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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/21/12 8:54pm Message 11 of 16
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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
Thanks guys!  It was a lot of work, but Willis, my "easy" tip is to buy a good camera and learn how to use it - that way I can show off only what I want to show off!  (There MAY be a few things I don't want y'all to see Smile)  Only thing in that pic that I don't like is the cheesy plastic valve cover breather.  I bought a black one that fits the rest of the motif, but the AC compressor is in the way.  Some engineering req'd.  

I should be driving this Saturday.  Just have power steering pump to fill, bleed, and adjust, and then it should be road-worthy.  (Except for the alignment which hopefully will be next week).  Got new license plates and tags today, set to be fully insured on Friday.  




 

1976 Silver/Firethorn.  L48, 4spd.  Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/22/12 6:21am Message 12 of 16
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Man you must be excited! So who gets to be the first passenger?
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/22/12 7:14am Message 13 of 16
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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
Hmmm, good question.  I have three kids and all three would be vying for that spot!  But it might be my neighbor that owns a '79 and has helped me pull the engine, put it back in, and get it started.  We'll see!



 

1976 Silver/Firethorn.  L48, 4spd.  Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.

Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/22/12 8:27am Message 14 of 16
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Stingray
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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/22/12 11:30am Message 15 of 16
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Rockland, MA - USA
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd
Thanks for the tip Dave but, I think you're right -  for mine to look half as nice I will need a great camera and a few lessons with photoshop. Good luck with your shakedown cruises.

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Re: Mostly finished engine bay...

Posted: 8/22/12 11:32am Message 16 of 16
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd
Thanks for the tip Dave but, I think you're right -  for mine to look half as nice I will need a great camera and a few lessons with photoshop. Good luck with your shakedown cruises. 
 
?  not sure where the 2nd post came from. 


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