Spring projects, What are you doing this year?
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Race Director
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Spring projects, What are you doing this year?
I'm half way through installing all new carpet in the rear of my 79 and then it's on to the brakes. What are you planing on this year? ;)
Safety Car
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From: Maple
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
well...i have already had the rear spring replaced, rebuilt the steering box, replaced the clutch....whats left is a good tune up and maybe a 5 speed...thats it for this year.....
Burning Brakes
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From: Beaverton, OR
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
I'm redoing the brakes (calipers/hoses/rotors), dropping in a 383 & nitrous, replacing the steering gear with a rebuilt unit, putting on a new front bumper, painting, putting in new carpet, recovering the seats, dying the interrior... You get the picture. I hope to finish by early to mid July, anyone want to place odds on my success?
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From: Renton Wa
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (dath)
well my spring project as well.. carrying on from last year, I currently need to finish prepping the body, then lay down a coat of paint, Finish building up my TT406, replace the kicker panels,install rollcage, replace carpet, Do something with brakes, beef up rear end.. UGHH. but as soon as I can do that, then great. This winter I plan on just installing a new trannie and new wheels.
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From: Lutz FL
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
Well first i'm going to finish paying for :D (to a great guy from the forum here :thumbs: ) then wait for shipping on a set of correct 68 headrest seats, dashboard, steering column and steering wheel (to replace the probably 77 parts that some bubba put in before I bought her). Plus smart struts, stainless parking brake rebuild, and maybe a steering box rebuild. Then if somehow the money fairy shines on me, a set of the wheel vintiques 17x8 chrome rally wheels, and tires to match. I think the money fairy is still a few months off with that one though ;)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Colorado
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (Black68Vette)
Fix my oil pan gasket leak. (Blue one piece that doesn't seal well). Then pull the seats to get leather covers put on, then finish my big block hood, paint and install. Then we'll see where we are. Maybe a set of flamed valve covers to reward myself when all that's done.
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From: Lake Norman NC
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (Bearcat)
kick butt stereo system...2 10in subs, big amp, cd changer! by the summer comes around, all i gotta say is "watch out" :reddevil
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From: Newport News Virginia
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
First off is the new Exhast:
Going to install a pre-79 transmission crossmember and run straight back 2 1/2 in Exhuast through Dynomax Super turbos, and switch to a set of Hooker comp headers.
Second is a new woodgrain console
Burlwood console,speed/tach. Mahogony Steering wheel
Third, comming after the 50th anniversary caravan,a move to monoleaf rear spring and a vb&p monoleaf spring for the front suspension. New shocks all around.
After that I should be out of money and on my way to boot camp. Can't wait for the exhast...
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Going to install a pre-79 transmission crossmember and run straight back 2 1/2 in Exhuast through Dynomax Super turbos, and switch to a set of Hooker comp headers.
Second is a new woodgrain console
Burlwood console,speed/tach. Mahogony Steering wheel
Third, comming after the 50th anniversary caravan,a move to monoleaf rear spring and a vb&p monoleaf spring for the front suspension. New shocks all around.
After that I should be out of money and on my way to boot camp. Can't wait for the exhast...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
I'm approaching Spring projects sparingly. Activities completed so far include the following. That is it until September:
Replaced valve cover gaskets with double-cork and steel shims to resolve leaks (the valve cover gaskets were not wanting to stay put with the new DART head surfaces) and added chromed OEM-style valve covers
Replaced passenger-side hard plastic intake ducting and PSI molded seals for ram air system (@ hood and radiator)
Fixed Transmission leak -shifter selector and seal (trans removal and re-install performed)
Re-jetted Carb
Re-coated Jet-Hot-coated Headers
All new v-belts
Taylor Spiro Pro Wires (8mm, Red), ACDelco spark plugs, Accel Cap/Rotor
Copperseal exhaust gaskets (@ heads and collectors)
18" long, 2.5" crossover in exhaust
Several Dyno runs to verify the performance/changes
Replaced valve cover gaskets with double-cork and steel shims to resolve leaks (the valve cover gaskets were not wanting to stay put with the new DART head surfaces) and added chromed OEM-style valve covers
Replaced passenger-side hard plastic intake ducting and PSI molded seals for ram air system (@ hood and radiator)
Fixed Transmission leak -shifter selector and seal (trans removal and re-install performed)
Re-jetted Carb
Re-coated Jet-Hot-coated Headers
All new v-belts
Taylor Spiro Pro Wires (8mm, Red), ACDelco spark plugs, Accel Cap/Rotor
Copperseal exhaust gaskets (@ heads and collectors)
18" long, 2.5" crossover in exhaust
Several Dyno runs to verify the performance/changes
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From: boxford MA
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
i bought a 1980 trans am to fix up... it got to expensive to fix.. so i saved up 2 years for a 1981 MINT corvette.. im 20 years old... i have a mint corvette.... what you think im doin for the summer... DRIVING
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Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
Let's see...nothing major:
New Cam
New Intake
New Carb
New Gaskets (except heads)
New fan clutch
New trans rear bushing and yoke
Bleed the brakes
Touch-up interior bits where I mucked up the new paint
I won't start until next week, and that's all scheduled to be done for the drive down the the Cruise In. :cheers:
New Cam
New Intake
New Carb
New Gaskets (except heads)
New fan clutch
New trans rear bushing and yoke
Bleed the brakes
Touch-up interior bits where I mucked up the new paint
I won't start until next week, and that's all scheduled to be done for the drive down the the Cruise In. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
I forgot to mention that I am also accumulating parts for interior refresh in 2004. Just started:
Replacement '82 shifter for my 700R4
plastic ducting piece for under dash
sealing materials for underdash ducting.
screw kit for interior...
Replacement '82 shifter for my 700R4
plastic ducting piece for under dash
sealing materials for underdash ducting.
screw kit for interior...
Drifting
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From: Hagerstown MD
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (TedH)
Finishing my car!
Install electric choke wiring.
Install EZ Kool insulation and new carpet in the front.
Get broken driver seat rail welded.
Hook up power steering hoses.
Fill power steering system and bleed it.
Install radiator and heater hoses.
Install fan and fan belts.
Install exhaust pipes/mufflers.
Put wheels on.
Take car off jackstands and torque front control arm and rear spring bolts.
Make sure the engine, tranny, and rear end all have oil before starting the engine!
After that it's time to start looking for someone to paint it.
Install electric choke wiring.
Install EZ Kool insulation and new carpet in the front.
Get broken driver seat rail welded.
Hook up power steering hoses.
Fill power steering system and bleed it.
Install radiator and heater hoses.
Install fan and fan belts.
Install exhaust pipes/mufflers.
Put wheels on.
Take car off jackstands and torque front control arm and rear spring bolts.
Make sure the engine, tranny, and rear end all have oil before starting the engine!
After that it's time to start looking for someone to paint it.
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
What are you doing this year?
I'm gonna allow the Visa card to recover from the ENGINE TRANSPLANT! That's what! :party:
I'm gonna allow the Visa card to recover from the ENGINE TRANSPLANT! That's what! :party:
Instructor
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Re: Spring projects, What are you doing this year? (killain)
New springs and shocks all around. Just picked up my rocker panels last week from having them powder coated satin black. Strip and polish my wheels. Drive it :auto: and enjoy it :yesnod: