit in a 1975?

EarlyC34me

These look sweet

Stingre'

Yes, later C3 seats, 2" bolster. Clamshell seats.

pauls71stingray

bolt right in or did you have to change tracks?

Stingre'

I used my original tracks after I replaced the rusted out "ears" with some bolt ons. Had to "modify" the bottom of the clamshell a little but it all fit.

Stingre'

I have most of the parts I need to assemble this motor but finding time to do it has proven to be a PITA. Got the Dart heads installed with the 1.6 rockers, set the Performer RPM intake on and set the new valve covers on and couldn't find my damn ARP studs I bought 2 mos. ago Then of course work calls I guess I'll install it all another day

Stingre'

This thing is going to be fun, big cam, loud gear drive, and Fitech

mobird

Freaking sweet build man. Love how clean a fresh motor looks!

VCuomo

That sure ain't gonna' be a "turd" when you're done!

I've got a Pete Jackson gear drive on my '72 (383 stroker) - love the way that thing sings!

jasc6

you're doing a great job, keep it up!!!

Stingre'

slow progress, engine assembled with serpentine belt system and new AC compressor, new Alternator and new tensioner pulley. Currently I'm working on the new heater core then pull the motor, rebuild the Turbo 400 trans with shift kit + higher rpm stall convertor.

Stingre'

Removed my original motor and trans and left them on the driveway due to some landscaping being done in the backyard, returned home and didn't immediately notice the empty spot in the driveway for a couple days. Yup, somebody took the motor and trans They needed a rebuild so I wasn't completely pissed but kinda surprised somebody backed into the driveway and helped themself After about a week I asked the contractors about the motor, had they seen anything etc ? The boss looked at me and said in broken english "you said you were getting rid of it so I just took it" OK, well, I'd like to have the transmission back at least ! Uh, we sold it

OK moving on, I'm currently working 12 hour nights, 14 in a row then 1 day off, start over. This will go on for 4 months Good news, $$, bad news, no time to work on Vette I finally got time to pick up my motor from the builder, been there for 3 mos Anyways, it looks AWESOME ! Dyno'd at 404hp

682XLR8

Sounds like someone owes you some free landscape work.....


Motor looks real good, curious where you got the serpentine system from?

BLUE1972

Looks great,


I would get a vanity plate "TURD 1" Since Dodge calls theirs SCAT .....

Stingre'

serpentine belt system came from a 1987 IROC Camaro. I sandblasted it and replaced the tensioner pulley.

Stingre'

Had to accomplish something today so I had this rag joint i bought from a member here and today was the day. I removed all 3 bolts holding the steering box and pried the old rag joint off and installed new. Tomorrow i finally install the wiring tjen the motor.

cvm

Youre more of a man than me.
1st $$; beautiful turd.
2nd talent; nice work.
3rd, ida beat that fkn taco to a pulp if he took my engine and trans.......
That's just wrong and mostly cuz he flipped it. If he rebuilt it & put in his wifes car i may have a sense of humanity.

Stingre'

I work alot of overtime which translates to: I work hard, not smart
I'm self taught, I'm mechanically inclined enough to understand that the internet is your friend and perseverance will get you through most anything. This is my first Vette, I've done the same work to dozens of Chevy Novas, I can carry over what I learned from this turd to the next one and make it better faster. Time, is my enemy I work too hard and it takes several days off to build up the motivation to go outside and accomplish something. Having the motor sitting there, staring at me every day, sucks I would be happier leaving it at the shop so I wouldn't have to see it but, here we are. I have a fuel system to run, new trans cooler lines, electrical, and I want to install the fan motor for the AC before I install the engine. Just easier with the motor out. I do 98% of the work by myself, usually at weird hours, thats how I like to work

As far as the old motor goes, yeah, I would have liked to keep some parts but, its not going to break me financially or spiritually. I'm too old to carry grudges anymore, hopefully somebody got a great deal and its going to a great build