Chevelle updates

[VintageMusclecar]

Two updates to post:

1) The tach issue has been resolved, I'll try to post more details tomorrow or Saturday.

2) I've purchased a trailer hitch system for my Suburban so I'll be able to tow the car myself instead of having to rely on someone else. The parts should be in tomorrow or Monday, so hopefully by next week I'll get everything installed an operational.

I don't have my own trailer (yet), but a close friend has a new 18' 10K lb open trailer which he's going to let me use whenever I need (as long as he isn't using it at the time of course).

[VintageMusclecar]

The Suburban is now equipped with a class 4 Curt trailer hitch along with a shiny new rear bumper to replace the rusted out original.

A trailer brake and harness will be installed shortly, and since I have access to a trailer now, with any luck the Chevelle will be back to the track before the end of the month.










More soon--I hope.

[Donnie]

Eric,
cant go wrong with this controller https://www.southwestwheel.com/store...sha-prodigy-p2
and you can get a plug and play harness.

[njsteve]

How did you like the weight of that old bumper! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img] Holy crap they are heavy. I replaced mine with another used one off craigslist and was shocked by how heavy it was, and by the area behind the bumper that must have been a trap for salt and moisture - very crusty! Used a lot of POR15 back there to seal it up.

Where did you get the new bumper? Most are reasonable in cost but the shipping is a killer. I need a front bumper for my diesel K2500 Suburban (diesels have the two air inlet holes on either side of the license plate bracket) but the shipping costs are painful at the moment.

[COPO CARTEL]

Eric we need to get out to Xenia before the season is over and have some fun

[VintageMusclecar]

Donnie;

I already have a Curt controller, having a friend install it (and the trailer light harness) for me in trade for setting up his Dominator for more civilized street manners. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cht-51110



Steve;

They're definitely not lightweights, that's for sure. I purchased mine locally here. It comes with new mounting hardware, a new licence light harness, and even comes with new outer braces. I re-used the original outer braces as I would've had to drop the tank to access the fasteners on the top of the frame--that ain't happening. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] And yes, there's rust o'plenty back there. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if I wound up having to replace the frame on this thing eventually. (strong sentimental attachment to this truck, plan on keeping it for as long as practically possible)

Doug;

That's precisely what I'm trying to do! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] There's no sense in having my friend trailer me down again since we can't make it there until after 7:00 at best, which only leaves time for 2 or 3 runs...pretty much a waste of time. Once the `Burb's capable of towing, I can be there before 5:00 when the gates open.

I have a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">LOT</span></span></span> of lost time to make up for!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img]

[earntaz]

Eric -- it appears the bumper you removed is totally &quot;used up&quot; ... TAZ

[VintageMusclecar]

It was--local trash pickers came by yesterday evening and scooped it up for scrap metal.

[VintageMusclecar]

Knocked the winter garage dust off and took the car out for the first time this year...took a friend for a little ride...maybe he'll chime in. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Kil-Kare will be opening soon...just sayin' [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

C'moooooon springtime!!!!!!

[mockingbird812]

I'm the &quot;friend&quot; from above. Was picking up my rebuilt &quot;4346&quot; from Eric. Embarrassed to say the least. Here is what a neglected Holley looks like on the inside! ArRrGgggh!!!



Now, on to the more important stuff. Eric, being the consummate customer-focused business man, felt obliged to show his customer (me) what a well built carburetor (and a well built motor) can do for an A body. So we went for a pre-Spring shake down &quot;cruise&quot;. Well the cruise lasted exactly 8 minutes till we made the outskirts of town and then all hell broke loose. Car hooked real good and set my eyeballs to the backs of their sockets. But, that's what 600+ ft lbs of torque and grippy tires will do. Eric - I am a satisfied customer. I'll be getting the carb back on my L78 this weekend and I can't wait to here her rumble again!

Thanks Eric!

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