LMSkyliner

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Irwin is just short of an hour from me so i know what you mean, but considering i burnt $20 in gas yesterday driving in circles, i think a nice 50 mi round trip will be fine .


and my schedule is open after 2PM tomorrow, so i'm good to go! be there at 6. I'll let ya know if anything changes though.

Stippy17

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I forgot to tell you guys, on Wednesday I found the block for my engine build! I went junkyard hopping looking for stupid **** for my truck, and when I was leaving the one something told me to ask if he had any 400 SBCs laying around, turns out he did indeed have one and only one haha. I went back into the yard and found the 79 Chevy he was talking about, dont know how I didnt see it when I was looking for parts cuz its the same body as my truck, but it indeed did have a 400 in it. The emissions sticker was still there and I jumped for joy reading '6.6 Liter' and seeing it was externally balanced. Went back to the guy and asked how long it had been sitting and how much he wanted for it. He told me about 6 months ago it had been drove to where I saw it sitting, and that with a battery and some gas it would start right up. He said he would take $400 for it, and I think thats a fair price for a running 400 SBC. Im going back up next Wed with my dad to hear this thing run, and hopefully lay down the cash so he can pull it for me.

I got to talking to him and he said he had just pulled a working TH400 out of a box truck, and that he would take $200 for it. I dont mind not going with a 700R4 and losing overdrive, because Im building this to be a musclecar and Im not worried about gas mileage. Besides, 700R4s need to be highly built to handle a 400 SBC which costs alot of money that I dont have. And I think $200 for a TH400 is a good deal too, they are getting hard to come by.

Well Im done ranting for now lol, I just hope this is the start of my V8 drivetrain in my car.

Orr89RocZ

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look for the loud 383 rolling in around 6ish

t/agta

where can i get info on the show in irwin? I have no clue where it is. lol

Orr89RocZ

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its on rt 30 in irwin/norwin hills shopping plaza. usually goes from 5-10 or so.

LMSkyliner

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yes! im really genuinely excited to see that car man.



look for the quiet, faded, slightly ugly 305 to also roll in around 6ish.


watch for my driving though! I'm still having a hard time with the clutch in this car

Stippy17

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Youll get used to it in time.

How late are you guys staying til? Im really going to TRY and make it tomorrow, but Ill have to see if/what time Ill be able to make it. If I come, youll hear a 2.8l pulling in. Sounds better than a stock 2.8 but its still a V6 lol..

Im glad everyone commented on my post about my potential drivetrain and their thoughts lol.

LMSkyliner

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Hey man, you already know my thoughts! Although it will be a very good combo i think.


I still paid only $200 for my L98


Ill probably be there as long as there are thirdgens there. And those 2.8's actually sound pretty good some time so don't sweat it.


And it's not the manual driving i havta get used to, just the clutch on the camaro. The mustang's clutch is much more forgiving.

Stippy17

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Well $400 for a 400 Small block is a deal..$200 for your L98 was a good deal too.

Im surprised how my car sounds, me and my dad just threw up an exhaust for $100 (Was at his discount) to get it on the road knowing the engine wasnt staying forever and I think it sounds damn good. Many people think I have a mildly built 305.

Like I said youll get used to the clutch in the Maro'..I got used to the one in the Trans fairly quick. Doesnt matter cuz next summer my baby's gonna be an auto..more consistant track times for bracket racing and 400 SB's are known to eat manuals so yeah Im going auto.

LMSkyliner

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http://www.carcruises.com/cruise_detail.asp?eid=10720

that should be the cruise info for anyone who needs it. And if you can't tell, it looks like we'll be there around 6.


/helps out anyone who wants help

deadman

do you guys all want to park together? im thinking ill park closer to the enterance . mine will be the black w/shorty wing and iroc wheels.

LMSkyliner

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I'd like to try to park together, so whoever is first, try to get an area with some space around it maybe?

deadman

works for me.

Orr89RocZ

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cool

Orinackra

I might go, but I dunno if I'll have my car. Like I said before, not exactly show worthy yet.

Orr89RocZ

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i dont think any of our cars are show cars but doesnt hurt to show it

hotrod16105

It looks like i'll be there. I don't know the area at all so i'll have to get some directions from google. I'll be in this

deadman

mine is if your looking for black 3rd gens with crappy paint job
!

Orr89RocZ

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same here... alittle buff and wax makes it look great from 5 ft but up close you will see the flaws. stone chipped front end.... its bad i need to replace it soon

oh well, its more of a race car.

LMSkyliner

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NAH! screw it man! bring her out! We all know mine is in similarly flawed condition as well


I'm going to go try and clean my seats up as they have a few stains from the junkyard. if i have time ill get my wheels and the outside too, but imma leave in about 35-40 minutes because it's almost an hour ride. See you all there!

Stippy17

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Still going to try and make it, depends on how long it takes me to pick this tailgate up. If I make it it wont be til 7 or 8. :/

Orr89RocZ

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it was nice to meet all you tonight...finally a thirdgen meet sorta

Stippy17

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x2

I enjoyed meeting all of you, was cool to see that many Thirdgens together.

Orr89RocZ

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most thirdgens i've seen together in a long time. GM nationals at carlisle there waslike maybe 10 more than what we had here lol not a bad showing

LMSkyliner

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yea there was a good number there! there were also 3 more i don't think you guys saw since they were nearer the other side of the lot. One of em i know u saw (the orange one with 1st gen RS wheels) paced me for about 5 minutes going home. It was kinda fun being on the road with another thirdgen.


Anyways, it was nice meeting you all. I can't believe i didn't get to hear your car run orr, but I had to get home and it's a long ride. Oh well, i'm sure there will be other chances. And i was talking to my dad, definitely let me know about those heads. It wasnt in my plan to buy them this winter, but i should be able to swing it, and it'll be good for my budget in the long run!

hotrod16105

It was nice to meet everyone. I would like to try and get to PRP perhaps on the 20th since I'll be on vacation that week. Hopefully a few of you guys can go.

deadman

we should do it more often, its good to see that many 3rd gens and the different set ups. i was kinda in a slump with my car but now im charged up ready to work on it again, nice to meet you all.

i think im gonna go to the road kings car show today!

Orinackra

damnit I missed out! Next week I'm gonna be there.

ruberbanman126

yea me too, is everyone going to go next week, cuz i might be able to go.

hotrod16105

I'll be in Michigan at the Woodward cruise but I might be able to make it the week after.

Stippy17

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Hotrod I snapped a pic of that piece I said I had that you might be able to use. The quality sucks because I took it in my basement with my camera phone so my apoligies on the quality. Let me know if you want more/better pics of the trim piece and/or if you want it.

hotrod16105

I'm not sure what mine is supposed to look like since it was never there. I'll have to check out another car and see if thats the right one. It looks like it should be. If it works i'll take it, just let me know what you want for it.

LMSkyliner

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speaking of parts. deadman (i think), you asked about that shorty spoiler i thought i had? Well i still have it. I just checked, and there are not any cracks where yours is cracked. There are some cracks in the paint along the third brake light, but i have no idea if thats just paint or the plastic. Either way, the main issue with it is that 2 or 3 of the mounting studs are broken, but there is still 1 stud per section/mount/whatever. So leme know if you still want pictures. I really only want w/e i can get for it. Mostly it's in the way.

Stippy17

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Well if you decide you want it just cover shipping and its yours. Im not worried about getting any money for it.

deadman

actually thats whats wrong with mine, were do you live? also i bought a set of msd super conductors today and should have a new battery tray by the end of the week.

Orr89RocZ

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i wouldnt mind goin back out next weekend good times. i have my battery in the trunk and cutouff switch installed. should have the air intake done too. 3.5" CAI

LMSkyliner

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well the studs are broken, but it's not visible from the outside like yours. Im right near Bethel Park.

Orinackra

I'm gonna be there, and maybe you guys can hear my possessed car in person.
http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/f...t=VID00004.flv
It does that at random with no power on.

Orr89RocZ

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is that after running awhile then shutting it off?

Orr89RocZ

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oh just forgot, i DO have a hatch pull down motor but mine is welded shut

LMSkyliner

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wow that's crazy
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I have a junk one (some pieces shatter up) if you need some unwelded bits. I think it's still around here somewhere

Orr89RocZ

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oh no i do not want a hatch pulldown. we were talking about it briefly at Norwin car show and i thought i didnt have one.

LMSkyliner

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I know i was there


And i thought i heard u say that you had the welded one when we were at the show? and deadman was looking for that spoiler.

Orr89RocZ

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no someone else said that, hotrod maybe? and i finally checked mine and its welded up

hotrod16105

It wasn't me but I can't remember who it was.

deadman

i have the welded pull down. lol

Stippy17

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Well, picked up my 400 today. I dont know how I got so lucky, but its the most sought after 400 block out there (3951509). It has the 1% Tin and 2% Nickel added to the block, AND I found out its known as a 'cheater' block when I looked up the number because its the only 400 casting with 2 freeze plugs instead of 3. So at a quick glance it would appear its a 350 and not a 400. Im excited to get this project underway, I cant wait.

Also, its a 2 bolt which most argue is stronger than the 4 bolt 400s.

deadman

i agree!

Orinackra

I know, aint that nuts!!??

That vid was taken ohh.... maybe 2 hours after I shut the car off.

Orr89RocZ

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could be the fuel pump/gas tank pressure relief valve going off. some make noise like that