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02-04-2007, 02:20 PM

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68 NJConv 454

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Absolutely awsome

And the fact that automotives are only your hobby/addiction give us "accountants" some hope.

Where are you? i want to help

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02-04-2007, 04:09 PM

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I am a long way from NJ. I am on the East side of Houston Texas.

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02-04-2007, 04:19 PM

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Hey gkull nice ride. I looked at your pics. Looks like you did a nice job on your cage. You are right about the 427 that would be awesome. I had some of the parts to build my 383 and I searched around and built it pretty cheap. I probably have 7k in it total carb to pan. Maybe one day I will upgrade. I went with a powerglide with a trans brake for the tranny.

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02-04-2007, 04:23 PM

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Just set up the 383 to run some healthy shots of nitrous and the car will be plenty fast. My car weighs 2200 lbs. with me in it. With a pump gas 454 it goes 5.85 in the 1/8 (9.18 in the 1/4) with a 300 shot it goes 5.22 in the 1/8.

What do you think the car will weigh when you are done?

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02-04-2007, 04:24 PM

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A few motor pics.

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02-04-2007, 04:26 PM

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Not real sure about the weight.

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02-04-2007, 04:37 PM

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That is cool! Envy your skills man!

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02-04-2007, 04:45 PM

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Thanks It is all done in shop. It would be fun to do for a living but I would starve to death because I am too slow. I am too picky to do it for a living. I cut the frame off right behind the seats and boxed it in. The whole rear half is tubing.

Well, I would pay you (a lot) just for blueprints, or even just very detailed photos from multiple angles. Seriously.

That's awesome! Well done!

My engine builder keeps telling me I need to put a solid axle behind my 540. He'll like what you've done too.

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02-04-2007, 04:50 PM

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slicker than snot...keep the pics coming

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02-05-2007, 06:53 AM

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Well, I would pay you (a lot) just for blueprints, or even just very detailed photos from multiple angles. Seriously.

That's awesome! Well done!

My engine builder keeps telling me I need to put a solid axle behind my 540. He'll like what you've done too.

WOW seriousley

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02-05-2007, 08:54 AM

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SMH,
I would love to take a look at your car. I'm about to attempt the 4-link 9" solid axle conversion. You have a crew of guys in your area that you can call on for help. We spent the weekend doing just that for another forum member. PM sent.
-Patrick

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02-05-2007, 01:50 PM

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I have a few friends that are good with the tools. I try not to bother anybody too much I know how it is I am very busy also. Try to do most by myself. I had alot of help in the beginning but everybody get tired if working on some one elses stuff. I totally understand that. I just keep plugging away and it will get done in time. You are more than welcome to come by sometime and look.

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