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  1. #41
    It's nice to have a roomy, well lighted, and properly equipped shop to work in. Now if I can just get the wife and kids to stop stacking crap on my work bench I'll have it made. I also want to add an air compressor so I can use my air tools.

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    Tap'n on my Galaxy G3

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  4. #42
    Hmm my bet is on the dub start to finish line any takers.
    427 cross fire and all bets are out.

    JK nice ride.
    Both
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

  5. #43
    Dam Death Cruncher I had a 914 water boxer that never was that big but dam could she corner 377 some shit I think, Good for about two runs was all. but dam fast.
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

  6. #44
    oh the block was a water boxer but still air COOOOOL.
    I had it built and blew it up and rebuilt it and just gave up on it.SOLD
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

  7. #45
    Holy crap.... changed spark plugs in the Corvette yesterday and I couldn't get one of the plugs to thread in. I spent about 15 minutes trying to get it started and nothing, It wasn't cross threading, it just would not start. Best of all the plug is one located under the AC compressor so I can't see what I'm doing as I'm working by braille. I didn't want to run a tap out of fear of metal filings getting into the engine. Spent the night not sleeping and having nightmares about having to pull the heads.


    Anyhoo..... I found this awesome little tool to repair spark plug threads by back tapping. It worked like a charm and took 10 minutes. The tool works by extending through the spark plug hole and tapping from the inside out.


    Powerbuilt 640811 14mm Back-Tap Thread Repair Tool


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  8. #46
    This afternoon I replaced my leaky valve cover gaskets. Everything went smoothly, which I'm discovering is very rare when working on classic cars.

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    Tap'n on my Galaxy G3

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  10. #47
    427 crossfire????
    NOT on the bugLMAO

    I have a fuel pump and a 90 amp alt. for a 2.0 VW up for sale LOL.
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

  11. #48
    Quote Originally Posted by Iceaxe View Post
    Holy crap.... changed spark plugs in the Corvette yesterday and I couldn't get one of the plugs to thread in. I spent about 15 minutes trying to get it started and nothing, It wasn't cross threading, it just would not start. Best of all the plug is one located under the AC compressor so I can't see what I'm doing as I'm working by braille. I didn't want to run a tap out of fear of metal filings getting into the engine. Spent the night not sleeping and having nightmares about having to pull the heads.


    Anyhoo..... I found this awesome little tool to repair spark plug threads by back tapping. It worked like a charm and took 10 minutes. The tool works by extending through the spark plug hole and tapping from the inside out.


    Powerbuilt 640811 14mm Back-Tap Thread Repair Tool


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    yup - used one of those on the #2 plug hole in my Miata - doing ok so far.

  12. #49
    Just finished installing new spark plug wires in the Corvette. Every wire had to be hand built to clear the headers. It was an interesting process to say the least. Next up is to swap the points out for an electronic module.

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    In her birthday suit.... my baby is 44 years old today.

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  16. #51
    I still have a few parts left over for them VW 2 ltrs. Fuel pump and a 75 or 90 amp alt. And maybe a few other goodies from my westy days.
    aCouple of front ball joints if I look hard enough.

    I gave up on VW cause they are worthless and always need attention . Something I hate on the road. IU gave mine away and somebody thought they got a great deal. :D

    Even with the 18th made 914 76 VW want to be Porche. Laughing MY ****ing ass off........ Corners well but under stear is just a .............????? joke///////////////
    When they loose it it is just like a top.
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

  17. #52
    This weekend I converted the points to an electronic ignition. I found a cool little module from Lectirc Limited called Breakerless-SE that just replaces the points and condenser. It was as simple as unscrewing the old points and mounting the electronic module in the points old location. The reason I went with the Breakerless-SE system was no additional wiring was required and you can't tell it is not running points unless you remove the distributor cap.The system cost about twice ($170) what other similar systems cost, but this is the only system that is completely hidden without pulling the cap.

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  19. #53
    A year ago I bought a 1970 Corvette coupe.

    350ci/350hp (L46)
    4-Speed
    Air Conditioning
    Power Brakes
    Power Steering
    Tilt-telescoping steering

    When I bought the car I made a list of what needed to be fixed or replaced to turn this car into an eye-catching dependable driver. This past week I completed the list when I finally got the AC blowing ice cold air.

    Below are a couple of pictures of the car and the list of everything that was done to the car in the past year.














    1970 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    Build date May 25, 1970

    Date: 9-13-2013 Mileage: 69,005
    Lube, oil and filter

    Date: 9-13-2013 Mileage: 69,010
    Fram CA136 Air Cleaner

    Date: 9-26-2013 Mileage: 69,150
    New horns
    New horn contacts (steering column).

    Date: 10-25-2013 Mileage: 69,287
    Rebuild steering column
    New ignition switch
    Replace steering ignition column rack
    New steering coupler
    New rag joint on steering shaft
    Rebuilt front end steering
    New steering knuckle
    New tie rod ends

    Date: 10-27-2013 Mileage: 69,294
    Replace all weather striping
    Replace drivers side windshield weatherstrip retainer

    Date: 10-28-2013 Mileage: 69,308
    4-wheel alignment

    Date: 10-31-2013 Mileage: 69,312
    Replaced tail light lenses
    Complete with gaskets and screws

    Date: 11-15-2013 Mileage: 69,320
    (4) stainless steel wheel trim rings.

    Date: 12-10-2013 Mileage: 69,438
    Heater Isolation Valve.

    Date: 12-12-2013 Mileage: 69,438
    Restored (painted) nose and gas cap emblems.

    Date: 12-27-2013 Mileage: 69,438
    Replace Nylon T-Top bushings.

    Date: 1-14-2014 Mileage: 69,438
    Replace door hinge pins and bushings
    Replace door lock knob

    Date: 2-18-2014 Mileage: 69,438
    T-Top Panel Storage Case

    Date: 5-7-2014 Mileage: 69,475
    Spark Plugs (AC Delco R43TS)
    Distributer cap and rotor

    Date: 5-11-2014 Mileage: 69,550
    Valve Cover Gaskets (Fel-Pro #1628)
    PVC Valve (Fram FV428 or DuraLast 198DL)

    Date: 5-20-2014 Mileage: 69,618
    Custom Fit Spark Plug Wires (Accel #5041B)

    Date: 5-24-2014 Mileage: 69,644
    Lectric Limited Breakerless-SE Electronic Ignition #38181

    Date: 5-27-2014 Mileage: 69,660
    Front Tunnel bellhousing Heat Seal
    Factory Shifter Rebuild Kit

    Date: 8-15-2014 Mileage: 70,099
    New Aluminum Radiator (Dewitt’s Model: 1139070M )
    Antifreeze
    Radiator Cap
    Service Air Conditioner
    Convert Air Conditioner from R-12 to R-134A
    Freon R-134A
    Receiver Dryer
    A/C R-134A Retro Fittings

    Date: 8-22-2014 Mileage: 70,128
    Air Conditioner Compressor Kit
    Air Conditioner Expansion Valve Kit
    Replace PRV valve with Conversion
    Flush AC System
    Freon R-134A
    A/C System Dye
    Replace AC Belt
    Replace Fan & Alternator Belt
    Replace Power Steering Belt


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  21. #54
    OK so the Vette is gorgeous, love the matching blue interior, but this old post in here was too much...

    Quote Originally Posted by Iceaxe View Post
    No way... it's got a 4 speed.... think of the gear shift as a giant penis. Chicks drive automatics.

    Tap'n on my Galaxy G3
    You've gotta come up with some other justification for it being a "he" besides "think of the gear shift as a giant penis"

    So you're driving around in him giving a constant HJ...that's what we're going for here?

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  23. #55
    Aside from the AC, you've gotten it all dolled up for cheap. As long as the compression is good and/or it's not burning too much oil, I'd say you scored nicely.
    The end of the world for some...
    The foundation of paradise for others.

  24. #56
    The motor is brand new, along with brakes, tires, power steering, water pump, motor mounts, wheel bearings and a bunch of other items that were done by the previous owner. The car was about 85% done when I bought it.

    Tap'n on my smart phone.

  25. #57
    Let's go for a ride....


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  27. #58
    Beautiful car Shane.

    Looks like you've already started to hit the car show scene. Do you plan to show it more? I'd like to see it.

  28. #59
    I show the car when I'm bored and have nothing better to do. I don't know if I really care for the car shows, but I do enjoy some of the cruise nights as they are more laid back and casual.

    OH... almost forgot. I installed a completely new AC so everything on the car now works.

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    Getting really to put the car away for the winter....

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