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Five words........ Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!
Great job! Dan |
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Wonderful Eric. Way to go!
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Car looks great and I am very happy for you to have reached this point. Congratulations!
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Outstanding Eric.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] more pic's please, that's if the sun ever comes out again... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img], you know what I mean.
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Thanks everyone [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
Naturally I've been busier than a 1-legged man in a butt-kicking contest since yesterday, so I haven't had a chance to do anything to the car yet...BUT...I did get the new rear springs ordered today, so *hopefully* I'll have them on before the weekend. Weather/time/*life* permitting, I hope to have the car out before the week's out, so I'll try to get some better pics up...and maybe even a little video too. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif[/img] |
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Very nice! Well worth the time and effort!!!
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Got the new rear coil springs in today. They lowered the back of the car about 1 1/2", and the stance is just about perfect now (will probably settle another 1/2").
Next I have to figure out how I'm going to address the ubiquitous "A body lean". The DS sits about 1/2"-5/8" lower than the PS does, and yes, I've verified the springs are correctly located. Looks like a coil spring spacer will find its way in the LF spring shortly. And now for a rather surreal side-note; It looks like I procrastinated a bit too long in deciding on what car cover to buy. Monday afternoon I started calling around trying to find a suitable car cover--"How hard can it be?" I asked myself. Turns out it's a lot harder than I anticipated. I couldn't find <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">squat</span></span>! I spent a good 1/2 hour on the horn with Summit, but they couldn't tell me for sure which model of cover I needed, and whatever I would've decided on they would've had to order anyways. After a quick peruse here and over on the TC forums I found myself on the JEGS website (y'know...I can't even <span style="font-style: italic">type</span> that name w/o hearing that voice from the commercials and their hold time ads--<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">"JEEEEEGS</span></span> lol). [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] Anyhow...I managed to find a CoverCraft Block-it evolution cover that will suit my needs. Only one problem... Y'all ain't gonn'a believe this, but it's the Gospel truth... I was outside installing a Painless high beam headlight relay kit on my Suburban, when Rachel proceeded to inform me that there was BIRD CRAP on my car!!!...<span style="font-weight: bold">A BIRD HAD FLOWN IN MY GARAGE AND CRAPPED ON MY DAMNED CAR WHILE IT WAS SITTING INSIDE!!!</span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] <span style="font-weight: bold">WHO ELSE</span> does stuff like that happen to?!?!? Thank GOD it only hit the back glass! I was one <span style="font-style: italic">nano-</span>iota away from blowing out an O-ring in epic fashion. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] ANYHOW...I called <span style="font-style: italic">JEEEGS</span> today and ordered the cover, it'll be here tomorrow...hopefully before another damned bird finds its way into my garage and relieves itself on the car again. More later. |
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Eric...LOL! No birds in the garage! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <span style="font-weight: bold">WHO ELSE</span> does stuff like that happen to?!?!?</div></div>
<span style="font-size: 11pt"> <span style="font-weight: bold">ME!!! </span></span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] I also know what it's like to have a bird (a really BIG bird) bomb my car while driving with the T-Tops off! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img] |
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Those damned things have AMAZING accuracy, don't they?!?...not to mention TIMING!
...stupid car sits in the garage for <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">5 years</span></span>, another year in the body shop, not ONCE does it get bird bombed...it's back home THREE DAYS and some little feathered ba$tard drops its payload on it...got my workbench too! That said, I am thankful I've never been bombed while driving...but there was one time while riding a friends motorcycle home for him I wound up ingesting some sort of bug that <span style="font-style: italic">had to be</span> the size of a Pterodactyl! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif[/img] Yeah, said "friend" got a good belly laugh outt'a that one. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img] Either is a life experience I could easily have done without. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smirk.gif[/img] |
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wheres the pics, I know you had sunshine down there. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Maybe today or tomorrow, I don't know. Yesterday I found a few more minor mechanical issues with the car that need to be addressed before I can get it out for a drive, and it'll take several hours (at least) to get them squared away. No surprises there though, that's why you <span style="font-weight: bold">always</span> "nut & bolt" a new build like this.
That will have to wait for now though as I have several carbs that came in late last week that I need to get into process over the weekend. I did get the (temporary) coil spring spacers in the LF spring, now the car sits within 1/16" of level at the front and 1/8" at the rear. I plan on replacing the front springs next spring (pardon the redundant pun) so that <span style="font-style: italic">should</span> negate the need for the spacers. Once that's done it's off to the alignment shop for the final alignment. I'll try to get some more pics and a more detailed update posted up a.s.a.p. |
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Has it really been almost a month? How's she coming along Eric? We need a status report!
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Unfortunately there hasn't been a whole lot of progress since the car came home. I've been pretty busy with carb work, plus a couple of unforeseen side projects that needed to be addressed a.s.a.p. (more on that in a moment)
Reader's Digest version: -Swapped out the rear springs which dropped the back of the car down where it belongs, and I've resolved the dreaded A-body lean to within 1/16" from side-to-side. Need to order front springs soon and get them swapped out so I can get the final alignment done. -Finished up (well, 98% finished) the dash wiring except for the under-dash courtesy lights. -Installed glove box liner. -Replaced the belt harness along the floor which resolved intermittent electrical issues at the rear of the car. -Welded the exhaust system at the collectors/x-pipe and readjusted the tail pipes. -Bought NEW new door weatherstrip to replace the existing (JUNK new) components that don't fit correctly @ the back of the door, have yet to install. -Swapped poly trans mount with shorter OEM rubber unit in an attempt to resolve a rattle/clearance issue between the header collectors and trans crossmember (status TBD) -Resolved an ill-fitting rear antenna bezel issue, but managed to put a lil' booger in the paint in the process--will have Dave touch it up some time before spring. -Swapped out incorrect 8" `65 style rear view mirror (I ordered the wrong one previously) for correct 10" `67 unit. I think that's about it right now for the Chevelle. I've been busy scrambling to gather parts to build a new engine for the Suburban (nearing 200K miles and is starting to consume some coolant) so everything else has pretty much been on hold until the new engine is done and installed. I've had to deal with an odd rash of small items on the `Burb failing at once over the last few weeks which has further drained not only resources, but precious time as well. (when it rains it pours, right?) Dad has doctors appointments out the wazoo this month, so I'll probably wind up getting even further behind chauffeuring him all over the countryside. I'll try to grab a couple of pics to show the new stance soon. Aside from that, who knows..... |
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Eric, send the time with your dad! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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Yep, what he said.
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Eric,
The very Best to you and your Dad. Dan |
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I meant to say...spend the time with your dad...but you know what I meant! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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Front springs were ordered yesterday, should be here next week. If I have time I'll try to get them installed myself--if not, I'll see what the alignment guy would charge to swap them for me.
More soon. And don't be surprised if I post up a road report during winter...if I have to I will. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smirk.gif[/img] (I hope my heater works good) |
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Quick update;
Working on cleaning up some of the underhood mess, decided to pop the intake off to give it a quick trip through the blast cabinet to remove some oxidation...was getting ready to reinstall the intake when an overwhelming urge came over me..... Repeat to myself!: <span style="font-style: italic">.....must....not....install....now!.....</span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/TR.jpg Don't worry though....it will be installed sooner than later. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] |
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I like the way you think Eric!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Keep that tunnel ram on!
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It will find its way on there soon enough, but not just yet. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Baby's got a new pair of shoes
FINALLY!
Thanks Rusty! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...1_12010007.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...1_12010008.jpg Patiently awaiting the arrival of a new pair of Wheel Vintiques 15X8 steelies (with custom backspacing) to mount them on--the current 15X7 steelies are a skoch too narrow for my tastes to mount L60's on, and I needed a bit more backspacing anyhow to tuck the tires under the quarters a little further thanks to the extra 1/2" width (on each side) of that `68 12 bolt rear. Updated pics to come as soon as the new shoes are on and the front spring swap and final alignment are wrapped up. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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Cool Eric! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
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<span style="font-weight: bold">FINALLY</span> got the painted wheels back from Bodyguy today.
Wheels & tires *should be* mated tomorrow, then I'll schedule a trip to the alignment shop. More soon...I hope. |
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Yeah, baby!
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O boy!!!! Christmas a couple of weeks late!!!
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FINALLY back with an update! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
I took advantage of this unseasonably warm, sunny day today and got the ol' girl out to a local park for a few quick pics. Got the Goodyear Polyglas L60's on the new 15X8 Wheel Vintiques steelies, and the fit is absolutely dead-nuts on! It's a pretty tight squeeze thanks to the new lower ride height in the back. Next on the "to do" list is to fix the grill paint and get the grill SS emblem installed, get my new courtesy light kit installed, replace the door weatherstrips with new ones that will *hopefully* fit, and get an appointment scheduled a.s.a.p. with the alignment shop for the front coil spring swap and final alignment. Once that's done the engine will come back out for a serious underhood cleaning and re-detailing and the headers will be ceramic coated. Oh yeah...it may wind up back on the dyno again for a few more tweaks. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] So without further ado, I humbly submit the following for your perusal... http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/1B.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/2B.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/3B.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/VMCP777/4B.jpg Oh yeah...the new lower stance and fresh tires on the back made a <span style="font-weight: bold">major</span> difference in traction. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] More soon, stay tuned! |
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Eric - I can sum this up with a little help from my lil' friends....
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Love the Wheels, Goodyear`s, Stance and Color. Well done [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Eric, I like it ! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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Love the current sleeper look!
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Absolutely georgous Eric. Well worth the wait and hard work and I am proud to be a part of it albeit very, very small. That blue is stunning on that car!
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What a great looking car Eric.....nice job. BTW, how's your hand?????
Kurt |
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Sweet Eric.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Thanks guys! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
I got the courtesy lamp kit installed, fixed the grill paint and got the grill SS emblem installed...well, actually Rachel got the grill emblem installed...me and these big ol' meat-hook hands trying to get behind the grill and start those itty-bitty sheetmetal nuts...lol...wasn't gonn'a happen. Speaking of which, Kurt, thanks for asking...I have a pretty gnarly scar now, but the hand is fine. Gonn'a call the alignment shop tomorrow and see when they can get the car in. Springtime here I come!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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really great build
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Awesome Eric, it looks GREAT...Ya think I should take some pics to the clowns at Dumbsert Valley?
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Bruce;
LOL...somehow I think this would be lost on them...besides, I doubt they even remember the car. OTOH, maybe they can use it on one of their upcoming episodes?!?...oh, wait, nevermind... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] |
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