Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
0 2015/10/14 18:49:42
The pivot ball fell out, and now the throwout bearing resembles a banana.
The pivot ball fell out, and now the throwout bearing resembles a banana.
0 2015/10/14 18:41:59
New console plate and window switches. There is no longer any evidence this car ever had an automatic...and my windows work.
New console plate and window switches. There is no longer any evidence this car ever had an automatic...and my windows work.
0 2015/06/04 12:09:43
Dynomax exhaust kit. Goodbye crinkle bends!
Dynomax exhaust kit. Goodbye crinkle bends!
0 2015/05/13 13:14:55
The original exhaust was restrictive (even with the holes!) and quite fugly. Also, the leaks made driving with the windows up unpleasant and dangerous.
The original exhaust was restrictive (even with the holes!) and quite fugly. Also, the leaks made driving with the windows up unpleasant and dangerous.
0 2015/05/13 13:14:16
New shift plate and window switches from Hawk's.
New shift plate and window switches from Hawk's.
0 2015/04/02 08:19:01
Welcome to 1986.
Welcome to 1986.
0 2015/04/02 08:18:27
A little more trimming was necessary to access the shifter bolts, but she's starting to come together.
A little more trimming was necessary to access the shifter bolts, but she's starting to come together.
0 2015/04/02 08:17:56
The T5 is up, and the hydraulic transmission mount will be replaced with a traditional rubber one.
The T5 is up, and the hydraulic transmission mount will be replaced with a traditional rubber one.
0 2015/04/02 08:17:29
The pedals and trim are in!
The pedals and trim are in!
0 2015/04/02 08:16:55
I fabricated the torque arm bracket for the T5. I have since replaced it with a new one from Summit.
I fabricated the torque arm bracket for the T5. I have since replaced it with a new one from Summit.
0 2015/04/02 08:16:25
This bell housing completely filled the transmission tunnel.
This bell housing completely filled the transmission tunnel.
0 2015/04/02 08:15:49
The wiring for the clutch switch was there, it just needed to be found.
The wiring for the clutch switch was there, it just needed to be found.
0 2015/04/02 08:15:18
I had to grind the flange to clearance the headers. Needless to say, grinding on $400 made me sick.
I had to grind the flange to clearance the headers. Needless to say, grinding on $400 made me sick.
0 2015/04/02 08:14:15
168-tooth flywheel. The block is a '74 and is only drilled for this starter location.
168-tooth flywheel. The block is a '74 and is only drilled for this starter location.
0 2015/04/02 08:13:05
Cutting the hole for the manual shifter.
Cutting the hole for the manual shifter.
0 2015/04/02 08:12:42
Mine on the left, a friend's RS with chopped springs on the right.
Mine on the left, a friend's RS with chopped springs on the right.
0 2015/04/02 08:12:04
First day on the job! On the way home, the 700R4 ate itself...
First day on the job! On the way home, the 700R4 ate itself...
0 2015/04/02 08:10:54
I swear there's a motor in there somewhere.
I swear there's a motor in there somewhere.
0 2015/04/02 08:10:12
I liked how the spread bore matched the intake, but the linkage proved incompatible with the 700R4 (when she was still an auto car.)
I liked how the spread bore matched the intake, but the linkage proved incompatible with the 700R4 (when she was still an auto car.)
0 2015/04/02 08:09:42
Third carb. This spread bore Holley had an AMAZING sound, ran great, but wouldn't cooperate with the 700R4, so it was replaced with a square bore Holley. Then the transmission died...
Third carb. This spread bore Holley had an AMAZING sound, ran great, but wouldn't cooperate with the 700R4, so it was replaced with a square bore Holley. Then the transmission died...
0 2015/04/02 08:08:59
Second carb. The original Quadrajet caught on fire, this Qjet had major vacuum leaks. She's now on her fourth carb, a square bore Holley.
Second carb. The original Quadrajet caught on fire, this Qjet had major vacuum leaks. She's now on her fourth carb, a square bore Holley.
0 2015/04/02 08:08:33
After applying a shoehorn and copious amounts of Vaseline, the new engine is in!
After applying a shoehorn and copious amounts of Vaseline, the new engine is in!
0 2015/04/02 08:07:45
Ye olde 305 boat anchor.
Ye olde 305 boat anchor.
0 2015/04/02 08:06:19
Rattle can gloss black makes everything look good.
Rattle can gloss black makes everything look good.
0 2015/04/02 08:05:49
Pressure washed the engine bay.
Pressure washed the engine bay.
0 2015/04/02 08:05:16
Corporate GM Blue seemed more appropriate than Pontiac Blue.
Corporate GM Blue seemed more appropriate than Pontiac Blue.
0 2015/04/02 08:04:31