[C1] Finished my '61
10-21-2021, 03:22 PM
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Finished my '61
I'm 90% done, I don't think I'll ever be 100%. 383 stroker with the new Tremec TKX transmission, limited slip differential new Al Knoch carpet and canvas top, Wilwood brakes up front, fresh chrome, Torque Thrust II wheels with Good Year tire stickers.
Last edited by 70GHH; 10-22-2021 at 02:59 PM.
10-21-2021, 03:38 PM
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2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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Looks good. Your right I dont think
you ever , really finish.
you ever , really finish.
10-21-2021, 03:46 PM
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Second icon to the right of the paper clip when you are making a post. Click on it the follow the bouncing ball.
I forgot your car looks great. I can't wait til the day I can say finished.
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10-21-2021, 09:26 PM
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I'm only able to view 1 picture. Here it is.
Great looking engine.
Great looking engine.
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10-22-2021, 07:58 AM
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Garth, we can shoot some pics Sunday. Motor looks good 
10-22-2021, 11:38 PM
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I love that "day 2" look.
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70GHH (10-23-2021)
10-23-2021, 12:19 AM
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Looks wonderful!
How does the TKX shift? Smoother than the TKO?
The dip stick's on the driver's side, where God intended it to be, so did you bore out your previous block or what?
How does the TKX shift? Smoother than the TKO?
The dip stick's on the driver's side, where God intended it to be, so did you bore out your previous block or what?
10-23-2021, 07:22 AM
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A local race engine builder, CAMCO Racing Engines in Weymouth built it from a 350 block he had. It's .30 over with a crank from a 400. I've never driven a car with a TKO, but the TKX is very nice. My understanding is it is small than the TKO. I can't imagine shoehorning anything larger, the TKX just barely fit. I can't remember the specs but we had to go with the smallest available u-joints to clear the tunnel.
It's a blast to drive, still breaking it, the torque is tremendous!
It's a blast to drive, still breaking it, the torque is tremendous!
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70GHH (10-23-2021)
10-23-2021, 12:56 PM
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215/55 tires on 17 in. x 7 in., 5 x 4.75 in. Bolt Circle, 4.000 in. Backspace Torque Thruster II's
I tried 8" on the back and the tire rubbed by the thickness of the raised letters.
I tried 8" on the back and the tire rubbed by the thickness of the raised letters.