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Topic: I just can't catch a break with this ZZ4

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I just can't catch a break with this ZZ4

Posted: 2/29/08 9:05am Message 21 of 23
Autom8r
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Old Hickory, TN - USA
Joined: 5/26/2003
Posts: 599
Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Silver Anniversary hotrod. /////////////
I swapped the L-82 out of my '78 for the ZZ-4 I had in my '38 Pontiac coupe. I took 'em to a skinny little redneck guy about 35 miles out in the country who was highly recommended. It took him about 4 months and I had to make the 70 mile round trip about 4 times a week to keep him on the job and do the detail work but we finally got 'r done.

I sent a pal of mine from AL to him with his '86 El Camino in Dec. 2004 to swap in the ZZ-4. All the skinny little redneck has done for him is pull the old engine and trans making the car tough to manage.... and he is 175 miles away from him in Alabama.

Seems like a familiar story, Good luck!

Dave


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I just can't catch a break with this ZZ4

Posted: 2/29/08 8:50pm Message 22 of 23
sulm68
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Jacksonville, FL - USA
Joined: 8/28/2007
Posts: 44
Vette(s): 1968 convertable 327 300hp All numbers matching, rally red with black interior. A/C, power windows, power brakes. Tremic 5speed
Sorry for all the trouble. If it makes you feel any better a friend of mine has had his 82 vette at a shop here in Jacksonville for over four years. The lesson here- never use Wades Corvette.


I just can't catch a break with this ZZ4

Posted: 3/1/08 2:26pm Message 23 of 23
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aceinthehole
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Yeah, these kinds of issues kinda go with the territory. It's a big job for some shops. I've got the same project going but I couldn't afford to pay anyone so my buddy let me do it at his shop. I used to work for him part time, I've known him for 22 yrs. and just about the time I got the motor 1/2 together he sold his business and I had 2 wks. to get my stuff out and I'm on my own at home. Each time I need info I must email my buddies for answers. Joel told me of a great eng. guy and he's a member of C3VR. Sal "nosal1" has his own performance business . Great guy, and his info is right on the money. So , thanks to all those who have helped me with their knowledge and all those who will before this project is complete. One day, hopefully this year, I'll finish my dream motor with the help of my friends.


Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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