pics of how my build is going so far

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 01:44 PM

im putting pics of how my engine build is going from start to finish let me know what you think any info would be helpful.also theres pics of me repainting the firewall and engine compartment and frame with por 15.[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/User/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/User/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/User/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]these pics are of the motor when we tore it down to find the bad rod bearings.

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 02:41 PM

these pics are of the old 8.1 comp pistons the manifold,water pump,and the fly wheel

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 02:53 PM

a box form jegs and comp cams came in today. some bad ass looking trw racing forged 10.1 pistons a comp cams extreme energy 284 cam advertised duration 286/296 at 50 inch lift 240/246 and the lift 574/578 so pretty beefy cam with comp cam kit 1442-2 roller rockers,push rod,springs,guide plates,etc.every thing to install new cam with the rollers.

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 02:58 PM

lots of work but the bottom end is wow new std crank and clevite bearings all snugged to spec oil pan on but looks like crap oh well something to do later. those new trw pistons look sweet in the block.

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 03:05 PM

heres the car looks empty with the motor out lol. the new oil pan looks awsome sitting on the engine.got my new midwest 3000 to 3200 stall convertor.

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 03:13 PM

cleaned and repainted the block looks clean and really good with that new oil pan.figured couldnt put a dirty intake on a clean motor so cleaned and repainted it as well as the termostat housing should be a awsome running and looking motor gonna try to get the new cam in and put the c heads back on after they dry from rebuilding and painting i will post more pics and info as get more done thanks for looking.

1973oldsomega · May 17th, 2009, 10:37 PM

looking good so far man. Keep up the good work and keep everyone posted.

Allan R · May 17th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Front end looks good for a 74. Hows the rest of the body holding up? This a 2 door?

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 10:48 PM

yes it is a two door allan and the body is mint now i paid 2500 to put a new roof on the car because it had a vynal top that ate the roof and the body shop felt bad for me and the redid the doors so now the body is ment i replaced the floors when i first got it thanks for commenting

chris83 · May 17th, 2009, 10:52 PM

hope this helps allan these are pretty decent pics of the car i will post better ones when get her back together

Rdrokit · May 18th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Looks like that will be a great motor, rumpity rump with that cam. Too bad you can't post a sound bite once you get her running.

citcapp · May 18th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Chris,

Nice work, great pictures. Bet your getting excited the closer you get to being done. Make sure you take the time to finish right. Good luck and look foward to more details and pictures

chris83 · May 19th, 2009, 12:14 AM

yeah a sound bite would be awsome rdrokit theres got to be some way i will have to ask my buddy the comp nerd lol

chris83 · May 19th, 2009, 12:20 AM

heres a video of her before i devolped the lower end knock causing my rebuild that the pics are of and this was done with the 8.1 comp pistons and a small lunati cam on my cell phone oh and you can see the top i was talking about the cost me a new roof lol wait for the comercial to get done then the video will play thanks and enjoy.http://video.cardomain.com/VideoPlayer.aspx?id=656687

70_CS · May 20th, 2009, 12:17 AM

nice build im lovin mine we will have to run them together soon

chris83 · May 20th, 2009, 11:07 AM

sounds like fun im dreading the break in miles as im sure you were to lol

Rdrokit · May 21st, 2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris83

heres a video of her before i devolped the lower end knock causing my rebuild that the pics are of and this was done with the 8.1 comp pistons and a small lunati cam on my cell phone oh and you can see the top i was talking about the cost me a new roof lol wait for the comercial to get done then the video will play thanks and enjoy.http://video.cardomain.com/VideoPlayer.aspx?id=656687

Nice hole shot.

csstrux · May 21st, 2009, 05:12 AM

You go guy! BTW welcome

May 17th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Allan R Just an Olds Guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 1,184	Front end looks good for a 74. Hows the rest of the body holding up? This a 2 door? __________________ Allan R

May 18th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rdrokit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Korat, Thailand Posts: 242	Looks like that will be a great motor, rumpity rump with that cam. Too bad you can't post a sound bite once you get her running. __________________ 65 Cutlass If Speed Kills then I'm a Dead Man. http://picasaweb.google.com/Rdrokit

May 18th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Chris, Nice work, great pictures. Bet your getting excited the closer you get to being done. Make sure you take the time to finish right. Good luck and look foward to more details and pictures __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 19th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
chris83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: rockford Posts: 72	heres a video of her before i devolped the lower end knock causing my rebuild that the pics are of and this was done with the 8.1 comp pistons and a small lunati cam on my cell phone oh and you can see the top i was talking about the cost me a new roof lol wait for the comercial to get done then the video will play thanks and enjoy.http://video.cardomain.com/VideoPlayer.aspx?id=656687 Last edited by chris83; May 19th, 2009 at 10:17 AM..

May 20th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
70_CS torque machine Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: merrimac, W.I. Posts: 113	nice build im lovin mine we will have to run them together soon __________________

May 17th, 2009, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
1973oldsomega Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 72	looking good so far man. Keep up the good work and keep everyone posted.

May 17th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
chris83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: rockford Posts: 72	yes it is a two door allan and the body is mint now i paid 2500 to put a new roof on the car because it had a vynal top that ate the roof and the body shop felt bad for me and the redid the doors so now the body is ment i replaced the floors when i first got it thanks for commenting

May 19th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
chris83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: rockford Posts: 72	yeah a sound bite would be awsome rdrokit theres got to be some way i will have to ask my buddy the comp nerd lol

May 20th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
chris83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: rockford Posts: 72	sounds like fun im dreading the break in miles as im sure you were to lol

May 21st, 2009, 05:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	You go guy! BTW welcome __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

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