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This car was sitting in a field neglected when I bought it in 2004. It had not motor, the gas tank was removed and rusted, and the interior was pretty musty. It needed front and back bumpers as well as paint. (In reality, It needed a new one of almost everything)
I instantly fell in love with it. Though we have had our off's and on's, (I hate sanding, and took long breaks from it, as well as ran out of money constantly) as of 2011 I am finally to a point where I am satisfied with it.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Bought an L48 and installed 60cc Edelbrock heads and performer intake, Harland Sharp rockers, Comp Cam XE268H, Crower CamSaver lifters. The Quadrajet was rebuilt with help from Cliff Ruggles and works great. I converted the car to HEI and installed coated headers. I recently installed a Holley 4160 600 cfm and really like it.
The rear gears were changed from 3.08 to 3.55 and I changed all the ujoints. Also installed a 2800 PTC converter.
Stock TH400 with PTC2800 converter, new Ujoints on all points and replaced rear end with a 3.55 ratio unit. This combo was nice but I removed the transmission.
I have completed a 200-4R conversion and am very happy. A lower first gear, .67 overdrive, lock up converter, less parasitic drag and 5200 rpm shift points.
Suspension Modifications:
Brakes rebuilt and converted to Dot5 fluid. Koni Classic shocks set on 5. I recently put on a 360# VB&P spring and 550lb front coils. Rides much better now.
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Restored the stock wheels and installed Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's 225/70/15
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Converted to Fiero seats on Vette tracks, new carpet and console. Had speedo and tach rebuilt.
Installed new TruFlex front and rear bumpers (rear is from 75). Color change paint to white
Future Modifications:
I am going to be doing a 2.5 in exhaust system with V-band clamps at the header and just after the crossmember. This will allow the transmission to be removed without dropping the whole exhaust system.
I may also rebuild the 200-4R and at least put a shift improvment kit in it. Read more ยป