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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-14-2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,878
You were lucky to be able to build the inside...

You were lucky to be able to build the inside ceiling height to 14ft. Typically, in detached garages anyway there will be a height limit in residential zoning districts, as I had to deal with. I...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-18-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,899
My '67 L78 Chevelle had power steering...I just...

My '67 L78 Chevelle had power steering...I just wanted it for some reason, so I ordered it that way. Only drum brakes though (I wish I'd spent what little money I had on power brakes at least). ...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-03-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 61,974
Boy does that bring back memories! Did you ever...

Boy does that bring back memories! Did you ever do the cash on the dash trick? I won so much money...put down a $5 or $10 and bet the passenger he couldn't grab it when I shot out of the hole! I...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 02-20-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,311
My Latest Choices are.........

I appreciate all of the responses and recommendations. I suppose this thread would have received more responses if I had posted in the general forum. But, anyway after much thought and research I...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-10-2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,180
Thumbs up I'm a little late to this thread, but being the...

I'm a little late to this thread, but being the original owner of a 1967 Chevelle L78, and having a friend who bought a new 1967 Camaro Z28 in 1967 I feel somewhat obliged from first hand knowledge...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-09-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,311
Thanks Tim, I'm leaning toward the less...

Thanks Tim,

I'm leaning toward the less expensive end of these parts, as I'm just too old school maybe, but paying upwards of $900+ for a flywheel and clutch kit is a bit hard to swallow!

John
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-04-2021, 01:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,311
L78 Flywheel & Clutch Kit...What do you use?

I'm building a 1967 L78 engine (mostly date coded) as close to stock as I can make it, but it will include some newer parts. This will go into a 1967 Chevelle SS 396.

I'm at a point where I want...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-26-2021, 02:20 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 59,973
No, I'm in Pennsylvania now. I do miss Florida,...

No, I'm in Pennsylvania now. I do miss Florida, but there are some good things about living outside the Sunshine State (but not much!). I lived in Sarasota for around 20 years total (moved back...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-14-2021, 11:09 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 59,973
My first car in early '60's. I think I was about...

My first car in early '60's. I think I was about 12 years old when the guys in Shop Class were undertaking projects to build a Hydroplane (I lived in Florida on the Gulf Coast) and my parents said...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 09-12-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,008
Definitely! Ha!

Definitely! Ha!
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 09-09-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,008
Very cool Freddie! I made one back in the day...

Very cool Freddie! I made one back in the day out of a metal coffee can! I still had it for some reason (saved it for all those years) until our house fire in 2008 when it went up in flames sadly. ...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-14-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,121
Well, I was in high school, and I had to borrow...

Well, I was in high school, and I had to borrow money from my Dad to buy the car (and paid back every penny working at the local IGA and my uncle's Standard Oil Station), so they were likely not too...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-14-2021, 01:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,121
I thought some of you might enjoy seeing my...

I thought some of you might enjoy seeing my original set of M/T Super Scavenger headers for my 1967 L78 Chevelle SS back in '67 or '68. I installed them myself with the help of a friend. As I...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 06-10-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,951
Damn, I'm really glad I looked at this thread!! ...

Damn, I'm really glad I looked at this thread!! I am dealing with Mike Phelps right now! Same thing here...I received a note through this site to contact him. Well, if something seems too good to...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 04-30-2021, 02:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,689
Thanks for the info. I actually have the Bill...

Thanks for the info. I actually have the Bill Thomas book...it's my original copy that is 51 or so years old and covered with my greasy fingerprints! LOL! I will utilize it during the engine...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 04-29-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,689
1967 L78 Engine Build Project...Design SCR?

I am in the process of organizing parts for my 1967 EG Block (L78) build for a Chevelle SS. I am on the fence as to whether proceed full steam ahead with a genuine parts correct (as close as...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-25-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,445
Thanks for the info so far guys! I've attached a...

Thanks for the info so far guys! I've attached a pic of my '67 Chevelle L78 engine when practically new (you can tell the firewall is nice and fresh!). Note the alternator.....this appears to be a...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-25-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,445
Thanks Doug!

Thanks Doug!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-15-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,369
Have you ever tried Wurth products? I use...

Have you ever tried Wurth products? I use Wurth’s high body underseal all the time and it’s awesome. It does not remain tacky and it’s thick, depending on how you apply it. One spray can goes a...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-12-2020, 12:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,926
That photo was probably taken about 1968. I had...

That photo was probably taken about 1968. I had the Mickey Thompson Super Scavenger headers on it then...you can see them in the pic. I put the wingnuts on the valve covers since I broke a few...
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