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Install a V8 with me! Warning! Many pics! by chester
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Report this Post08-27-2002 08:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for chesterSend a Private Message to chesterDirect Link to This Post
Well folks....finally got the time to make some progress on my V8 project. From here on out I'm going to try and do at least a little each day. Yes - I WILL drive it this year damn it! So here are some pics for your viewing enjoyment.

I got home today from work at 4:00PM and the motor was out by 6:55PM. Not too shabby for a one man operation! Elvira lent a helping hand till she decided to head butt the cherry picker - OUCH!!! - can you say STARS ...anyway...here we go...

Before I could start I had to put my drop spindles back in. Did that this past weekend.

The mad mechanic ready to rip 'er a new one!

What a mess - all disconnected

Hooking up the hoist

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One final check

Down on the dolly

One of many uses for my trailer hitch

Setting up the back stands

Taking a break with a Mikes hard lemonade!

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Don't forget to remove the slave cylinder before dropping the craddle. That's how I kinked my clutch line. I just saw in the new picture that you did remove it. Are you going to put that engine in Elvira's Blue car?

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Ready to roll out

Where did it go?


Success!

More to come as things develope. I'm done for the day!

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Originally posted by avengador1:
Don't forget to remove the slave cylinder before dropping the craddle. That's how I kinked my clutch line.

Actually I did pretty good...Only forgot one heater hose that I cut loose.

And tomorrow the saga continues!


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Hey what's with this air-tools BS?!? I mean that's cheating plus your arms don't get a good workout. Lookin' good so far keep us posted.
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Originally posted by 87GTZ34:
Hey what's with this air-tools BS?!? I mean that's cheating plus your arms don't get a good workout. Lookin' good so far keep us posted.

Hehehehe...mama didn't raise no fool
Done this before.

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Originally posted by avengador1:
Are you going to put that engine in Elvira's Blue car?

Um, ah...yeah....I'm putting it in the blue one...someday

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Originally posted by chester:
Um, ah...yeah....I'm putting it in the blue one...someday

Someday you might get some more!
And I'm not talking about Mike's Hard Lemonade either!

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Originally posted by Elvira:
Someday you might get some more!
And I'm not talking about Mike's Hard Lemonade either!



ROFL! Thats a good one Renee!

Great pics guyz, looking forward to watch this project. Wish I could be there to help!

I will be down your way sometime in mid-late september, so you best get busy rob, i'm expectin a ride!

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Originally posted by Elvira:
Someday you might get some more!
And I'm not talking about Mike's Hard Lemonade either!

LMAO

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Killer! By the way I had you drive the V8 for a reason LOL. So you would let me take yours for a spin! Fairs fair right? LOL I might have time to come down and lend a hand this weekent if you are interested.
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By the way I am finally getting around to using a sig. But I cant find the thread that had it made for me and by who. So if your seeing this thanks!
And now back to our regularly scheduled program!
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Report this Post08-28-2002 12:27 AM Click Here to See the Profile for ArchieClick Here to visit Archie's HomePageSend a Private Message to ArchieDirect Link to This Post
This is going to be a good thread......we like those build up threads.

Go Rob Go !!!!

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"The mad mechanic"??? No way, mechanics don't drink Mike's hard lemonade

Only natty ice in my garage... lol..

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Fun isnt it? I always enjoy working on my car. I'm looking foreward to seeing this project unfold!

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I love "In Progress" threads..

WE NEED MORE PICS!!

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Originally posted by HIOSILVER!:
Killer! By the way I had you drive the V8 for a reason LOL. So you would let me take yours for a spin! Fairs fair right? LOL I might have time to come down and lend a hand this weekent if you are interested.
Rich

Heheheh, why did I know there was a catch to that ride Your right - fair is fair! I'll be wrenching all day Saturday so your more then welcome to stop on by and lend a hand - or two

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Thanks everyone - tune in tonight for day 2 as the saga of "The Dirty Rat" continues...
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What kind of headers are those?? And where can I find a set like that?
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What kind of headers are those?? And where can I find a set like that?

They were custom made by a guy named Steve Hamm. Then they were sent to Jet Hott to be coated.

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pyrthian:
[b]What kind of headers are those?? And where can I find a set like that?

They were custom made by a guy named Steve Hamm. Then they were sent to Jet Hott to be coated.

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now that a V-8's going in, can I buy them?

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Originally posted by Pyrthian:
now that a V-8's going in, can I buy them?

Sorry but that whole setup is going back into another car. I can get you the contact info for Steve if you like.

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Sorry but that whole setup is going back into another car. I can get you the contact info for Steve if you like.


Yeah, mine!!

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We have had a couple of people ask about the red poly "cups" on the tie rod ends, etc. We got them from Suspension Restoration Parts in Modesto, CA. Their web addy is www.suspension.com and their # is: (209)587-5101. Part # was 9-13101 Red, just in case anyone else is looking for them!
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Chester,

jsut a ? about yoru storage unit, how big is it, how hard to set it up and lastly how much, I am buying some type of buidling this week and I like what ya got there!!

Let me know Asap please

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Chester,

jsut a ? about yoru storage unit, how big is it, how hard to set it up and lastly how much, I am buying some type of buidling this week and I like what ya got there!!

Let me know Asap please


It is 11'x20'x11'. We got it at BJ's for $360. It has a large zipper door on one side and a velcro back side. It has galvanized steel poles. It was very easy to set up, but you need to make sure it is anchored down really well if you live in a windy area!


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Cool, How did u anchor it, jsut by blocks ??
who is it made by, Im going to get one today!!!!!I can work on all the cars and paitn and everythign in here. Will it hold up to snow and stuff for storage?
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Cool, How did u anchor it, jsut by blocks ??
who is it made by, Im going to get one today!!!!!I can work on all the cars and paitn and everythign in here. Will it hold up to snow and stuff for storage?

It survived last winter without any problems we are actually going to get a couple of florescent lights to mount on the poles that run along the top. We used cinder blocks and a nail gun to anchor it. The pole bottoms have holes on all 4 corners of every base so you can use a nail gun or some type of nail spikes to anchor them. It gets really windy up here and so far, knock on wood, we have had NO problems with it. We have it up next to our garage door and we are going to join the garage and the porti-garage together with a large tarp so we will be able to go between the two even in the rain so we can get the Dirty Rat done so mine can get in there as she is getting the V6 we just pulled out. It works great! Plenty of room.

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Could you post a picture of the v8.
aka....bump.

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Could you post a picture of the v8.
aka....bump.

Here you go You can get the specs off my website at www.dirtyratracing.org

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Well, didn't accomplish much yesterday but like I said, I did do a little. Ripped all the insulation out of the engine compartment. To my surprise there is minimal rust for me to deal with. I'll be scrubbing the compartment and coating with POR-15 to kill any rust that is there and protect from any future development. Then I'm lining the compartment with Thermo-Tec insulation. Anyway, time to go to hell, oh I mean work. Catch you tonight for another update!

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Fuel injected V8! Nice nice

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Ill take umm...2 of those...
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Great looking project Chester, looking forward to more posted pictures!!!

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LOL With the way this project is turning out you should make a film and be on tv. I'd enjoy watching you fix your fiero.
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Lookin good Rob! THERE'S NO TURNING BACK NOW!!!

Love that hard lemonade, great stuff

Best!
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Report this Post08-30-2002 06:41 AM Click Here to See the Profile for chesterSend a Private Message to chesterDirect Link to This Post
Thanks all!

Last night was a night of cleaning. The garage that is. Got the cradle on some saw horses and cleaned up the garage for today.

Elvira is happy to see some progress!

A little cleaner

Patiently awaiting its new home

More to come soon. Have to wait for the POR-15 to arrive so probably won't get far in the next few days.

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Speaking of Por15, Can you paint over it with a base coat/clear coat paint?

project looks nice. These threads are great motivaters.

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Show off!!

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