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What does your car need b4 the power tour?
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Originally posted by 67Camaro3pedals View PostWell I may have the record in this category ... I have basically 3 months to complete the work to my 67 Camaro to run my first HRPT this year.
I am starting with a good running and driving car;
Gen. 1 355 SBC Dual Plane intake, 750 DP and full MSD ignition
Change out M21 Muncie for a new T56 Magnum 6 speed
Change out rear end Posi 12 bolt with 4.56 gears for 3.55 gears ( I will out source this job )
Note, I will still take out rear end and take to my guy for gear switch
Swap original gas tank for new Tanks Inc. tank with notched corners, 255 Walbro pump and install new fuel send and return line
Swap all trim brakes for new 4 wheel disc brakes from Master Power in Mooresville, NC
Swap Holley 750 DP to Fitech Go 4 600 HP fuel Injection
Install Vintage Air complete system, I removed the original equipment from car earlier this year
No rust in the car at all, new quarters installed last year
Needs seats recovered
Install new windshield and back glass
Install Stereo and speakers
Carpet and Sound Matt to be installed
Install new Autometer gauges
Install 6AL Box and Coil under dash to clean up firewall
All the above NEEDS to be done in the next 3 months so I can do the tour. I know the car needs paint but will that will have to wait. I have a good friend that will help some of the weekends but its just me after work at night to complete the list. I know this is a lot but I guess some people need that carrot in front of them to complete the job.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I'm thinking we have you beat for the record. This is on a 71 C10
The new short bed is still in boxes.
The new front clip has been fitted but is back in boxes.
The doors and cab were blasted and are now in epoxy.
The metal work on the doors hasn't started.
The metal replacement on the cab should be done this weekend.
Body work the entire truck.
It needs another coat of epoxy.
Seam sealer applied.
The entire truck needs Urethane primer.
Then blocked.
Then painted.
Under coating.
Sound deadener
Carpet.
Then re assembled including fuel lines, brake, lines, wiring, etc.
We do have a few extra days on you though as we live in the KC area. Good luck and I hope you see you on the tour.Last edited by sangell; March 8, 2017, 01:45 PM.
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Engine is back in. Started to get hot so I changed thermostat, now a little cool. Car shakes and dies when you put it in gear. Gas tank is full. Filled it up right before I stopped driving it in June so gas is old. The engine was knocking so I replaced the crank and rods. I will check the voltage at the coil (HEI) and I need to put a ground strap on the back of the engine. Choke is working and alternator is charging.
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Originally posted by cstmwgn View PostI like (and agree) with your definition of "NEED"Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??
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mines is pretty much ready to go but I'm switching back to a flex fan. the electrics just weren't doing the job when sitting in line. I'm also changing from a steel driveshaft to an aluminum one in hope to do away with some minor driveline vibrations. I need to change the turn signal switch in the column too before we leave.
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The exhaust is done(Thanks to AMeanXtreme)... Struts and assembly parts arrived today.... next to marry them to the new rear and original front springs... got shipping info on the BMR suspension arms last night,,,,have to still select a few bits....Last edited by silver_bullet; March 10, 2017, 01:49 PM.Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??
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I want to do the first stop with 71, come home and then do the rest with 08. How hard is it to switch cars during the trip? Arrowhead is the far side of KC/ MO instead of KS, but still only an hour or so from home, and I want to make at least one stop with el camino since I have failed three times already. Lets hope for cooler weather this year.
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Originally posted by stu yoakam View PostI want to do the first stop with 71, come home and then do the rest with 08. How hard is it to switch cars during the trip? Arrowhead is the far side of KC/ MO instead of KS, but still only an hour or so from home, and I want to make at least one stop with el camino since I have failed three times already. Lets hope for cooler weather this year.Last edited by cstmwgn; March 17, 2017, 11:29 AM.
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Ok. Got motor, trans, rear end gear, exhaust and all the goods installed. Then, new caliper bleeder screws leaked. Then my temp AND Speedo took a dive. Ordered 2 new gauges. Temp gauge had a tiny broken sender wire. Old Speedo started jumping at idle. Only 2yrs old....hmmmmm. Then needed new ignition starter switch for lower steering column. It controls ALOT of electrical distribution. Car would crank sumtimes and other times, l turn the key and.....NOTHING....old switch housing was cracked....i couldnt figure it out until i started readsearching problem on the internet....Ordered new AC Delco switch for tilt column. Now just need to set timing 2morow and road test. Streets were too messy today. New motor sounds "HAPPY" ....STAY TUNED69 SS
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Are you telling us to stay tuned or the motor? Sounds like good progress good job.Greg & Mendy Dayton, Ohio 2007LH 2008LH 2010LH 2011LH 2012 1st 2 stops 2013LH 2015 1st 2 stops2016LH 2017 first and last stops . 2018 LH ("It's better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool!! Harley Davidson!")
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