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"19JRC99" (19jrc99) 10/12/2016 at 11:54 • Filed to: None

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Allow me to introduce meself, I’m Joe and I’m 17. I’ve got a rusty but hopefully trusty 1996 Dakota nicknamed “Kipper” (There’s a short anecdote for those who want it.) I’ve only got my learner’s permit (Sad, I know.) but I’m still a gearhead, have been since birth. Shall I get on to what’s actually interesting? Okay....

My grandfather has 4 muscle/pony cars.

1. 1967 Chevelle SS396 (Picture taken at the Hines Drive cruise)

As the name implies, it is a 396 car. Originally a 325 horse 396, it now has a mild cam (I think, Pappaw didn’t swap the cam, a previous owner did), L78 (375hp) cylinder heads, an Edelbrock Intake, and a Holley carb.

Exhaust is headers with steel pipe (non aluminized) and Thrush turbo mufflers. Plans are possibly 3" exhaust with Dynomax Bullets exiting in front of the rear tire.

The transmission is a TH400 shifted by a Hurst Pro Matic 2, and it has an 1800 stall converter. The rear end is a 12 bolt with a 4.56 Posi differential (3000 rpm at 40mph- fun!)

Front tires are 225/70/15, rears are 255/70/15.

Originally gold on gold, it is now Bolero Red with black interior. It’s the quickest of the 4 thanks to that 4.56 gear. He bought it June 23rd, 1997.

Numero dos is the 1968 Camaro SS- believed to be an original L78 car, it now packs a 454 with a Comp Cams Magnum Hyd. Flat Tappet with .575 degrees of lift and .305 duration. The intake is a vintage Edelbrock C427X (Motion Performance ran these). The carb? That’s the issue. There no longer is one. In time, it’ll get another Holley 750. It’s got Flowmasters now, but I’d like to bolt a pair of Purple Hornies to the headers.

Rather than the original 4 speed, it had a TH400 swapped in during the 80s around the time it got the 454. Some day, when I have a decent job. I’d like to put a Rockcrusher in it. The rear axle is a 3.73 12 bolt Posi.

Other than the paint (though it was originally LeMans Blue), carpet, and engine and trans, most of it is probably original. I don’t know how much of it is. Poor car is starting to rust under the vinyl top.

Oh, and for added 70s goodness, it has slapper bars and a Sun Super Tach, as well as matching Oil Pressure gauge. I have the proper temp gauge, but no sending unit. I need to convert it to mechanical, because this car has heating issues.

The Cragars are mounted on 215/60/15s in the front, and 255/60/15 in the rear. It used to sit higher, but the air shocks quit holding air. It’s going to get Gabriel HiJackers (I just put the rabbit sticker in the quarter windows- still need the shocks.)

It’s gonna be the subject of quite a few posts, as this SOB never runs right.

EDIT: I forgot. I think the timing is off. So why have we never checked it? Simple, as it doesn’t have a tab.

Number 3.

I’m your Turboo Loverrrrrr.....

This one’s been in the family since about 1989. T-Top car, the turbo impeller on the turbo is larger than factory, and he can’t remember, but Pappaw thinks he put a chip in it. Sadly, the paint is terrible and the bumper fillers cracked. Amazing because it has less than 40k on the clock.

It’s down right now with fuel pressure regulator problems, and the injectors need to be cleaned. Sadly, Pappaw can’t work on them like he used to. I’d like to learn, but it’s a bit difficult when I’m just now willing to.

And finally..... NUMBER 4.

This one’s a total blast.

1989 Mustang GT. And no, it isn’t stock. Just looks that way.

The engine itself actually is bone stock except for a 65mm throttle body. Pap thinks it may have been fiddled with at the factory, because even before he messed with it, it was faster than the other Fox Mustangs he’d been around. Also, the air filter is oversized, and he had to order it rather than grabbing one at a store.

The trans is still a T5, with a different 1st and 2nd gear, and the shortest throw Hurst shifter ever seen. It’s got a 5th and reverse gear lock out that he himself designed.

The rear end is no longer carrying those pitiful 2.73 gears, rather he did what any sane human does and swapped in 3.55s. The mufflers are not your garden variety Flowmasters- there aren’t any.

The rear tires are 275/60/15. Fronts are 225/60/15. He also fabbed his own subframe connectors.

While I hate to sound like I’m shilling for my YouTube channel, I do have video of all 4 of them uploaded there. There are a few differences in the Camaro and Chevelle, as the videos were filmed last year.

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crowmolly > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:04

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What a cool stable of cars!

The carb? That’s the issue. There no longer is one. In time, it’ll get another Holley 750.

Talk him in to an 850. A 454 with that cam and rectangular port heads will want some flow.

19JRC99 > crowmolly 10/12/2016 at 12:06

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Thank you! I’ll talk to him about it.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:06

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Wow that’s quite a stable! And the Hines Cruise you say? Apparently we’re neighbors, or at least near by. I’m currently selling my 68 Mercury Montego if he feels the need to add another to his list LOL.

And learning when he can’t do the stuff for you is probably a great time to learn. Have him sit back in a nice comfy chair in the garage and be his hands. You’ll learn a ton more doing it with your own hands than watching him anyhow!

Welcome to OPPO fellow Metro Detroiter!

19JRC99 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/12/2016 at 12:12

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I’m the same fella who’s buddy was supposed to call! I’m over in Garden City. You’re in Canton, no?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:13

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OH RIGHT

Yeah I’m in Canton! Welcome officially to OPPO though!

19JRC99 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/12/2016 at 12:14

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Thank you! Hopefully if he never bothers to call, I get to see the car in person before it’s sold. (I can’t buy it, no money and even less space to keep it.)

crowmolly > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:18

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:)

Yeah, that’s a medium-big cam with big heads. Gonna want some air!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:19

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Haha we may be able to arrange a visit. We’ll see though. I have a couple trade offers out and one guy who’s contacted me about a trade for a Fox Mustang with a 347 stroker in it.

19JRC99 > crowmolly 10/12/2016 at 12:20

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I forgot to mention, it’s 10.25:1 compression. That would effect it, would it not?

19JRC99 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/12/2016 at 12:21

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Tell ya what. Wednesday nights at St. Robert Bellarmine’s on Inkster and W. Chicago in Redford has a car show. Next week is the last one.

Batman the Horse > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/12/2016 at 12:22

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crowmolly > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:27

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Sure. But unless you want to change head gaskets or the cam it’s what you’ve got. Comp probably recommends a 4.10+ gear and 10.5+ SCR for the 305H if it’s like the others in that range. And a high stall converter. The usual big cam stuff.

The powerband of the 305H starts at 3000RPM. It’s not a low end setup. I’m sure it sounds mean as hell though!

Batman the Horse > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:28

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I was nodding and smiling and then I got to the Grand National and then I declared your Pappaw SUPER FUCKIN COOL.

19JRC99 > crowmolly 10/12/2016 at 12:28

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Check the YouTube link, it sure does. I just asked to make sure the 850 is the best choice.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:29

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Montego isn’t mobile at the moment. I don’t know that I have time to get it there by next week either. It would be nice though. I’ll keep it in mind.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Batman the Horse 10/12/2016 at 12:30

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Damn. I was about to start reading your comment, clicked on it in my notifications and then .

19JRC99 > Batman the Horse 10/12/2016 at 12:31

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Damn straight he is!

crowmolly > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 12:34

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Probably call Holley, but they are going to say something bigger than a 750. Just to get the most out of the combo (as you have to get a carb for it anyway).

Batman the Horse > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/12/2016 at 12:35

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I’m sorry I think your Pappaw is probably cool too.

19JRC99 > crowmolly 10/12/2016 at 12:36

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Thanks for the advice! I will whenever we get around to it. Damn Michigan, no point in doing it now, car season is more or less over. If the garage had heat, I’d be in there all Winter though.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Batman the Horse 10/12/2016 at 12:55

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lol was it a comment that should’ve gone to OP? makes sense then haha

Boosted2k - I Make Videos and Put Them on YouTube > 19JRC99 10/12/2016 at 13:56

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Awesome cars! You seem pretty knowledgable on cars (classic cars at least) for a young gup!

19JRC99 > Boosted2k - I Make Videos and Put Them on YouTube 10/12/2016 at 16:55

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Thank you! I’ve been researching for years. Granted, I’m more an encyclopedia than an instruction manual. Not very knowledgeable for working on them yet.