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Flash68 05-13-2012 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by califconstruct (Post 414000)
Nice set up!.. Its gonna be sweeeet!
Thanks Art. I'll call you today or tmrw :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 414002)
Da*n I watch a movie w the GF on a Sat night and missed all the action!

Great decision Dave-O. Jake is one of the few, if not the only one, that has all the specs at his fingertips and will ratlle them off for his customers. He can tell you Roll center, IC, COG, Ackerman and Scrub. He uses his shiat with the big boys and it works.

I can't wait to see this go together! And no changing your mind Sir (Miss? :lol: )...:cheers:
Yep I really liked that. Full disclosure is never a bad thing.

Miss? :lol:

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Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 414010)
Can I get the cliff notes?:unibrow: From a glance my impression is that somebody is squealing like a school girl over some parts he doesn't even own. :D

Man, you are going to be pissed when you go through all that trouble and still get whipped by a big block car with a sub woofer and A/C.
Well that was strategic actually. Now that I've posted it there's no turning back. I've committed to it with a deposit and I've pretty much sold the subframe I have. Not really a choice at this point.

Hey when did Stielow add a big block and subwoofer?

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Originally Posted by sik68 (Post 414019)
Great another PT formula 1 car. :P At least tell me you're going to keep the chainsaw towhook.

Get the good shocks!
Ha. Yeah the chainsaw must stay. I hope it still will mount easily where it's at on the new sub.

Yeah I hear ya on the shocks.

How was the ALMS?

intocarss 05-13-2012 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414029)

Hey when did Stielow add a big block and subwoofer?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/...kelso_burn.gif

mdprovee 05-13-2012 10:22 AM
WOW Dave, gone for a day or two, and 5 pages to catch up with. Congrats on the suspension. Taking a great step forward.

carbuff 05-13-2012 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 413935)
Here's the goods:

Jake's Rod Shop Apex C6 subframe
6 way Bilsteins front and rear (might upgrade to double adj)
1.25" splined sway bar
Jake's torque arm

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/photo1-6.jpg
Hey, that looks familiar! Jake does some nice work!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...d/IMG_1277.jpg

Sieg 05-13-2012 10:33 AM
What does Jake use for spindles?

carbuff 05-13-2012 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 414036)
What does Jake use for spindles?
It's all C5/C6 stuff. In my case, I also purchased his DOM tubing custom control arms. They maintain the C5/C6 pickup points and also use a set of, oh crap, can't remember the name, but an aftermarket set of bushings.

You can see more of the pictures of my setup here if you are interested:

http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m...71%20Firebird/

Unfortunately, I don't have anything assembled and running yet, but definitely looking forward to doing so!

Flash68 05-13-2012 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mdprovee (Post 414034)
WOW Dave, gone for a day or two, and 5 pages to catch up with. Congrats on the suspension. Taking a great step forward.
Thanks Mike. It truly never ends. It's just a matter of how much and how fast apparently.

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Originally Posted by carbuff (Post 414035)
Hey, that looks familiar! Jake does some nice work!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...d/IMG_1277.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by carbuff (Post 414038)
It's all C5/C6 stuff. In my case, I also purchased his DOM tubing custom control arms. They maintain the C5/C6 pickup points and also use a set of, oh crap, can't remember the name, but an aftermarket set of bushings.

You can see more of the pictures of my setup here if you are interested:

http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m...71%20Firebird/

Unfortunately, I don't have anything assembled and running yet, but definitely looking forward to doing so!
Hey thanks now I remember seeing you had his stuff. Glad you posted it. I'll check out the pics. What's your ETA for getting on the road/track?

carbuff 05-13-2012 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414044)
Hey thanks now I remember seeing you had his stuff. Glad you posted it. I'll check out the pics. What's your ETA for getting on the road/track?
Good question. In my current living situation, I don't have a garage to work on it, so all of my great parts are sitting at the moment. I've been trying to find a space which I could rent to move it all into and work on the car, but again, no luck...

Hopefully that is going to change soon! It's tough looking at the pretty pieces and not being able to do anything with them. :(

intocarss 05-15-2012 07:31 PM
The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli!!!!!!

Chad-1stGen 05-15-2012 08:16 PM
Damn Dave I was looking forward to having a shot at beating you with an unfair parts advantage. Way to bring things more even again.

At least I will be a member of the AC and subwoofer club :)

Flash68 05-15-2012 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by carbuff (Post 414061)
Good question. In my current living situation, I don't have a garage to work on it, so all of my great parts are sitting at the moment. I've been trying to find a space which I could rent to move it all into and work on the car, but again, no luck...

Hopefully that is going to change soon! It's tough looking at the pretty pieces and not being able to do anything with them. :(
Well we will have a race to see who gets back on the road first. Mine could be anywhere from 2.5 to 8 months. (Skip knows where that line is derived from :D)

Quote:
Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 414498)
The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli!!!!!!
That line never gets old. :thumbsup:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad-1stGen (Post 414508)
Damn Dave I was looking forward to having a shot at beating you with an unfair parts advantage. Way to bring things more even again.

At least I will be a member of the AC and subwoofer club :)
We are basically gonna have totally different cars so it's anyone's ballgame. :unibrow:

I don't appreciate your AC and subwoofer remark. :lol:

FETorino 05-15-2012 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414523)
Well we will have a race to see who gets back on the road first. Mine could be anywhere from 2.5 to 8 months. (Skip knows where that line is derived from :D)

:

Spill the beans. Why 8 months?
BOSCO

Flash68 05-15-2012 10:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414536)
Spill the beans. Why 8 months?
BOSCO
Give me your code, man! :D

Oh I dunno. No new news really. Just life, marriage, house, and budget.... constant juggling. :yes:

In other news, dropped off my carb today and looked pretty good to the guys. Mike said my block needed some work (shocker). The bore ranged from 4.1490 to 4.1495 and now is all good at 4.1554 across the board. He said depending on which piston company he'll order from (CP or Diamond) will determine the size of the piston because they apparently take their measurements from different points on the piston. Interesting.

Next I need to go grab all my accessories and hopefully reusable parts from the 377 and take them up there. Hope to make it to Rich's shop Saturday.

89 RS 05-15-2012 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414539)

Oh I dunno. No new news really. Just life, marriage, house, and budget.... constant juggling. :yes:
Geez Dave, you act like you're gonna be busy...:D

New subframe now too, dang man, you're gonna have a new ride with the new motor and everything else...sweet. :thumbsup:

FETorino 05-15-2012 11:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414539)
Give me your code, man! :D

Oh I dunno. No new news really. Just life, marriage, house, and budget.... constant juggling. :yes:

.
Don't forget 8 hrs a day on the box :rofl: :rofl:

tones2SS 05-16-2012 05:17 PM
Wow Dave, this car is evolving more and more by the day. Alright buddy! :thumbsup:

skatinjay27 05-16-2012 05:22 PM
i feel a vertigo coming on!:lol:

Flash68 05-16-2012 05:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 89 RS (Post 414544)
Geez Dave, you act like you're gonna be busy...:D

New subframe now too, dang man, you're gonna have a new ride with the new motor and everything else...sweet. :thumbsup:
Thanks Corey. I dig my own holes to crawl into so I can't really complain. :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414545)
Don't forget 8 hrs a day on the box :rofl: :rofl:
I don't get it. Did I not the movie with that line it? :_paranoid

Quote:
Originally Posted by tones2SS (Post 414671)
Wow Dave, this car is evolving more and more by the day. Alright buddy! :thumbsup:
Tell me about it. See below!

Quote:
Originally Posted by skatinjay27 (Post 414677)
i feel a vertigo coming on!:lol:
:lol:

sixnina 05-16-2012 08:23 PM
Next I need to go grab all my accessories and hopefully reusable parts from the 377 and take them up there. Hope to make it to Rich's shop Saturday.

Dave, what do you hope to reuse? Maybe if your over there for a while I'd be able to stop by in the afternoon and meet you in person. :cheers:
Shane

Flash68 05-16-2012 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sixnina (Post 414714)
Dave, what do you hope to reuse? Maybe if your over there for a while I'd be able to stop by in the afternoon and meet you in person. :cheers:
Shane
Oil pan and pump (dry sump still considering), distributor, timing gear, damper, water pump, alt, and I think that's it. Hopefully most it is in good usable shape for Watson approval.

Yeah if we are there def stop by.... I heard you stopped by the other day and brought the requisite 6 pack for Rich. Atta boy! :D :cheers:

Vegas69 05-16-2012 09:30 PM
Dude, put a new oil pump and timing chain in that thing. :faint:

Flash68 05-16-2012 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 414734)
Dude, put a new oil pump and timing chain in that thing. :faint:
Is 1 year old really old for an oil pump? I didn't think so? I know it's not something to screw around with though. ?

And I said timing gear.... if the gears look good we will reuse (this was Mike's call), but yes a new chain will be purchased. :thumbsup:

Track Junky 05-16-2012 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 414734)
Dude, put a new oil pump and timing chain in that thing. :faint:
X2, no brainer there.....and when you throw out the old pump be sure to hold on to the pick up. :unibrow:

Vegas69 05-16-2012 09:36 PM
New engine to me means new oil pump and new timing set.(Gears & Chain) Failures by either leads to huge expense vs. the low cost to replace them.

How hot did you get that engine. :D

FETorino 05-16-2012 09:51 PM
Geeze just dry sump it. :D

Here's a good source for a proper pump. He's almost next door.

http://stores.precisionoilpumps.com/...Categories.bok

Flash68 05-16-2012 09:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 414739)
New engine to me means new oil pump and new timing set.(Gears & Chain) Failures by either leads to huge expense vs. the low cost to replace them.

How hot did you get that engine. :D
Keep getting me on that overheat job eh? :lol:

Yeah I think you're right and Mike will probably say that once he sees my junk parts. :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414746)
Geeze just dry sump it. :D

Here's a good source for a proper pump. He's almost next door.

http://stores.precisionoilpumps.com/...Categories.bok
Man I guess I haven't priced pumps in awhile... yeah that's cheap. Ok you guys convinced me. That wasn't so hard was it. Thanks :woot:

DFRESH 05-16-2012 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 413935)
Ok if I flip flop later so be it. :lol: As of now this bastardized Ford looking Dodge colored POS Chevy is gonna experience some big changes and it's just sooner than I had anticipated. Sometimes you just can't control timing and some parts landed in my lap that I just could not pass up. Good thing the guy takes layaway. Thanks Larry if you're reading! :D

My current subframe with all the goodies is pretty much sold so I guess it's in motion now. :rolleyes:

Here's the goods:

Jake's Rod Shop Apex C6 subframe
6 way Bilsteins front and rear (might upgrade to double adj)
1.25" splined sway bar
Jake's torque arm

Of course this triggers lots of other discussions and decisions to make. I think I'll end up with a Moser or Speedway Floater (using my existing Wilwood brakes front/rear) and a dry sump has entered back into the discussion again.

What is completely up in the air at this point is timeline. It is possible I miss Buttonwillow in September, but if that's the way it has to be for this car to get real serious and solid and safe, then so be it. I wanna get things solid and right with this car before I really start going fast. I haven't been 100% comfortable with my stock sub, 12 bolt with c clips, and a few other things.

I might not have a car at BW in Sept, but I will damn sure be there regardless. :thumbsup:

Not in my possession yet but deposit paid and I'll pick it up in the next month or two. Ok lemme have it. :lolhit:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/photo1-6.jpg
Copy cat.

FETorino 05-16-2012 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DFRESH (Post 414749)
Copy cat.
Yep another Camaro. :D

Flash68 05-16-2012 10:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DFRESH (Post 414749)
Copy cat.
How can I be a copy cat when I'm actually going to install the stuff? :wow:

You owe me a phone call, Jerky. :)

Vegas69 05-16-2012 10:20 PM
Boooooya:lol:

Flash68 05-16-2012 10:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414753)
Yep another Camaro. :D
Sorry, I wanted to be fast not different. :rofl:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 414757)
Boooooya:lol:
You knew it was coming. :unibrow:

FETorino 05-16-2012 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414758)
Sorry, I wanted to be fast not different. :rofl:

:
But what if you end up neither? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Flash68 05-16-2012 10:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414765)
But what if you end up neither? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Good point. Dangit. :rofl:

FETorino 05-16-2012 11:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414769)
Good point. Dangit. :rofl:
My first PT style car was a 69 Firebird so trust me I'm with you guys on the first gen fixation. :D

And more than a little jealous of the chassis and track R&D and availability of parts. :(

Flash68 05-16-2012 11:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414771)

And more than a little jealous of the chassis and track R&D and availability of parts. :(
And this is why you're overcompensating with the cubes. Good luck with that. :rofl:

intocarss 05-16-2012 11:13 PM
New pump!! New chain old gears? If Mike says OK then go for it!!

We don't like to because the chain meshes (sp) with the gears and well you get it

Flash68 05-16-2012 11:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 414774)
New pump!! New chain old gears? If Mike says OK then go for it!!

We don't like to because the chain meshes (sp) with the gears and well you get it
Yeah I think ya'all are right. Why take risks to save a couple hundred on this deal... dumb. What was I thinking? :willy:

FETorino 05-16-2012 11:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414772)
And this is why you're overcompensating with the cubes. Good luck with that. :rofl:
"You’re never beaten until you admit it." :D

intocarss 05-16-2012 11:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414758)
Sorry, I wanted to be fast not different. :rofl:


Quote:
Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 414765)
But what if you end up neither? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
That's IMPOSSIBLE!! FAILURE is NOT an option in a Chevy :woot:





Yup I learned to "multi quote" HAHAHAHAHAHAA :willy:

fleet 05-17-2012 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DFRESH (Post 414749)
Copy cat.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 414754)

You owe me a phone call, Jerky. :)

Really? You think that's how it works? :rolleyes:

Your name gets put in the hat like everyone elses.


:lol:


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