No rear wing = best possible rear vision in a chop top which even without a wing back there has fairly poor rear vision. Plus for me I think notchie chops look better without wings [my opinion]. I may do something similar to the ppg cars on mine but that will be it. Sometimes less is more.
I like the way the spoiler looks on there, It flows nicely with the rear end. I'm sure whatever you decide to change will look good too though. Doesn't look like I will be able to make it down this weekend. Still need to troubleshoot the 84...
No rear wing = best possible rear vision in a chop top which even without a wing back there has fairly poor rear vision. Plus for me I think notchie chops look better without wings [my opinion]. I may do something similar to the ppg cars on mine but that will be it. Sometimes less is more.
I like the way the spoiler looks on there, It flows nicely with the rear end. I'm sure whatever you decide to change will look good too though. Doesn't look like I will be able to make it down this weekend. Still need to troubleshoot the 84...
Ben
thats cool . I think i will bring back pieces to work on. I got rid of the Ranger. It will have a new home in Houston
I was telling a guy about your swap yesterday and he told me there was no such thing as an LS4 so I had to look it up and show it to him on Wikipedia. What problems are you running into on the swap?
I was telling a guy about your swap yesterday and he told me there was no such thing as an LS4 so I had to look it up and show it to him on Wikipedia. What problems are you running into on the swap?
Back from the weekend. The Engine is just so big compared to others I have done. I worked on the engine bay and took a few pictures.
I took out all the insulation
I had to remove the batt tray and passenger side hinge. I also moved the dog bone bracket.
With the long weekend Gianina said we are going back to work on the car. I will try to use the Fiero Alternator and change up the AC. At over 400 bucks for a LS4 AC compressor I will find a new solution. I can get a street rod one for 135 bucks or might find a way to make the Fiero one work. Most of the weekend will be getting this worked out. Once I get the wheels back on it I will move the car to S/A.
Well I ordered the starter and AC compressor today. I will pick up tomorrow. So I hope I can get the assy and belt done this weekend. I saved 100 bucks on the AC compressor buy buying it at the dealership. New GM 100 bucks less than AutoZone and Other parts stores. It is worth checking sometimes.
I left you a voicemail. We will either be down Late Friday night or Saturday afternoon / evening. Depends on how things go.
We will be there so anytime. Any luck on the 84? I saw what looked like a restored red notchie in Pleasanton TX. today I wonder if anyone knows of this car? It was at a shop that has a 57 Chevy and some other cars. I will be back out that way tomorrow and will stop to see.
I can't even get to work on it during the week. It's an hour away from me in North Austin. I will give you a call and let you know when we are heading down.
They always say two heads are better than one Sad to say we still have clearance issues. The pullys hit the shock tower and the alt hits the firewall. next trip I will have to cut out and weld in cut outs for the areas. My goal of having the car rolling did not happen this trip.
Next time we get down there you should have it. Did you figure out what you were going to order for the coil overs yet?
Will look up what i bought for the silver car and get the parts again. I have a coulple things to work on I brought back so it should be a roller next trip.
Yep he is a great help. It is good to have him pushing me. I ordered the coil overs from Summit racing last night. I need to finish putting the polly in also.
I have been thinking about putting a small window in the B Pillars. Has anyone done this before? I'm thinking I could build a tubing frame and weld it in. It would really help side rear blind spots.
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