Besides the Vette - what else you wrenchin' on?

[big2bird]

Eh, th400, go 4L80e for a little extra



ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMM!



:smash::smash::bump:

It was discussed, but we are already double budget as is.:crap:

 

[big2bird]

Lose the Quadrajunk carb and the motor will thank you. Replace it with a Holley

He is more interested in milage these days. I believe the Quadrajet is the ticket there.

 

[mrvette]

Good old Holley home of the engine fires and fuel leaks....

Holley comes in two differant types.....the ones that leak and the ones that will leak....

:crap::crap::crap:

 

[DJ Dep]

Lose the Quadrajunk carb and the motor will thank you. Replace it with a Holley

He is more interested in milage these days. I believe the Quadrajet is the ticket there.

If the manifold will take it, a Carter AFB would be a nice choice for performance and economy. Economy depends a lot on how the vehicle is driven. The Holley Spread Bore (direct Quadrajunk replacement) is 650 CFM, which is actually smaller than the Quadrajunk (750CFM).
As to leaking, I haven't had ANY problems with Holleys leaking. Only leakers I've ever had were the Autolite 4 barrel carbs that were used in the late 60s and early 70s. They were crap.

 

[big2bird]

Lose the Quadrajunk carb and the motor will thank you. Replace it with a Holley

He is more interested in milage these days. I believe the Quadrajet is the ticket there.

If the manifold will take it, a Carter AFB would be a nice choice for performance and economy. Economy depends a lot on how the vehicle is driven. The Holley Spread Bore (direct Quadrajunk replacement) is 650 CFM, which is actually smaller than the Quadrajunk (750CFM).
As to leaking, I haven't had ANY problems with Holleys leaking. Only leakers I've ever had were the Autolite 4 barrel carbs that were used in the late 60s and early 70s. They were crap.

I hate to say it, but we almost burned the 57 down because a squirter leaked.
Covered the mani with gas.

 

[BRUTAL64]

Lets have some info on the FORDS.:drink::beer:

69 Mercury Cyclone 428 Cobra Jet
69 Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet

Yep, REAL man cars.:beer:

 

[BRUTAL64]

I have a 38 Buick and an 84 Winnebago in for work. Does that count? I'll post pictures tomarrow. (Ever seen Dougs headers on a Winnie?):crap:

Doug Thorely Tri-Wy headers, Edelbrock performer, mild RV cam, True double roller, MSD HEI (curved by Bird), starter rebuilt by Bird, and Elec choke conversion and carb tuned by Lars. All smog removed, rebuilt Turbo 400 w/RV T/C and 40,000GVW cooler.

What cam did you decided on?? Been laid up with the back all phucked up. :crutches:

Going to come by this week.

 

[big2bird]

I have a 38 Buick and an 84 Winnebago in for work. Does that count? I'll post pictures tomarrow. (Ever seen Dougs headers on a Winnie?):crap:

Doug Thorely Tri-Wy headers, Edelbrock performer, mild RV cam, True double roller, MSD HEI (curved by Bird), starter rebuilt by Bird, and Elec choke conversion and carb tuned by Lars. All smog removed, rebuilt Turbo 400 w/RV T/C and 40,000GVW cooler.

What cam did you decided on?? Been laid up with the back all phucked up. :crutches:

Going to come by this week.

Melling:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

 

[redvetracr]

I worked on my Massey today.....and then I used it to cut the grass.

 

[DJ Dep]

BTW...Tri-Y headers are excellent street headers!!! Even better than the hooker 4 tube equal length stuff for street use.

 

[kwplot34]

I worked on my Massey today.....and then I used it to cut the grass.

Now get over to my farm and get to work,i am 5 months behind because of all the rain and flooding,if we hurry i might be able to get some winter seed in.:rain:

 

[Showme]

Most of my other projects are waiting in line for me to continue on them.Next will be the 1950 chevy panel truck.(Tow veihicle!)Then I would like to get started on my two buicks!!(1921 and 1922 model 45-six touring's)I probably have enough parts to build a rod too!

 

[big2bird]

BTW...Tri-Y headers are excellent street headers!!! Even better than the hooker 4 tube equal length stuff for street use.

I told the owner I was going to run it at Irwindale and get a time slip. Think there is an RV class record?:devil:

 

[clutchdust]

two datsun 240Z's, one street cruiser, one track car. and a gun safe. no pics right now.

 

[chevy69]

two datsun 240Z's, one street cruiser, one track car. and a gun safe. no pics right now.

Those old 240Zs are way cool!!! Love to see some pics when you get some :thumbs:

 

[big2bird]

I have a 38 Buick and an 84 Winnebago in for work. Does that count? I'll post pictures tomarrow. (Ever seen Dougs headers on a Winnie?):crap:

Just finished her today. Rebuilt tranny, new clutch,clean and paint the diffy,adjust and bleed brakes, rebuild front lever shocks, re-bush the pedal assembly, and tons of other details.

 

[chevy69]

I have a 38 Buick and an 84 Winnebago in for work. Does that count? I'll post pictures tomarrow. (Ever seen Dougs headers on a Winnie?):crap:

Just finished her today. Rebuilt tranny, new clutch,clean and paint the diffy,adjust and bleed brakes, rebuild front lever shocks, re-bush the pedal assembly, and tons of other details.

Nice ride!!! :beer:

 

[BRUTAL64]

I have a 38 Buick and an 84 Winnebago in for work. Does that count? I'll post pictures tomarrow. (Ever seen Dougs headers on a Winnie?):crap:

Just finished her today. Rebuilt tranny, new clutch,clean and paint the diffy,adjust and bleed brakes, rebuild front lever shocks, re-bush the pedal assembly, and tons of other details.

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

 

[big2bird]

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

Looks like the next project coming in is a late 50's, early 60's Mopar engine.:nuts:

 

[DJ Dep]

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

Looks like the next project coming in is a late 50's, early 60's Mopar engine.:nuts:

Cool!! Maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be a 413, or the ORANGE MONSTER 426 wedge.
Those motors were awesome!!!

 

[BRUTAL64]

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

Looks like the next project coming in is a late 50's, early 60's Mopar engine.:nuts:

The very first engine I took apart at 9 or 10 years old was a 1954 Red Ram Dodge engine. I'm there for this. If it a early wedge I'm still there. Did a couple in the the early Seventies. I want to see this. :rose:

 

[BRUTAL64]

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

Looks like the next project coming in is a late 50's, early 60's Mopar engine.:nuts:

Cool!! Maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be a 413, or the ORANGE MONSTER 426 wedge.
Those motors were awesome!!!

Any RB block is real cool.

 

[big2bird]

Winnie is ready to drop

Had to assemble everything to check belt alignments, since your blind in the hole. Since there is so much added weight, I centered my floor jack on the stand, and used a block of redwood to help support the snout.

 

[big2bird]

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

Looks like the next project coming in is a late 50's, early 60's Mopar engine.:nuts:

Cool!! Maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be a 413, or the ORANGE MONSTER 426 wedge.
Those motors were awesome!!!

Turns out it is an inline 6.ush:Maybe even early 50's.

 

[DJ Dep]

That engine idles so damn smooth and quiet. Ahhh, the good old days.:drink:

Looks like the next project coming in is a late 50's, early 60's Mopar engine.:nuts:

Cool!! Maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be a 413, or the ORANGE MONSTER 426 wedge.
Those motors were awesome!!!

Turns out it is an inline 6.ush:Maybe even early 50's.

Blech!! :suicide:

 

[MYBAD79]

"the other project" is almost ready for paint... there is a light at the end of the tunnel....

 

[chevy69]

"the other project" is almost ready for paint... there is a light at the end of the tunnel....

Lookin' good :trumpet:

 

[saudivette]

"the other project" is almost ready for paint... there is a light at the end of the tunnel....

you sure it's not a train? :lol:

 

[MYBAD79]

you sure it's not a train? :lol:

That's what I thought when I cut the old floorpans out.... I haven't posted the ugly pictures yet

 

[chevy69]

you sure it's not a train? :lol:

That's what I thought when I cut the old floorpans out.... I haven't posted the ugly pictures yet

let's see those too. Reminds me of when I had to do surgery on my rocker channels in the Vette. I never want to tackle that job again