Project Big Sexy...
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Project Big Sexy...
This is just a quick review to bring all up to speed...
This is not the first thread I had in this build. I had deleted the former thread.
So far, the project is as follows...
1. I took my (secret#)hp 383 stroker that I had been building in my Camaro out of the Camaro due to the motor getting the better of the uni-body, ripping it.
2. Dismantled the Camaro and junked it.
3. Pulled my 1979 Monte Carlo into the garage and took the nose off of it.
4. Ran out of time for quite a while, so here I am.
This is not the first thread I had in this build. I had deleted the former thread.
So far, the project is as follows...
1. I took my (secret#)hp 383 stroker that I had been building in my Camaro out of the Camaro due to the motor getting the better of the uni-body, ripping it.
2. Dismantled the Camaro and junked it.
3. Pulled my 1979 Monte Carlo into the garage and took the nose off of it.
4. Ran out of time for quite a while, so here I am.
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The old Camaro...
The first body I bought. I was going to stick to Camaro. Those are the tires that are going on my Monte...
Then I seen her, and nostalgia got the best of me. Then I did my research and realized that she was better than any Camaro platform.
58,000 Documented miles and literally almost rust free.
Not too much to look at just yet... She will be though.
The first body I bought. I was going to stick to Camaro. Those are the tires that are going on my Monte...
Then I seen her, and nostalgia got the best of me. Then I did my research and realized that she was better than any Camaro platform.
58,000 Documented miles and literally almost rust free.
Not too much to look at just yet... She will be though.
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OK... The tear-down.
Step 1. Kill the Camaro.
...Check.
Step 1. Kill the Camaro.
...Check.
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Step 2. Tear down the nose of the Monte Carlo...
... Check.
... Check.
Last edited by PureAdrenaline on Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:34 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Forgot a pic.)
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Where I am currently sitting...
Step 3. Clean, re-seal, chrome, and paint the engine.
So... This is what I am looking at as of right now. I am finally getting freed up in the schedule department, so I should have some momentum tomorrow.
Step 3. Clean, re-seal, chrome, and paint the engine.
So... This is what I am looking at as of right now. I am finally getting freed up in the schedule department, so I should have some momentum tomorrow.
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Did you buy the prim'd camaro in RI by any chance, it looks like my buddy's old one...
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Nope, I bought it in Massachusetts. Long, long time ago.
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OK, so today, I skipped the cleaning stage and went right to the install stage.
Going in.
And set into place.
Now dont worry, I didn't completely skip this step. I put it in the car to transport it to work so I can use a lift and an engine stand to strip her down fully, clean her, paint her and the transmission, and replace the old seals so there is no leaks guaranteed. I am not just going to skimp it.
Going in.
And set into place.
Now dont worry, I didn't completely skip this step. I put it in the car to transport it to work so I can use a lift and an engine stand to strip her down fully, clean her, paint her and the transmission, and replace the old seals so there is no leaks guaranteed. I am not just going to skimp it.
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So, while I wait to find out if I got this job for good so I know if I only have a week or if I have forever, I am going to work on some engine and interior cosmetics. Scuff and paint the headers, do the headliner, potentially the carpet too.
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Well, that, and I might get curious and do a quick wire and fire.
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Ohhh yeah. Nice to finally be getting greasy on her again. I didn't have time for the wire-n-fire, but I found out that I do NOT have the room in my garage for the headliner until I get the fenders back on the car or at least not next to it LMAO.
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I did, however,
Lay out and prep some of the upper end parts...
Fit the studs and anti-percolating gasket/seal on the intake. I did sit the carb on it(no picture) but took it off, Also placed the thermostat, gasket, and housing back on it...
And cleaned, prepped, and ceramic coated the headers with 2k degree heat resistance. I know that it is only borderline enough for my engine, but it was the best stuff I could find for now...
Lay out and prep some of the upper end parts...
Fit the studs and anti-percolating gasket/seal on the intake. I did sit the carb on it(no picture) but took it off, Also placed the thermostat, gasket, and housing back on it...
And cleaned, prepped, and ceramic coated the headers with 2k degree heat resistance. I know that it is only borderline enough for my engine, but it was the best stuff I could find for now...
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Ok, so after all the effort to refurbish the headers, I found out that they absolutely will NOT clear in the Monte because of their shape and design,,, So, I decided to go ahead and get some new ones.
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And what better way to go then HEAVY duty 3/8 flange and collector plates, 1-5/8 inch primaries to 3 inch collectors Oh yeah... and chrome
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Thats what I said. I got them as factory seconds believe it or not. For "thin chrome". I have put the only nick in them. Aside from what I did, they are pretty flawless for $80 Hooker's.
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$80 for two hookers sweet deal!!!!!
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You are both missing the deal here... They are VIRGIN Hooker's lmmfao. Best deal you can get, no bad habits yet.
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Ok, no pictures for work done today, but I will have some to add probably tomorrow. Today, I pulled the drive train back out of the Monte Carlo. I separated the 700R4 from the motor and currently have that transmission draining. I then put the engine on the engine stand to get it ready for the tear down. I also moved the TH400 to get that ready for the prep work so that when I am done with the engine, it can be mated to it. I got this all done in the middle of working on my boss's Rustang, so that is why progress was slow.
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But on the bright side, with tomorrow being a holiday, I can go to the shop and get some much needed quality time with my car with no distractions for once lmmfao.
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Ok, as promised, the pics of yesterdays progress.
Trying on my tires...
And the engine on the stand...
Trying on my tires...
And the engine on the stand...
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Which brings me to today's progress...
In the middle of the teardown to replace ALL gaskets so that I dont have to do this again for a while...
And for the doubters who try to call bluff on my build's previous work....
This nice little stamp is literally on every major bolt in the engine...
And although I wont take pictures of all the vitals to give too much away, this is a nice little insight to what may be inside...
In the middle of the teardown to replace ALL gaskets so that I dont have to do this again for a while...
And for the doubters who try to call bluff on my build's previous work....
This nice little stamp is literally on every major bolt in the engine...
And although I wont take pictures of all the vitals to give too much away, this is a nice little insight to what may be inside...
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good shit man... makes me wish I had the money and the motivation to do some work to the Spyder...
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Believe me, this project is a LONG time saving and buying parts here and there for it.
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OK... Today's update. Well, I got into the painting phase.
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OK, I went with a black block and blue heads scheme.
Heads:
Two coats of white. This being the first...
Two coats of blue...
After letting the heads harden for a few hours, I decided to play a bit and kinda sit most of the top end together to see how it will look when done...
Intake...
Now with headers, carb, and Lokar dipstick...
Heads:
Two coats of white. This being the first...
Two coats of blue...
After letting the heads harden for a few hours, I decided to play a bit and kinda sit most of the top end together to see how it will look when done...
Intake...
Now with headers, carb, and Lokar dipstick...
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Now this picture is with everything back off, but the block is painted.
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Now, the above picture also has the valves back in with the valve lash set. That picture also gives you a look at the motor mounts. I have a chrome oil pan on the way, and with exception to a few other chrome pieces, the rest of the motor is going to be painted in scheme. Well, that's all for today.
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shit is lookin sweet there will!!
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Thanks. I can't wait to put it back in the car and fire it up again.
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This is an old video of it running in the Camaro. The motor still wasn't tuned at the time the video was shot and the camera's mic absolutely blew, but you get the idea...
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Ok, today's update.
Chrome timing cover, Harmonic balancer, crank pulley, and water pump on...
Chrome timing cover, Harmonic balancer, crank pulley, and water pump on...
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With exception to the oil pan and a few odds and ends, she is ready to go in the car...
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I also did some work to the trunk lid paint to see if it can be revitalized enough to hold me over for the summer until I do the body this winter...
And got a peek at what my wheels are going to look like on the car...
Two words... BAD ASS!!!!
And got a peek at what my wheels are going to look like on the car...
Two words... BAD ASS!!!!
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I was 1/2 awake when I 1st saw this and was like "Tell me he did't put hydraulics on this..."
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Hahaha, Nope. No hydraulics on this EVER!!!!
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Ok, so today's progress...
I got my oil pan in today finally!! Here is a shot of that...
While that was setting up, I put the new studs in the rear of the car and put the tires on it...
The picture does these tires NO justice. That is until you compare them with the 2 foot long lights on the rear of the car lol.
I got my oil pan in today finally!! Here is a shot of that...
While that was setting up, I put the new studs in the rear of the car and put the tires on it...
The picture does these tires NO justice. That is until you compare them with the 2 foot long lights on the rear of the car lol.
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Now on to the best part...
She is in!!!!
She is in!!!!
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Not only is she in, but she is wired, fired, and PISSED!!!! There will be video of it running soon. Just so long as my camera's mic will hold up to it.
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Some updated photos from today...
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And of coarse, I promised video, so TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS and enjoy...
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Yup. You should hear it in person.
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Everyone who has been around asking to hear it has jumped when she fires. I even made sure to ask them all if they have sensitive hearing. I have to actually time it though, this video is still just from when I slapped it together and did an initial timing angle setting. I guess I was pretty close.
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Timed it and then wired this in...
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Then because all the motor work is mostly done, I got the car about 90% put together...
Just a few smaller details to do. Brackets underneath and shit like that. Then just to finish wiring it and continue my hunt for another transmission.
Just a few smaller details to do. Brackets underneath and shit like that. Then just to finish wiring it and continue my hunt for another transmission.
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