PROJECT " LAID BACK 2 " - 1978 SALON 2 DOOR AEROBACK

[Texas82GP]

When are you going to start sanding the body, aka the fun part? 🤣 Ok, now hit me for not working on my car.

 

[69hurstolds]

Just a question...what's so magical about an SS steery box? Everyone seems to think there's something cool about that. A 442 box would work just as well. Same exact part number.

 

[81cutlass]

Glad the trunk made it safe. Better to be going on a car than sit and rust away next to the other 8 4dr butlesses 🙂

Looking forward to seeing this build moving forward.

 

[JAMCAR223]

Just a question...what's so magical about an SS steery box? Everyone seems to think there's something cool about that. A 442 box would work just as well. Same exact part number.

Then we will call it a 442 box. 😊

 

[fleming442]

You putting redlines on this thing or what?

 

[JAMCAR223]

When are you going to start sanding the body, aka the fun part? 🤣 Ok, now hit me for not working on my car.

The fun part starts as soon as I am completely done with the rolling chassis. Then I can clean it, wrap it up, and start sanding. That way I don't ruin the fresh paint and new parts. I'll just give you a "nudge" for now, since CV-19 has ruined most of the car fun this year, BUT if you miss out in 2021, I'm gonna hit you for real!

 

[JAMCAR223]

You putting redlines on this thing or what?

LOL!! Probably not. BFG does not have the tire sizes I prefer in the SilverTown redlines. I did like the look of them though. I just wanted to know what you guys thought about them. I will put it together with the 18" Camaro ralleys, but I look at wheel choices all the time. I have a set of 15" black Race Stars, a set of 18/20" black Boss 338, and the 18" black Camaro ralleys. Subject to change at any time...

 

[JAMCAR223]

Just a few engine parts that have shown up at the door. Melling High Volume oil pump, with a bolt on pick up. I like that!

PRW damper. This is a compromise between a stock replacement and an SFI race damper. It still has a rubber ring, but the shell is pinned to keep it from rotating. It's laser etched, and looks to be good quality. Anybody have any experience with one?

 

[olds307 and 403]

Interesting balancer. Let us know how it fits. Did your 403 have the full balancer or the crappy little hub?

 

[Texas82GP]

Just a few engine parts that have shown up at the door. Melling High Volume oil pump, with a bolt on pick up. I like that!
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PRW damper. This is a compromise between a stock replacement and an SFI race damper. It still has a rubber ring, but the shell is pinned to keep it from rotating. It's laser etched, and looks to be good quality. Anybody have any experience with one?
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Love to see the Melling pump and pickup were Made in the USA!