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Alss
12-23-2016, 08:55 PM
Before i started the 69 chevelle post project I was working on a 69 Beaumont!..it been sitting for 6 years now and time to get moving on it again. Details will be forthcoming and will not disappoint anyone! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif Heres some pics of its early years in my shop.( disclaimer ) I will be upfront...its a rebody <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif I had no choice. I replaced the entire dash top and part of the firewall as to not touch the original vin rivets..they remain intact. original trim tag will be re attached with new rivets. OK..on to the fun stuff. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-526-54858-beaumont.jpg

Alss
12-23-2016, 09:00 PM
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0288.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0288.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0290.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0290.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0291.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0291.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0292.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0292.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0293.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0293.jpg.html)
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http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0297.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0297.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0299.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0299.jpg.html)

Alss
12-23-2016, 09:09 PM
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0300.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0300.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0396.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0396.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0368.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0368.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0352.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0352.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0518.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0518.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0520.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0520.jpg.html)

you all get the idea..it was pretty crusty. donor car was a 69 Malibu..20K miles 307 PG with AC and 98% rust free.
I can feel the hate mail acoming <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif more to come. Merry Christmas All.

Ryan1969Chevelle
12-23-2016, 09:15 PM
You saved one from the scrap bin:-)

Nice Oshawa rust:-)

Ryan

300deluxeL79
12-24-2016, 01:47 PM
great to see you back at this one Al <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
you were doing aluminum on this one too, weren't you?

m22mike
12-24-2016, 02:16 PM
I am diggin' the Maple Leaf emblem on the horn shroud Al <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Mike

Ryan1969Chevelle
12-24-2016, 02:18 PM
Al, if you find parts close to me I can gather them up:-)

Ryan

chevyman0429
12-24-2016, 02:46 PM
Al any interest in selling those two vertical braces on each side of the trunk latch. If there not rottted at the trunk floor.

Postsedan
12-25-2016, 01:13 AM
Has it been 6 years already? I have had a few Christmas Drinks......for a minute there, I thought I saw an Upside Down Beaumont <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

I have never met a rust free Beaumont <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

She will be spectacular as usually with your DNA <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

Alss
12-25-2016, 12:25 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300deluxeL79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">great to see you back at this one Al <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
you were doing aluminum on this one too, weren't you? </div></div>

yeah I had the whole drivetrain figured out then...now, not the same plan...stay tuned! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif...not using ANY of my originally planned drivetrain! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Alss
12-25-2016, 12:26 PM
chevy man...body was scrapped long ago..sorry
Dan..shes rust free now!..keep drinking!!

Alss
12-25-2016, 10:46 PM
check out these floor pans!
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/Beaumontfloor2.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/Beaumontfloor2.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/beaumonttrunk.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/beaumonttrunk.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/beaumonttrunk2.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/beaumonttrunk2.jpg.html)

Alss
12-25-2016, 10:55 PM
some dash work..Beaumonts use a Pontiac dash..metal tops are very different, pontiac has a third hole! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif


http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0523.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0523.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0522.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0522.jpg.html)
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Alss
12-25-2016, 11:12 PM
donor was a AC car...no AC in this beaumont!
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0001.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0001.jpg.html)


http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0002.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0002.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0003.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0003.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0004.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0004.jpg.html)http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0006.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0006.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0007.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0007.jpg.html)

Postsedan
12-26-2016, 12:34 PM
Love it!

Dan

Rixls6
12-26-2016, 03:05 PM
Sure Albert, wreck a good survivor. J/K
Should be fun watching the metamorphosis.

green crv
12-28-2016, 03:04 AM
Looking good Albert, donor car for sure, no shame on that idea. Have you seen the small block 1969 Cheetahs? would be a cool idea and something different, just a thought. Steve. Hope you had a great Christmas <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif

Alss
12-29-2016, 02:08 PM
not a small block <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif heres some more body pics..the beaumonts front header is unique! although it shares similarities with the 69 chevelle its totally different: had to make my own!

chevelle top..Beaumont bottom
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0466.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0466.jpg.html)

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0465.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0465.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0469.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0469.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0470.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0470.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0471.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0471.jpg.html)
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0472.jpg (http://s518.photobucket.com/user/restoman20/media/1969%20Beaumont/DSC_0472.jpg.html)

Postsedan
12-29-2016, 05:35 PM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

AlsV8vair
01-15-2017, 05:45 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Al, if you find parts close to me I can gather them up:-)

Ryan </div></div>

I am relatively new here. But I can offer the same. Meet up with Ryan a pile up parts. &amp;#128077;

Alss
01-30-2017, 12:06 AM
Thanks guys...have most parts I will need..but nice to know I have back up! Car is on its way to Nickey chicago chassis shop.....http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-526-57068-beaumont_leaving_.jpg

wheelhop
01-30-2017, 02:11 AM
awesome, if your car gets lonely while it's in Chicago suburbs let me know and I will come and visit.

Ryan1969Chevelle
01-30-2017, 02:22 AM
Straight axle?

Ryan

chevyman0429
01-30-2017, 02:34 AM
Wowzers it looks tuff just like it is

Alss
01-30-2017, 02:49 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Straight axle?

Ryan </div></div>

Winner!!..going old school gasser!

Ryan1969Chevelle
01-30-2017, 04:43 PM
Are you building a matching boat?

Ryan

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-13277-57108-gasser.jpg

Alss
01-30-2017, 07:04 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you building a matching boat?

Ryan

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-13277-57108-gasser.jpg
</div></div>

no!..., but I have that pic too!!..Thats the look Im shooting for

DW31S
01-31-2017, 12:49 PM
Great project! I wish I had the time, energy and talent you have Albert! Believe it or not, you are an inspiration! Loved seeing the post car come together and will follow this one with interest, too!!! Please post pictures during the build. Olds running yet?

Alss
01-31-2017, 04:04 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DW31S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great project! I wish I had the time, energy and talent you have Albert! Believe it or not, you are an inspiration! Loved seeing the post car come together and will follow this one with interest, too!!! Please post pictures during the build. Olds running yet? </div></div>

thanks dave..I enjoy the builds!

olds parts coming on weds..hope to fire it thursday or fri!

Alss
02-02-2017, 12:42 AM
Oh Oh!


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57258-img_2116.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-02-2017, 12:44 AM
Point of no return:-)

Go for it!!

Ryan

You have to letter up this car!!!!!!!!

Alss
02-02-2017, 12:50 AM
Oh Oh!


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57258-img_2116.jpg

Postsedan
02-02-2017, 01:55 AM
It's how we roll in Chicago.....or not roll, just temporary <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Dan

earntaz
02-02-2017, 02:44 AM
The point of no return -- you are about to enter the Twilight Zone!!

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-02-2017, 12:14 PM
Raise it and letter it up!!

Ryan

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13277-57270-gasserchevelle6tn.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13277-57272-letteres.jpg

Alss
02-03-2017, 04:36 PM
more.....


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57393-img_2117.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57394-img_2120.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57395-img_2124.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57396-img_2131.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57397-img_2135.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-03-2017, 08:14 PM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13277-57401-img_4556.jpg

Photo courtesy Beaumont FB page:-)

Ryan

Alss
02-03-2017, 10:29 PM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

chevelleheart
02-04-2017, 12:09 AM
Ryan,! Where did you get that Beaumont cartoon? , I need that done in a green 69 Beaumont Post car now! Looks like mine!

Postsedan
02-04-2017, 12:17 AM
Great cartoon.....I would delete the skull heads.....just me <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Great progress <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-04-2017, 12:17 AM
I will send a note to the Beaumont owner who posted it to see if he had it penned?

Ryan

chevyman0429
02-04-2017, 12:55 AM
Is that a willys coupe in the back ground!

Stefano
02-04-2017, 02:55 PM
Yes, that is a an all steel Willys, getting lots of loving from John and Randy. We also have an altered wheel base 1957 Chevy 2dr Wagon in process.

Al's Beaumont is coming along very well.

chevyman0429
02-04-2017, 03:11 PM
Wowzers all steel willys coupe very nice. Als Beaumont is gonna be killer with the straight axle. Keep the pics coming

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-04-2017, 04:17 PM
Bob: the muscle car art is courtesy of

Raymond Fiddler's Scribbles on FaceBook I send him a PM to see if you can Email him.

Ryan

njsteve
02-04-2017, 06:54 PM
You should call it <span style="font-style: italic">The Huge Beaumont</span> in honor of Hugh Beaumont. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-1359-57455-gsi9vnp9dwdssd9.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-04-2017, 07:01 PM
Then &quot;Leave it to Weaver&quot;

Ryan

wheelhop
02-10-2017, 06:03 PM
Al,
is the front axle swap completed? any pics?

Postsedan
02-10-2017, 11:52 PM
Hot off the press <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Looking great Albert and Nickey <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2017/image.jpg1_zpsidaqpsz0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2017/image.jpg1_zpsidaqpsz0.jpg.html)

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-11-2017, 02:05 PM
Looking good.

Here is a little motivation

Ryan

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13277-57879-img_4675.jpg

Alss
02-11-2017, 10:28 PM
sweet ..I'm very motivated! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-57940-img_2177.jpg

Alss
02-16-2017, 01:15 AM
Hats off to Nickey and the guys at Tinberg Garage. First class work!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58110-img_2194.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58111-img_2196.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58112-img_2199.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58113-img_2205.jpg
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Postsedan
02-16-2017, 01:28 AM
Love the easy access side bars.....well done <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Dan

cook_dw
02-16-2017, 08:01 PM
I like...... No..!!... I LOVE IT!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Craig_Maiorana
02-16-2017, 08:11 PM
HOLY CRAP .... This thing is beast mode plain and simple ... I may have to hunt you down when I come home to NJ so I can get some photos ... Good luck I can't wait to see more

Alss
02-20-2017, 10:38 PM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58378-img_5703.jpg

Salvatore
02-20-2017, 10:45 PM
Looks good Alss. What are you going to do with it? Nostalgia Gasser Racing? Looks like a wheelie machine to me. YEAAA

Alss
02-20-2017, 11:09 PM
Not sure Sam..it'll make some passes for sure <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif some more pics..cant wait for it to get home!!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58379-img_5700.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58380-img_5701.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-526-58381-img_5702.jpg

chevelleheart
02-21-2017, 12:12 AM
Wicked!

Salvatore
02-21-2017, 02:26 AM
9 second motor Albert?

Alss
02-21-2017, 11:20 AM
IDK. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif .it'll be close!!

Salvatore
02-21-2017, 05:36 PM
YEP!!

mockingbird812
02-21-2017, 10:32 PM
Tuff, TUFF, looking ride Al. Looking real good!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

cook_dw
02-22-2017, 11:05 AM
Will the collectors exit out of the lower rear portion of the fenders?

Alss
02-22-2017, 01:58 PM
Something like that. Have some figuring to do once i get the car back. Its high on my to do list <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Dave Rifkin
02-22-2017, 07:43 PM
Go for the vintage Hot Wheels look with four individual pipes on either side lined up in a row.

Alss
03-03-2017, 09:08 PM
update: coming home from chicago!

olredalert
03-03-2017, 10:20 PM
----That looks soooo cool! I know it will come down to where it should be when the pill and other stuff is added but it looks like its launching right now!......Bill S

Ryan1969Chevelle
03-03-2017, 11:50 PM
Sick!!!

Ryan

Alss
03-04-2017, 12:40 AM
Some motor porn..... basics: Dart block 4.500 bore..enlarging lifter bores for "904" lifters. More to come :)

Postsedan
03-04-2017, 01:05 AM
Sweet :D

Dan

Alss
04-26-2017, 12:09 AM
more progress..motor work coming along..rear suspension done!

Postsedan
04-26-2017, 12:25 AM
Well let's see some Pics :D

Dan

Alss
04-26-2017, 12:37 AM
wont let me load them!..missing a security token?

Alss
04-26-2017, 12:38 AM
pics

Alss
04-26-2017, 12:40 AM
more

Postsedan
04-26-2017, 01:22 AM
:D

Dan

cook_dw
04-26-2017, 01:12 PM
https://media.tenor.co/images/5875fa93990e83cf4640df2395afbea3/tenor.gif


Specs on the drivetrain!!

Alss
04-26-2017, 01:24 PM
Motors a 540, dart block AFR heads, callies, scat, crane parts. Being built by Erick Jackson. Should make in the Nieghborhood of 850 or so. full Manual th 400 3.70 geared 9 inch. :)

VintageMusclecar
04-26-2017, 05:35 PM
Guess the cat's outt'a the bag now. :smirk:

Alss
04-26-2017, 07:14 PM
go for it!http://www.yenko.net/forum/images/cx/3gears.gif

300deluxeL79
04-26-2017, 10:26 PM
cat?? that's a TIGER!

cook_dw
04-27-2017, 11:52 AM
https://media.giphy.com/media/9XgsICKBa8jXG/giphy.gif


http://i.imgur.com/s2zDZMo.gif


https://img.memesuper.com/cdaea541889bec3675e28270daa7fe9b_super-troopers-movie-quotes-meow-super-troopers-meme_428-220.gif



Love that movie... :grin:

DW31S
05-01-2017, 12:10 PM
Coming along.....should be a BLAST to drive!

VintageMusclecar
05-12-2017, 03:30 PM
Just as a quick update: We're stuck in balance purgatory. :thumbsdown:

The rotator went out to my regular balance guy almost a month ago, and he ran into an issue getting the crank to come into balance--the balancer was telling him he needed to remove metal where there was no metal to remove. Hence, he (/we) sent the crank out to another local shop to have the rear counterweight machined and to get the "dog ear" removed from the flywheel flange to try to get it to come into balance.

Gotta be honest, not real happy about this--it's not uncommon to run into balancing issues when you have a heavy reciprocating assembly, but this one is actually lighter than usual, so the crank should've been a breeze to balance. Once I hear back from balance shop #2 I'll post more updates.

VintageMusclecar
05-15-2017, 09:31 PM
Got fed up waiting for balance shop #2 to get off his ass so I bailed on him.

The crank is now @ George's--which is where I'd intended to take it in the 1st place, but George got sick a month or so back and Gregg (George's son) didn't know if/when he could get to it.

George is on the mend now and everything's moving along again--HOPING to get the crank back this week, Gregg said he'd get on it immediately.

VintageMusclecar
05-19-2017, 06:00 PM
George just called, crank's done...in his own words, "this thing was a bitch to balance" lol. (George isn't one to mince his words)

Time to start assemblin' some horsepower. :naughty:

VintageMusclecar
06-03-2017, 01:14 AM
After more delays, screw-ups and mis-machined parts than I care to mention (but will), the 540 project is finally rounding 3rd and headed for home. With any luck I'll have it final assembled by mid-week next week, then it's off to the dyno.

No, you're not seeing double, and no, this isn't a V16 project. What you're looking at here is the 2nd set of pistons I've been waiting on for the last 2 weeks. While doing final mock-up, I found that the original pistons had been machined for the wrong sized rings. It took a lot more effort than it should have, but the replacement pistons arrived this morning, and I'm happy to report they're spot-on.

Compression ratio will be 11.5-1, just on the safe limits to run on pump gas.

Between mock-up snafus and correcting other's mistakes, it took me numerous trial assemblies to get it to this point--but it's finally short blocked. If there's one guaranteed rule when building an engine like this, that is to leave NOTHING to chance--you have to check EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING!

Trick MOROSO pump with a windage baffle added to the body of the pump which works in conjunction with the MOROSO pan going on this engine.

More next week.

*Edited pics--now to figure out how to place the appropriate text with the appropriate pic*

WILMASBOYL78
06-03-2017, 02:54 PM
Sure looks pretty

VintageMusclecar
06-15-2017, 12:28 AM
Save for a few small peripherals, it's wrapped up. I'll be calling tomorrow to schedule dyno time.

*Edited the pics*

Postsedan
06-15-2017, 12:56 AM
Can't wait.....soon Albert, soon :D

Dan

cook_dw
06-15-2017, 11:21 AM
Again, sorry for the huge pic, don't know how to resize them on here now.


Use Microsoft Paint if you have a non Apple product and use the resize key in the tool bar. Make sure percentage is selected and then change horizontal to 20-50% and vertical will automatically change too. This should get you in the ballpark.

VintageMusclecar
06-15-2017, 12:15 PM
I've just been linking the pics directly from my FB page--don't see an option to load them directly to the site like before.

cook_dw
06-15-2017, 01:40 PM
Go to "Go Advanced" below the message box at the bottom of the page. Then scroll down to "Manage Attachments". Then upload file.

cook_dw
06-19-2017, 01:23 AM
Which AFR heads? Are you offering up cam specs?

VintageMusclecar
06-19-2017, 03:56 AM
Ill' post up more details on the build as soon as it's done.

Cam specs are proprietary. If Albert wants to disclose them that's up to him.

Postsedan
06-19-2017, 03:43 PM
The correct answer Eric :D

Dan

VintageMusclecar
07-22-2017, 08:18 PM
For those who don't follow me on Facebook, Albert's 540 is done and cranked out some good numbers...and there's still at least another 20+ HP left on the table should Albert feel the need.

The whole story is on my Facebook page linked at the bottom in my signature.

chevyman0429
07-22-2017, 09:48 PM
Wow pretty impressive!

Postsedan
07-23-2017, 12:50 AM
Well done Albert and Eric :D

Dan

WILMASBOYL78
07-23-2017, 01:33 PM
Albert should stock up on rear tires :eek2:

Nice work :flag:

-wilma

Turbo70Camaro
07-26-2017, 04:24 AM
wow car looks awesome

Alss
11-05-2017, 10:29 PM
got my headers done..thanks GP headers. Made mock ups out of pvc..came out nice!!http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/1969%20Beaumont/IMG_6496_zps3pofcigh.jpg[/URL]
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Postsedan
11-05-2017, 11:06 PM
Sweet :) Bring her to NOCC :)

Dan

realzed
06-04-2019, 03:41 AM
bump???

Alss
04-21-2020, 03:19 PM
teaser

Alss
04-21-2020, 03:26 PM
one more

Crush
04-21-2020, 03:27 PM
That’s cool!!

69M22Z
04-21-2020, 04:08 PM
Yes. Very cool.

Postsedan
04-21-2020, 05:16 PM
Bad Ass Poncho!

Love it!

Dan

chevelleheart
04-22-2020, 01:26 AM
Awesome

L78_Nova
04-22-2020, 01:18 PM
Can't wait to see this car Albert ! MCACN 20?? You do great work !!
Gary

bbbenny
04-23-2020, 11:21 AM
AL, you better get some seat time, with that setup. But your work, is better then some guys out there that do it full time! BBenny

Alss
04-25-2020, 12:52 PM
i hope to Benny..this shut down is keeping parts from me :(..looking like next year....