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Almost done!!

Posted: 2/26/03 10:30am Message 1 of 8
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KETCHIKAN, AK - USA
Joined: 2/7/2002
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Vette(s): 73 custom coupe stingray 4:11 rear,502 cid.
The project is almost done. I have to put in new body mounts and then it's ready for body work and paint. Here's a couple links for comparison pics.
http://www.C3VR.com/member_uploads/501_600/580/MVC-012Fc.jpg
http://www.C3VR.com/member_uploads/501_600/580/vette_2.jpg
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Almost done!!

Posted: 2/27/03 8:12am Message 2 of 8
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Nice comparisson pictures. Did you dyno the new set up, and if so, how much are you pushing? ( fly wheel or rear wheels )
Get some nice thick knee high socks to wear till you get used to the pipes |biggrin|


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Posted: 2/27/03 10:11am Message 3 of 8
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KETCHIKAN, AK - USA
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Vette(s): 73 custom coupe stingray 4:11 rear,502 cid.
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Hi Glenn, I don't have access to a real dyno here, but I did run the numbers on "Desktop Dyno 2000", and it came out to 673 HP and 865 lb ft torque. Iam seriously considering adding Nitrous and with that the dyno program says 1100 HP and 1500 lb ft torque. I think I might need wheelie bars! LOL.
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Posted: 2/27/03 10:37am Message 4 of 8
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
What are you planing on doing to the rear end for strength?
Sarge gave me a web site for half shafts and solid U-Joints that I think I will spring for as soon as I get my engine back.


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Posted: 2/28/03 7:43am Message 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 RoadDemon carb, Weiand intake, 3:36 gears, DUALS.
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Posted: 2/28/03 10:19am Message 6 of 8
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KETCHIKAN, AK - USA
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Vette(s): 73 custom coupe stingray 4:11 rear,502 cid.
 glenns said: What are you planing on doing to the rear end for strength?
Sarge gave me a web site for half shafts and solid U-Joints that I think I will spring for as soon as I get my engine back.
 

It already had oversize halfshafts when I got it. I added Monroe 70/30 drag shocks, and heavy duty 7 leaf spring. The u-joints were new also and I beleive they are solid. The only thing I am really concerned with is the main driveline. I think it is stock and don't know how it will take the torque. Any idea where to get a tougher driveline?
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Posted: 2/28/03 1:57pm Message 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 1972 Ontario Orange Coupe
Nuttin looks better than a pair of carbs stickout out of the hood!! |thumb|

You can have a drive shaft built at any good driveline shop, heavier wall tubing, bigger yokes, greaseless u-joints, etc. But, in any powertrain, you need a weak link. Too much shaft, then you need to watch the 1/2 shafts. HD half shafts, then you worry 'bout the rear end.

Good luck.... |wavey|


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Posted: 3/6/03 11:21am Message 8 of 8
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Try this place out. I think it will be where I get my half shafts and u joints.
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/


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