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[Monster]

I scrolled through the last 140 pages to see if you had posted what wheels and tires you plan on running, but didn't see anything. Have you decided yet ?

[SuperBuickGuy]

I scrolled through the last 140 pages to see if you had posted what wheels and tires you plan on running, but didn't see anything. Have you decided yet ?

the short answer is no

but there are complexities

the tire size I'm running is fine, but one tire has a large notch - and if I showed up at the track with it and they noticed, they'd say no.

so technically, I'm running what's on it now, but I will be figuring out something new very soon

[99_ls1]

Totally interested in this entire build. A basket case '68 is very interested in what you've done here. It's totally awesome to take a C3 and move it to modern technology with parts which are available secondhand instead of spending cubic mammon to have somebody else do it for you. I think your work is awesome, please keep it up and remain with us on the forum. You've undoubtedly been one of the most popular members of the community.

Makes me put off finding a Dynacorn body for a fist-gen Firebird for the old Wayne Due conversion to C4 suspension in favor of the C3... Hmmm. Keep it up, waiting to see how the Optima dreams work out - and we all wish a kick-azz performance out of this bad fish!

[SuperBuickGuy]

Just a slight problem....

the funny thing is I'm not sold on the idea of balancing the pressure plate.... but since the 427 Eagle crank doesn't have a center balance, I begrudgingly agreed
got it back yesterday, then assembled it last night

was supposed to have help/witnesses... but a 18" of snow ended that

always put your motor in when there is little chance you'll be able to drive it once its in


and it's in

though I had to take the trans out to do it

truth be told, the 1/4" block saver almost stopped me. I made the driveshaft really too long, but since it fits... we move on

big floor, dropped a unique washer (for the shifter).... where the bloody hell did it go?


looking more assembled... should make noise tomorrow

[ejs262]

Wish I had known you needed a hand, I could have made it in the Pig Rig no prob.

[65RHDEER]

If ever I drop something I've got into the habit of always watching it fall if I can, I may not see exactly where it stops but I have a better idea of where it is.
It's saved me a bit of time since I started doing it.

That is a strange place to add weight

Hope with the next few steps it all goes well.

[Captain]

Hope that welded "washer weight" stays there at HIGH REV's........
Or just say......."It's Self Balancing" when it ricochet's around in the bell housing and falls out and slides hides with that "Special Washer" you are still crawling around on the shop floor with a flashlight shinning under every toolbox, and cabinet..........

[SuperBuickGuy]

Hope that welded "washer weight" stays there at HIGH REV's........
Or just say......."It's Self Balancing" when it ricochet's around in the bell housing and falls out and slides hides with that "Special Washer" you are still crawling around on the shop floor with a flashlight shinning under every toolbox, and cabinet..........

I found it, eventually, it was hiding under the floor mats in front of the lathe. Under. I don't ask 'how' anymore because there really is no answer.

[SuperBuickGuy]

Wish I had known you needed a hand, I could have made it in the Pig Rig no prob.

the friend wanted to see how the motor goes into a C3 (so when he does it, he has an idea).
Thanks for the offer, though

[DanStokes]

Good to see it back in the hole. I'm sure you did this but didn't mention it so I'll ask - did you center the Lakewood 'shield? The Quicktime I put in Dick's Volvo was WAY off and I ended up with the eccentrics screwed all the way in one direction to get it in spec.

Dan

[SuperBuickGuy]

Good to see it back in the hole. I'm sure you did this but didn't mention it so I'll ask - did you center the Lakewood 'shield? The Quicktime I put in Dick's Volvo was WAY off and I ended up with the eccentrics screwed all the way in one direction to get it in spec.

Dan

this one was pretty close....

[SuperBuickGuy]

not much to show, Buick has been clingy lately - normally, he refuses to come into the shop...

filled the coolant system

in my rewire, I think I missed a wire - because there is no switched power... tomorrow's problem

what's left is the belts, and the wiring issue....

[SuperBuickGuy]

found the electric problem.... this should be attached to a wire

assembled

need this to make it move, though


(note the oil pressure? )
best of all, no leaks (so far).
it's alive

[DanStokes]

You do not lack tenacity! And seriously, thanks for posting your nifty projects.

Dan

[silver_bullet]

Now that's a theft deterrent! :
need this to make it move, though