'83 Regal LTD build *9/17 update*
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Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Mar 5th*
Well, the engine is complete. Today is the first decent day we have had in a week. I will be pressure washing my engine bay and spraying it black today. I will also be re-routing my wiring and mounting my battery in the trunk.
As soon as the engine bay is finished, I will be able to drop the motor in
Well, the engine is complete. Today is the first decent day we have had in a week. I will be pressure washing my engine bay and spraying it black today. I will also be re-routing my wiring and mounting my battery in the trunk.
As soon as the engine bay is finished, I will be able to drop the motor in
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Mar 13th*
Well, we pulled the Regal around the block to the car wash a power washed my engine bay (with the help from some purple power)
Let it sit an dry, in the beautiful 75* sunny weather we had here today 8)
...and then I got it all painted up. By no means a professional job, but it looks pretty good
Well, we pulled the Regal around the block to the car wash a power washed my engine bay (with the help from some purple power)
Let it sit an dry, in the beautiful 75* sunny weather we had here today 8)
...and then I got it all painted up. By no means a professional job, but it looks pretty good
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Mar 13th*
wow looks good. are you planing on putting on jounce bars or an upgraded steering shaft? it would dress up the bay alot
wow looks good. are you planing on putting on jounce bars or an upgraded steering shaft? it would dress up the bay alot
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Mar 13th*
Not to sure what jounce bars are :?:
I am putting a rebuilt upgraded S10 manual steering box in it (not positive what the ratio is) I also plan on swapping a center counsel shifter, so that will do away with the shifter linkage. I have also thought about smoothing off the wheel wells.
Not to sure what jounce bars are :?:
I am putting a rebuilt upgraded S10 manual steering box in it (not positive what the ratio is) I also plan on swapping a center counsel shifter, so that will do away with the shifter linkage. I have also thought about smoothing off the wheel wells.
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Mar 13th*
They help tie the ft frame rails to the crossmemberRITTER said:
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Mar 13th*
oh, I haven't really thought of putting them in. Do they help out a lot :?:
oh, I haven't really thought of putting them in. Do they help out a lot :?:
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Apr 11th*
Well, after a long pause in progress, my engine is finally resting in its rightful place I decided to attempt putting this engine in all by myself. I have never in my life seen an engine and transmission mate together so easily. I am not even joking :!: The first lowering of the engine into the engine bay and sat right into place and the transmission dowel pins fell into place
Me, assessing the situation :idea:
Engine awaiting implant
Lowered in and lined up :wink:
All bolted in and waiting for the finishing touches
I am not sure why, but my car sits much higher than it did with the other SBC. Any ideas :?:
Well, after a long pause in progress, my engine is finally resting in its rightful place
I decided to attempt putting this engine in all by myself. I have never in my life seen an engine and transmission mate together so easily. I am not even joking :!: The first lowering of the engine into the engine bay and sat right into place and the transmission dowel pins fell into place Me, assessing the situation :idea:
Engine awaiting implant
Lowered in and lined up :wink:
All bolted in and waiting for the finishing touches
I am not sure why, but my car sits much higher than it did with the other SBC. Any ideas :?:
Re: Starting my signature build *UPDATE Apr 11th*
Have you finished putting the other weight like the battery etc in?
Have you finished putting the other weight like the battery etc in?
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