My Bu's "Re"Build Thread

[jrm81bu]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

Thanks LS!

I've just been driving it to work every now and again. It seems to be running pretty good, but I think my intake gasket may be leaking at the front of the block. Nothing major just a small oil leak. I'll get to it eventually, been busy with the new dd. Also got a great score from a customer at work the other day. He was finishing up doing the 98+ Blazer brake upgrade on his GN and I had mentioned to him the manual brake S10 wheel cylinders for the rear. He had already put on a Wilwood disc kit on the back, then said he had his old drums if I wanted them, so I got FREE aluminum drums!

 

[dogsht]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

Can't beat free! Two long soft pads with the S-10 wheel cylinders and your back breaks won't give up anything to his expensive conversion. Well eventually on a winding track but aluminum disapates heat well.

 

[Goldmalibu]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

what kind of wheels are on ur car, and size?

 

[jrm81bu]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

They are Coys C5's in black chrome. http://coyswheel.com/coys.html
18x9.5 in rear and 17x8 in front, 255/45/18 and 225/50/17 tires.

 

[Gutlass]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

really digging the black crome!
how did the supercharger fit under stock hood i'm really thinking of going boost but leaning towards a couple turbos.

 

[jrm81bu]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

really digging the black crome!
how did the supercharger fit under stock hood i'm really thinking of going boost but leaning towards a couple turbos.

Thanks! Simple answer is, it didn't, that's why I put the scoop on. Even if you lowered the engine from stock, it still won't fit under a stock hood.

 

[big dawg lew daddy-o]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

nice tread man i planning on starting my 79 build in a few months when i return from deployment...the tread got me pumped cant wait :lol:

 

[jrm81bu]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

I actually got it out and drove it today. I had gotten some stock lower control arms from a member(can't remember who offhand 😳 ), I took and boxed them and put in new bushings. Got them installed then tried a little burnout. No more wheelhop, at least for now. Still got some more stuff to do but that's it for now.

Arms boxed and painted, ready to be installed.

 

[Dennyboy]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

What thickness sheet metal did you use?

 

[jrm81bu]

Re: My Bu's "Re"Build Thread- Latest Pics 7/17/11

What thickness sheet metal did you use?

Pretty sure it was only 1/8". It wasn't real thick but it made a hell of a difference.