My 78 Regal Build Thread. June. 21, 2011 UPDATE

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Sept. 6 UPDATE

Redid my timing and brought the temp down some more. I had wayyyyyy too much timing. Engine stays at 190 if I drive normally and 210 with me in it. This is in 90 plus weather. A three or four core aluminum would do me real good. I probably wouldn't even need the electric fan. I also upgraded my ground wire since I burned it up. This fan pulls no less than 25 amps. I put a inline fuse on the ground side. I know I know but better safe than sorry.

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Aug. 31 UPDATE

Electric fan installed. Clearance is close but no problems.

Notice the semi gloss black and what it looks like after it gets dirty.

Factory color with pearl and metallic

Completely wetsanded. No orange peel except around the edges.

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Aug. 31 UPDATE

All done. 😀

Now only if it was a solid color.

Hood installed

I'm ready for my closeup

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Sept. 6 UPDATE


Getting the hood done video

 

[Bumpin1ohmSS]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Sept. 6 UPDATE

Nice!!!

Elco Warren 8)

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Sept. 6 UPDATE

Nice!!!

Elco Warren 8)

Thanks. The level of detail on your ss is amazing.

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Sept. 6 UPDATE

Still in the process of getting it back running right after figuring out a few problems that caused me to sit it down. It now is equipped with comp cams thumpr camshaft. Dont know how it runs yet compared to the factory cam. I uploaded a few old videos and a walkaround video with one showing the potential of the buick big block.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHNYvIxG06s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX01AGSfCNM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDbAP9D-hP8

 

[Bumpin1ohmSS]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Sept. 6 UPDATE

Thanks. The level of detail on your ss is amazing.

That means alot bruh! Thanks! Just watched and subscribed to the vids. Nice! Im still learnin and tryin to get on your level bruh. Keep the pics, updates and vids comin please!!

Elco Warren 8)

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Dec. 19 UPDATE

added distribution block to clean wires up a little

the main cause of my timing issues. replaced it along with a new crank keyway.

 

[kingcolbert83]

Re: My 78 Regal Build Thread. Dec. 19 UPDATE

color matched the rally wheels

chilling in the sun

redid the intake manifold while it was off

hmm