So let's hear about and see your cars.

[copb8tx]

I am replacing the engine. What a freakin nightmare just getting it out.

What happened to the motor? How many miles?

 

[Flyer5]

What happened to the motor? How many miles?

Spun a rod bearing. 160,000

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Putting a crate engine back in? Do they even sell crate engines for them foreign cars?

 

[Flyer5]

Putting a crate engine back in? Do they even sell crate engines for them foreign cars?

Actually got a used motor with 100,000. Installed King rod bearings. The factory ones are supposedly soft and the tab wears allowing them to spin. King bearings are supposedly a good replacement. Even used N55 engines are $3000-5000. I found this for $3000.

 

[Flyer5]

Ready to go back in in the morning. I'm whooped tonight.

 

[highslice]

Spun a rod bearing. 160,000

Didn't the M6s have the same problem with rod bearings?

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

Ready to go back in in the morning. I'm whooped tonight.
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Well done, not many people do that kind of thing with cars nowadays, they have become disposable

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Not much physical activity on my part today. Well, other than making sure the driveway had no snow or ice on it. The Chevelle made the trip from Chicago to my house.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Engine compartment. Wilwood disc brakes, Vintage Air, tubular A arms and control arms.

 

[Flyer5]

Well done, not many people do that kind of thing with cars nowadays, they have become disposable

Back in yesterday morning. I decided I needed to walk away from it for a day or 2. Lol

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Back in yesterday morning. I decided I needed to walk away from it for a day or 2. Lol

Your daughter better hook you up with a great present.

 

[MasterFab]

Good stuff. I'm in the process of building a 69 Camaro RS restomod for a client right now. POwer is from a 540 cubic inch all aluminum BBC, right in the 700 hp range, couples to a magnum 6 speed and 35 spline Ford 9 inch.

 

[highslice]

Good stuff. I'm in the process of building a 69 Camaro RS restomod for a client right now. POwer is from a 540 cubic inch all aluminum BBC, right in the 700 hp range, couples to a magnum 6 speed and 35 spline Ford 9 inch.

Very nice!

Question: most of the high-end GM restomods I see where big horsepower is added use Ford rear-ends. Are they that much more robust than the GM options?

 

[highslice]

Engine compartment. Wilwood disc brakes, Vintage Air, tubular A arms and control arms. View attachment 157186View attachment 157187View attachment 157185

Very nice example. Jealous.

 

[Flyer5]

Your daughter better hook you up with a great present.

I'm hoping to get her to help clean up the shop.

 

[techmitch]

Very nice!

Question: most of the high-end GM restomods I see where big horsepower is added use Ford rear-ends. Are they that much more robust than the GM options?

Very much so. Pretty sure that's what all of the Nascar guy's use to this day.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Good stuff. I'm in the process of building a 69 Camaro RS restomod for a client right now. POwer is from a 540 cubic inch all aluminum BBC, right in the 700 hp range, couples to a magnum 6 speed and 35 spline Ford 9 inch.

Looking like a top shelf build.

 

[sbw1]

Just sold my 2022 Audi S5 and bought a 2024 A5 convertable with all the bells and whistles. Blizzrd conditions with 10 degree temps translate into steep discounts on cars that the dealer will own until mid May Unless they find a buyer.

 

[Creekwood]

Not much physical activity on my part today. Well, other than making sure the driveway had no snow or ice on it. The Chevelle made the trip from Chicago to my house.View attachment 157174View attachment 157176View attachment 157175

So very jealous. That's my bucket list car. I will get one in the next couple years.

 

[Creekwood]

This is my current project, not my car, but an exact looking one. My car was keyed one night when it was in a public parking garage (outdoor) and I lost interest after that. But now some 10years later I am going to restore it and make it like new again. I have already started and have ordered a completely new interior. That is going in after I finish the suspension.

This car reminds me of the Rush song Red Borchetta, as I used to drive this when that song came out. Funny how the lyrics are not that far off from what's going on today ...

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A buddy of mine is a Rush fan and when he bought his C8 he had a badge made for the rear bumper.