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ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/25/08 6:48am Message 21 of 36
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Dave what I did, was: to  hand grind down a stainless steel ARP 12 point bolt. It has a small shoulder area..........but I reduced the size much more by using a bench belt sander. I cut the shoulder down to match the size of the Hooker area. The 12 point allows a narrow socket to tighten it up. I like it because it's stainless, going into stainless. It's also polished, and won't get rusty. The bolt is much nicer than the ones Hooker supply. I hope that this might help......good luck!corvette440hp2008-03-25 06:57:40


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ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/26/08 9:36am Message 22 of 36
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
i like that idea better. do you have a pic of that bolt application?


ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/27/08 3:13pm Message 23 of 36
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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.
Drove the Vette home yesterday, need to keep checking the garage to make sure it's really there!
I need to get it to the guy that rebuilt the trans. Seems like the TV cable needs some fine tuning and this guy is the best around. The only thing left is to get the AC done, but that is not important right now.
The side pipes sound sooooooooooo good. The engine sounds so strong!
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ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/27/08 7:44pm Message 24 of 36
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Great, Dave.  Just 20 days left and we can all see and hear your baby.  So glad to hear everything is going fine.     Thumbs%20Up
 
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ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/27/08 7:51pm Message 25 of 36
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 Please keep us informed Dave. I'd love to hear about any improvements  that can be fine tuned in. I've been paying attention to the 700r4 conversions and it seems there's  always some tuning to do. I've got this project planned for the wifes car, so i'd better gather all the info I can. Thanks.


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Posted: 3/27/08 8:25pm Message 26 of 36
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Dave,
That is GREAT news.
You must be on cloud 9 now.
All systems are GO.



 
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ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/28/08 8:40am Message 27 of 36
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Vette(s): 1982 2-tone blue,383 NO crossfire 1987 black (work in-progress)

Way to go.....hope to see you at the Air Force museum.  Bush was there yesterday looking for donations.  Hopefully the air will clear by the time you visit .




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Posted: 3/28/08 9:20am Message 28 of 36
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DaveM,

Did those black valve covers come with the mill? Mine are stamped steel...

Dave


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Posted: 3/28/08 3:51pm Message 29 of 36
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Vrooom Vrrroooommmm!!!! Dave, can't wait to hear it at the BBQ!~!


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ZZ4 started and in good health

Posted: 3/28/08 10:01pm Message 30 of 36
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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.
[QUOTE=Autom8r]DaveM,

Did those black valve covers come with the mill? Mine are stamped steel...

Dave[/QUOTE]
It came with stamped steel covers, which I still have, but I ordered the cast alum. (black) that you see on there now.
Dave



 

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