Time to stop lurking
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gk666 said:
I must say.....i can always count on you to have some unexpected, yet colorful posts! How the hell do these phrases all end up in the same paragraph badass ****ing spaghetti
presence of a deer
shock trauma
cautious thinking
dropped the hammer
multiple strokes
instant case of lupus
the rape train
Thanks for all the welcomes!
I did actually consider a 350 for a short time and there is no argument that it does have excellent power range. 305s can have some decent power to them though. Overall, I think they do have the potential to have a good balance to give me what I'm looking for based on the research I've done. Most of my driving is on the highway so that does help a good bit as city driving drinks up gas in a V8. I'd be happy with a power range in the high 200s.
I don't really intend to keep it original at all. When I'm ready to do the rebuild, I'll be ordering one of those replica 2+2 noses from Lauren Engineering. The 231 V6 that was in it is out and laying on the ground along with the THM200 that was bolted up to it and both will be scrapped. Surprisingly, the heads were still in good shape despite there being a lot of build up of sludge and what looks like coal clogging half the oil ports. Those will get cleaned out and replace the bad heads on another 231 my best friend has in a Skylark.
I might convert the back end to the aerocoupe design but modify it as a hatch back. I did read an article where someone was able to successfully do that but I haven't been able to find that article again! Stupid randomness of search engines! That one will be something for a much later date as it will cost more money than what I'm budgeting for right now.
The interior is worn and faded, but the dash is still in good shape - free from cracks and bubbling. I'll change out the split bench for bucket seats and a center console and move the shifter to the floor. I'd really love to find some 2004 to 2006 GTO seats for the shear comfort but I'm also intrigued by bucket seat designs used for the 78 to 80 GPs.
I haven't really decided on the color just yet. I lean more towards black but anything I do go with will be dark.
I'm open all feedback though and I appreciate the thoughts already. I've been reading these forums for months and many of you provide some very consistent and constructive feedback.
I did actually consider a 350 for a short time and there is no argument that it does have excellent power range. 305s can have some decent power to them though. Overall, I think they do have the potential to have a good balance to give me what I'm looking for based on the research I've done. Most of my driving is on the highway so that does help a good bit as city driving drinks up gas in a V8. I'd be happy with a power range in the high 200s.
I don't really intend to keep it original at all. When I'm ready to do the rebuild, I'll be ordering one of those replica 2+2 noses from Lauren Engineering. The 231 V6 that was in it is out and laying on the ground along with the THM200 that was bolted up to it and both will be scrapped. Surprisingly, the heads were still in good shape despite there being a lot of build up of sludge and what looks like coal clogging half the oil ports. Those will get cleaned out and replace the bad heads on another 231 my best friend has in a Skylark.
I might convert the back end to the aerocoupe design but modify it as a hatch back. I did read an article where someone was able to successfully do that but I haven't been able to find that article again! Stupid randomness of search engines! That one will be something for a much later date as it will cost more money than what I'm budgeting for right now.
The interior is worn and faded, but the dash is still in good shape - free from cracks and bubbling. I'll change out the split bench for bucket seats and a center console and move the shifter to the floor. I'd really love to find some 2004 to 2006 GTO seats for the shear comfort but I'm also intrigued by bucket seat designs used for the 78 to 80 GPs.
I haven't really decided on the color just yet. I lean more towards black but anything I do go with will be dark.
I'm open all feedback though and I appreciate the thoughts already. I've been reading these forums for months and many of you provide some very consistent and constructive feedback.
I've been kicking this idea around and it might be something to consider. What about late Grand Prix seats? Easy to find in black and they have the open headrests. I've seen people use 2000+ up modern Monte Carlo interior and they're both W-bodies. I checked the local Pick n' Pull inventory and they have a ton of GP's. Buckets are $29ea for manual, $39ea for electric.
G-Body_Vet said:
I thought about that too. Do you have a suggested year model range? I haven't looked at the interior of a late model GP in quite a while.
I would try '97 and newer. Search www.images.google.com for "grand prix seats" and you'll see a few.
And dont get him started on the BIG BLOCK PONTIAC 455! :lol:G-Body_Vet said:gk666 said:
badass ****ing spaghetti
presence of a deer
shock trauma
cautious thinking
dropped the hammer
multiple strokes
instant case of lupus
the rape train
-83MONTESS- said:
I'm still trying to grasp the concept of a "rape train"
I think of one of those open, trolley-type party buses filled with several unscrupulous individuals LOL!
G-Body_Vet said:-83MONTESS- said:
I'm still trying to grasp the concept of a "rape train"
I think of one of those open, trolley-type party buses filled with several unscrupulous individuals LOL!
Haha wow what an image!- Status
