Well I have motor in engine bay now, I wanted to do a more thourou install but my buddy needed his hoist back because he smoked his motor today and had to have it back...... With that said I do have...
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Well I have motor in engine bay now, I wanted to do a more thourou install but my buddy needed his hoist back because he smoked his motor today and had to have it back...... With that said I do have...
Well Turbines are on hiatus (being gathered for shipping) so put these on there. Sad to say I kinda like them more than the turbines..... Oooopppsss. Anyways here we go.
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And I swapped my Summit Branded Holley 750 for a Holley 650 and I am not sure but it seems a lot bigger, The first pic is the 750 and second one is the 650
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I HAVE REALIZED STEERING COLUMNS SUK BIG TIME, I never want to do one ever again and by that i mean never ever LOL Motor is tomorrow I had to put this in so I could steer the car,
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YAY Paint will cure over the weekend Then Next week will start the Install WOOT WOOT, Then wire it up, Then its getting closer to running
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YAY for me my lil motor is back home safe and Secure Big TY to my buddy Jesse for hauling this Pain for me, Was nice to just sit and Talk even though it was a short time !! Anyways 355 2.02 heads...
MOTOR IS OUT NOW, Now I can get busy to clean it up for the New Install Getting closer WOOT WOOT
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Well finally got it to a garage a few weeks ago, so with that Said here are Progress Pics
YAY FOR ME SE IS HOME !!!!!!!!!!! now 9 am wake up and motor swap is starting finally I am sooooo Stoked...
Well more updates, Getting closer to be able to switch the motors. Manifold is here, valve covers are here, all gaskets, head bolts etc. etc.
The first two pics are the original motor still just...
3986339 – 1971 350, 74cc chambers 2.02 / 1.6 Valves is what they Mic'ed at
Well new Motor build coming along really nice and wow was a Hella surprise when cracked the baby open, I knew it was supposed to be a 355 ( piston number came back to a speed pro ) but when I mic'ed...
Tires are Mounted ended Upon 275/60r15 Primewell were the Brand all in all I am very happy with them, I am not sure I can lower that Inch though, Will wait and see I guess.
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Well I test fitted ( No rim ) the Taller tires, A NO GO didn't like them took them back, Firestone Just called tonight and the Size I was after has went on sale. So Tuesday Maybe Wednesday they will...
Well the Hankooks were not available at time of writing this update, so ended up with Primewell PS860 tires ( firestone's knock off brand ) Not bad of a price either Wanted the 275/60-15 but these...
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Nope these are all Aluminum and had to spend a few days brightening up the spokes before Plastipping the Black on there now Just need some 15" tires to put on there LOL If not soon I have to wait...
All four are done NOW wha to do with car since its to cold OUTSIDE to work on it LOL
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I know a certain MonteHolic that will recognize these Subtle changes to the Center caps I just did, And I agree Chris already prepping them for Plasti dip Black and when if ever I paint car I ill...
The SE will have the right Shoes once again, Will never unbolt these from the Car again, except for new tires at tax time ( Have to say my fiancé surprised me by paying shipping ) on these from her...
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Well Finally got original valve covers I have been searching for, for about 6 moths now from Jefferson Swap meet Guy wanted 10 bucks fiancé gave him a $20 and he said he ran out change and vendors...
Fresh Pics....
Install Manifold and carb I swapped my Holley(needing a rebuild ) for a freshly done QJ, so get that put back on with the Dist reinstalled will be ready to finish the interior !!...
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All new boxed rear (upper / lower arms with new bushings )new rear sway bar from IMP SS fits perfect !
Front side of car now has new shocks, ball joints, springs and has the much thicker trans...
And after all that scrubbing took about 6 hours to do all interior seats and panels .....Man fingers were sore LOL
Also what I cant figure out did the Factory really use this much filler to get...