Plastic Fantastic 2

[SuperBuickGuy]

I hate my camera... took this picture

but since I must have turned it off too soon, didn't save the next picture my clever button install.... I'm sure it'll show later, but for now it's far more unattractive then you might imagine... and it's temporary - remember, I want to do burnouts and the days are drawing to a close
oh wait, Imgur problem... here'sedited the picture - eventually it will control what it says - for now, it starts the car


Also got the bottom of the radiator mounted along with some hosing...


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problem is I need to run hard line next to the belt so I'm waiting for parts again (should be here thursday)

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

After sleeping on the issue - I'm going to put a push button starter and wire the system into a switch panel (so I can turn the fuel pump off, etc).

minor UX suggestion, instead of a push button, do a kind of "turn knob" ignition system by leaving the key in there,or possibly fabbing up a more stylized key

the cadillac CTS did this
https://youtu.be/DxTQMu9m9Ts?t=103

also some of the aftermarket keyless start systems do this, like the advance keys one
https://advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK105S.html


It's a little more visceral and unique than just a button

I've used that second one - it has some issues, especially it the shut-off department.... I still have it somewhere around - that said, the vibe of this is going to be mostly race car. It will have button actuated locks - but given it only has the astro top locks are mostly there to keep the honest ones honest. For thieves I have a special treat, all of my fun cars have GPS tracking - and I don't call the cops, I'll let them call the police

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

parts arrived

while the hole is open - I mostly filled the engine/radiator... 3 gallons and counting


and now running...


video whenever it finishes uploading

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

at this point it runs and drives
https://youtu.be/VvIFil1dhHw

 

[SRountree]

That's awesome!

 

[mfain]

at this point it runs and drives
https://youtu.be/VvIFil1dhHw

Congratulations! Sounds great. Now let's see a video of it moving under its own power.

Pappy

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

at this point it runs and drives
https://youtu.be/VvIFil1dhHw

Congratulations! Sounds great. Now let's see a video of it moving under its own power.

Pappy

needs to stop raining for a minute... so probably around June 15 :hunter:

 

[rtj]

Big block Chevy == fun.

Sounds good.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

failed fix



surprise, the heater core is junk


surprising, though, I got anything done on this today - was a little busyedited

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Old hotness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToYTPPmK51Y&feature=youtu.be
New hotness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPipElXdNk0&feature=youtu.be

 

[Red77]

Sounds nice and mean, as a big block should!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Love the sound of a 427 - especially ones at 7000 rpm... which is where I built this one to live

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

heating system

I think I see why it was leaking

stupid mice


I kept thinking while the body was off - replace this stuff...

new hoses as well

when the fan was out, I tested it.... it draws a lot of current so I replaced it

only one little problem.... I didn't put the fan on the motor when I put it together.... yeah, I'm a ******* oh well, they can't fire me so the rest of the voices in my head are just gonna have to shut it.
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[SuperBuickGuy]

OBX sidepipes
https://youtu.be/AtpC1jGVaD0

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

first fix
there is a problem

better

shiney new valve covers... this time aluminum

chrome doesn't get me home but it does keep oil from leaking onto the headers

got the car up to operating temp....edited

killed all the bugs
but not oil - that's the stuff from the header wrap.... interestingly, it doesn't smell, I already had a migraine so I can't say whether or not it affect it.

anyway, there are a few water leaks but my major concern - the surface of the block - isn't a problem, no water in the oil, no pressure in the water system ...

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

with all the electronics and plasma tables it still boils down to a drawing


what's remarkable about this picture is I drove it here


then started working on the hydroboost


then had to take it for a spin


this didn't survive the second caredited


the second car


to say this was "traction limited" would suggest I had traction.... which I didn't


my wife wanted me to be sure and capture the smoke (nope, she didn't see the other night)


and the luxurious driving conditions


I just wanted to get a picture of the skid


its first spin has been accomplished.... now what was that adze saying before about this car? edited
this thing is going to be fun - though traction is going to be an issue....
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[SuperBuickGuy]

Driving impressions.
1st gear is useless
2nd gear is useless
3rd gear is okay on pavement
4th gear is okay on wet as long as you are gentle.
Don't need to hook up the power steering
Do need to hook up the booster for the hydroboost.
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[mfain]

Nice progress!!!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

just when I thought I couldn't be more annoyed with Custom Images flares.... yes, they used bondo instead of gel coat...
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[rtj]

Too bad about the flares, good to find out before painting.

Otherwise, it must feel pretty good to get to this point. Congratulations on the milestone.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and the repair stuff..


plan is to bring it up to the attached garage and put the filler on then work on it at the shop.... but after SEMA...edited

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

hood fits, but doesn't clear the air cleaner...edited
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[vette427sbc]

Looks great on all 4's! :drink:

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and worked on this.... the question is do I really want to do the work to make it work or simply do a pan? only time will tell


moved back 1/4"


blurry.... the hood still sits a bit high....


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[SuperBuickGuy]

it is amazing to me how long one can spend aligning doors

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[SRountree]

Looks good!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

FedUp got into the festive spirit by delivering this (on time, even)


the lower mounts for the Aldan American shocks

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Do the easy update first... power steering pump is hereedited

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[SuperBuickGuy]

As you all probably know, I do lots of projects - and because I'm totally ADD I do multiple at a time. Right now I'm doing a 1964 Buick wagon (and I just finished a fuel system on a 70 Toyota FJ40)....

but this I think might be interesting here and I would love to hear opinions - even if it's for depth of knowledge in one place for someone doing something similar.

With that set up, I have a 2004 6.0 LS from a Denali, it's not the high hp one, but its 325 hp was adequate. The Denali was just one, continuous electrical nightmare so it's gone and the motor is here. I was going to just swap cams, I should have left well enough alone but here I am at deciding whether or not to go all in.

The motor had 200k and was starting to show low oil pressure.

here's its test fit


plugs looked fine



started collecting the basics, the oil pan is wayyyy too deep, so it's replaced



flywheel because it was 4L65e now 4L80e


headers


intake because the truck intake won't fit (and I may, in the end not use it)


I hate egr on these things... that coating is egr related


test fit without the pan


I got lucky that this actually fits (it's close to the steering box)


Sig Erson cam


now just swap the pan... just


I bought springs because it's a 200k motor, but this is where it started going sideways (and it was clean inside)


the cam looks like it was literally chattering in the bore....

not just that but every rocker is worn


of course, the chain was loose - however I was going to replace the oil pump anyway


between the chattering, the loose rockers, and the strange wear on the cam - my 'line' not pulling the heads was about to get crossed


I had to pull the cam anyway (for the new cam) but I didn't expect literal steps on the cam and it was time to look further


interestingly, the inside of this motor looks good (regular oil changes)


however, if you look close, you'll see where the push rods where hitting the heads


then I pulled the lifters.... very worn


however, the rod and main bearings were perfect


other then the build up due to EGR valve, it looks rebuildable


crank even looks fine


and finally the cam bearings....


I have new heads, but the block came back with egg shaped bores (not much, mind you, but still a .0015 taper and .002 out of round).... I could throw it together, but part of me figures in for a penny I might as well finish it.... cost is roughly 2k for a new rotating assembly with a longer stroke and I could play with the compression ratio if I actually decide on substantial boost .... if I don't stroke it, it's still a balance, rod press and bore but save about 1k ..... and would still get the benefit of playing with the compression ratio...

thoughts?

 

[BBShark]

You are a busy guy!

Nice. Really like that intake.