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  1. vkh

    NV 4500

    Thought one of you may have some interest in this https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/nv-4500-bellhousing-and/6685119331.html
  2. vkh

    Curb weights for 1973-1987 GMC trucks?

    Now far as flat towing with the driveshaft connected I've always heard you can fry the trans (least with an auto) because the pump wouldn't be spinning and it won't get any cooling. Now with a 4wd throwing the tcase in neutral makes this not a concern.
  3. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Well I bought and rebuilt a quadrajet for my bird. Now I realize messing with a carb while I'm halfway across the country and don't even have an engine is kinda getting ahead of myself. But it gave me something to do that I enjoy and it's one less thing I'll need. It's a 17057274 casting off a...
  4. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Alright, I'll stick to stock height then, thanks
  5. vkh

    75 Firebird

    I do like the shaker hoods but I'm more interested in the formula hood (my nomenclature may be off...) like this
  6. vkh

    75 Firebird

    I kinda go back and forth on the fender with the looks. I've read that they reduce under hood temps a bit and help keep the nose down at high speeds by reducing under hood pressures. Those are the main reasons I've been considering them.
  7. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Good to know, my doors are good and I'll only be changing fenders if I get some trans am fenders. Oh, I've been wondering about hood clearance, does a taller intake fit (probably performer rpm) or should I stick with a stock height manifold (performer)? I'd be running the standard hood for...
  8. vkh

    75 Firebird

    See, things like this are why I need to get educated on f bodies. I would certainly look like a dumbass with a Bird painted up like a Camaro without knowing it.
  9. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Too bad, always sucks to see good cars ruined with shit. She may, I was mostly thinking of building up a moddest old car as a daily driver for her. Go with a basic ls swap and make it reliable and tame. I'd much rather that than something new. Now of course this is all way off.
  10. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Honestly I hadn't seen it before at all, I haven't dug too deep into Camaro stuff. And I'm really bad about knowing what is a factory color and what isn't, just haven't had the exposure. But now I have a reference to check it out more, thanks.
  11. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Undecided, I've seen an early 70's bird painted white with light orange stripes that I really liked. It's a combo I wouldn't have thought would be any good but it looked great. So maybe that
  12. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Thanks I tried using the contact feature but I think the security question was bugged, wouldn't let me send anything. I've sent a couple pm to admins and we'll see if they get back to me
  13. vkh

    75 Firebird

    It is, we've been together 3 1/2 years. I think I can even get her interested in having her own project car. Thanks!
  14. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Working on it, lol Thanks I'll be keeping the wheels for at least a while, we'll see if I like how they fit in as it comes together. 81 still counts, I prefer the early front but it's still a bird! The Poncho motor is a must for me, just part of the package
  15. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Thanks, I'll check em out when I have some time
  16. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Lol, if that were the case she wouldn't have said yes
  17. vkh

    75 Firebird

    Thanks, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions, especially since the previous owner pulled it apart instead of me. That she is
  18. vkh

    75 Firebird

    My fiance got me a 75 Firebird Espirit for my birthday. Gen 2 Firebirds have been my dream car for a long time. Now I have one! It's just a roller atm, no engine, trans, or interior. The body is straight and the only rust is the drivers side floor pan. It was an Espirit with a 350/th350. Long...
  19. vkh

    Started in on my 78'

    Probably a bit late to mention it but lizard skin is an interesting sounds deadener/insulator. It sprays on like bed liner, there are two versions, one optimized for sound and the other for heat. I used both on my truck and was happy with the results. Though I haven't actually driven it yet, I...
  20. vkh

    TRANS COOLING Question

    Running your trans lines through the rad and an auxiliary cooler is generally the way to go. It's not just about the cooling, it also helps warm it on startups, especially in the winter. Running your trans too cold is bad too.
  21. vkh

    Need help finding a front drive shaft for C30 4Dr 2wd

    Maybe he means front half of the two piece shaft
  22. vkh

    "High performance" ... pushrods?

    Speaking of pushrods I cannot recommend comp high energy pushrods. I got them in a kit with rocker Arms and the tips were wearing off in less than a 100 miles. Not just one, several. This was a fresh motor, all break-in procedures followed, assembly lubed beforehand, and run with zddp. I was...
  23. vkh

    Big block chevy build, 489 stroker

    I thought factory talldeck motors used the extra space for a taller piston with an extra ring. I was under the impression the connecting rods were the same length as a short deck motor
  24. vkh

    427TD Core Value

    I think 200 is a good price, especially if you're getting the crank, rods, ect. From what I understand the TD internals are forged and nitrided (I think GM called it something like "toughtriding") and make an excellent rotating assembly for a performance 427. Now if you aren't getting the...
  25. vkh

    427TD Core Value

    I think he's looking for a tall deck block

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