whats the winter project?
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: deptford New Jersey
whats the winter project?
For those of us in the North East , its time to put the cars on the shelf for the winter.( it sucks, but what can you do?)
On the positive side, it gives me ample time to do the minor things that I have put off during driving season.
I buying a 4 post lift for the garage next week( Greg Smith Equipment out of delaware) Hopefully this will make a few of the projects easier.
I plan on replacing the rear transmission seal.Investigate my oil pressure unit.
trouble shooting the headlight vacum system.
What projects are planned for your car?
On the positive side, it gives me ample time to do the minor things that I have put off during driving season.
I buying a 4 post lift for the garage next week( Greg Smith Equipment out of delaware) Hopefully this will make a few of the projects easier.
I plan on replacing the rear transmission seal.Investigate my oil pressure unit.
trouble shooting the headlight vacum system.
What projects are planned for your car?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,092
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
my 72 coupe will be getting the old black paint stripped and then the prep work will begin to get it ready for the new steel cities grey paint job... oh and install of the new dewitts radiator.... should be fun and keep me busy all winter long.
Sully
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 245
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From: Jackson MN
Bare minimum: Re-install gas tank, Fiberglass in front and rear bumper panels, replace body mounts, fiberglass in new hood scoop, final body prep for paint.
If time/money permits: Remove engine/prep engine bay for paint.
Remove wiring harnesses. Sand/Paint Engine, Frame. Install new fuel/brake lines.
I still have hope to have her in paint once spring starts.
If time/money permits: Remove engine/prep engine bay for paint.
Remove wiring harnesses. Sand/Paint Engine, Frame. Install new fuel/brake lines.
I still have hope to have her in paint once spring starts.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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Engine rebuild !
1968 Roadster, in upper Midwest--
I seldom work on the car over winter, but this winter is different!
As we speak the 427 is out and in the hands of a close friend / mechanic. It's the original engine and we rebuilt it 21 yrs ago. It had started smoking and getting weak, so decided to "freshen" it up.
Well that freshening has evolved into a complete rebuild with mild mods. Since this car has been very stock/original all it's life, I'm looking fwd to the gentle mod. Will retain as nearly 100% stock appearance as possible (I like that look anyway). But the engine is getting a new set of Edelbrock aluminum heads, a slightly more agressive cam, and 454 crank. Keeping stock intake an exhuast manifolds, but with 2-1/2" exhaust & Flowmaster mufflers. Not looking to build insane power, but it will certainly pull a bit harder than ever before.
Will install before Spring. Also hoping to attack vacuum system issues (headlights & wiper door), interior light switches, and a cpl other small items before Spring "rollout". April will be fun!
I seldom work on the car over winter, but this winter is different!
As we speak the 427 is out and in the hands of a close friend / mechanic. It's the original engine and we rebuilt it 21 yrs ago. It had started smoking and getting weak, so decided to "freshen" it up.
Well that freshening has evolved into a complete rebuild with mild mods. Since this car has been very stock/original all it's life, I'm looking fwd to the gentle mod. Will retain as nearly 100% stock appearance as possible (I like that look anyway). But the engine is getting a new set of Edelbrock aluminum heads, a slightly more agressive cam, and 454 crank. Keeping stock intake an exhuast manifolds, but with 2-1/2" exhaust & Flowmaster mufflers. Not looking to build insane power, but it will certainly pull a bit harder than ever before.
Will install before Spring. Also hoping to attack vacuum system issues (headlights & wiper door), interior light switches, and a cpl other small items before Spring "rollout". April will be fun!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 9,622
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From: absecon nj
Bodys coming off,completely doing frame over again in silver pearl.Replacing anything thats bad in front suspension.Ls1 is coming apart ,cam swap,porting the heads.Stripping body back down ,repainting it and adding motion paint scheme in the silver pearl stripes.All in the same time of adding an addition to the house 16x28 and either moving my garage/shed14x28 to back of yard or building new 24x24 garage instead and getting rid of what i have.I got alot to do,that doesnt include all the other cars i work on too.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: York PA
It gets inspected in January so it wont be lifted until after inspection. I'd like to pull the old A/C and convert it to latest. I think its R34? Change the trans filter & gasket. Fix my warped hood ( Im working on that now). Maybe just clean up the engine compartment.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,150
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From: LaMoille Illinois
lets see
1.new outer door handles,mirrors,and rear bumpers
2.new speedo cable
3.all new autometer gauges in white face including speedo,tach,fuel,etc..
4.new taylor wires (blue),and new black hei cap to get rid of the red one to stay with the blunblk theme.
1.new outer door handles,mirrors,and rear bumpers
2.new speedo cable
3.all new autometer gauges in white face including speedo,tach,fuel,etc..
4.new taylor wires (blue),and new black hei cap to get rid of the red one to stay with the blunblk theme.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
I plan on installing a Hurst line lock and Dragvette halfshaft safety loops. I'm also going to change trans fluid and filter and change my coolant, including draining the block since I will be under there so much anyway.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: upstate N.Y.
I want to take tail shaft off 350 tranny and change speedo drive gear.Went from 3:08 to 3:55 gears. Has anyone changed theres for this gear ratio.What drive & driven gears did you use?Its a 76.Thanx
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Bodys coming off,completely doing frame over again in silver pearl.Replacing anything thats bad in front suspension.Ls1 is coming apart ,cam swap,porting the heads.Stripping body back down ,repainting it and adding motion paint scheme in the silver pearl stripes.All in the same time of adding an addition to the house 16x28 and either moving my garage/shed14x28 to back of yard or building new 24x24 garage instead and getting rid of what i have.I got alot to do,that doesnt include all the other cars i work on too.
I hope to get my LS1 motor in mine. I already have installed the new cam. I have my 243 heads out there ready to go. I just need new springs and pushrods to finish the motor assembly. The next project would be fuel system. I have yet to buy a piece of it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: St. Louis MO
My winter has already started. A bunch of guys came over and took out tne motor and trans. I have no Idea how to put it back together so I guess I might as well rebuild it. Heads, pistons, cam, manifold... I want 350 hp!! New A/C unit, old one shot craps. Fix steering... then buy beer and have those guys come back and put it back together. I hope they make it through the winter.....
I will need them in the spring.
I will need them in the spring.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
My winter has already started. A bunch of guys came over and took out tne motor and trans. I have no Idea how to put it back together so I guess I might as well rebuild it. Heads, pistons, cam, manifold... I want 350 hp!! New A/C unit, old one shot craps. Fix steering... then buy beer and have those guys come back and put it back together. I hope they make it through the winter..... I will need them in the spring.
I will need them in the spring.Dude that's easy. You doing the work in that hangar? I wanna help too.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
No need to take the tail shaft off. You only need to change the driven gear which comes out by removing one bolt, after you unscrew the cable. I went from 3.08 to 3.73 and you need to do a little arithmetic to change the number of teeth on the driven gear by the same percentage as 3.08 compared to 3.55. You need to increase the tooth count so you can slow down the speedometer. Zip Products sells the driven gears.
