Bad 1980
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: Bad 1980 (Biker)
I don't get the popcorn thing either. Do I get a pop-up screen with explanation after I reach 10,000 posts?
Now what does this guy represent:
:hat .
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From: Holloman AFB New Mexico
Re: Bad 1980 (page62)
I wanted the 1980
because I like that older body styl and I wanted to see
what you guyz did to them
And from what I saw
You Guyz have some sweeeet vetts
Thanks Again
Oh if you could post some more engine pics
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because I like that older body styl and I wanted to see
what you guyz did to them
And from what I saw
You Guyz have some sweeeet vetts
Thanks Again
Oh if you could post some more engine pics
:lurk:
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From: Jasper, GA
Re: Bad 1980 (MotorHead)
Motorhead.... What rear set-up are you running in your vette? Is it a stock rear? Is it re-worked? What gears? Have you had any problems with it? Reason I ask is because I have a 1980 rear that I am thinking about putting in my 75... however, I do not want to put something in that may be weak or prone to problems. Thx :steering:
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From: Erie pa
Re: Bad 1980 (Disturbed_One)
Her eis my 80. Not so much modified in the body, but the drivetrain and suspension are pretty sweet!
http://www.geocities.com/eric_christie/vette1.htm
http://www.geocities.com/eric_christie/vette1.htm
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From: Clearwater FL
Re: Bad 1980 (Torcher)
Reason I ask is because I have a 1980 rear that I am thinking about putting in my 75... however, I do not want to put something in that may be weak or prone to problems. Thx
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Torcher
It won't work. You will have to modify a lot of pieces. Your better off w/the cast rear. It's stronger. If you have an 80-82 you could bolt the cast rear up w/no problems but I don't think it would be worth it to put the 80-82 rear in your 75
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Torcher
It won't work. You will have to modify a lot of pieces. Your better off w/the cast rear. It's stronger. If you have an 80-82 you could bolt the cast rear up w/no problems but I don't think it would be worth it to put the 80-82 rear in your 75
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Re: Bad 1980 (spinedoc)
Her eis my 80. Not so much modified in the body, but the drivetrain and suspension are pretty sweet!
http://www.geocities.com/eric_christie/vette1.htm
http://www.geocities.com/eric_christie/vette1.htm
Racer
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From: Jasper, GA
Re: Bad 1980 (Van Steel)
yes.. I realize it is completely different. I would have to weld in the tabs, etc... I am trying to figure out how strong it is. I had it rebuilt and only put @ 5K on it when I removed it and sold the car..(the 1980)...( put a stock gear ratio rear back in).. So I still have the 1980 rear with 3:73 gears in it and a fairly fresh rebuild. I will be going to a Big Block before too long.. and I am concerned about strength of course. So, With that, I was wondering what kind of HP that 1980 rear can handle without exploding everywhere. Is it more worth it for me to stay with the rear I've got? I have the stock 3:36 gear in it now. thx.. :confused: