Updated Pics of Bjuice 63 Vette
07-04-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lively
SHE JUST WANTS TO MAKE SURE HE DOESN'T DRIVE "HER" CAR AGAIN :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: ----ONLY KIDDING BRIAN :lol: :lol:
Thanks for all the compliments guys...this stuff will get deep in your pockets and this is ME DOING THE WORK..a good example of this is the #4 90 degree a/n fittings coming out of the 4 port regulator was $65.00 by itself...whewwwww......
later gator..Brian
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07-27-2007, 07:02 AM
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UP DATE ON THE VETTE PROGRESS.
well to start off with its my Birthday today 7/27.....so not doing too much today...anyhow.
1- Got the fuel cell mounted in the car had to fab new brackets and also replace the stock #8 fittings to a #12 at the sump..also had to place a #8 return and also went from a #6 to #8 vent tube..so thats mounted.
2- went thru the fuel pump and filter,cleaned all the residue and tested the fuel pump.ordered new filter element..so all this is buttoned up in the trunk area...will run a few gallons of regular gas thru the lines before hooking to carbs.
3- Fabbed up my throttle linkage all that is in working order.."pretty tough job fabbing up a throttle linkage from firewall on a sheet metal intake for a pair of dominaters.
4- i worked and worked and worked..and finally got the Dry sump pump and tank..MOUNTED AND PLUMBED...its ready to go....this was really a challanging job since when the vette was built it was using a wet sump motor.
5- in order to get the dry sump to bolt up ..i had to get a scirooco style ALUMINUM RADITATOR 13x22 ..from AFCO..and moved it forward about 8 inches..i had to fab new brakets to mount the radiator....
this doesn't sound like a lot but its taken a good bit of my time and effort.. i will not do something 1/2 A$$..if its not done right i will not do it at all....
so that leaves..
#1- tranny and install it...probably going with tranny speacilties
#2- replace the springs and possibly the shocks..they are just 2 old
#3- buy a 2nd battery (red top) have one already.
#4- hook up iginition also place sprak plugs and check wires.
#5- bolt and seal up headers..look at some possible mufflers..they have 5 inch collectrs..running them straight would sound very loud..too loud.
#6 - will have the new 15x15 rear wheels converted to bead locks.
#7 - im sure there will be other small stuff to work out.
#8- i am going to get with Allen Pittman (ex-pro-mod) car owner/Driver.."GRAVEDIGGER" about setting car up...etc....
any one remember the PRO-MOD CAR 'Grave Digger"...
if not Allen i will contact QUANN Stott last year's PRO-MOD world champion that drives a 63 vette..."LEE-BOY".......this will have to be in his off -season cause he travles a good bit on the PRO-MOD circuit
Quann has run a 3.72 et in the 1/8 mile at 189 mph...how is that for running ???
whewwww...keep plugging...
The pictures of my Vette will not longer pull up ( only red "x"'s) ..but thats NO problem..i will take new ones without the dust this time and post them back..i know how to do this now
have a good weekend..
Brian
well to start off with its my Birthday today 7/27.....so not doing too much today...anyhow.
1- Got the fuel cell mounted in the car had to fab new brackets and also replace the stock #8 fittings to a #12 at the sump..also had to place a #8 return and also went from a #6 to #8 vent tube..so thats mounted.
2- went thru the fuel pump and filter,cleaned all the residue and tested the fuel pump.ordered new filter element..so all this is buttoned up in the trunk area...will run a few gallons of regular gas thru the lines before hooking to carbs.
3- Fabbed up my throttle linkage all that is in working order.."pretty tough job fabbing up a throttle linkage from firewall on a sheet metal intake for a pair of dominaters.
4- i worked and worked and worked..and finally got the Dry sump pump and tank..MOUNTED AND PLUMBED...its ready to go....this was really a challanging job since when the vette was built it was using a wet sump motor.
5- in order to get the dry sump to bolt up ..i had to get a scirooco style ALUMINUM RADITATOR 13x22 ..from AFCO..and moved it forward about 8 inches..i had to fab new brakets to mount the radiator....
this doesn't sound like a lot but its taken a good bit of my time and effort.. i will not do something 1/2 A$$..if its not done right i will not do it at all....
so that leaves..
#1- tranny and install it...probably going with tranny speacilties
#2- replace the springs and possibly the shocks..they are just 2 old
#3- buy a 2nd battery (red top) have one already.
#4- hook up iginition also place sprak plugs and check wires.
#5- bolt and seal up headers..look at some possible mufflers..they have 5 inch collectrs..running them straight would sound very loud..too loud.
#6 - will have the new 15x15 rear wheels converted to bead locks.
#7 - im sure there will be other small stuff to work out.
#8- i am going to get with Allen Pittman (ex-pro-mod) car owner/Driver.."GRAVEDIGGER" about setting car up...etc....
any one remember the PRO-MOD CAR 'Grave Digger"...
if not Allen i will contact QUANN Stott last year's PRO-MOD world champion that drives a 63 vette..."LEE-BOY".......this will have to be in his off -season cause he travles a good bit on the PRO-MOD circuit
Quann has run a 3.72 et in the 1/8 mile at 189 mph...how is that for running ???
whewwww...keep plugging...
The pictures of my Vette will not longer pull up ( only red "x"'s) ..but thats NO problem..i will take new ones without the dust this time and post them back..i know how to do this now
have a good weekend..
Brian
07-27-2007, 08:53 AM
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Brian first thing is Happy Birthday and hope you have a good one. Man it all sounds good and I know how you feel about getting whose things done. And I know how fast things happen NOT VERY. Well I know you will get it in the end and it will be super fine. Brian when you get time you need to check out my brothers truck he has a pertty bad ride too. Very happy for you keep up your good work.
07-27-2007, 12:25 PM
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well to start off with its my Birthday today 7/27.....so not doing too much today...anyhow.
and the simpson's movie opens today... what a day. My daughter wants to take me to see that this weekend for my birthday, my wife wont go.... she doesnot like Homer... :cry:
happy birthday brian....
07-27-2007, 12:33 PM
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same to you ed..you got me by a little bit,,,but i am still old enough to know better...those leo's are soemthing else huh ed ???..
have fun and be safe..the wife and i are heading out to eat then watch a minor league ball game at a new park inside the city..
see you guys later,,
Brian
have fun and be safe..the wife and i are heading out to eat then watch a minor league ball game at a new park inside the city..
see you guys later,,
Brian
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"I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY ! "
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"I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY ! "