Wish i could be in the build off, my first V8 outlaw |
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Wish i could be in the build off, my first V8 outlaw |
vinniedatorch |
Oct 5 2015, 11:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey all,
Took possession of a car I had been trying to buy for 20 years from a friend. Ultimately he gave it to me. Shortly thereafter I joined the world and made a few contacts that have been very help full. This thread is being generated as a thank you to all the members that helped me along the way. Thanks guys. This is what my 73 2.0 looked like when I loaded it I built a sandrail in the late 80's and I put a 215 Buick in a mid engine chassis and really loved driving it, so I started to hunt for one when I made contact with JRust. Thanks for providing a buildable core. Having saved the headers I built for the sand car when I sold the motor to a guy that said he was building a replica Dan Gurney Indy car from I think he said 1965, some minor cutting and welding to reconfigure and presto a set of 180 degree bundle of snakes for my new project. Decided 3" would sound and run well so here is what I did. Stay tuned everyone, I'll try and make time tomorrow to post more progress |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 5 2015, 11:39 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Very cool!
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jcd914 |
Oct 5 2015, 11:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Oct 6 2015, 07:05 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice. This is going to be a fun build. Keep the pictures coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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vinniedatorch |
Oct 6 2015, 07:19 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
well things began to move along well but that's not to suggest there wouldn't be a glitch every now and again. Because the distributor is on the front of the motor there was an issue with clearance with the firewall so I had to as much as I didn't want to cut an access panel hole so I could time dizzy and service cooling system without having to break the egg to get to the yoke. these pics show the access cut and how I finished by making a cover that would look sweet inside the car
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vinniedatorch |
Oct 6 2015, 07:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
Next phase would be setting up a system to keep this thing from scrambling an egg so I sourced out an aluminum radiator and began fabbing up some cooling recovery and expansion pots as well as all the braided lines for the electric water pump. Water pump on motor was abandoned and blocked off as can be seen in a previous pic also in an effort to fit behind firewall.
Ignition is all located in the front compartment and I went with a complete MSD as they are easy to install and pretty idiot proof which works out well for me as im not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to electrical. I'm better at cutting and welding or assembling engines than trying to find out why my horn won't work. |
sb914 |
Oct 6 2015, 07:37 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,315 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Cool car dude!
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vinniedatorch |
Oct 6 2015, 07:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
Sent the retrofit set of headers and the 3" flowmaster exhaust out to be ceramic coated and finished up some wiring and plumbing in the front and rear compartments and decided building a truss to keep things from flexing too much in rear compartment would be to my benefit as I had removed most of the sheet metal so I could see engine and exhaust set up. figured it might help if any service was required.
sorry about second pic of firewall covered in dynamat (its actually a much cheaper product available at home depot in the roofing section. comes in a 6" wide roll about 40 feet long. trust me its exactly like dynamat just 5 times easier on the checkbook) |
mbseto |
Oct 6 2015, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Sweet engine! Watching this one...
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vinniedatorch |
Oct 6 2015, 07:49 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
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whitetwinturbo |
Oct 6 2015, 02:46 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Just down the street from you by OC / John Wayne Airport. Looking forward to seeing this beauty up close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
twistedstang |
Oct 6 2015, 03:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Port Huron, MI Member No.: 5,395 Region Association: None |
Love the exhaust system! Very nice.
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madmax914 |
Oct 6 2015, 05:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 16-February 14 From: Salem, Oregon Member No.: 17,007 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Where you going to put your Targa Top?
Just kidding, Very nice quality build. Please keep posting updates, I'm hooked. |
LeftCoastErik |
Oct 7 2015, 03:57 PM
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BADPNNY Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 23-March 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,555 Region Association: Northern California |
Love it! I have one of them thar Buicks in my ride as well, running the MSD Atomic FI. Check it out in my signature link. Keep going, it looks great so far!
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r_towle |
Oct 7 2015, 05:37 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Please let me know if you plan on selling it.
Honestly, have you thought about putting the roof in the trunk? |
vinniedatorch |
Oct 7 2015, 07:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
Love it! I have one of them thar Buicks in my ride as well, running the MSD Atomic FI. Check it out in my signature link. Keep going, it looks great so far! Eric Thanks, checked out your little ol little ol and loved it. hope you went with the multicolored herringbone interior. loved the wrap and really curious about the atomic EFI. my biggest issue is the gearbox ratio and runnin out of gearbox too quickly. car is almost 100% now just need to post more pics. |
LeftCoastErik |
Oct 7 2015, 09:11 PM
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BADPNNY Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 23-March 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,555 Region Association: Northern California |
Mine was regeared by dr. Evil and a previous owner. 1st locked out. It works great but I don't know what the ratios are. The gears are pretty long, 2nd is good for a little over 60. Good for autocross. What redline are you running with that motor?
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Chris Pincetich |
Oct 7 2015, 09:23 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
That looks so nice I think you should drive it around town w/o rear lids! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
That would be "outlaw!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
vinniedatorch |
Oct 10 2015, 09:10 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 12-January 13 From: Lakewood Ca. Member No.: 15,358 Region Association: Southern California |
Mine was regeared by dr. Evil and a previous owner. 1st locked out. It works great but I don't know what the ratios are. The gears are pretty long, 2nd is good for a little over 60. Good for autocross. What redline are you running with that motor? Not sure where i'm red, just would like to lower RPM on frwy some so it doesn't sound like a VW bus screaming at 75 MPH. power band is sweet and wont stop pulling hard but long cruises on frwy concern me. |
EdwardBlume |
Oct 10 2015, 10:14 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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