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Interior / Re: Interior progress.

« Last post by DeCaff2007 on Today at 06:46:20 PM »

Yeah, ya know I thought there was supposed to be some sort of soft material between the sound deadener and the carpet.  I guess not?? 

OTOH, the more I work on this car, the more I realize that there's really not much to it.  Like, a few interior panels, then the body work nightmare, and it'll be about done at that point.

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Exterior / Re: Hood alignment. My next impossible mission.

« Last post by DeCaff2007 on Today at 06:43:22 PM »

Are you saying the door drops 1/4” when opened?

Yes sir.

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Exterior / Re: Hood alignment. My next impossible mission.

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 05:50:23 PM »

Are you saying the door drops 1/4” when opened?

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Interior / Re: Interior progress.

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 05:46:02 PM »

The interior really pops with fresh carpet. I thought about installing floor insulation like that, obviously you picked the right time to do it.

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Number Crunching / Re: 400 casting code

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 05:36:57 PM »

I think the 557 block has a much worse reputation than it deserves. Buttler Performance uses the 557 block in builds up to 450 or 500 HP, I don’t remember which. Obviously there a lot of variables that come into play when building an engine other than just the block. Probably just as important to have it done by a competent shop.

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Mechanical / Re: Speedo cable

« Last post by DeCaff2007 on Today at 05:01:46 PM »

Under.  There is a detailed thread on the subject dated March below.

Link please.  I'm sorry, but the way that's worded is kind of hard to follow.

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Exterior / Re: Hood alignment. My next impossible mission.

« Last post by DeCaff2007 on Today at 04:57:30 PM »

Well, I've temporarily moved on from door/fender/hood alignment.  The biggest reason being that I was waiting on radiator support bushings to come in.  I took a look at what I have installed and they just don't look right.

So the parts actually came in today and they look nothing like what's currently installed.



These are what came in today, from Fbodywarehouse. 



Once these get installed, I'll try the door alignment again.  Although, I still don't understand why the driver side door sags down a 1/4" even with new hinges.

Hmm...

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Interior / Interior progress.

« Last post by DeCaff2007 on Today at 04:43:22 PM »

For at least 10 years now, I've had NO interior, with the exception of the dash and 1 seat.  The reason I tore it all apart was to weld in new floor pans and to give it all a rattlecan. 

Well, a few weekends ago, a neighbor was out walking and I just happened to be working on the T/A in my driveway, because it was nice out.  Said neighbor comes over to chat, and of course we get to talking about cars and all the T/A's he's had in the past. 

Then, said neighbor, in a sort of dismal voice, noted all the work that this T/A needs.

He meant nothing bad by it, but that comment gave me the kick in @$$ I needed to finally get some sound deadening in and carpet laid down.  I've had brand new, correct color (firethorn red) carpet just sitting in the box for years.  Been meaning to get to this for YEARS.  I installed it today.





HUGE difference from just having metal floor pans and that one ragged seat. 

I also have replacement seats that will go in here soon.  I'm waiting on the spring bottoms to come in so I can patch the seats up and bolts them in. 

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Mechanical / Coolant leak how to fix

« Last post by formula46two on Today at 04:19:46 PM »

Well I topped off the engine with coolant and of course there's a leak. I'm sure it's from letting it sit for so long but I have to take a step back to remedy. I believe it's coming from the rubber seal between the intake and timing cover so question is what is the correct procedure to get a new seal in? Do I leave the timing cover in place and remove the intake or vice versa? Man I didn't need this but gotta deal, right.

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Number Crunching / Re: 400 casting code

« Last post by rkellerjr on Today at 01:27:59 PM »

Just an FYI, I am running a 500557 block in my car, runs like a banshee, bored .040, forged pistons, roller tip rockers. Used existing crank. Engine was built back in 2009, still running strong! Depends on what you want to do with it. On paper, motor is pushing 400 - 450hp.