Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Ok, so we got a short video of my 69 .070 over L78 396. 459 hp @5900rpm
Nice flat torque curve. Video below.
PICS
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dscf7948.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dscf7955.jpg
Video
https://youtu.be/ppkNPMt__1g

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

"Sounds Happy"

Ryan

Sure does!!!!'n

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Awesome!

Your video's are great - kind of like a bad roller coaster ride - love it.
Did you get the engine home safe?
Is she going in tomorrow?

Dan

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Picking the engine up this afternoon.
It will be a day or 2 before it goes in.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Great! Fun [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Still my favorite thread on the whole internet!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
Chad

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Sounds awesome!. This things is going to be wicked when done!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sounds awesome!. This things is going to be wicked when done! </div></div>

Thanks, I agree, smoke `em as long as you keep your foot in it.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chadk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Still my favorite thread on the whole internet!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
Chad </div></div>


X2.

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

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Hi Rick !

I just realized your engine is .070 over and that made me think about a .060 over CE 396 that I have. My CE block has some scratches so I can´t use it as it is. Would .070 over be the absolute maximum size on a 396 block or can it be bored even bigger ? I´m not sure .070 would be enough on my block, and that´s why I ask.

Anders

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO_Anders</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Hi Rick !

I just realized your engine is .070 over and that made me think about a .060 over CE 396 that I have. My CE block has some scratches so I can´t use it as it is. Would .070 over be the absolute maximum size on a 396 block or can it be bored even bigger ? I´m not sure .070 would be enough on my block, and that´s why I ask.

Anders </div></div>

Hi Anders,
If you have your block sonic tested, some times they can be bored as much as .125 safely.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO_Anders</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Hi Rick !

I just realized your engine is .070 over and that made me think about a .060 over CE 396 that I have. My CE block has some scratches so I can´t use it as it is. Would .070 over be the absolute maximum size on a 396 block or can it be bored even bigger ? I´m not sure .070 would be enough on my block, and that´s why I ask.

Anders </div></div>

Hi Anders,
If you have your block sonic tested, some times they can be bored as much as .125 safely. </div></div>

X2......my block is .070 over also. It comes out to 410 cubic inches.

Kurt

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO_Anders</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Hi Rick !

I just realized your engine is .070 over and that made me think about a .060 over CE 396 that I have. My CE block has some scratches so I can´t use it as it is. Would .070 over be the absolute maximum size on a 396 block or can it be bored even bigger ? I´m not sure .070 would be enough on my block, and that´s why I ask.

Anders </div></div>

Hi Anders,
If you have your block sonic tested, some times they can be bored as much as .125 safely.</div></div>

Agree -- have seen it done ... but you HAVE TO sonic check first or the bore job may get wet. TAZ

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Finally got the engine and trans set into place.
Steering linkage about ready to put on as well as the manual steering box.
Need to get the exhaust and install it before setting the body back on.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscf7970.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscf7975.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscf7976.jpg

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Awesome [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Very Exciting!

I bet your '70`s are crying.....&quot;Rick, what about us&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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Iv been waiting on this. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Awesome tie rod -- is that an factory HP item? LOL

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome tie rod -- is that an factory HP item? LOL </div></div>

You like that, I can make one for you too for a small fee. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Awesome progress! That has to be a cool feeling

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I love how mechanical and how simplistic these old cars are!!!

Lots of forward motivation and little else!!

Ryan

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W[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]W and things are looking really great!
A lot like what your place will be like this time next year Ryan?

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

W[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]W and things are looking really great!
A lot like what your place will be like this time next year Ryan?

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete
</div></div>

Absolutely!!!

Ryan

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome tie rod -- is that an factory HP item? LOL </div></div>

You like that, I can make one for you too for a small fee. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] </div></div>

Nah -- I have an electrician friend down the street and he always has electrical conduit layin' around ... excellent idea! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Thanks to Ryan,[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I now have an NOS rubber floor cover for this.
Pictures when I do the install soon. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks to Ryan,[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I now have an NOS rubber floor cover for this.
Pictures when I do the install soon. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </div></div>

Paul Martin gets credit for sharing that a friend of his was selling a rubber mat for a Post Oldsmobile, (I didn't realize it was NOS till later) and I will take credit for asking if an Olds mat is the same as a Chevy.......Yup..... then &quot;MCACN brain&quot; set in and I forgot about it for a full day....... then while chatting with Rick POP I remembered about the mat :-) Whew, I am so glad no-one snatched it up in the mean time.

So now I have heard of two NOS Mats:-)

Ryan

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Not Exactly 100% correct for a Chevelle......but go try and find a 3rd NOS mat [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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If you find a blue NOS rubber floor covering, let me know!

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you find a blue NOS rubber floor covering, let me know! </div></div>

We will definitely keep the eyes peeled for one, or more Bill.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

If another black Olds mat comes available I have a friend who needs it for a very deserving 69 F85!!!!

El Malo needs the best mat we can find her!!!

Ryan

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and if ya find a green one.......!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]...please...

I think we may need a 300 specific area here...mods? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

A bit of progress.
The body is back on the frame.
Forgot to take pics of the chassis with the exhaust and other small pieces installed.
The manifolds shown are not the ones that will be used, but the ones I will be using are still at the powder-coaters.

Had to touch up the frame rail by the steering box, then we put in the new headliner from SMS Autofabrics. Eric again performing his magic.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dscf8020.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dscf8021.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscf8024.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscf8025.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscf8028.jpg

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Nice - looking great!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Well done Eric and Rick [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

Dan

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Awesome! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

amazing looking!

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

I have no idea how I missed this update as I normally check everyday for new updates on this beauty. Apparently I'm slacking.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

sweet!

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Should I do this to it? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fo2jhcni3o#t=57

Anybody know the car in that video?

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

might be fast, but looks ugly to me, like the top intake is too big.
Blowers look good on a 62 vette, or a 32 ford....
looks like another post car in the video, you 'post' guys must like that [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Black car with black top blower like this, would maybe look nice...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpw6RovYXW4

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Not trying to be pushy lol any progress on this beauty