Go Back   The Supercar Registry > Dealer Specific Discussion > Baldwin-Motion Performance


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #71  
Old 03-05-2021, 07:17 PM
Chuck_Burg's Avatar
Chuck_Burg Chuck_Burg is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 528
Thanks: 509
Thanked 916 Times in 247 Posts
Default

Such an awesome car deserves the NOS Motion Phase III box!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Chuck_Burg For This Useful Post:
mr.4speed (04-16-2021)
  #72  
Old 03-06-2021, 07:43 PM
thomam thomam is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: New York Area
Posts: 64
Thanks: 48
Thanked 362 Times in 46 Posts
Default 1972 Motion Performance Chevelle Engine Update

I want to provide an update for the first week in March.

Today, I picked up the engine from the machine shop and everything was in great shape. The engine was honed, boiled, cam bearing installed and freeze out plugs replaced. The crank, rods and pistons were are cleaned and checked against factory specifications. All clearances and specs were perfect with the block. The heads were machined to align to factory specifications with new springs, retainers and clips.

Over the next 2 weeks, the engine will be assembled to meet the Motion build requirements. It will be the same as what was delivered to (Bob) the original car owner in December 1971. I’m very excited to put this car back on the road to its former state as it was the only 1972 Chevelle built by Motion. More to come on this project over the next several weeks.

Regards, Mark
Attached Images
   

Last edited by thomam; 03-06-2021 at 07:46 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 9 Users Say Thank You to thomam For This Useful Post:
big gear head (03-06-2021), big69fan (03-07-2021), dykstra (09-11-2021), L_e_e (03-07-2021), NorCam (03-21-2021), olredalert (03-07-2021), PeteLeathersac (03-06-2021), RPOLS3 (03-07-2021), Xplantdad (03-06-2021)
  #73  
Old 03-19-2021, 03:08 AM
thomam thomam is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: New York Area
Posts: 64
Thanks: 48
Thanked 362 Times in 46 Posts
Default 1972 Motion Chevelle - Engine Update

The engine for the car will now be assembled as required. The engine was painted and all screw holes were cleaned up with proper taps to ensure good threads. In the next two weeks, I expect the engine to be completed and then I will move onto transmissions (M22 & Hone O Drive) for placement as well as fitting the Kustom Headers and Side Pipes.

My mechanic (Tom) and I have our work cutout to put this car back together. We all know if is easy to take apart but a real challenge to put back together keeping the original parts supporting the history.

I have provided some pictures and I will continue providing feedback until the car is back on the road and the original story posted in November 2009 will come to a close.

Regards, Mark
Attached Images
    
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to thomam For This Useful Post:
big gear head (03-19-2021), dykstra (09-11-2021), NorCam (03-21-2021), Xplantdad (03-19-2021)
  #74  
Old 03-27-2021, 03:17 AM
thomam thomam is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: New York Area
Posts: 64
Thanks: 48
Thanked 362 Times in 46 Posts
Default 1972 Motion Performance Chevelle Engine Build

To all,

Well, progress is being made as the short block build is underway. The pistons were attached to the connecting rods and the rings were cut to support maximum performance.

Work will continue with the cam and timing chain next which will be degreed to support performance and then onto placing the heads on the short block.

I expect the engine to be completed in the next week...

Regards, Mark
Attached Images
   

Last edited by thomam; 03-28-2021 at 11:41 AM. Reason: added a picture
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to thomam For This Useful Post:
dykstra (09-11-2021), JoeC (03-27-2021), L_e_e (03-27-2021), mr.4speed (03-28-2021)
  #75  
Old 04-11-2021, 01:21 AM
thomam thomam is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: New York Area
Posts: 64
Thanks: 48
Thanked 362 Times in 46 Posts
Default 1972 Motion Performance Chevelle Project update

Today, was the day to put the engine in the car and to fit the Kustom Headers and side pipes. Well, it was a very long day as the headers did not fit as required. I may have to switch gears on the exhaust as I’m very disappointed the headers for the car is currently a big challenge. I need to evaluate my options to keep the same look and feel from 1972.

I will put on the original motion valve covers and the scatter shield, m22 transmission and hone o drive as my next activity. I hope all works as required as I do not wnat any setbacks.

I will have move updates in 2 weeks so enjoy the new pictures and overall status.

Mark
Attached Images
    
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to thomam For This Useful Post:
big gear head (04-11-2021), dykstra (09-11-2021), JoeC (04-11-2021), PeteLeathersac (04-11-2021)
  #76  
Old 04-11-2021, 01:28 AM
scuncio's Avatar
scuncio scuncio is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Michigan
Posts: 13,427
Thanks: 2,367
Thanked 5,961 Times in 2,907 Posts
Default

Sorry to hear that. What was the issue with the headers?
Reply With Quote
  #77  
Old 04-11-2021, 02:02 AM
thomam thomam is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: New York Area
Posts: 64
Thanks: 48
Thanked 362 Times in 46 Posts
Default 1972 Motion Performance Chevelle update

I sent a private message
Reply With Quote
  #78  
Old 04-11-2021, 02:08 AM
scuncio's Avatar
scuncio scuncio is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Michigan
Posts: 13,427
Thanks: 2,367
Thanked 5,961 Times in 2,907 Posts
Default

Replied.
Reply With Quote
  #79  
Old 04-11-2021, 02:35 PM
luzl78 luzl78 is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: n.j.
Posts: 2,180
Thanks: 46
Thanked 292 Times in 205 Posts
Default

Headers can be modified to move pipes to fit by a good fabricator and welder. Welds can be smooth sanded and headers coated.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to luzl78 For This Useful Post:
thomam (04-13-2021)
  #80  
Old 04-14-2021, 01:15 PM
markinnaples markinnaples is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Naples, FL
Posts: 4,637
Thanks: 21,537
Thanked 1,364 Times in 662 Posts
Default

Sorry to hear of your difficulties with your headers, but I have to say that this seems to be a common, common malady. These cars are around 50 years old or more, and that so many companies can't make a set of headers that fit cleanly escapes me. Why? I bought a set of Hedman headers because the ones I had previously bought didn't fit well at all and I had to dent one tube so much that I wasn't comfortable running it. But, even the new Hedman set had to be dented about 1/4" to 1/2" where the manual steering box sits; I can't image putting a set in with power steering and AC, etc.. Just seems so strange to me that they haven't gotten this down yet.
__________________
1968 Camaro Ex-ISCA Show Car
John 10:30
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 03:51 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.