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Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars Today, 03:17 AM

Replies: 37 Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS Views: 14,230 Posted By Derek69SS We got it running again today with the 840 heads... We got it running again today with the 840 heads on it... just when we thought it was ready for a test drive, the brake pedal went to the floor. That didn't stop me from moving it around the yard...

Forum: COPO - United States Yesterday, 03:16 PM

Replies: 155 ZL1 # 48 coming to Barrett-Jackson Views: 222,939 Posted By Derek69SS I really hope they followed the owner history... I really hope they followed the owner history back and sued the builder who committed the fraud first.

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 08-06-2024, 04:05 PM

Replies: 37 Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS Views: 14,230 Posted By Derek69SS Yeah, this one has been a battle. I'm not very... Yeah, this one has been a battle. I'm not very experienced with mechanical work, so we're learning as we go. I've done a lot of metal fab and body work over the years, as well as a lot of suspension...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 08-06-2024, 01:36 PM

Replies: 37 Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS Views: 14,230 Posted By Derek69SS This thing has been fighting us every step of the... This thing has been fighting us every step of the way. One of the 074 heads had water weeping through a hole in the casting, so now we're swapping them out for a set of 840s and sticking these on a...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-26-2024, 02:46 PM

Replies: 37 Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS Views: 14,230 Posted By Derek69SS We spent some time this week getting this 454... We spent some time this week getting this 454 ready to run, and did cam break in last night. There's a little more work to do tonight, then I plan to bring it to a car show in Rushford MN tomorrow.

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-25-2024, 01:22 PM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS As much fun as it would be to try them just once,... As much fun as it would be to try them just once, we do intend to make the car driveable. 4.10s are bad enough, 6.14s with 28" tire would be 4400rpm at 60mph. :eek2: Also, the chipped teeth on the...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-25-2024, 12:04 AM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS We pulled the diff cover off to see what we have... We pulled the diff cover off to see what we have inside. Knowing it was an 1/8-mile racer, I expected some deep gears... 43/7 = 6.14 gears :eek2: Pinion has several chipped teeth. I have an extra...

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-18-2024, 02:19 PM

Replies: 11 68 302 restamp? Views: 1,241 Posted By Derek69SS Broach marks on the left look good. Maybe... Broach marks on the left look good. Maybe ground off the suffix and re-stamped just the 3 and the MO? Grinder marks are definitely suspicious in my opinion.

Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-18-2024, 12:45 PM

Replies: 26 1968 L89 Camaro BAT Views: 3,636 Posted By Derek69SS The torn edges are comically consistent all the... The torn edges are comically consistent all the way around.

Forum: Lounge 06-27-2024, 04:10 PM

Replies: 2 Featherlight... Views: 1,126 Posted By Derek69SS I saw the "Smokey and the Bandit" stagecoach... I saw the "Smokey and the Bandit" stagecoach robbery livery one there when I drove by on Friday. I always wanted to get that put on my enclosed trailer.

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 06-25-2024, 01:34 PM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS Someone shared this picture of it from several... Someone shared this picture of it from several years ago on Facebook.

Forum: Lounge 06-24-2024, 02:03 PM

Replies: 51 Truck shopping... Views: 11,771 Posted By Derek69SS Thanks! I never figured I'd buy a new one, but... Thanks! I never figured I'd buy a new one, but the used truck market has been ridiculous for the last 4 years. My old truck was a 2011 1500 with a 6.2 and Max Towing package. At 200,000 miles and a...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 06-24-2024, 01:00 AM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS Would you happen to have any pictures of it where... Would you happen to have any pictures of it where it sat? The auctioneer said someone tried to steal it about 3 or 4 years ago. Owners found a strap hooked to it and tracks in the yard, but must...

Forum: Lounge 06-23-2024, 01:54 AM

Replies: 51 Truck shopping... Views: 11,771 Posted By Derek69SS I decided to avoid all the lifter failure issues... I decided to avoid all the lifter failure issues of the AFM/DOD system by going to an HD with the L8T 6.6L gas.

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 06-22-2024, 09:58 PM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS When we looked at the car, it had the center... When we looked at the car, it had the center console full of old timeslips. Unfortunately, some jackass stole them all. We have pictures, but the slips are all gone. :mad:

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 06-22-2024, 09:52 PM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS More pictures More pictures

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 06-22-2024, 09:38 PM

Replies: 27 Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" Views: 7,083 Posted By Derek69SS Day-2 69 Z/28 "barn find" My buddy Nick and I just bought this 1-owner 69 Z/28 on an estate auction. It has some VERY cool Day-2 flavor! Some details... X77 car, 02D build. 8k tach w/ 6k redline Lemans Blue, black...

Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-Sold listings 05-09-2024, 03:02 PM

Replies: 0 Sold 70 Chevelle SS396 Convertible Views: 1,373 Posted By Derek69SS 70 Chevelle SS396 Convertible 70 Chevelle SS396 convertible Build Sheet, "L" trim tag Sold new in Ohio, and was bought out of Texas in 1989, disassembled for restoration, and has been sitting since 1992. Clean and clear...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-04-2024, 03:13 AM

Replies: 37 Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS Views: 14,230 Posted By Derek69SS 15x5 with 2.5" backspace ... 15x5 with 2.5" backspace https://www.summitracing.com/parts/usm-u10115506125

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-03-2024, 01:23 PM

Replies: 19 Blackjack Headers Views: 12,015 Posted By Derek69SS No B-bodies hidden here. I called Chad as soon as... No B-bodies hidden here. I called Chad as soon as I figured out what they fit, but he's a bigger tightwad than I am, so we'll see... They'd look good on one of his L72 Biscaynes. I just saw...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-03-2024, 03:10 AM

Replies: 19 Blackjack Headers Views: 12,015 Posted By Derek69SS He missed a set at Jefferson last weekend! I... He missed a set at Jefferson last weekend! I bought this pair of 2" primary, 3-1/2" collector, square flange Appliance B-body headers there.

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-03-2024, 02:46 AM

Replies: 28 Headers by Doug Views: 12,761 Posted By Derek69SS I picked up a set of NOS Doug Thorley headers... I picked up a set of NOS Doug Thorley headers recently that are orange.

Forum: Lounge 05-01-2024, 01:41 PM

Replies: 72 Who says swap meets are dead?? Views: 17,560 Posted By Derek69SS Friday was nice all morning, It got windy and... Friday was nice all morning, It got windy and blew dust around a lot late morning and then rained from about 1:00 on. I had covered about half of it before the rain started. Saturday was nice, but...

Forum: Lounge 04-30-2024, 01:16 PM

Replies: 72 Who says swap meets are dead?? Views: 17,560 Posted By Derek69SS Jefferson was great this year. I found more... Jefferson was great this year. I found more than I needed and spent more than I should have...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-06-2024, 07:20 PM

Replies: 37 Day 2 '68 Chevelle SS Views: 14,230 Posted By Derek69SS Yeah, they're new from US Mags. I wasn't... Yeah, they're new from US Mags. I wasn't having much luck finding direct drilled vintage 15s in the sizes I needed, so I bought new. I might spray them with something to etch them a bit to dull the...

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