djunod wrote: Those are the same headlight frames as used on my Maco
My quickie remove & install has taken over 2 years :)
72 wagon
Started by 2Sharks · Mon 2006-10-23 (20 years ago) · in Corvette Wagons
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David
CarlBreit wrote: Looks good Randy, A Mako wagon will be cool. Better finish the 73 first though and enjoy driving the wagon for now
Yea, picked up the wheels... they look great.... only one small problem... they wont fit.
Not enough back spacing.
Took them back... got to take "smokey" to the tire guy on monday.
Man, nothing seems to ever go easy or as planned.
On a brighter note, it is 75 degrees today.
"Randy"
2Sharks wrote: Yea, thats the plan, nothing else comes apart (for major stuff) until the maco is finished. Remind me of that later :+
My car came with a couple of ralley wheels and spacers.I'm looking for a new set of wheels that don't require spacers.I've got a set of slots about a foot wide,but don't want to use them on the mako.
2Sharks wrote: Drove the wagon up the road and found some problems. The u joints on the left side were worn completely out. Put the car on the lift and am changing out all 4 joints as we speak. Also, the car was a little loose. Found that problem.... the shims had come out from the front a arm. The goober …
Randy had a set on the shorttail that I liked,but I'm open to suggestions.
2Sharks wrote: New wheels and tires arrived today, will try to post pics as soon as I get them on the car. The guy I bought the car from lied so much about the car it isnt funny. I am going to pull the motor next week. It is completely worn out. When the motor gets up to operating temp, it has no pressure a …
I have several different sets,
rockcrusher67
rockcrusher67 wrote: I thought you were going to finish the 73 first.
Back to the orig. thread....
Took the wagon out today 12/29/06 for its final drive of the year.
Took a bunch of pictures.....
Took it apart...... (somebody stop me!!!)
Actually, I started taking the engine out, and while I'm at it, probably pull the trans too and have it redone.
Got a bunch done today, hopefully will get it out of the car tomorrow.
Stay tuned...
"Randy"
Mon 2007-01-01 (19 years ago)
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2Sharks wrote: I can't drive a car that smokes.... It isn't really slowing progress... my buddy is doing the mechanicals, all I am doing is remove and reinstall. (yea, thats what I say now) I am still working on the 73.... slowly but surely.
Snatched the engine on Saturday (12-30-06).
While I was at it, I pulled the trans too. It looks to have been out before, but the engine appears never to have been removed.
Hope to start dismantling the engine this week, after cleaning up the mess.
Put the turbo 400 in a bag to control leakage. I will take it to the trans guy when I start reassembly of the engine.
(act interested, I'm dying over here!)
:+
"Randy"
djunod wrote: My quickie remove & install has taken over 2 years :)
Randy, lookin' good !!! Hopefully, we can stay focused this year and keep our projects rolling along. Keep the faith............ it's been a long week here too ! Rick
2Sharks wrote: Yea, picked up the wheels... they look great.... only one small problem... they wont fit. Not enough back spacing. Took them back... got to take "smokey" to the tire guy on monday. Man, nothing seems to ever go easy or as planned.
On a brighter note, it is 75 degrees today.
Ok Guys...you're making me feel bad that I'm not doing too much on my project!! :'(
Waiting on my headlights to come so that I can start the design work on the headlights assemblies and the front end, working on what to do for the tail lights, found something interesting for backup lights...so am not totally sitting on my hands!
At least a few of you are staying focused!! :D
Last words in fatal accidents for 49 of 50 states are "Oh Sh*t!" Final words in Wisconsin are "Hold my beer, I'm gonna try somethin'..."
Sat 2007-01-13 (19 years ago)
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dreamer wrote: My car came with a couple of ralley wheels and spacers.I'm looking for a new set of wheels that don't require spacers.I've got a set of slots about a foot wide,but don't want to use them on the mako.
1/13/07
Since the board is almost dead, I thought I would post updates on my wagon progress.
Pressure washed the engine compartment today, did the deck on the house too, hell, it was almost 70 degrees!
The engine is at the machine shop. Boring 30 over, turning the crank 10/10.
Not going to use the 72 orig heads, going to use a set of 70 with big valves that have been installed, also with guide plates, screw in studs etc.
Ordered a ton from summit today to get the project underway.
Not building a monster, just a reliable small block.
Going with forged pistons, 350hp cam, nothing radical, I want it drivable.
Probably going to order my spiral baffles for the header/sidepipes as I have decided that I will be taking the factory units off.
I do realize full well that by removing the factory style exhaust will ruin any chance of an NCRS top flight with the car
:+
"Randy"
rockcrusher67 wrote: What wheels are you looking for?
Quote: "I do realize full well that by removing the factory style exhaust will ruin any chance of an NCRS top flight with the car". :+ "Randy"
Well...stuff happens...
Or did you mean NCRS..."Not Correctly Restored Stingray"? :D
Last words in fatal accidents for 49 of 50 states are "Oh Sh*t!" Final words in Wisconsin are "Hold my beer, I'm gonna try somethin'..."
rockcrusher67 wrote: What wheels are you looking for?
I love your wagon.The wheel/tire combo is my favorite.The moonroofs and sidepipes really fit the car.I love hotrods,but driveability and reliability far outweigh hp with me.
dreamer wrote: Randy had a set on the shorttail that I liked,but I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks for the support guys, It keeps me motivated.
I do have a big motor sitting on a stand but that is for the shark.
"Randy"
dreamer wrote: Randy had a set on the shorttail that I liked,but I'm open to suggestions.
Randy- 'ruin your chances at NCRS top fight awards' - how could you. The Judges are not going to be happy seeing a Vette Wagon like that with non-original engine parts. Assuming they get past the wagon part. F-em all- keep hammering on!!! Modify the crud out of it. !
rockcrusher67 wrote: I have several different sets,
Made some more progress this weekend.
Removed the factory side pipe covers. Removed the driveshaft for new u joints, replaced the power brake booster and removed the heater hoses. Some goober had put two 2/4 hoses on instead of one 5/8 and one 3/4. No wonder I was getting a leak under the car.
I also noticed the seal in the back of the master cylinder was leaking, so I will replace that too.
I also removed the tunnel insulation and will put in a new one, this one was trashed. I have started to detail the engine compartment a little, but this little bit of stuff took up the whole day.
The engine is ready to come back from the machine shop. Maybe get the reassembly started in the next 2 weeks.
I seperated the headers from the side pipes. These are the ones I got from DJunod. I am going to install Spiral baffles in the new side tubes.
Have not decided what I am going to do with the side pipes yet, but I will post them here first if I decide to sell anything.
Slowly but surely.
"Randy"
454CanAm wrote: Looks great........................ but actually I wanted to see you doing some burnouts with the wagon !!!
Guess you better fix those brakes and u-joint first ! lol
Rick }> }> }>
Looks Real Great. These pics should give everyone a real boost on ther project, It sure does me.
car guy wrote: Gee David- Sounds like we look at this car differently. I do like the lights the way they are, but I think covers would smooth out the front a bit. As for the wheels, they look good on an original, but I think a custom needs custom wheels. Thats all.
Status report.
Got the transmission back yesterday. Its ready to go back in.
I have installed the spiral baffles in the header/sidepipes.
I am now just cleaning the headers and doing some engine bay painting.
I have been painting/detailing parts and pieces for the engine as time allows.
The engine assembly should start tonight.
"Randy"
rockcrusher67 wrote: Just hook up the COFFIN trailer and your good to go.
Update....
Engine is together. Made some mods over stock for sure, but still quite drivable.
Painted it last night, probably will do a "run in" on the engine stand on Thursday.
Scheduled to start the reinstall and hook up next week.
Man, it seems like forever, but it has really not been that long of a project.
I will post some pics when reassembly begins.
"Randy"
2Sharks wrote: Wayne, you read my mind! I already have the hitch, that is the plan. I want to get it done before halloween.
Good going Randy !!! I'm hoping not to be too far behind you ........... just got the rear lowered the other night and plan on popping the front springs soon and cutting them. Once I get the front lowered, I can pull the hood and yank the motor and tranny out. Trying to focus, but still too busy at work ! Rick ;-)
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