Prep for your stuff for 2011?

[Phoneguy]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Well I need to install 700 transmission, I got a converter for it and the parts I need for it will be here tomorrow. I would like to get the a/c working. I also would like to change the valve springs.

[Monster]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

A Keisler TKO-600 OD manual 5-speed would be awesome, but it is not a need, it is a want ....
:D

... probably ain't gonna happen this year though.
:-\

[thrillbilly]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Hello, i'm new to the board and planning my first power tour in 2011. Any advice for a first timer? What to check out and what to bring along? I'm driving my 1974 Charger 440. This is what I am working on now. Replacing radiator and adding a/c. Repack front wheel bearings and replace rear bearings. Swap 3.55 rear gear for 3.23 or 2.94? Bring all credit cards for gas? haha!! Thanks, looking forward to it!!

[Monster]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Hello, i'm new to the board and planning my first power tour in 2011.
Any advice for a first timer? What to check out and what to bring along?

Welcome to our world thrillbilly !


Obviously those questions have been asked before, so here is a link to a First Time Power Tour Questions thread;

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/index.php?topic=25893.0

Here is a link to a Power Tour "Road Trip Kit" Includes ... thread;

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/index.php?topic=10101.0

[Eliteman76]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

#1.Tko install
#2 freshen up motor
#3 fix a/c and cruise again....maybe
#4 drive like hell

Yes, and hopefully no wheel bearing failure for you this go around! >

And, this year, I hope to remember to not keep calling you "Matt" :-X


As far as first time stuff, my wife and I did last year...I was literally still putting my car together Saturday due to a number of last minute problems...missed the kick off pretty much, but made it in 1:30am sat morning. All I can say is while my painter helped me out a ton...getting my car back, apart, with 7 full days to reassemble a car...not what I want to do again.

This year, I am buying a basic aluminum racing jack for the trip this time. I packed about everything except a floor jack.
I bought a small bottle jack for $12 at wallyworld, but the more I think about it, I don't trust that thing.

[thrillbilly]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Thanks for pointing me to those excellent threads!!

[Bucky67]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Jade is ready to roll if this thing started tomorrow. However, with that being said, there are a few things I wouldn't mind accomplishing:

1- Pull Engine and repaint the entire motor to match the car.
2- While engine is out, replace oil pan gasket with a 1-piece
3- Replace fuel sending unit
4- Replace/Rebuild guage cluster
5- Install new radio and speakers
6- Replace steering column with a tilt wheel column

[GTPilot88]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Jade is ready to roll if this thing started tomorrow. However, with that being said, there are a few things I wouldn't mind accomplishing:

1- Pull Engine and repaint the entire motor to match the car.
2- While engine is out, replace oil pan gasket with a 1-piece
3- Replace fuel sending unit
4- Replace/Rebuild guage cluster
5- Install new radio and speakers
6- Replace steering column with a tilt wheel column

Bucky...lets just make sure the car is mostly back together before tour this time so matt can rest up for tour!

[elcaminogirl59]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?



Yes, and hopefully no wheel bearing failure for you this go around! >

And, this year, I hope to remember to not keep calling you "Matt" :-X


As far as first time stuff, my wife and I did last year...I was literally still putting my car together Saturday due to a number of last minute problems...missed the kick off pretty much, but made it in 1:30am sat morning. All I can say is while my painter helped me out a ton...getting my car back, apart, with 7 full days to reassemble a car...not what I want to do again.

This year, I am buying a basic aluminum racing jack for the trip this time. I packed about everything except a floor jack.
I bought a small bottle jack for $12 at wallyworld, but the more I think about it, I don't trust that thing.

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Andrew, one thing we always take with us is a floor jack. It has come in handy more than once!!

[BluLightning]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Ok here goes.

Remove exhaust and gut cats.
Install driveshaft loop.
Install traction bars.
Larger crank pulley for more boost.
New plugs.
New tune to support more boost.

Nothing to it. ;D

[63 falcon]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

??? Ok everyone listen up we are doing the power tour not a world tour.Your car or truck will make it !!!!!!!!!!! : :

[BluLightning]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Oh, I know it will make it. I just want to make it faster. ;D

[hoofhearted]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Don't we all want to make them faster????

[tunaboat]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

Replace the clutch with a better hydraulic clutch
fix speedometer
teach Evan how to drive a stick
clean

[88pony]

Re: Prep for your stuff for 2011?

??? Ok everyone listen up we are doing the power tour not a world tour.Your car or truck will make it !!!!!!!!!!! : :

Yeah, thats what I said last year and I didn't get outta my home state! I did buy a cheapo jack when we broke. Wallymart special-Weighs about fourty lbs. and I wouldn't trust it to lift my luggage. Put that on the list.
Andrew, no worries-thats why we got nametags!