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The Beast Has Arrived!! (NEW PICS)

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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The Beast Has Arrived!! (NEW PICS)

Posted: 10/13/08 11:36amMessage 21 of 60
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
AWESOME!!  CAN`T WAIT TO HEAR IT SOME DAY. WELCOME TO THE GAS GUZZLING BIG BOYS CLUB!!!
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Posted: 10/13/08 2:54pmMessage 22 of 60
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I'll be posting some videos once she's running!! Spinnin some wrenches tonight after work to get her ready. Big%20smile
 
Making braided fuel lines is really a PITA - that's all I can say!!! Pinch

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Posted: 10/18/08 9:42pmMessage 23 of 60
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Well, did all my odds and ends during the week and fired her up today!!  Clap She sounds awesome. Cool
 
BG carb needs to be adjusted tomorrow - idling way too rich (cough, cough!!)Dead
 
 
 
Trying to figure out how to post a video..
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Posted: 10/19/08 5:03pmMessage 24 of 60
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Can't wait to here it.

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Posted: 10/26/08 6:37amMessage 25 of 60
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Well folks, my BG Demon had to be shipped back to the MFR. Could not get the rich condition adjusted and after a few digital pics (technology is certainly useful from time to time), they determined that there were some machining errors. Shipped the carb to them on Thurs and hope to have it back by the end of this week. Details, details.....
 
In the interim, had my tires and wheels mounted and slapped em on the sleeping giant yesterday:
 
 
 
 
Theres nuthin like a lil' bling to cure your nerves when thangs aint a runnin right!! Clap Anybody have a torque spec for TTIIs? I have them at 85 Ft LBS. Doesn't seem to be so hard to get 85 with a big TQ wrench....
 
Stay tuned!! After she's running, off to paint in the spring!!!! Big%20smile
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Posted: 10/26/08 9:26amMessage 26 of 60
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That sucks Paul, hope it comes back quickly. The wheels look awsomeCool
See you Sat.
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Posted: 10/26/08 6:23pmMessage 27 of 60
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Torque to 100 flp, then again after about 80 miles
Wheels look great.
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Posted: 10/26/08 6:29pmMessage 28 of 60
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Thanks John! Will do! Thumbs%20Up

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Posted: 10/26/08 7:54pmMessage 29 of 60
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Paul,
Too bad about the carb.
Those wheels look saweeeeet!!! What size are they?
Hope it all comes together soon.
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Posted: 10/26/08 8:08pmMessage 30 of 60
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Hey Kevin,
 
    All in due time. Wheels are 15" made custom by a guy out of NC for C3s. They are a a near clone of TTIIs for a much more reasonable price.
 
Thanks
 
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