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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-19-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Posted By Tuna Joe
I think Jerry McNeish does a pretty darn good job...

I think Jerry McNeish does a pretty darn good job if Eric is backed up
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-19-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By Tuna Joe
I’m no expert at all but here is my legit Sept 69...

I’m no expert at all but here is my legit Sept 69 40482 AC fuel pump for my L89 corvette
Forum: Member's Rides 03-17-2024, 04:22 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 136,240
Posted By Tuna Joe
Absolutely amazing job!

Absolutely amazing job!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-06-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,234
Posted By Tuna Joe
The go to guys for cast iron repair is Lock and...

The go to guys for cast iron repair is Lock and Stitch located in Turlock CA

I’m having a block repaired there currently. I’ll let you know how it comes out.
Not cheap!...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-11-2024, 02:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By Tuna Joe
Thank you Jerry! I follow Jose’s thread on his...

Thank you Jerry!
I follow Jose’s thread on his car.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-09-2024, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By Tuna Joe
I’m trying to stay away from solid lifters. ...

I’m trying to stay away from solid lifters.

I’m going to show my ignorance here, but could I run the same grind as the original solid lifter GM cam (143) only with hydraulic lifters?
In other...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-04-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By Tuna Joe
Here is my Black L71 running with the Howard’s...

Here is my Black L71 running with the Howard’s roller #120325-10 cam

https://youtube.com/shorts/pLk0xVAxxE4?feature=shared
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-04-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By Tuna Joe
Help me with camshaft selection-please

As I posted on here, I have a 1969 corvette L89 project car.
The aluminum heads are done, and the block is at the machine shop.
The block has been decked, and rather than running the 11:1...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-26-2024, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Tuna Joe
Better

Better
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-26-2024, 03:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Tuna Joe
Ted Gotelli. Drag racing pioneer

Mr Gotelli was a patient of mine when I was practicing in the Bay Area back in the 90’s.
Great guy, great kids and grandkids.
Mr Gotelli’s son brought me the article and a picture of his car....
Forum: Chevrolet 01-23-2024, 05:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,502
Posted By Tuna Joe
I’m in the process of rebuilding my 1969 L89 and...

I’m in the process of rebuilding my 1969 L89 and I’m going to go with a hydraulic roller.
I’m going to follow One Stop Restoration’s advice and go with Erson Cams.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-15-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By Tuna Joe
How about Jerry McNeish? Does he do a decent...

How about Jerry McNeish?
Does he do a decent job?
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-23-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,010
Posted By Tuna Joe
Is that show chrome or nickel/ chrome? They...

Is that show chrome or nickel/ chrome?
They look amazing
Forum: Lounge 12-06-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 132,287
Posted By Tuna Joe
Around 1977 working at my friends dad’s Chevron...

Around 1977 working at my friends dad’s Chevron station on Van Nuys Blvd.
This was THE primo job back in my high school days.
We’d always work the Wednesday evening shift, I’d tell my folks that I...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-01-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,010
Posted By Tuna Joe
Checked out US Chrome and this was on the...

Checked out US Chrome and this was on the website..
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-01-2023, 04:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,010
Posted By Tuna Joe
I was told whenI called they were only doing...

I was told whenI called they were only doing bumpers now.
Btw, had a hard time getting thru to them. Left several VM but did eventually speak to a human when I called
Forum: Technical & Restoration 11-30-2023, 02:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,010
Posted By Tuna Joe
Pm sent!

Pm sent!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 11-30-2023, 12:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,010
Posted By Tuna Joe
Chrome plating question

I’m having a difficult time finding a chrome plating place that can restore a set of 1969 Corvette BB valve covers.
All places can chrome them, but no one can do the flash chrome process. Which...
Forum: Baldwin-Motion Performance 11-26-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 31,512
Posted By Tuna Joe
Thought I would ask the forum members here for...

Thought I would ask the forum members here for opinions…
Soon I’m going to start on the glass work for the Big Mike car.

I always envisioned restoring this car as a Motion car.
I’ve had several...
Forum: Member's Rides 11-15-2023, 04:36 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 136,240
Posted By Tuna Joe
Really appreciate the time to reply. I’m new to...

Really appreciate the time to reply.
I’m new to this whole restoration game, hence the questions.
I’ve got the machinist giving me his opinion, my engine builder giving me his, and my corvette...
Forum: Member's Rides 11-14-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 136,240
Posted By Tuna Joe
One stop, Curious what made you go with Erson...

One stop,
Curious what made you go with Erson cams? I know you had used Comp cams in the past.
I’m in the middle of a L89 rebuild and am trying to decide who to go with for my roller cam.

Also...
Forum: Member's Rides 11-14-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 136,240
Posted By Tuna Joe
One stop, Curious what made you go with Erson...

One stop,
Curious what made you go with Erson cams? I know you had used Comp cams in the past.
I’m in the middle of a L89 rebuild and am trying to decide who to go with for my roller cam.

Also...
Forum: Baldwin-Motion Performance 11-10-2023, 01:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 31,512
Posted By Tuna Joe
.you can see the argent silver on the back side...

.you can see the argent silver on the back side of the rim.
Forum: Baldwin-Motion Performance 11-10-2023, 01:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 31,512
Posted By Tuna Joe
Started on my AZ rims today. Media blasted them...

Started on my AZ rims today.
Media blasted them and then painted the backs semi gloss black paint.
Tomorrow I’ll paint the front in a bc/cc custom mix to duplicate the argent silver with green hue...
Forum: Baldwin-Motion Performance 10-31-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 31,512
Posted By Tuna Joe
Ok guys, starting on the 427 for the Big Mike...

Ok guys, starting on the 427 for the Big Mike project.
842 Heads just got done and delivered by Mumps, our local “rat” engine expert and local beekeeper.
Mump worked for GM back in the 60s (where...
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