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Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-26-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,236
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: 26
Views: 6,026
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: 26
Views: 6,026
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
Views: 1,015
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
Views: 2,945
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
Views: 1,044
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: 26
Views: 6,026
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
Views: 10,424
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: 26
Views: 6,026
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
Views: 10,424
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: 26
Views: 6,026
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: 26
Views: 6,026
Posted By Derek69SS
More pictures

More pictures
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 06-22-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,026
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
Views: 1,238
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: 29
Views: 12,236
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: 17
Views: 11,286
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: 17
Views: 11,286
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
Views: 12,271
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
Views: 16,812
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
Views: 16,812
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: 29
Views: 12,236
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...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-06-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,236
Posted By Derek69SS
It's not all back together yet, but I couldn't...

It's not all back together yet, but I couldn't resist getting some pictures of it outside today with its new 15x5 and 15x8 aluminum slots with 6.40-15 and L60-15 bias ply tires.

The tunnel ram is...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-22-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,236
Posted By Derek69SS
I have a 427 sitting here that's supposed to be...

I have a 427 sitting here that's supposed to be 12:1 with 840 heads, so swapping heads between the two would make both of them better. The goal for now is just to get the car running and driving on...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-21-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,236
Posted By Derek69SS
After everyone else went home, the kids and I got...

After everyone else went home, the kids and I got to work getting the L78 pulled out so we could drop this rat in its place. We'll break it in on a 4bbl, but eventually I want to put this Edelbrock...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-21-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,236
Posted By Derek69SS
I decided to get the car roadworthy this summer,...

I decided to get the car roadworthy this summer, and drive it just the way it was in 1985 when it was last driven.

I cleaned the garage to host a Northstar Chevelle Club "work meeting" to have...
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