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Post by semi serious on Jan 9, 2011 21:11:16 GMT -9
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Post by semi serious on Jan 9, 2011 21:17:06 GMT -9
Lots of new stuff. Got rid of the old worn out V6 front coils and replaced with some new V8's, new strut camber / caster plates, K frame, A arms and new ARP long lugs for the front as well.
On to the motor soon with new valve springs and maybe lifters too.
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Post by SPRSTK on Jan 10, 2011 10:21:06 GMT -9
Looks good!
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Post by 9secondsatellite on Jan 10, 2011 11:38:43 GMT -9
looks really good! how much weight savings? should handle/launch better as well.
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Post by semi serious on Jan 10, 2011 13:39:33 GMT -9
Thanks. Unfortunately I didn't shave off near as much weight as I was hoping to. In bouncing around to different forums I was lead to believe the tubular K frame and A arms would be around 100 pound savings. When you look at the factory K frame you can envision it easily weighing 200-250lbs. So after getting the new shiny red stuff in I immediately weighed it and it was 60lbs with all hardware. Guess what, the factory one only weighs 80lbs  . Now I'm not that good at math so I called my brother that went through a couple of calculus classes and he confirmed that there was only a 20lb loss. Go figure. Anyway the fun I had with the plasma cutter netted another 5 pounds off so I'm down 25 pounds so far. Loads more room in the engine bay now though. |
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Post by ProStreetNova on Jan 10, 2011 14:21:25 GMT -9
JJ, I have spare NOS stuff we can put on old purp
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Post by candyman on Jan 10, 2011 14:57:05 GMT -9
I'm with Jeff on this one. Your weight savings can be matched by the addition of a 10lb bottle!
And you thought your were not going to be Wheelie king!
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Post by pumpgas540 on Jan 10, 2011 16:29:55 GMT -9
JJ, you have a can of purple paint to cover up that red? |
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Post by semi serious on Jan 10, 2011 20:46:43 GMT -9
Only have half a can left after painting Jeff's torque converter last year ;D Check out the perforated front bumper. Plasma cutter....fun toy  |
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Post by semi serious on Jan 10, 2011 20:47:54 GMT -9
Oh here it is with the nose back on  |
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Post by SPRSTK on Jan 10, 2011 22:17:20 GMT -9
I did this kind of work to the frame of my 1961 Catalina when I was a kid, it was called Swiss Cheesing. That car was 4,200 #'s. Wine and cheese always go together! ;D
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Post by oldbluegoat on Jan 11, 2011 0:05:52 GMT -9
I once knew where one of those factory cheese cars was in Anch back in 73 tried to buy it only to be told they were gona restore it and then it disappeared. Where did all the old race cars go?
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ax87
Grabbing Gears
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Post by ax87 on Jan 11, 2011 6:17:21 GMT -9
Looking good JJ! I have a Flaming River Manual Steering Box that came off my Camaro if your interested in removing your factory box. It is quite a bit smaller, and "looks" a lot lighter. (not sure of the weight) I probably only had a season or two on it before I converted to a rack and pinion. If interested let me know.
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Post by pumpgas540 on Jan 11, 2011 8:56:45 GMT -9
Nice job JJ. Make them buy you a new can of paint...
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Post by 9secondsatellite on Jan 11, 2011 9:32:58 GMT -9
it's looking faster already. that gear box clint has would be a nice addition as well. the added room would be cool.
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. Now I'm not that good at math so I called my brother that went through a couple of calculus classes and he confirmed that there was only a 20lb loss. Go figure. Anyway the fun I had with the plasma cutter netted another 5 pounds off so I'm down 25 pounds so far. Loads more room in the engine bay now though. 
