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| PeteK | Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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I think the regulars here know what I am involved in, but what does everyone else have planned for the cold off season. Any good projects?
My vette plans are to: 1)Build, and install the 406 on the engine stand to replace my hurt 383. 2)Install and test the 700r4 trans I built with custom 1st and 2nd gear ratios. 3) Determine which of the 2 torque converters work best with the new combo 4) Determine which rear gear likes the new combo. I have 3:07, 3:33 and 3:45 on the shelf. If I really get ambitious I can swap from the Super ram to the miniram, and then the converted single plane, to find out which one works best. However, I am committed to building my daughters JR dragster to be ready for opening day 2010, so that will put a cap on what I plan for the vette. In my spare time, I want to assemble the 2 or 3 383 stroker motors I have laying around to clean up the shop, and put them up for sale. |
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| Durango_Boy | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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My winter plans:
Finish assembling my roller 405. Dismantle current 350 and remove 350/TH350. Finish and detail engine compartment and undercarriage. Replace drive shaft and half shaft U-joints. Install rear end drain plug and fill with new fluid. Have TH2004R rebuilt to handle said 405. Install said 405 and TH2004R. |
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| Matatk | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Pull and reinstall the motor in the 89 after the rebuild.
Change the front bushings while the motor is out. Port intake before installing on rebuilt motor. I'm sure there are more.... Matthew |
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| pianoguy | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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I won't be able to start until late March or so, but I've started to make my list. I'm sure the list will change as the months roll by. Not nearly as ambitious as engine-building, though ;-)
Install new sound system Buy a Corsa cat-back I have a slight vibration - may need new U-joints, or else flywheel balance may need to be checked Hunt down random "Service ABS/ASR" problem Maybe install poly bushings Get DeWitts radiator pressure tested, and reinstall Get canvas top fitted to cover targa brace Figure out something for new plug wire looms Fix nice gouge that appeared in hood recently New tires, maybe |
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| BillH | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Projects on the C4 - Zero
I'm just going to drive it. And hope it doesn't give me any projects. I may wax it if I get really bored. |
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| BillH | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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That's pretty cool. I think I heard Top Fuel driver, Spencer Massey, say that he was a Jr champion. |
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| Curtis1974 | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Rebuild the front suspension and steering and tune my C3.
Exhaust, stereo, and lower my C4. |
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| bogus | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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for me?
Banski kit, which means rebuild the rear suspension, really. Clean up the audio system If the $$ is there, repaint. However, the biggest project will be getting bastet44's 87 coupe back on the road. I am looking at next year for my 383. |
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| Matatk | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Skip the poly unless you like a rough ride. Matthew |
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| PeteK | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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I just hope she stays committed.
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| Vetron87 | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Winter Plans: Body off resto 1957 Chevy Apache P/U. Box in frame and powder coat./Stainless steel radiator hose kit for 55 chevy and shovel alot of lake effect snow created by Lake Michigan. Detail 87 vette during Christmas. Honey do list usually starts in Jan and runs through Dec.
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| GPGG70 | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Winter plans,
Starting tomorrow, I'm going to call a outfit in springfield to have them look at my 400 auto trans. A month ago I took my vert into a local shop in nixa to get a tune up & a general going thur before I went to Eureaka Springs. Now sence I took it to the shop it now wines when I start it up. The guy that worked on it told me it was wineing when I brought it in and it's the transmission pump seal and will have to pull it to repair. All I can say now is where did I lay my 357 at. Anyway I'll start a thread over in tech to see what you guys think before I take it to a known expert for repair. Still working on my coupe. Having to back up and change a few things then continue. Currently finishing up the coolant system. You know, radiator, hoses and the dreaded heater core. GG. |
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| SpectatorRacing | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Bill. I fixed another one of your posts for you...  Sadly, i don't have any projects, either. I wasted my summer getting my car perfect so it can sit in the garage for 5 months teasing me. Look for a lot of posts in the racing forum next spring, because there is going to be some racing instead of fixing for the Spectator Racing team. There may be a C6 race car project instead, but its currently a 10% chance. If it comes through there will be a kick-ass celebration, though. And you guys will be the first to know!! |
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| BillH | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Jon, you do realize that the only thing on a racetrack that should be green is the starter's flag, do't you? I'll think about you during those 5 months while I'm driving on the racetrack.  |
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Posted on: 2009/10/12 13:14
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| BillH | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Well, she will or she won't, it's a coin toss. But, if you get to spend at least a season (or 2) with her, it's worth the effort. And the cost, the Jrs aren't cheap. I've seen a lot of kids, 6 years old & up, at the kart track. You can tell which ones are hooked. If she can remain exctied during the long tows to the track, you may be good. Post some pics of the car when it's built. |
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| pianoguy | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Looks like I've got more research to do - thanks! This morning I was noticing how much better the HID lights on my Maxima are than the Vette's headlights - I may add a HID conversion to my spring to-do list. |
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| Matatk | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Where are all the pics? I wanna see the 55 and the 57. Post them up in the "other vehicle" forum matthew |
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| Vetron87 | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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Will get picks as soon as I figure out how to post and get camera back from daughter.. Ron
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| dan0617 | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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My car projects are:
1) D-44 conversion with 3.45 gears, up from a D-36 with 3.07's, and all new bushings and such while in there. 2) Add another nitrous bottle heater since 1 isn't enough for a 15lb bottle. 3) New seat covers, sunvisors, and a new padded armrest pad. 4) Do some detail things, like repaint wiper arms and windshield trim, strip down and polish wheels and repaint wheel cutouts. 5) J55 front brake upgrade. 6) If any funding left before spring, install a water/meth kit that only sprays when the nitrous is spraying. |
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| JDSWHITE93 | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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I started early, I swapped out the valve covers for a set of chrome ones, pulled the intake and painted it red finally. I've been wanting to do that for a long time now. I just painted the fuel rail covers white and painted the alternator and assorted brackets appropriate colors. I just put the front bumper cover back on after having it painted and installed a new airdam too.I want to chrome a few things under the hood as well. This winter I'll change those rotten Chinese center caps on my GS copies. They have some bastard Corvette logo on them. I did the carpet in the spring and redid the stereo but didn't change the carpet on the door panels as it was getting warm and I was sick of spraying glue in my garage. I gotta do the door panel carpets and the passenger side door panel has cracked webbing as it likes to pop off the track so that needs fixed. I have gotta get rid of the stupid Magnaflow resonator, maybe some electronic cut outs.
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| 1Fast04Vert | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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I replaced both front hubs last week and did the last oil change for this year today. My next 'winter project' is to take it back to the dragstrip, hopefully this Sunday. I can't think of anything else it needs and I don't have any mods planned (yet).
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| BrianCunningham | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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install the collection of parts I've amassed.
Which means tearing it all down 1st. Complete drivetrain, exhaust & suspension. |
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| Jeffvette | Re: Winter Projects for 09-10 Season | ||
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1) Fix some interior issues
a) Insulation b) carpet pieces c) squeaking dash (already working on that since I had to replace the chime module.) 2) Put AC back in the car (134) 3) Front & Rear wheel bearings 4) New front pads 5) Paint Hood and front bumper 6) fix bent rim (turn the front two into track wheels and buy some new a-molds) Other projects Finish a brake spindle cooling kit for the C5 brake adapters Gain some headway on my 402. Don't even want to get started on the clutch issue with my race car. |
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