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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion Yesterday, 04:24 PM
Replies: 87
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Posted By '69Novajoe
After trying to fire it the first time, I...

After trying to fire it the first time, I realized, in all my excitement, that I had the distributor one tooth off, because I was looking at the wrong mark on the damper!!! When we took care of that...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-01-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Looks like we’re ready to try this again??!! Oh,...

Looks like we’re ready to try this again??!! Oh, yeah, can’t forget the good old battery “topper” that I modified to look operational!! As a side note, I’m not sure what color the Delco Eye is...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-01-2025, 07:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Thumbs up Uh, and why is that fuel line disconnected now? ...

Uh, and why is that fuel line disconnected now? Well, since I was so lazy about trying to use the existing fuel lines, I was pulling and prodding them to fit. When we first tried to fire the motor,...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-01-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Question More “stuff” being installed, but wait, is that a...

More “stuff” being installed, but wait, is that a battery I see?? Does this mean we’re close to firing this puppy up??

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-30-2025, 08:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Thanks Bruce!! It's been a slow process, but it's...

Thanks Bruce!! It's been a slow process, but it's also been so worth it!!



Actually I don't even know how I came up with that idea!! I just didn't want to mar up the beautiful job they did...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-29-2025, 10:38 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Time to get the new Cold Case aluminum radiator...

Time to get the new Cold Case aluminum radiator painted up and installed. Along with heater hoses, clutch fan and shroud. I was trying to keep everything aluminum as much as possible. So, we have...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-29-2025, 10:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
More fuel lines going in. 294259 ...

More fuel lines going in.

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-29-2025, 10:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
I was also trying to keep the vacuum sources...

I was also trying to keep the vacuum sources separate, one for the PCV valve and the other for the power brake booster. These fittings worked perfectly!!

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-29-2025, 10:30 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Continuing on with the alternator, which needed a...

Continuing on with the alternator, which needed a completely different upper bracket due to the new Air Gap intake. And notice I was trying to keep the stock type fuel filter.

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-29-2025, 10:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Looks snug as a bug in a rug!! Header clearance...

Looks snug as a bug in a rug!! Header clearance was amazing especially considering their size, 1 7/8”!!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-22-2025, 08:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
And after what seemed like months (because it...

And after what seemed like months (because it was!!), it was time to install this little beast!!

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-22-2025, 07:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Here I was starting to mock up the fuel lines...

Here I was starting to mock up the fuel lines from the new mechanical fuel pump. If you remember from the dyno session, it was determined that my old pump wasn’t able to keep up, so I went with this...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-22-2025, 07:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Another area I had to address was installing the...

Another area I had to address was installing the flywheel, new pilot bushing, clutch assembly, bellhousing and transmission. Who knew that finding a “good” pilot bushing was going to take some...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-22-2025, 07:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
One thing I was holding off on was having the...

One thing I was holding off on was having the headers coated like I previously said. I also wanted to have bungs installed in case I wanted to hook up some 02 sensors down the road. I decided on...
Forum: Lounge 10-21-2025, 10:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,822
Posted By '69Novajoe
Did I read that one right.... 40k for the "movie...

Did I read that one right.... 40k for the "movie Duster"??!!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-20-2025, 06:26 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
But, now that it's home is when the real "fun"...

But, now that it's home is when the real "fun" starts......

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I'm not sure what all these numbers mean?? Maybe someone can let me know??

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-20-2025, 06:18 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
It is a totally different "animal" that's for...

It is a totally different "animal" that's for sure!!



Thanks Bruce!!



It does sound a little "angry"!!!!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-16-2025, 06:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Thumbs up And, in case you're wondering what it looked like...

And, in case you're wondering what it looked like and sounded like....here ya go!!!



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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-16-2025, 01:02 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Here’s the dyno sheet for the last and best pull...

Here’s the dyno sheet for the last and best pull of the day.......

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-16-2025, 12:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Talking So, no guesses????:dunno: Well, to not keep you...

So, no guesses????:dunno: Well, to not keep you in "suspense" any longer.....

It took a little “tuning”, or should I say, parts “swapping” to make it all happen. The very first pull of the day...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-14-2025, 01:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
I'm trying to keep the "stock look", you know, LS...

I'm trying to keep the "stock look", you know, LS = Looks Stock, so I went with Trans-Dapt Performance Reproduction #TRD 9916. You can see them in the video in post #5.




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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-13-2025, 08:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
So, believe it or not, the next time I saw the...

So, believe it or not, the next time I saw the engine it was on the stand at the dyno shop!! You see, I didn’t want to be a pest about getting it done!! The date was February 11th and it was about...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-10-2025, 07:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
It's my first time using a Centerforce clutch,...

It's my first time using a Centerforce clutch, and you're so right about their instructions Bill!! I did all the measurements they listed and had to buy an adjustable clutch fork pivot ball to get...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-08-2025, 07:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
I brought the heads home to check for spark plug...

I brought the heads home to check for spark plug clearance. I did need a "special" socket to install them though!! I think the fact that they are angle plug heads helped for spark plug wire routing...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-07-2025, 02:04 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,037
Posted By '69Novajoe
Then, in August of last year (2024), I got a call...

Then, in August of last year (2024), I got a call from my engine guy who said he had some parts and would I like to see them? Uh, yeah, I’ll be right over!! The pictures of the crank, rod and...
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