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bwild70ss396 · bwild70ss396

Dyno results for my 57 Chevy motor are in. I picked it up today. A little less then expected because of a cam phaser issue. About 10 hp on top end. They said I should not twist it that high with stock cast pistons and rod bolts anyways. Rev limiter set at 6400 rpm now. See attached dyno sheet. 400 plus torque...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Well decided to tackle the 200-4R swap and 12 bolt posi swap today. Had the TH350 out and 2004R bolted in within 1 1/2 to 2 hours, went smooth. Still have to hook up the TV cable, and convert the shifter to the Overdrive, plate and adjust the shifter cable. Still motivated I went after the 12bolt, everyt...

Enganeer · Enganeer

Does anyone have access to a mill? I need to adjust the starter base to starter pinion distance. I believe that the starter holes in the block were off from the factory and they put the starter too far away from the flexplate. I am currently around .080"+ clearance between the teeth and need to b...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

Well I picked up that 92 Camaro today, well the owner was going to let me use his trailer then since he had it loaded dropped it off over here. His son was a little upset and told the dad it is worth more then what I gave for it. Son also told dada it has a $3000 stereo system in it and dad should pull it out. Nope it...

SShink · SShink

Found a 1 1/8" stock front anti-sway bar on CL in Stillwater, and picked it up this a.m. Needs to be cleaned up and painted, but is in good shape. The one on the Chevelle is a 15/16 diameter. Free to anyone that wants the 15/16 one. In fact I have 2 that are free now... The guy selling it was cool to...

bowtie · bowtie

I don't remember any issues last year, but right away this year when I was driving my car I felt a hitch in the throttle pedal/cable operation. There was a definate spot where the pedal would go to then stop, and if I pressed harder it would keep going, but then get stuck on the return. Knowing I had some c...

bowtie · bowtie

It's a second (third???) hand Matco MIG unit. Runs on 110 and will be perfect for anything I need to do, which is nothing right now, but nice to have. Came with cart and basic mask, picked up a small Argon tank for it. Going to stop by Harbor freight for gloves and whatnot, and now I'm ready to practice.

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Eric Elkin from Kansas did a demo for us at the Bowtie brunch this past January at Karl's. A guy I work with is looking for a local source for metal work like Eric does, any ideas???

jim larson · jim larson

Some issues with a friends 4150 Holley. When we started the car this spring fuel was running in from the secondaries and kind of flooding. Seems that is solved, Gummed up needle and sticky float. While working to get that issue solved, we noticed that the secondaries do not appear to ever open. Sha...

seagrams72 · seagrams72

Got everything ready to go, time to fire it up and take it for a trip around the block. Engine idling great and ready to go, put it in Reverse, nothing, 1, nothing, 2, 3, 4, and still not even an rpm drop on the engine. Jack up the back, check fluids, check shifter cable, swap back to stock servo (upgraded...

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

Hello all, This is my very first posting and was curious if there is any advice out there. I bought a 72 Malibu back in 2004 and it may actually be running this Spring. The engine is in Owatona getting back together. I am going to put in a GV OD and running a TH 400 with 3500 stall 557 BBC. Does anyone have any ex...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So I noticed my new Chevelle has gauge never goes over 1/4 tank reading. It does go below that so I guess I have to count my blessings. But, being I like an accurate read on my fuel level ( I am funny that way lately) I did some reading on the TC site so here is where I am at: Pulled known good working sending unit...

steve m · steve m

Here is a pic of the new engine going in my chevelle, If 997hp and 810 ft lbs dont work the 250 shot may help. Trying to get car certified for 7.50

SShink · SShink

Got the seat belt pockets installed today. Bryan, they aren't green any more!

Another 'Cars apart' member-Pushrod · SShink

Craig S. (aka Pushrod) has officially joined the 'cars apart' club as we helped get his motor/trans out this a.m. -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:39:35 PM -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:42:12 PM

SShink · SShink

Since it's supposed to rain most of today... I decided to polish up the front bumper I picked up last Fall and R/R the one that's on the Chevelle. It's dented in a couple of places from the factory bumper jack sometime in it's life. The one I picked up is driver quality, but better than what's on it. I'll...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Tomorrow I am taking the engine for my father/son project to Wheeler's to have it dyno'd. Hoping it will put out at least 300hp. It is 1980 vintage 350 block bored .030, built with: Speed Pro Hypereutectic Pistons w/.180 Dish (to keep compression down for 87 oct, should be 8.75-9:00:1) Vortec Heads (...

Enganeer · Enganeer

I went crazy this last week or so chasing down why my headlights would not work..parking lights, turn lights, brake lights, rear tail lights work but not the headlights and when I did pull the headlight switch to turn on the headlights, my front parking light would not turn on. So after pulling the das...

bowtie · bowtie

I didn't have a lot of time today, but I finally got the driver's seat in. Had to re-trim the carpet some and make some new holes, then mount the brackets. The seats sit higher than my other ones, hope they settle down some, my head just touches the headliner and that's with the seats at their lowest mount...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Noticed on my first cruises yesterday, and yes had it out today as well, that my left turn signal is not working. Here is a list of what I have verified so far: Left rear turn lamp works (and blinks as supposed to) Dash indicator light does not, light up or blink Front turn signal lamp does not, light up or b...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Took the car out for several drives today, runs and drives great! Got the springs seated correctly in the control arm pockets, and it lowered the front about 1" and raised the back about 1/2". I am going to leave it for now. Can I be considered out of the CAC club? Jaime Munter saw it today s...

dashboard · dashboard

Got new hood hinges and springs for the Elky. Looks to me there could be several ways to inflict serious body injury while trying to put the springs on. Anyone have any tricks to install the springs in the hinges?

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

This might get long as I want to be clear. I installed dual electric fans from a Ford Windstar last year. I also put in a high output alternator. One expert says run a wire from the alt to the battery and run the fans off the battery (option 1). Another expert says no, that the battery starts the car and the...

SShink · SShink

When I bought this '72 Chevelle, I knew it had a few 'mechanical' issues and that the current setup was not streetable or driver friendly. It had 4.11 gears and a TH400 with the tightest low rpm converter I had ever driven (it chirped the tires going into reverse or drive when parked!). I'm building th...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So I discovered the rear windows still leaks in my new Chevelle. All I know what to do is caulk it up, maybe from the inside but I know that won't seal 100%. Can anybody maybe help me try to seal this up right? Surprisingly, I have never removed a piece of trim in the 10 or so Chevelles I have owned since 1977 so...

jim larson · jim larson

Well today was the 1st time I drove the car for any significate milage, about 20 miles. Car seemed to prefore well. Deceided to check and adjust the carb and check the timing. It has a original 3419 Holley carb (rebuilt a couple of yrs ago) for the 66 360hp and the original 66 bb distributor with points a...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Even though she isn't running yet I need to start considering what mufflers I want to use for this year. I ran the Summit cheap turbo mufflers for a while and they were cheap but too quiet. I ran some other off-brand turbo mufflers for a while and again, too quiet. So, the last 2 years I ran a Thrush glasspac...

Tim H · Tim H

A while back I was looking on Craigslist and came across a 454 block. I got the numbers off it from the seller and took off right away to buy it They are 3963512 date code J 28 9. Stamped CR and the next is not completely legible. Unlike on some of the sites state it is a short tower with the date code on the rea...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I just realized I am going to need a special bracket to mount my AC unit since I have headers. Is there something locally I can get? I was hoping to fire her up tomorrow. Is there a similar unit for the power steering? Thanks Guys!

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

reminded me that the engine mounts/frame perches are different! Too bad I remembered that as I was trying to set the engine down. It looks like the easiest option is to just get new 307 mounts? The frame perches look to be a serious b1tch to get out, I got one bolt out and maybe another one but those bottom 2...

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	Made power, not parts!!!! (Preview) Dyno results for my 57 Chevy motor are in. I picked it up today. A little less then expected because of a cam phaser issue. About 10 hp on top end. They said I should not twist it that high with stock cast pistons and rod bolts anyways. Rev limiter set at 6400 rpm now. See attached dyno sheet. 400 plus torque...	bwild70ss396	8	1146	Jun 12, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	200-4R is in, 12 bolt? Not so much? (Preview) Well decided to tackle the 200-4R swap and 12 bolt posi swap today. Had the TH350 out and 2004R bolted in within 1 1/2 to 2 hours, went smooth. Still have to hook up the TV cable, and convert the shifter to the Overdrive, plate and adjust the shifter cable. Still motivated I went after the 12bolt, everyt...	69SSConv	27	1428	Jun 6, 2011 by John D
	Access to a mill? (Preview) Does anyone have access to a mill? I need to adjust the starter base to starter pinion distance. I believe that the starter holes in the block were off from the factory and they put the starter too far away from the flexplate. I am currently around .080"+ clearance between the teeth and need to b...	Enganeer	16	2101	Jun 6, 2011 by Tony Hoffer
	New project new car (Preview) Well I picked up that 92 Camaro today, well the owner was going to let me use his trailer then since he had it loaded dropped it off over here. His son was a little upset and told the dad it is worth more then what I gave for it. Son also told dada it has a $3000 stereo system in it and dad should pull it out. Nope it...	Dave Seitz	15	1522	May 30, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Picked up a 1 1/8" front anti-sway bar-Met a nice guy (Preview) Found a 1 1/8" stock front anti-sway bar on CL in Stillwater, and picked it up this a.m. Needs to be cleaned up and painted, but is in good shape. The one on the Chevelle is a 15/16 diameter. Free to anyone that wants the 15/16 one. In fact I have 2 that are free now... The guy selling it was cool to...	SShink	2	680	May 22, 2011 by SShink
	Always check your throttle for full opening (Preview) I don't remember any issues last year, but right away this year when I was driving my car I felt a hitch in the throttle pedal/cable operation. There was a definate spot where the pedal would go to then stop, and if I pressed harder it would keep going, but then get stuck on the return. Knowing I had some c...	bowtie	0	691	May 21, 2011 by bowtie
	Got a welder! (Preview) It's a second (third???) hand Matco MIG unit. Runs on 110 and will be perfect for anything I need to do, which is nothing right now, but nice to have. Came with cart and basic mask, picked up a small Argon tank for it. Going to stop by Harbor freight for gloves and whatnot, and now I'm ready to practice.	bowtie	10	1102	May 20, 2011 by bowtie
	Metal work in Twin Cities (Preview) Eric Elkin from Kansas did a demo for us at the Bowtie brunch this past January at Karl's. A guy I work with is looking for a local source for metal work like Eric does, any ideas???	4-door Chevelle	2	758	May 18, 2011 by OscarZ
	Need advice/suggestion for a friends Holley Carb (Preview) Some issues with a friends 4150 Holley. When we started the car this spring fuel was running in from the secondaries and kind of flooding. Seems that is solved, Gummed up needle and sticky float. While working to get that issue solved, we noticed that the secondaries do not appear to ever open. Sha...	jim larson	5	857	May 16, 2011 by jim larson
	Transmission Problem (Preview) Got everything ready to go, time to fire it up and take it for a trip around the block. Engine idling great and ready to go, put it in Reverse, nothing, 1, nothing, 2, 3, 4, and still not even an rpm drop on the engine. Jack up the back, check fluids, check shifter cable, swap back to stock servo (upgraded...	seagrams72	20	1441	May 15, 2011 by seagrams72
	72 Chevelle Project hopfully done soon ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello all, This is my very first posting and was curious if there is any advice out there. I bought a 72 Malibu back in 2004 and it may actually be running this Spring. The engine is in Owatona getting back together. I am going to put in a GV OD and running a TH 400 with 3500 stall 557 BBC. Does anyone have any ex...	Bowtieman427	63	7655	May 12, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	Now I am wrestling with the gas gauge (Preview) So I noticed my new Chevelle has gauge never goes over 1/4 tank reading. It does go below that so I guess I have to count my blessings. But, being I like an accurate read on my fuel level ( I am funny that way lately) I did some reading on the TC site so here is where I am at: Pulled known good working sending unit...	4-door Chevelle	1	921	May 10, 2011 by 67ss
	new bullet (Preview) Here is a pic of the new engine going in my chevelle, If 997hp and 810 ft lbs dont work the 250 shot may help. Trying to get car certified for 7.50	steve m	25	1661	May 9, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Look familiar Bryan? (Preview) Got the seat belt pockets installed today. Bryan, they aren't green any more!	SShink	7	1145	May 8, 2011 by SShink
	Another 'Cars apart' member-Pushrod ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Craig S. (aka Pushrod) has officially joined the 'cars apart' club as we helped get his motor/trans out this a.m. -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:39:35 PM -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:42:12 PM	SShink	60	4539	May 5, 2011 by SShink
	Rainy day projects (Preview) Since it's supposed to rain most of today... I decided to polish up the front bumper I picked up last Fall and R/R the one that's on the Chevelle. It's dented in a couple of places from the factory bumper jack sometime in it's life. The one I picked up is driver quality, but better than what's on it. I'll...	SShink	21	1265	May 2, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Dyno Day Tomorrow! (Preview) Tomorrow I am taking the engine for my father/son project to Wheeler's to have it dyno'd. Hoping it will put out at least 300hp. It is 1980 vintage 350 block bored .030, built with: Speed Pro Hypereutectic Pistons w/.180 Dish (to keep compression down for 87 oct, should be 8.75-9:00:1) Vortec Heads (...	69SSConv	34	1620	Apr 29, 2011 by 69SSConv
	Sometimes you have to step away. (Preview) I went crazy this last week or so chasing down why my headlights would not work..parking lights, turn lights, brake lights, rear tail lights work but not the headlights and when I did pull the headlight switch to turn on the headlights, my front parking light would not turn on. So after pulling the das...	Enganeer	3	1264	Apr 28, 2011 by SShink
	Got one seat in! (Preview) I didn't have a lot of time today, but I finally got the driver's seat in. Had to re-trim the carpet some and make some new holes, then mount the brackets. The seats sit higher than my other ones, hope they settle down some, my head just touches the headliner and that's with the seats at their lowest mount...	bowtie	12	1126	Apr 26, 2011 by bowtie
	Turn Signal Trouble - Troubleshooting advice (Preview) Noticed on my first cruises yesterday, and yes had it out today as well, that my left turn signal is not working. Here is a list of what I have verified so far: Left rear turn lamp works (and blinks as supposed to) Dash indicator light does not, light up or blink Front turn signal lamp does not, light up or b...	69SSConv	13	8017	Apr 26, 2011 by bowtie
	Can I be considered out of the CAC?? (Preview) Took the car out for several drives today, runs and drives great! Got the springs seated correctly in the control arm pockets, and it lowered the front about 1" and raised the back about 1/2". I am going to leave it for now. Can I be considered out of the CAC club? Jaime Munter saw it today s...	69SSConv	13	1269	Apr 26, 2011 by Chris R
	SPRINGS (Preview) Got new hood hinges and springs for the Elky. Looks to me there could be several ways to inflict serious body injury while trying to put the springs on. Anyone have any tricks to install the springs in the hinges?	dashboard	11	1318	Apr 26, 2011 by Scott Parkhurst
	Need quick electrical help please (Preview) This might get long as I want to be clear. I installed dual electric fans from a Ford Windstar last year. I also put in a high output alternator. One expert says run a wire from the alt to the battery and run the fans off the battery (option 1). Another expert says no, that the battery starts the car and the...	4-door Chevelle	22	1691	Apr 23, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	402 BBC Freshen & 200-4R Trans Swap Post ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) When I bought this '72 Chevelle, I knew it had a few 'mechanical' issues and that the current setup was not streetable or driver friendly. It had 4.11 gears and a TH400 with the tightest low rpm converter I had ever driven (it chirped the tires going into reverse or drive when parked!). I'm building th...	SShink	223	14284	Apr 23, 2011 by SShink
	Rear Window Leak (Preview) So I discovered the rear windows still leaks in my new Chevelle. All I know what to do is caulk it up, maybe from the inside but I know that won't seal 100%. Can anybody maybe help me try to seal this up right? Surprisingly, I have never removed a piece of trim in the 10 or so Chevelles I have owned since 1977 so...	4-door Chevelle	12	2190	Apr 20, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	Timing and carb adjustment (Preview) Well today was the 1st time I drove the car for any significate milage, about 20 miles. Car seemed to prefore well. Deceided to check and adjust the carb and check the timing. It has a original 3419 Holley carb (rebuilt a couple of yrs ago) for the 66 360hp and the original 66 bb distributor with points a...	jim larson	7	1044	Apr 10, 2011 by jim larson
	Never ending question machine (Preview) Even though she isn't running yet I need to start considering what mufflers I want to use for this year. I ran the Summit cheap turbo mufflers for a while and they were cheap but too quiet. I ran some other off-brand turbo mufflers for a while and again, too quiet. So, the last 2 years I ran a Thrush glasspac...	4-door Chevelle	18	1471	Apr 9, 2011 by Chris R
	Craigslist find 454 (Preview) A while back I was looking on Craigslist and came across a 454 block. I got the numbers off it from the seller and took off right away to buy it They are 3963512 date code J 28 9. Stamped CR and the next is not completely legible. Unlike on some of the sites state it is a short tower with the date code on the rea...	Tim H	12	1553	Apr 7, 2011 by Chris R
	AC bracket for headers? (Preview) I just realized I am going to need a special bracket to mount my AC unit since I have headers. Is there something locally I can get? I was hoping to fire her up tomorrow. Is there a similar unit for the power steering? Thanks Guys!	4-door Chevelle	7	1001	Apr 6, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	Putting my 350 in a 307 car (Preview) reminded me that the engine mounts/frame perches are different! Too bad I remembered that as I was trying to set the engine down. It looks like the easiest option is to just get new 307 mounts? The frame perches look to be a serious b1tch to get out, I got one bolt out and maybe another one but those bottom 2...	4-door Chevelle	9	1586	Apr 2, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
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