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#252
11-24-2023, 11:50 PM
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The stance on this car is killer! Everything is, but the stance is dead on
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My cars, passed down by my grandfather: '68 Camaro SS (454/TH400, possible L78/M22) LeMans Blue, black deluxe interior, black vinyl top. 3.73- mostly Day 2. '89 Mustang GT- 3.55, subframe connectors, muffler delete, and a couple other minor mods. Exactly as he wanted it, so how it shall stay Also: 1995 Ford F-150 XL 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi GTX- #192 of 433 Ain't no fun in viewing your car as an 'investment'. Get out there and beat on it! 
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#253
11-27-2023, 02:02 AM
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First drive a success! I was terrified but ecstatic all at the same time! Next time I'll get a better video it definitely needs an alignment.
https://youtube.com/shorts/2lCRClNe4JQ?feature=shared https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0IZe...RlODBiNWFlZA== And another. Engine was still warming up. Pulled off mid drive. https://youtu.be/lR6vxlRJFhI?feature=shared https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0IeQ...RlODBiNWFlZA== More to come I promise! Last edited by jbtech; 11-28-2023 at 02:38 AM.
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#254
11-27-2023, 02:50 AM
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It’s Alive…again!   ~ Pete .
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I like real cars best...especially the REAL real ones!
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#255
11-27-2023, 12:04 PM
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Awesome!!!!!
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Dave Dykstra 1968 Camaro Palomino Ivory/Ivy Gold interior -Delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet, Los Angeles, CA 2013 Corvette Grand Sport 60th Anniversary Edition Arctic White/Diamond Blue interior -Delivered to Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet, IL NCRS#66003 Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson. Dykstra Motorsports
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#256
11-27-2023, 08:14 PM
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Project update photo dump. Can't believe this car has been off the road 40 years! Sorry if there are duplicates it's tricky uploading one at a time from my phone. This project is a huge undertaking but I'd like to give a special shout out to Bentley who went out of his way to help me get this car and has been so patient with my constant messages! Bentley, Darrell and I are in a group chat and are always guiding me and even sending me ads to parts I need. Thanks guys! Also shout out to everyone here who are following this build, supplying parts, and encouragement. Thanks to Bruce Cremean the original owner who has been fully supportive along the way. Thanks everyone! Next up interior, alignment, bumpers, exhaust.
Last edited by jbtech; 11-27-2023 at 08:19 PM.
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#257
11-27-2023, 10:30 PM
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Cold start
https://youtu.be/iYF-1ktc4Uw?feature=shared Here's a warm idle video. https://youtu.be/qIJfR6EgVYY?feature=shared Last edited by jbtech; 11-28-2023 at 02:55 AM.
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#258
01-06-2024, 05:03 AM
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Finally installed the exhaust. I bought the 2.5" pipe kit from jegs, and cut everything up to run the NOS hush thrush turbos. A mouse was immediately evicted from the muffler after blipping the throttle. I drove the car to the gas station for the first time and the car terrifies me in a good way. Tonight I'm doing an alignment in my garage and will hopefully take it out again in the morning. One gremlin I had was the battery wasn't charging. Turns out the new voltage reg was bad so I installed the original dated 7D and it solved the problem.
This car is fun guys! Sorry for the short clip I'll get a better exhaust clip soon. https://youtube.com/shorts/g1w7FUaEuvw?feature=shared Last edited by jbtech; 01-06-2024 at 07:13 PM.
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#260
01-06-2024, 07:21 PM
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I was able to adjust the caster and camber in the garage last night which was way out of spec. I haven't done the toe yet but I'll get to it. Specs are now caster +1.9 on both sides and camber is now -.4 on both sides. With that said my confidence in the car is improving so I took the car out again in the morning. I'm still getting used to the torque so there will be better burnouts to come!
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