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Jim Kelly's V8 re-conversion |
scotty b |
Aug 29 2011, 07:12 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Jim dropped his car off to have me re-do the V8 ( 307 ) install he and Rod did a few years ago. This time around it will be getting the complete Renegade treatment, a new set of Dr. Sheas handi work. Elephant poly bronze bushings, sway bars, 108 c.v.'s. Some BIG ass sway away axles, and a lot of cleaning / detailing. I got started last friday pulling the engine and trans at the last minute before leaving for Matts party. Dr. Evil was going to do a quilie rebuild prior to the party's start. Once we opened up the box, the truth became known. Unfortunaely Jim's intermediate plate was shot. One of the worst Mikes has seen, so Mike took the stack back home to install a good plate, and do the gear swapping. I got to the shop today to find most of the area was tornm to shreds from Irene, so without power or water I couldn't do much other than tear the engine most of the way down. No way to get the flywheel ff until I have power back on so I can' mount it on an engine stand yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I was in such a rush on friday I didn't get any pics of the whole car so you'll just have to deal with what I took today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I must say, this car IMHO has the PERFECT amount of horsepower. Enought to smoke the tires for the redneck in all of us, BUT it is very controlable, and can take off from a dead stop without lighting the rubber up. BOLTS in a straight line and still hangs onto the apex like a 914 should and sounds like a mythological beast in heat. This is the best of both worlds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I am hooked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
jimkelly |
Sep 8 2011, 03:12 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
anything from resto design needed - or is this all patch work?
how many hours are you estimating for this : ) she is gonna be pretty. she has always been FINE in the dark : )) jim |
stewteral |
Sep 8 2011, 07:48 PM
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Old Member Group: Members Posts: 384 Joined: 4-December 07 From: Camarillo, CA Member No.: 8,424 Region Association: Southern California |
anything from resto design needed - or is this all patch work? how many hours are you estimating for this : ) she is gonna be pretty. she has always been FINE in the dark : )) jim Hi Jim, No one seem to be answering your question: Patch or replace the rusted sheet metal. The answer depends on you skills with forming sheet metal and welding it to the good sections in the frame. For my '73 restoration car, I bought a cheap sheet metal brake from Harbor freight and bent mild steel to duplicate rusted section of the floorpan. Welding it to the existing floor was tricky, but turned out well after a lot of grinding. So from my point of view, patch and repair. Since replacement parts are SO expensive, I'm OK with less than PERFECT patches as they will be under carpet. As for time required, it is hard to predict, but plan on A LOT! It will be done when it is done.....CORRECTLY! BTW: your photo of the red/orange 914 worried me: the car's paint looked great but it is severely lowered and thus, SCREWED up the Suspension performance at BOTH ends of the car. Please do NOT lower your car very much, EXPECIALLY with a V8 engine. The tall mass of the V8 makes the car roll more and exaggerates the limitations of the suspension design. My V8 finally handles GREAT after years of chassis development going very stiff in the rear + swaybar....and it sits at 5-1/2" ride height, measuring from the under chassis "bumps" Best of luck, Terry |
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