My Build Thread
10-21-2011, 06:33 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
My Build Thread
Several people have asked me for some more details on my car, and since I am in the middle of redoing everything I figured I would start something to show what is happening.
Last time at track 2010
Last time at track 2010
10-21-2011, 06:40 PM
#2
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
Decided the 7.5 rear end was on its last legs, and not wanting to drop the coin to put a ready to go bolt in 9" in the car I decided to build one myself.
This rear was originally for a G-Body, I cut off all of the mounts, fit it under the car and shortened it to an overall flange to flange of 56.5"
The mounts I installed are from Racecraft, with a Currie Enterprises Torque arm adapter.
Founders performance for panhard, and LCA's.
This rear was originally for a G-Body, I cut off all of the mounts, fit it under the car and shortened it to an overall flange to flange of 56.5"
The mounts I installed are from Racecraft, with a Currie Enterprises Torque arm adapter.
Founders performance for panhard, and LCA's.
10-21-2011, 06:44 PM
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
Of course with shortening the axle, I had to do some surgery to the rear wheel tubs.
10-21-2011, 06:46 PM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
Here is a few shots of how the 28x10.5's are now tucked.
And a teaser of what is coming next.
And a teaser of what is coming next.
Trending Topics
11-04-2011, 07:31 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Muscatine IA
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 91 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4.11, 9inch
Re: My Build Thread
i go up every once in a while. only made it up once with the car this year and watched the series that was about it.my dad runs up there all the time though.
11-07-2011, 08:30 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Muscatine IA
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 91 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4.11, 9inch
Re: My Build Thread
hes got a 79 mustang he runs in super et. and i know what your think yes hes a ford guy i cant help it lol
11-10-2011, 08:01 AM
#12
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
OK, I just made the connection between your screen name, and the car. Orange notch if IIRC? He does a good job, hopefully this thing will be back together and ready to go come spring, hope to see ya up there. If you see us, stop by and say hi!
11-10-2011, 12:16 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Muscatine IA
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 91 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4.11, 9inch
Re: My Build Thread
yeah ill stop by and say hi. ill probably be up there more this year. i just wrecked my harley so instead of buying another toy ill just play with the ones i got
11-18-2011, 10:17 AM
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
Been a few weeks since I have updated with any pics, here is what has been happening with the car since that time.
[IMG]
[/IMG]
Dash bar, a pillar, windshield bar, door bar, and sill bar all tacked into place. Door bars will be coming out for now while I complete the tin work inside.
[IMG]
[/IMG]Dash bar, a pillar, windshield bar, door bar, and sill bar all tacked into place. Door bars will be coming out for now while I complete the tin work inside.
02-02-2012, 09:09 PM
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
OK, well not much to update lately, I have been gone from home for work, and only get about 3 hrs a week to work on the car. I am trying to finish cleaning up the rear tub area, and make my templates for wheel tubs (alum). Once I get one in I will try and get some more pictures up.
09-25-2012, 10:02 AM
#19
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
New moser axles, spool, and 5/8 studs. Don't really need that big of a stud, but fiigured I might as well do it at this time.
Hopefully I will have some pics of the tinwork, and cage completed in the next few weeks.
06-03-2013, 01:01 PM
#20
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
Ok, so its been a LONG time since my last update.
Work has been crazy, and time to work on it has been marginal, but I did get it all together and fired up for the first time last night. Hopefully I will get it on the lift this week and be able to throw some pics up of the finished car with some new suspension parts.
Work has been crazy, and time to work on it has been marginal, but I did get it all together and fired up for the first time last night. Hopefully I will get it on the lift this week and be able to throw some pics up of the finished car with some new suspension parts.
10-10-2013, 12:53 PM
#21
11-17-2014, 08:03 AM
#23
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
More pics for those who were curious, and since all of the old links are now gone..
What the car looked like back in 1994 when I bought it:
At the track several years ago:
7.5 Rear end was giving up, so in went a 9" for those that want to know...the housing is 54.75" in length, the overall length from axle flange to axle flange is 58.5"
What the car looked like back in 1994 when I bought it:
At the track several years ago:
7.5 Rear end was giving up, so in went a 9" for those that want to know...the housing is 54.75" in length, the overall length from axle flange to axle flange is 58.5"
11-17-2014, 08:06 AM
#24
11-17-2014, 08:18 AM
#25
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Midwest IL
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Alky 360
Transmission: TH400, Freakshow 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 9" 4.71
Re: My Build Thread
Some reference things for those who ask:
Engine:
4.060x3.48 = 360 ci
215 Dart Iron Eagles
XR292 Comp Cam
Brodix HVH Intake
BG 750 Alky Carb
Probe Flat Top Pistons
6.0" Rod
Steel Crank
Transmission:
TH400
9.5" Freakshow ~3800 Stall Speed
Cheetah TA Manual RMVB
Alto Red Clutches
JW Ultra Bell
Rear End:
9"
4.71 Gear
31 Spline Spool
5/8 Wheel Studs
Racecraft Weld on brackets
Engine:
4.060x3.48 = 360 ci
215 Dart Iron Eagles
XR292 Comp Cam
Brodix HVH Intake
BG 750 Alky Carb
Probe Flat Top Pistons
6.0" Rod
Steel Crank
Transmission:
TH400
9.5" Freakshow ~3800 Stall Speed
Cheetah TA Manual RMVB
Alto Red Clutches
JW Ultra Bell
Rear End:
9"
4.71 Gear
31 Spline Spool
5/8 Wheel Studs
Racecraft Weld on brackets
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
86CamaroDan
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
2
09-29-2015 10:08 PM
UltRoadWarrior9
Transmissions and Drivetrain
3
09-02-2015 08:24 PM
