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Re: Surprise in the shop!

Posted: 12/16/11 9:26pm Message 11 of 27
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Sorry to hear of your problems, Barry.  Like everyone else, I think you will really enjoy the extra power. 
 
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Re: Surprise in the shop!

Posted: 12/17/11 10:08am Message 12 of 27
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
Does this mean that now I have to keep up with YOU on our trips?
That car is going to be a gem! Good luck with everything.
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Posted: 12/17/11 12:17pm Message 13 of 27
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......
What a kick in the pants...sorry to hear.
 
And I was bummed that my instruments went from about a 100 bucks to 238.00.
 
400 hp wow you will be the car to keep up with.....
 
Maybe you should get it painted red.....sorry couldnt resist.....
 
 


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Posted: 12/17/11 1:48pm Message 14 of 27
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DaveM said: Does this mean that now I have to keep up with YOU on our trips?
That car is going to be a gem! Good luck with everything.
Dave

Yeah, Dave! You won't be able to run away from me anymore! From a start you always left me in the dust!
 
Barry
 
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Re: Surprise in the shop!

Posted: 12/17/11 4:57pm Message 15 of 27
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danascar said: Go for it Barry Exclamation Geez...it always sounded like a good motor and ran like one. Join the club on the major projects Thumbs Up

I know it always seemed pretty stong, But Lew said when it went, it would go with a BANG! Besides, your's will be like new when you get done with it! Is your tranny in yet????? When are you starting on the rear suspension?
 
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Posted: 12/17/11 5:00pm Message 16 of 27
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The Rook said: What a kick in the pants...sorry to hear.
 
And I was bummed that my instruments went from about a 100 bucks to 238.00.
 
400 hp wow you will be the car to keep up with.....
 
Maybe you should get it painted red.....sorry couldnt resist.....
 
 




With all the stuff you're doing to your's it will be like new!
 
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Re: Surprise in the shop!

Posted: 12/20/11 8:04pm Message 17 of 27
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Stopped by Lew's today and got to hear the engine run! They don't have it timed or the carb adjusted but it sounds great! You should see how he has all the pulleys in PERFECT alignment. The belts run so smooth  you can hardly tell they're moving! I have to change to an electric choke  because the later model aluminum intake doesn't have the passage  for the choke. He said the electric ones kick off faster, anyway. It just looks so cool all painted up and new looking! I can't wait until the shows! Oh, he also sandblasted and painted the exhaust manifolds. I'm also changing to the true dual exhaust because the current pipes would choke the engine. I'm keeping the same mufflers and tailpipes, though (I like them). Man, except for all the money, this is heaven!
 
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Re: Surprise in the shop!

Posted: 12/20/11 9:26pm Message 18 of 27
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Sounds great, good luck with it!
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Re: Surprise in the shop!

Posted: 12/21/11 12:33pm Message 19 of 27
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LOL  GREAT  Barry!  Guess I'll still be the last one to get to the destinations. I am more in love with the 17-18 miles per gallon.  Mark


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Posted: 12/21/11 1:08pm Message 20 of 27
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You know Mark, you could be first and still get the best milage! Think BLUE!

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