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FLYNAVY53 05-08-2014 01:30 AM

If you don't mind my asking, I realize those are Corbeau seats, just curious what model, and did you have some custom upholstery work done, or did they come like that from Corbeau? Thanks!!

Openers 05-12-2014 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by George Manont (Post 549316)
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Hi,

Great car .. great engine .. great TLC job reviving ... Great Garage !... and your talent is second to none...


Oh... Webers set-up! I have a friend who was going with that kind of set up too, however .. he discarded after found out that Webers were a real pain to keep up.

I love those Webers too, as Alfa Romeo, my previous love, were much more into Webers. You need to have specific vacuum gauges to measure the effecticeness / fine tuning.

For fun , I built these meters to handle 6 Webers in a Countach V12, It was a real headache !


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Thanks!

I had Dellortos on my prevoius build. Was some jetting and tuning, but I've never had a smoother running engine with mechanic roller. The Webers should be a little easier because there are still parts available for those carbs unlike Dellortos.

Although, as mentioned, I'm not gonna use the Weber setup on this engine. Intake don't match the heads.

Openers 05-12-2014 05:25 PM

Not much has happened. Everything that could go wrong with the engine, has. Half of the lifters had the wrong offset. Wrong cam bearings despite support from Dart before ordering, bearing failure on one rocker, wrong camshaft, wrong crankshaft...and the list goes on. Most issues are taken care of, but still waiting for custom made camshaft.

Brakes are almost completely done. Been some issues with clearance and rear calipers but everything is ok now.

Don't have that many pics but will post some when I've access to them...

WSSix 05-13-2014 05:54 PM

Ouch! That sounds like a terrible time. Good luck having it all come together properly this time.

Openers 05-14-2014 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYNAVY53 (Post 549502)
If you don't mind my asking, I realize those are Corbeau seats, just curious what model, and did you have some custom upholstery work done, or did they come like that from Corbeau? Thanks!!

They came like that. Discontinued a couple of years ago.

George Manont 05-14-2014 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Openers (Post 550348)
Not much has happened. Everything that could go wrong with the engine, has. Half of the lifters had the wrong offset. Wrong cam bearings despite support from Dart before ordering, bearing failure on one rocker, wrong camshaft, wrong crankshaft...and the list goes on. Most issues are taken care of, but still waiting for custom made camshaft.

Brakes are almost completely done. Been some issues with clearance and rear calipers but everything is ok now.

Don't have that many pics but will post some when I've access to them...


Sad to hear of the difficulties.

Sad to hear that Dart was awared , but NO help.

Glad that things are looking up now.

Hope that future work should be a smooth sailing !

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On Dellorttos, generally look good but headache to the owners ( including me ) was well beyond fun.


Cheers,

GM.

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SBDave 02-20-2015 11:09 AM

I'm getting ready to do some major work on my car and was thinking back to how much I like your project, any updates??

Thanks!
Dave

YAMATHUMP 02-20-2015 08:40 PM

Great build, love the hood and stance.

You nailed it

Openers 02-21-2015 11:43 AM

Been awhile since I worked on the Camaro. But itīs been even longer since I updated this thread, so here goes =)

Installed the rear brakes. Not quite bolt on, but worked out in the end.

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Openers 02-21-2015 11:45 AM

After some plumbing...

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Openers 02-21-2015 11:51 AM

Had some clearance issues with the outer steering tie rod end hitting the rim. Adapter bolts and some home made alu sleeves did the trick.


http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/imag...329ed952eb.jpg

Took her out "for a spin". Complete, and functional, rolling chassis.

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Openers 02-21-2015 11:53 AM

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Openers 02-21-2015 11:56 AM

...and finally - updated the shop!

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Roberts68 02-21-2015 01:08 PM

Holy smokes! What the hell drawer did you say that was in again?

I can only imagine the salesman's eyebrows when you said you wanted over 16 of those base units.:wacko: then. :captain1:

Seriously man... You bring sanitary shop to a whole new level.
Have you told us what you do for a living? Or would you if it is not an imposition?

Openers 02-21-2015 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Roberts68 (Post 595769)
Holy smokes! What the hell drawer did you say that was in again?

I can only imagine the salesman's eyebrows when you said you wanted over 16 of those base units.:wacko: then. :captain1:

Seriously man... You bring sanitary shop to a whole new level.
Have you told us what you do for a living? Or would you if it is not an imposition?

Hehe yepp! The drawers have been out of stock since I got mine =) I work in a factory making cardboard. Fancy huh?! ;D

Thanks!

WSSix 02-22-2015 05:56 AM

car and shop are looking great! Congrats on getting the car back on four wheels.

Vince@Meanstreets 02-22-2015 11:01 AM

nice!!!! glad to see this project again.

thought we had lost you

YAMATHUMP 02-22-2015 12:17 PM

Each time I look at this thread I catch something that missed before. That is one sweet ride, looking forward to more of the build.

SBDave 02-25-2015 11:09 AM

Looks awesome! How did it drive?

Dave

Openers 05-14-2017 01:24 PM

Maybe itīs time for an update....or two...

Has as usual been some bikes in between but lately Iīve focused (kind of) on the Camaro.

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Motor built and started. Not my valve covers and air filter in picture.
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Rear end painted, assembled and filled with oil.
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Car disassembled and chassi components powder coated.
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Shifter linkage done.
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Openers 05-14-2017 01:28 PM

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And finally: 611hp 545ft/lb


melman109 05-14-2017 05:34 PM

:hail:

FLYNAVY53 05-14-2017 06:03 PM

very excited to see this one come together!!

Chad-1stGen 05-14-2017 08:15 PM

Hey I recognize that suspension! Very cool looking build and I'm glad it's not dead.

Flash68 05-14-2017 08:56 PM

Oh HELL yes! :rockin:

What a fun motor that will be.

SlowProgress 05-15-2017 06:53 AM

Very cool project !

ScotI 05-15-2017 09:13 AM

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You need to shut everything down immediately & clean up this awful mess!
Whatever it takes.....

WSSix 05-15-2017 09:53 AM

Nice update! Glad to see you still making progress with the car!

Openers 10-14-2017 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ScotI (Post 658863)
You need to shut everything down immediately & clean up this awful mess!
Whatever it takes.....

xD Hahahaha

Openers 10-14-2017 11:01 AM

Hold on...many pics. Been awhile since last update but here it comes. A few months back:

Engine in to finish headers.

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Openers 10-14-2017 11:07 AM

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Openers 10-14-2017 11:10 AM

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Mikael A 10-14-2017 12:23 PM

Looks great keep up the good work :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Spiffav8 10-14-2017 12:40 PM

:confused59: Dang!

waynieZ 10-14-2017 07:36 PM

Amazing job it looks great! Motor sounds sweet on the dyno.

SBDave 10-16-2017 12:10 PM

Always great seeing your updates!

Dave

taxidermy man 10-18-2017 09:58 AM

Awesome! It goes against the grain on this sight, but I love the 15" wheels.

Openers 10-19-2017 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by taxidermy man (Post 667456)
Awesome! It goes against the grain on this sight, but I love the 15" wheels.

Thanks!
Itīs not only on this site its against the grain - brakes, steering etc is dimensioned for bigger rims. So it has been a struggle all the way just to keep it "old school". Hopefully it will be worth it!

Openers 10-19-2017 05:25 AM

Last time in?!

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Openers 10-28-2017 08:46 AM

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