| Topic Review (Newest First) |
| 06-23-2020 07:56 PM | |
| 62BillT |
Cragar's look great. That's the way I like them. |
| 06-23-2020 10:22 AM | |
| shaark92 |
we got 'em. Thanks. Picked-up Polly's new shoes yesterday ... they'll await her return from the interior shop. |
| 06-18-2020 08:55 PM | |
| shaark92 |
rear door window channel, I think. I'll talk with the shop tomorrow and get the status, but no rear door window channel is why Polly went to the interior shop w/o rear windows. 4 door sedan. Thanks for asking! |
| 06-17-2020 03:50 PM | |
| 62BillT | What Window Channel do you need? |
| 06-16-2020 04:20 PM | |
| shaark92 |
updated pix. Finally got Polly to the interior shop this week. COVID has been a catastrophe for getting final assembly parts ... still need rear window channel. Just took it to the interior guy "this is the best we can do and have it to ya before y'all go on vacay" Let's git r done! https://www.facebook.com/shaark92aty...8145765&type=3 |
| 04-22-2020 10:12 AM | |
| shaark92 |
updated photo album. Making progress ... trying to get done before corona kills the bank account! what a mess. https://www.facebook.com/shaark92aty...8145765&type=3 |
| 02-10-2020 07:59 AM | |
| shaark92 |
the plug boots are ceramic. I didn't even know those existed ... and the loom should keep the wires off/away from the headers which is a concern for any wire installation, header or manifold I'd expect. headers are ceramic coated, so they shouldn't be as hot on the outside either. I'll report back next year, how about that? Thx Big Dave. |
| 02-05-2020 07:42 PM | |
| Big Dave |
Angle plug heads also cause installation issues and burnt plug wires with headers. They are not worth the one possibly two horsepower difference in engine performance. Big Dave |
| 02-05-2020 05:01 PM | |
| shaark92 |
Well, the Doug's didn't work out either ... the output was too far forward. So returned to block huggers. Turns out the BPE heads have the exhaust port higher and the plug hole lower than standard, so had to get smaller spark plugs (so to speak) But here is a few pix from today ... incl blue dot tail lights (gotta clean the original bezels though and add the ring trim) getting closer! |
| 11-22-2019 06:08 PM | |
| shaark92 |
FINALLY ... a set of headers. Doug's. After discussion with the certified tech, I think the first set (Hookers) full length probably would have worked, but needed to "attack" from below. IOW, put her on the lift. The Sanders block huggers were fine, except they interfered with the spark plug install/remove. IDK why, but they did. So ... here's full length Doug's for a 61 Impala. They fit. Have yet to run the engine though. December '19 is a bit optimistic. Now hoping for March '20. |
| 10-03-2019 02:53 PM | |
| shaark92 | A few of the shop's photos ... |
| 09-18-2019 06:05 AM | |
| shaark92 | OK ... how do I rotate that photo? |
| 09-18-2019 06:04 AM | |
| shaark92 |
For the first time in over a year, Polly's Body and Frame are together! Getting closer! |
| 08-23-2019 05:35 PM | |
| shaark92 | Gettin more color done! |
| 06-26-2019 10:53 PM | |
| shaark92 |
Quote:
Originally Posted by BA.
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Engine looks great man!
You block-sanding while standing on your head? Looks challenging. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
| 06-26-2019 10:32 PM | |
| shaark92 | oops. |
| 06-26-2019 10:30 PM | |
| shaark92 |
I ordered headers from Summit but the shop said they couldn't make 'em fit ... they had these. So I returned the headers which were "called-for" in the book ... but now looking at these headers, running the exhaust pipe is gonna be a real challenge because the collectors run aft. Who has installed headers on a SBC and our X-Frame? What'd you get/have a reference? THanks! |
| 05-20-2019 07:40 AM | |
| shaark92 |
Lol. Naw. Though sometimes I feel like it. Getting great help. Yeah the engine should be a good un. Time will tell of course. Thanks BA. |
| 05-14-2019 07:58 PM | |
| BA. |
Engine looks great man! You block-sanding while standing on your head? Looks challenging. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk |
| 05-14-2019 08:23 AM | |
| shaark92 | Body getting blocked |
| 05-14-2019 08:11 AM | |
| shaark92 | 383 Stroker installed. Getting dressed. |
| 03-24-2019 10:39 AM | |
| shaark92 | fenders/doors installed. |
| 02-28-2019 06:45 PM | |
| shaark92 | hopefully this is the front pax floor pan replacement pict. |
| 02-16-2019 09:24 AM | |
| shaark92 |
Turns out the WilWood e-brake cable is long enough to include the distance of the intermediate cable so I didn’t need this after-all ... only the front cable. Ordered at Ecklers. Cancelled the Impala Bob order. Now ... the tie rod end assemblies from Impala Bob are outstanding. Have the frame on rollers! Wahoo! Next week hope to get the engine and tranny mounted. I bought a 168 tooth flex plate and hi torque starter from Summit. I wasn’t thrilled about getting a starter motor which is going to sound like a Toyota, (had one of these in a ‘97 Tahoe), but clearance for the headers sold me. I’ll just have to be happy with the greater contrast between the wimpy sounding starter motor ... and the 383’s cherry bombs! And look ... the body rolled-in behind the frame! (Hmm, may have to return to this post, can’t figure out how to drag/drop in an iOS platform! SMH) Well shoot, I guess I need training .. but here’s a link to my public FB album on this project. Perhaps that’ll work??? https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=b92a756bb8 |
| 02-08-2019 05:34 PM | |
| shaark92 |
Evidently I failed to note the Eckler's cable was designed only for their disc brakes. So ... went to Summit and got a WilWood cable. NOW ... I have an order of tie rod assemblies ("G PLUS") at Impala Bob ... it's been sitting in the till for a week with no progress on the order status. So I called today. "dude" finally answers after I hear him yelling at someone ... and then questions why I want these? (shop said they were good) ... Impala Bob's Lieutenant says he'll call me on Monday. ???!!!! ... This is the second of TWO items I've tried to order from Impala Bob and this one isn't looking good. I found "R Joints?" by ride tech. Looks like these would work with an assembly sleeve. They cost more ... but I've been impressed with Ride Tech's product and processing. Any other thoughts (on Impala Bob?) |
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