by "19JRC99" (19jrc99)
Published 10/24/2017 at 14:46
by "19JRC99" (19jrc99)
Published 10/24/2017 at 14:46
Tags: Camaro
; Chevelle
; less money mo problems
STARS: 3
The Chevelle’s ready for next year as is, but that Camaro... hoo boy.
Brakes still aren’t fixed. Shop’s been super busy. About ready to say screw it and just go to discs up front. I’ve about had it with these drums needing attention every year. Plus, 454 and Drums don’t really mix well.
Also, the thing has a bad, and I mean BAD, knock. It’s had it for a while, but it’s getting more and more pronounced. Probably a dead lobe on the cam/junk lifter, because I didn’t know it was a flat tappet until two years ago.
It sucks, because that’s money that I don’t have, don’t know if my grandfather has, and even if he does, I can’t possibly ask him to spend it. So who the hell knows what’s going to happen. We brought it back to our house for the Winter so the Grand National can go in Pap’s garage.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
10/24/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
You dont have nearly enough bad ass GM’s..
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 0
Wha? How many more do I need?
I mean, yeah, a big block Nova would round them out nicely.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
10/24/2017 at 14:56, STARS: 4
I mean You’re missing an Old’s and a Pontiac. I don’t even have words for your lack of Cadillac.. :P
I will say the GN does kind of make the lack of an Old’s almost allowable.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 15:00, STARS: 0
Well, we don’t have the space lol. I’d love the ‘73 Firebird my Dad used to have, and a ‘68 Cutlass.
Caddys have never done anything for me. I like Lincolns more.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
10/24/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 0
why do you have to hurt me? words hurt..
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 0
I didn’t say Caddys were bad vehicles. Just that I prefer Lincolns.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 0
I didn’t say Caddys were bad vehicles. Just that I prefer Lincolns.
"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
10/24/2017 at 15:19, STARS: 3
Why do I think that itschrome reads that as, “I didn’t say that your cooking is bad, just that I prefer dirt sandwiches to what you make.”
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
Are you calling Lincolns dirt sandwiches?
"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
10/24/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 1
*I* am not. I am speculating that itschrome may feel that they are by comparison with Cadillacs.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0
Just because I worry about stuff like this, You know I was kiddin’, right?
"itschrome" (itschrome)
10/24/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 1
yes!
"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
10/24/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 1
Yes, no worries. If I did not think much of Lincolns, it would have made for the beginning of a fun internet argument, I’m sure.
Although I can’t say that I have ever said, “Hey, cool Lincoln” with the exception of the mid ‘60s Continental sedan with the suicide doors, especially when tastefully low.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 0
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"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/24/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 1
It’s ruined, and because I’m a friend, and I can see it’s causing you stress, I’m willing to take it off your hands.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 1
Thanks for the offer, but I’ll pass. If I have to shove it on the back burner for a while ‘til I can afford to yank the motor, so be it.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/24/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 0
Don’t blame you. And if I never got around to it, I’d have them bury me in it.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
10/24/2017 at 16:40, STARS: 0
Bummer, personally I’d probably upgrade to discs if your going to drive it. Other than resale value and conversion costs it will brake better and be safer.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/24/2017 at 16:42, STARS: 1
I think that’s what I’m going to do. I’ll just go to the factory style discs, since I really don’t need big ass Wilwoods. Originality doesn’t matter, since it was (supposedly) a 396/4 speed originally and now it’s a 454/TH400.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
10/25/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 0
How much is a factory setup, or are you just looking to stay looking somewhat original? My Wilwood setup was under $500 when ordered with a coupon code from Summit. I guess add about $50 for a new proportioning valve and hard line to fabricate a couple of small lines.
Otherwise, that’s a pretty cool looking garage with those 2 cars parked in there.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/25/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0
Somewhat original. The whole car’s a love letter to how they were set up back in the day, so big flashy Wilwoods are a no go.
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
10/28/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 0
Sounds perfect too me, if there’s one thing I don’t want to question it’s brakes and steering.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/28/2017 at 18:48, STARS: 0
...That’s two things.
:D
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
10/28/2017 at 18:51, STARS: 1
True! Best of luck with everything!
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
10/28/2017 at 19:14, STARS: 0
Thank you!