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    First car reborn

    Looks like a good starting point!
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    Last Concert + Next Concert

    Last show was Slayer, Anthrax, and Testament. Caught that tour twice 2 months apart, that was 2 years ago. I was hoping to catch the Slayer/Lamb of God tour this summer but had to work. No idea on next show. Was hoping to see Hellyeah soon but since Vinnie died that's not happening. The...
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    Valvoline 10-40 Where did it go???????

    No idea why but it's common among different builders. Every engine regardless of flat tappet or roller that comes into the local shop is recommended a high zinc oil. For sub 400hp daily drivers I bet it's not an issue. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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    Gastank straps

    When I bought a new tank and new straps it all came as a set but I still had to bend them to get them to fit. I also had to use longer bolts in the front of the tank because the original bolts were too short and wouldn't reach. It's a fun job by yourself.
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    Valvoline 10-40 Where did it go???????

    That's what I thought but actually most cam manufacturers will request oil with ZDDP additive anyway. I have a Howards hydraulic roller, Howards wants ZDDP in it and my local shop recommended me Maxima Racing oil which has 2x the ZDDP than most oils that advertise having it. The dirt burner guys...
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    Is selling GM parts boxes really a thing? WT F'ing F??

    Pagrunt beat me to it. Corvette owners are the only ones that buy these. They make for a nice added touch on their mantle next to their golf photos.
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    Valvoline 10-40 Where did it go???????

    Finding good oil nowadays is hard. Rotella does NOT have the needed ZDDP in it anymore for flat tappets. I used to run nothing but Brad Penn but even Brad Penn has gone down hill with the new owners. After losing an engine earlier this year I did some homework on what I would run in the new one...
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    "Sub frame" connectors

    I see what you're saying (I think) but in all honesty boxing the frame not only would be easier but more practical. Anything like that and you're asking for clearance issues with the exhaust, floor, etc... Boxing the frame does the same work without getting in the way of any of that. Just the...
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    Yep, I'm a Hot Rod Hoarder

    Man you should see mine. Imagine a 4 car garage with a 67 Barracuda, 68 Olds 4-4-2 vert, and my 87 aerocoupe. All in varying states of repair. It also doubles as a body shop so everything is usually covered in an inch of dust even though the part my dad does body work in is "sealed" off with...
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    REGAL 84 Buick regal. Spring updates

    I'd say you found your issue. A dead hole and a noise coming from it isn't a coincidence. Time for a 350. Sorry man
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    Add On gauges - Mechancal or Electric?

    Blinker fluid level or pressure? Guess its time for you to put the gauge on the cowl panel!
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    REGAL 84 Buick regal. Spring updates

    I have been bit by the loose flexplate bug twice now. Took me 2 times to come to my senses and put the dowel in the end of the crank for the flex plate. No idea if Olds is the same way. On mine I could lay under the car and with both hands move the flexplate on the crank ever so slightly...
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    JUNKYARD BEAUTY

    Looking good! Glad to see you saved one. Whats the deal on the power steering pump? Pics? These cars didn't have "racks". And anymore details on the transmission? That transmission doesn't have a transfer case. Did you mean tailshaft housing? Either way post more pics so we can help you out.
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    Add On gauges - Mechancal or Electric?

    After reading some comments here it kind of baffles me that people have issues with running the senders through the firewall. On the 3 g-bodies I have used aftermarket gauges on I have simply run my senders out of the same hole that the speedo cable comes through. I have fit a -3 braided oil...
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    Add On gauges - Mechancal or Electric?

    Just run them out of the hole that the speedo cable uses. Thats what i did.
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    Add On gauges - Mechancal or Electric?

    Mechanical for the vitals.
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    Thats a paint job boys!

    I can agree with you on the styling part. The Monte SS exterior is what I wanted. I have always loved the body style and really all of the G-bodies for that matter. I ripped the factory engine and trans out of my aerocoupe because lets face it, excluding the GN the powertrains in these cars...
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    Getting fed up ...

    Same concept but only on engines with cylinder heads that have the crossovers. Im not sure what heads you have but if they're aftermarket I'd be willing to bet you don't have the crossovers.
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    Getting fed up ...

    Believe me I know your pain all too well. I spent all winter and early spring thrashing on the monte to get it ready only for it to lose oil pressure on the 2nd drive of the year. Hopefully its something simple
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    Down and out (BACK AND RUNNING)

    Thanks again for the part numbers and whatnot!

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