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Forum: Chevrolet 02-24-2022, 01:58 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
Thanks guys! Now on the lookout for...

Thanks guys!

Now on the lookout for something interesting:grin:
Forum: Chevrolet 02-23-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
Nice guy for sure. Tells me he's not changing a...

Nice guy for sure. Tells me he's not changing a thing. Off to Louisiana in a couple of weeks!
Forum: Chevrolet 02-17-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
Steve has done great work for me time after time....

Steve has done great work for me time after time. Fairly priced and always makes great power. Through the years I've only run into one issue and he stood up to the occasion, and made it right.
Forum: Chevrolet 02-17-2022, 12:55 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I ALMOST had a wild hair in my ass this morning...

I ALMOST had a wild hair in my ass this morning to take the car and start doing donuts and snow drifting in my parking lot.

I then reconsidered thinking it may be a bit too much:eek2:
Forum: Chevrolet 02-15-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I love you man!

I love you man!
Forum: Chevrolet 02-15-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
The beater with a heater is live on BaT! ...

The beater with a heater is live on BaT!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-chevrolet-corvette-54/
Forum: Chevrolet 04-29-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
This project is coming to an end (at least for...

This project is coming to an end (at least for now). I replaced all of the suspension bushings along with all new ball joints, tie rods, idler, etc. The timing is set, engine is tuned, brakes are...
Forum: Chevrolet 04-01-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
The trans is here, the shifter is adjusted...

The trans is here, the shifter is adjusted (installed the 65 shifter arms for a shorter throw), and now everything is installed or at least mocked up. I suspect an install is in the cards today or...
Forum: Chevrolet 03-26-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I know my 67 L79 got dinged at NCRS for not...

I know my 67 L79 got dinged at NCRS for not having the overspray.

Thanks for the kind words everyone!
Forum: Chevrolet 03-23-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I started to make the plug wires and screw it...

I started to make the plug wires and screw it together today. Waiting on different terminal ends for the distributor side of the wires (wasn't impressed with what came in the set).

I've got to...
Forum: Chevrolet 03-22-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
A couple of experiments with Chevy Orange, some...

A couple of experiments with Chevy Orange, some black (dusting each) and then following up with a scuff pad........this is what I came up with.

I think once it gets some heat cycles in it (as well...
Forum: Chevrolet 03-20-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
A good friend of mine brought me the engine...

A good friend of mine brought me the engine yesterday, so I had a chance to get into the shop early this morning to assemble a few things. Your thoughts.........should I dust some paint on the motor...
Forum: Chevrolet 03-08-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
Hard to read, but I think this may work pretty...

Hard to read, but I think this may work pretty well.

https://i.imgur.com/Z2V1HMDh.jpg
Forum: Chevrolet 03-05-2021, 10:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I've been working on the 64 a little bit, not...

I've been working on the 64 a little bit, not much as I've been working on a couple of other cars I have in my shop (67 L79 Corvette and a 68 Z28).

I spoke to the engine builder today. He dyno'd...
Forum: Chevrolet 02-16-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
In less than a month.....the long block is...

In less than a month.....the long block is complete. On to the dyno next week!

https://i.imgur.com/26ic65zh.jpg

I got my booster back from Mike Gibbons just in time. Great service......thanks...
Forum: Chevrolet 02-10-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
In between working on a couple of new cars I got...

In between working on a couple of new cars I got in, I managed to start rewiring the front of the car and clean the headlight buckets. I do not know how these T3's are dated......can these be...
Forum: Chevrolet 02-10-2021, 02:10 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
The machine shop is wasting no time. The block...

The machine shop is wasting no time. The block only required a hone (at .030 still), the crank only required polishing. I went with new rods and pistons that will get me in the 10.5:1 neighborhood...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-25-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I've been cranking away in the shop in the last...

I've been cranking away in the shop in the last few days........

One would think the retired parts gut could order the right u joints for the half shafts.........guess not. They turned out nice...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-20-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
Funny story..........so once the drivetrain was...

Funny story..........so once the drivetrain was out, I was steam cleaning again. No big deal, right? I blew out about a 5" long dog chit. Found it laying on the shop floor. I'm thinking to...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-19-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I've started to gut the dash in order to replace...

I've started to gut the dash in order to replace the insulation on the firewall and the wiring harness's. I'll also rebuild the wiper motor, radio, dash cluster. I cleaned up the original 4311 brake...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-14-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I see what you mean Bruce......... Funny,...

I see what you mean Bruce.........

Funny, SYC seems to be the only place I posted where the problem exists.

Technology is not my strong suit for certain:)
Forum: Chevrolet 01-13-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
I sent the F.I. unit out to Ken Hansen last...

I sent the F.I. unit out to Ken Hansen last Thursday 1.7.21. I already received these 2 videos today. I'm glad I enlisted the help of a professional
...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-13-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
For the technical guys, you may enjoy this. For...

For the technical guys, you may enjoy this. For the guys who can't sleep give this a read...........lol

https://pdf4pro.com/view/a-tale-of-two-camshafts-st-louis-ncrs-164675.html
Forum: Chevrolet 01-13-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
Taking down to the machine shop towards the end...

Taking down to the machine shop towards the end of the month. It will get whatever it needs. We'll see if the bores will take just a hone, or will need to be opened up to .040 or .060. The recipe I...
Forum: Chevrolet 01-12-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 44,077
Posted By napa68
My Dad was around this weekend, so I put him to...

My Dad was around this weekend, so I put him to work for a little bit. Shocking what he'll do from some free beer! We snatched the motor out so I can get cooking. Hard to believe he and I have been...
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