Official Tampa, FL Area Thread
11-11-2014, 07:15 AM
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Hoping to get headers on tonight, run the fuel lines, and run the feed line for the trans cooler. Gotta run to Lowe's to get a 3/8" NPT adapter to 1/2" NPT, some nuts for my motor mount bolts, and some 5/16"-24 bolts for the water pump pulley. Picking up a new shift cable, and a carb throttle cable from a 85 to swap to.
11-11-2014, 07:30 AM
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Nice RD. Getting closer.
Hey Jim, you ever make it home from the meet?
Hey Jim, you ever make it home from the meet?
11-11-2014, 01:05 PM
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Just made it home guys. Awesome meet. Good to meet you guys.
Mine being the only one there was no problem...that couple who was eye ballin the bird was worth it.
The drive home wasn't bad either. So glad it was in the upper 50s because usually driving home in rain sucks when the Windows are up.
When is the next meet?
Mine being the only one there was no problem...that couple who was eye ballin the bird was worth it.
The drive home wasn't bad either. So glad it was in the upper 50s because usually driving home in rain sucks when the Windows are up.
When is the next meet?
11-11-2014, 05:29 PM
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Just made it home guys. Awesome meet. Good to meet you guys.
Mine being the only one there was no problem...that couple who was eye ballin the bird was worth it.
The drive home wasn't bad either. So glad it was in the upper 50s because usually driving home in rain sucks when the Windows are up.
When is the next meet?
Mine being the only one there was no problem...that couple who was eye ballin the bird was worth it.
The drive home wasn't bad either. So glad it was in the upper 50s because usually driving home in rain sucks when the Windows are up.
When is the next meet?
I cut the ECM harness free today, and sorted out most of the C100 wires. But then the dinner bell rang and I went in for the night.
11-11-2014, 09:14 PM
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Just made it home guys. Awesome meet. Good to meet you guys.
Mine being the only one there was no problem...that couple who was eye ballin the bird was worth it.
The drive home wasn't bad either. So glad it was in the upper 50s because usually driving home in rain sucks when the Windows are up.
When is the next meet?
Mine being the only one there was no problem...that couple who was eye ballin the bird was worth it.
The drive home wasn't bad either. So glad it was in the upper 50s because usually driving home in rain sucks when the Windows are up.
When is the next meet?
I know it would be a drive for the Tampa area guys, but I would love to set something up by Cape Canaveral. A cruise down A1A would be a must do as well.
Short term I will probably be down for anything. Jim, I know you said something about Zepherhills, any spot in particular?
11-11-2014, 09:20 PM
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Yea I thought it was pretty cool when the couple was checking out your car. The look on the guys face, looked like a kid seeing his dream car. That was awesome. I know what you mean about the rain; I have no heat or ac. I need to get around to hooking the heater core back up but I need to situate the heat situation under the hood. I already removed the cowl seal. Next meet we can BBQ on my hood, lol.
I know it would be a drive for the Tampa area guys, but I would love to set something up by Cape Canaveral. A cruise down A1A would be a must do as well.
Short term I will probably be down for anything. Jim, I know you said something about Zepherhills, any spot in particular?
I know it would be a drive for the Tampa area guys, but I would love to set something up by Cape Canaveral. A cruise down A1A would be a must do as well.
Short term I will probably be down for anything. Jim, I know you said something about Zepherhills, any spot in particular?
11-12-2014, 07:10 AM
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Yea I thought it was pretty cool when the couple was checking out your car. The look on the guys face, looked like a kid seeing his dream car. That was awesome. I know what you mean about the rain; I have no heat or ac. I need to get around to hooking the heater core back up but I need to situate the heat situation under the hood. I already removed the cowl seal. Next meet we can BBQ on my hood, lol.
I know it would be a drive for the Tampa area guys, but I would love to set something up by Cape Canaveral. A cruise down A1A would be a must do as well.
Short term I will probably be down for anything. Jim, I know you said something about Zepherhills, any spot in particular?
I know it would be a drive for the Tampa area guys, but I would love to set something up by Cape Canaveral. A cruise down A1A would be a must do as well.
Short term I will probably be down for anything. Jim, I know you said something about Zepherhills, any spot in particular?
Sounds like you are getting close, Rubber.
84, get those floors finished man!
11-12-2014, 10:48 AM
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Not really. I've only been to Zepherhills a handfull of times. I have a friend who lives there that im sure would love to see some 3rd gens again. Maybe get her to thinking of getting back into one.
Sounds like you are getting close, Rubber.
84, get those floors finished man!
Sounds like you are getting close, Rubber.
84, get those floors finished man!
Car is close to being done Jim, if it doesn't run before Friday I'm calling in all favors and getting the thing done Saturday.
11-12-2014, 07:08 PM
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Not really. I've only been to Zepherhills a handfull of times. I have a friend who lives there that im sure would love to see some 3rd gens again. Maybe get her to thinking of getting back into one.
Sounds like you are getting close, Rubber.
84, get those floors finished man!
Sounds like you are getting close, Rubber.
84, get those floors finished man!
Going to start stripping the car tomorrow so I can clean the engine bay up and have the rest of the body ready for one I do weld in the new floors.
Going to be a lot of work in a shortish amount of time, but I'll be happy when I can finally drive this car since it's been sitting in my garage for almost a year now.
11-12-2014, 07:53 PM
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Finally ordering the floorpans in a few days if all goes as planned.
Going to start stripping the car tomorrow so I can clean the engine bay up and have the rest of the body ready for one I do weld in the new floors.
Going to be a lot of work in a shortish amount of time, but I'll be happy when I can finally drive this car since it's been sitting in my garage for almost a year now.
Going to start stripping the car tomorrow so I can clean the engine bay up and have the rest of the body ready for one I do weld in the new floors.
Going to be a lot of work in a shortish amount of time, but I'll be happy when I can finally drive this car since it's been sitting in my garage for almost a year now.
11-12-2014, 11:41 PM
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Finally ordering the floorpans in a few days if all goes as planned.
Going to start stripping the car tomorrow so I can clean the engine bay up and have the rest of the body ready for one I do weld in the new floors.
Going to be a lot of work in a shortish amount of time, but I'll be happy when I can finally drive this car since it's been sitting in my garage for almost a year now.
Going to start stripping the car tomorrow so I can clean the engine bay up and have the rest of the body ready for one I do weld in the new floors.
Going to be a lot of work in a shortish amount of time, but I'll be happy when I can finally drive this car since it's been sitting in my garage for almost a year now.
Good to hear progress on your part as well!
11-13-2014, 10:35 AM
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Hmm, that doesnt appear very much lower than mine.
11-13-2014, 11:31 AM
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When you see it in person the difference is much more noticeable. I'm slightly tucking tire up front, and I'm another 1/2 inch lower in the rear than you.
Is there anywhere cool near the Port of Tampa to take photos? We could probably meet up over there and get all the cars in for some shots.
After looking at my rear photo again, I'm reminded how awesome my louvers look. LOL
Is there anywhere cool near the Port of Tampa to take photos? We could probably meet up over there and get all the cars in for some shots.
After looking at my rear photo again, I'm reminded how awesome my louvers look. LOL
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11-13-2014, 12:07 PM
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
When you see it in person the difference is much more noticeable. I'm slightly tucking tire up front, and I'm another 1/2 inch lower in the rear than you.
Is there anywhere cool near the Port of Tampa to take photos? We could probably meet up over there and get all the cars in for some shots.
After looking at my rear photo again, I'm reminded how awesome my louvers look. LOL
Maybe the port of tampa area would work. I would love to do a photo shoot in a railyard as well.
Ultimate place is like I said before, Cape Canaveral. Would be awesome to work something out with NASA to use the shuttle runway. Thats where they tested the Hennessy Venom GT. Apparently NASA will let supercars do testing on the runway. So I don't think it would be far fetched to think we couldn't get a photoshoot done.
I would love a pic with my car and a launch tower with a Delta 5 on it. Cause getting the shuttle on one isn't gonna happen anymore :'/
11-13-2014, 01:47 PM
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Yea those are the louvers I want. I could do 1/2 in the back and do 1/2 inch spacers under the strut mount and be satisfied to be honest. Maybe 3/4 inch in the front and 1/2 inch in the back so it doesn't look retarded with a full tank. A Third gen wouldn't look right with a bulldog stance.
Maybe the port of tampa area would work. I would love to do a photo shoot in a railyard as well.
Ultimate place is like I said before, Cape Canaveral. Would be awesome to work something out with NASA to use the shuttle runway. Thats where they tested the Hennessy Venom GT. Apparently NASA will let supercars do testing on the runway. So I don't think it would be far fetched to think we couldn't get a photoshoot done.
I would love a pic with my car and a launch tower with a Delta 5 on it. Cause getting the shuttle on one isn't gonna happen anymore :'/
Maybe the port of tampa area would work. I would love to do a photo shoot in a railyard as well.
Ultimate place is like I said before, Cape Canaveral. Would be awesome to work something out with NASA to use the shuttle runway. Thats where they tested the Hennessy Venom GT. Apparently NASA will let supercars do testing on the runway. So I don't think it would be far fetched to think we couldn't get a photoshoot done.
I would love a pic with my car and a launch tower with a Delta 5 on it. Cause getting the shuttle on one isn't gonna happen anymore :'/
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11-13-2014, 08:56 PM
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Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
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Guys Im so amped. The torque converter RubberD gave me stalls at the same rpms the turbo spools at! Gonna be great. Sucks I gotta be easy on it, lol.
11-13-2014, 09:46 PM
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Lololol. Good to hear!
MAJOR progress tonight on my swap.
Trans cooler lines. - Done
Fuel lines. - Done
Bolted on drivers side header
Wired in dizzy
And I found I messed up and cut the fan relay, which I will be wiring back in lol.
Should get to start the thing tomorrow night, if not Saturday morning. Also noticed that I really need tires up front, so I'll have to stop by Discount Tire and get a couple for the front before I head on over to Will's Sunday.
11-14-2014, 07:18 PM
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Hey Rubber, here is that link I was talking about for the head specs.
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sum...%20L98%20Vette
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sum...%20L98%20Vette
11-14-2014, 08:15 PM
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Hey Rubber, here is that link I was talking about for the head specs.
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sum...%20L98%20Vette
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sum...%20L98%20Vette
11-14-2014, 09:02 PM
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Ducky, it'll be worth the work. Keep at it so that the rest of us can ogle it later.
11-14-2014, 09:04 PM
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dude, discount tire in clermont is like 5 minutes from my house, got a set of pirelli's there for my old altima for 400$. they were 80,000 mile tires, too bad the car only got maybe 1/4 into that. those tires ruled.
11-14-2014, 09:06 PM
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I paid for the mount and balance and tires, just gotta drive there and get them put on. Gotta finish making these ones bald first though, lol
11-15-2014, 06:42 AM
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If you guys are ever gonna be around Clermont, hit me up. I work day shift mon-fri, so evenings and weekends are totally open.
11-15-2014, 07:16 AM
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Gary, I noticed a discount tire across from where we met up. That store must be new. Coincidence we were talking about it and the next day I find a new store opens up closer to my house.
Zepherhills or clermont, doesn't matter to me.
Zepherhills or clermont, doesn't matter to me.
11-15-2014, 07:43 AM
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Will, I will try to come over, but tomorrow looks like it'll be brakes day. PM your phone number, and if we get done at a decent time, I will make a little trip.
11-15-2014, 07:54 AM
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I changed my caliper out in 15 minutes in advance auto parts parking lot one time.
So brakes should be quick, lol. So we can expect you at what time? Lol just kidding.
I have wifi text so I will pm you that number. Dont have a phone thats active currently.
11-15-2014, 09:10 AM
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Well, it's gonna be coldish, it's Sunday, so I sleep late and move slow, and I always anticipate other things breaking/discovering other things broken that take time. But hopefully, none of those things happen, as more broken stuff=more $$. I don't like to spend $$. Plus, I would like to come over and help/hang out.
11-15-2014, 11:33 AM
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No problem. I will tell you this just to make you rush, lol.
I changed my caliper out in 15 minutes in advance auto parts parking lot one time.
So brakes should be quick, lol. So we can expect you at what time? Lol just kidding.
I have wifi text so I will pm you that number. Dont have a phone thats active currently.
I changed my caliper out in 15 minutes in advance auto parts parking lot one time.
So brakes should be quick, lol. So we can expect you at what time? Lol just kidding.
I have wifi text so I will pm you that number. Dont have a phone thats active currently.
Well, it's gonna be coldish, it's Sunday, so I sleep late and move slow, and I always anticipate other things breaking/discovering other things broken that take time. But hopefully, none of those things happen, as more broken stuff=more $$. I don't like to spend $$. Plus, I would like to come over and help/hang out.
11-15-2014, 03:43 PM
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Yeah, I would go to Will's for the brake work, but if i need more parts, there's a ton of parts stores in Clermont and Groveland. They are good enough to drive on, just really warped, and really squishy and I'm finally fed up with em and have a few bucks in case we discover any other issues. Hopefully not, cos I would like to come over and hang out.
11-15-2014, 05:55 PM
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Car: 89 Camaro RS running MS2X
Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Yeah, I would go to Will's for the brake work, but if i need more parts, there's a ton of parts stores in Clermont and Groveland. They are good enough to drive on, just really warped, and really squishy and I'm finally fed up with em and have a few bucks in case we discover any other issues. Hopefully not, cos I would like to come over and hang out.
11-15-2014, 07:05 PM
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Yeah, I would go to Will's for the brake work, but if i need more parts, there's a ton of parts stores in Clermont and Groveland. They are good enough to drive on, just really warped, and really squishy and I'm finally fed up with em and have a few bucks in case we discover any other issues. Hopefully not, cos I would like to come over and hang out.
No worries Jim! We'll see you at the next meet for sure!
11-15-2014, 07:15 PM
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Engine: .48/.60AR T3/T4 2.8L V6
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: Next to break...
Will beat me to it. Once I got the diagrams and stared at them till I understood them it became easy. I did mess up and cut the fan relay out, but I wired it back in pretty easily.
Will has a pedophile van, we call can fit in that to go get parts lol.
No worries Jim! We'll see you at the next meet for sure!
Hey Gfun, at least our calipers are only $15 a pop, lol.
11-15-2014, 10:44 PM
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Negative. My flashlight died, So I went to get the charger, then it disappeared. $200 down the drain until I find it.
Then my phone gave up so I had no more light and went in.
Tomorrow I have to finish tightening the header bolts, finish one hose on the water pump, put the carb throttle cable in, tighten the starter solenoid bolt, put coolant in the system, bolt the battery in, finish one more wire on the alt, and then hope for the best.
I'm so over this swap now, its not even fun anymore.
Will, I dunno when I'll be able to make it over there, if at all.
Then my phone gave up so I had no more light and went in.
Tomorrow I have to finish tightening the header bolts, finish one hose on the water pump, put the carb throttle cable in, tighten the starter solenoid bolt, put coolant in the system, bolt the battery in, finish one more wire on the alt, and then hope for the best.
I'm so over this swap now, its not even fun anymore.
Will, I dunno when I'll be able to make it over there, if at all.
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Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 2500 stall
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Negative. My flashlight died, So I went to get the charger, then it disappeared. $200 down the drain until I find it.
Then my phone gave up so I had no more light and went in.
Tomorrow I have to finish tightening the header bolts, finish one hose on the water pump, put the carb throttle cable in, tighten the starter solenoid bolt, put coolant in the system, bolt the battery in, finish one more wire on the alt, and then hope for the best.
I'm so over this swap now, its not even fun anymore.
Will, I dunno when I'll be able to make it over there, if at all.
Then my phone gave up so I had no more light and went in.
Tomorrow I have to finish tightening the header bolts, finish one hose on the water pump, put the carb throttle cable in, tighten the starter solenoid bolt, put coolant in the system, bolt the battery in, finish one more wire on the alt, and then hope for the best.
I'm so over this swap now, its not even fun anymore.
Will, I dunno when I'll be able to make it over there, if at all.
