Winter Projects

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by radrambler

most likley ..but ive been looking on the internet for other choices....maybe a turbo something, different.....trying to look at all options..i have such an open compartment almost anything will work....also lookin at "weight to hp"
also looking at the money factor...what cost what to make this thing fun to drive. should be about 2500 pounds done...so it wont take a monster to make it fun...
thank for askin stuart

radrambler

What about a Buick GN turbo motor? Can make good hp and should be good on the weight to hp ratio.

Mike

[Musclerodz]

My plans will are to have the Blazer finished by late winter, early spring. I also want to have the Camaro at the minimum rolling on it own 4 feet.

Mike

[radrambler]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

What about a Buick GN turbo motor? Can make good hp and should be good on the weight to hp ratio.

Mike

good idea..ive thought about that.....availability
they seem hard to come by..we have some gn guys around here.....just dont find engine/trans combos here much

[Stuart Adams]

Yeah, too many motor options , hard to choose sometimes. Reliable, easily maintained, light weight, enough power - satisfy those and you can't go wrong.

[Damn True]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

My plans will are to have the Blazer finished by late winter, early spring. I also want to have the Camaro at the minimum rolling on it own 4 feet.

Mike

That would be really cool.
As if the Rambler isn't original enough.

[Damn True]

Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1

Well, there is probley some rule that says it is a secret but I missed it in the rule book.. so it does look that way.

I am very impressed with thier product and their eagerness to have it put through the paces at the end..

Will be doing the install out here in sunny CA though.. anyone wanna help? lol

I would love to see how that process works. I am in Nor-Cal, but perhaps something can be arranged.

[Steve1968LS2]

Come on down.. I have beer!

Car is going to Hot Rods and Custom Stuff in Escondido for the firewall loving and to have the panels replaced in the firewall and trans tunnel that make for a better fit with the 21st century subframe.

They will also coat the bottom side of the car with dynapro.. The firewall will be the same charcoal color as the 69 and they are going to shoot the inner fenderwells as well in orange.

even with my good guy discount it will cost me thousands but nobody ever said this is a cheap hobby.. lol

I will assemble the frame and with a bit of assistance install it on the car. I will then roll it back to HRCS to have them hang the sheet metal. Then I will take it for the little stuff

At least that is the plan..Should end up being 4 stories..

1. story on the engine (before dyno, parts swap, after dyno)
2. story on the install of the engine and trans and maybe the fuel system
3. story on assembly of the front suspension and install will include firewall mods
4. install of misc parts (fuel tank, etc) and track test

Lot of stuff to fold into only 4 stories but I will make it work.

[radrambler]

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Yeah, too many motor options , hard to choose sometimes. Reliable, easily maintained, light weight, enough power - satisfy those and you can't go wrong.

its kinda fun but i take it as more of the challenge of the build."pain in the ass".
it has to be enough power to make the car fun.not cost a million bucks..
it has to be driveable. have available aftermarket parts so performance changes can be made.....ls1 seem to be the easiest to fill the bill .im going to finish my fab and prep work then THE MOTOR CHALLENGE. IM JUST RESEARCHING STUFF NOW...

RADRAMBLER

[Damn True]

Did you say beer? You guys heard beer right?
Gimme a 2-3 weeks notice and I can arrange to be down there to help out.

Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1

Come on down.. I have beer!

Car is going to Hot Rods and Custom Stuff in Escondido for the firewall loving and to have the panels replaced in the firewall and trans tunnel that make for a better fit with the 21st century subframe.

They will also coat the bottom side of the car with dynapro.. The firewall will be the same charcoal color as the 69 and they are going to shoot the inner fenderwells as well in orange.

even with my good guy discount it will cost me thousands but nobody ever said this is a cheap hobby.. lol

I will assemble the frame and with a bit of assistance install it on the car. I will then roll it back to HRCS to have them hang the sheet metal. Then I will take it for the little stuff

At least that is the plan..Should end up being 4 stories..

1. story on the engine (before dyno, parts swap, after dyno)
2. story on the install of the engine and trans and maybe the fuel system
3. story on assembly of the front suspension and install will include firewall mods
4. install of misc parts (fuel tank, etc) and track test

Lot of stuff to fold into only 4 stories but I will make it work.

[trapin]

This winter?

Hopefully I'll be snapping the car back together after getting it painted. Have to paint the living room, revisit the basement (cause the kids tore it up). Watch football, watch hockey.

Oh yeah....and I might get the wife pregnant too.