Anybody else in the "in progress" stage

[TampaMCS]

Or am I the only one?

[HerHotRod]

I've been stuck in that stage for 10 yrs. Don't feel bad :lol:. What are you doing to it?

[Shockwave]

Whole front end is off, fenders, nose, etc, motors out, doing a painless kit.

Ive been in the "in progress stage" for a while now :mad:

[TampaMCS]

In one word, everything. I am almost at the point of being able to drive it for the first time in 3 years...



I replaced the entire suspension and steering front and rear
Installed a hopped up 5.0 and AOD out of a 92 Tbird
Bullit 17" wheels
Redid the entire interior
Changed the guages to all autometer
Rewired the entire car

Now I need to stop the tranny leaks, get an exhaust put on and get it aligned. After that she needs paint and body and she will be good to go!

[Strokd85]

i'm still in the "in progress" stage. .in progress of getting the car transported here!

[number_2]

yeah, strokd, you're about to start in on a sixty-something fastback, aren't you?

[Frankie]

I'm never 100% happy with anything, so I'm always in the "in progress" stage. Pending an ignition switch, my car will drive though. The new engine on the stand is definitely in progress :D

[bigB]

always in progress ........ fuck :( that just depressed me.

[HerHotRod]

I hated when mine was down for almost 6 months just because of starter. I just remember how awesome it felt to jump in and finally hear it run again :D. I'm never happy w/ mine either though. There is always something I want to do. Getting the interior redone, paint/bodywork, and a new motor are somwhere in the future....motor will probably be first.

Frank have you had you column apart before? I picked up a original "Shop Manual" for my car from Original Parts Group and it has anything you need to know, it' great. My dad and I had my column apart a few months ago and it would not have gone back together w/ out it :lol:. We had it apart down to the column shifter. They also have Factory Assembly manuals, Fisher Body Manuals .....

[HerHotRod]

i'm still in the "in progress" stage. .in progress of getting the car transported here!

< looking forward to seeing it

[Shockwave]

I hated when mine was down for almost 6 months just because of starter. I just remember how awesome it felt to jump in and finally hear it run again :D. I'm never happy w/ mine either though. There is always something I want to do. Getting the interior redone, paint/bodywork, and a new motor are somwhere in the future....motor will probably be first.

Frank have you had you column apart before? I picked up a original "Shop Manual" for my car from Original Parts Group and it has anything you need to know, it' great. My dad and I had my column apart a few months ago and it would not have gone back together w/ out it :lol:. We had it apart down to the column shifter. They also have Factory Assembly manuals, Fisher Body Manuals .....

Hey, I got a motor for ya :-D
I have a solid roller 489 short block/long block/complete depending.. Scat 4340 H beam rods and crank, WELL balanced... SRP 10.25:1 pistons.... Lunati Solid Roller (260/268@.050, .685/.685 lift) #990 315cc rectangle ports w/2.19/1.88 valves, vic jr intake w/950 holley HP carb, harland sharp rockers w/stud girdle, etc. etc. etc.
You should get it :tard:

[Strokd85]

yeah, strokd, you're about to start in on a sixty-something fastback, aren't you?


1970 Fastback, just having some trouble getting it on a transporter right now.. guy who I bought it from is being a pain in the ass with scheduling.. figures since he's got the coin, he's dragging his feet.

Once on it's way, it'll be here in about a week and a half..

[Scott]

You can throw me into this mess too. :cry:

[Strokd85]

Found out that the car is getting loaded up tomorrow, will be here about a week afterwards.. Man am I looking forward to it!

[TampaMCS]

I can't wait to drive my Stang. It was my first car and has been in the family for almost 20 years. I havent driven it in almost 3 years (and that was in and out of my parents garage to help them move some things around. I haven't driven it otherwise in almost 6 years, and by then my parents had let her go mechanically. When I got it back a year ago the front 12" of the passenger side frame and the strut rod brace had seperated from the rest of the car due to my parents letting the battery acid leak for years. There were also quarter sized holes in the driver side floorboard from a leaky window gasket. This also doesnt count the fact that the stock springs were toast all the way around, the manual drum brakes required you to pray before applying them, and there was enough play in the steering to rock the wheel about 1/2 turn in either direction without moving the tires.

When I drove the car in high school it had an anemic 289, in which I could only afford to put an Edelbrock Performer 289 and a performer carb on. Had the c-4 overhauled and a shift kit added, which made a hella difference, but the 2.79 rear gears always kept the car in non performance mode.

Needless to say I am a little anxious. I have a leak I need to take care of on the AOD, I need to get an exhaust put on and the front end aligned. If the AOD was holding fluid better than a cheese grater I would have already been to the muffler shop...

[figment]

in progress, was finished then my dad had a tangle with another car(stupid drum breaks) it been in progress ever since

[Strokd85]

< looking forward to seeing it

Was going to try and catch up and say hey tonight at the event, maybe next time around...

[74javelin]

my cars need so much work. there still on the road for now. motor took 16 months, god what a nightmare that motor has that has turned out to be. one car need all new ball joints, 4 speed shifter rebuilt and new linkage. the other need new crossmember and front springs, all new front bushings. i'm getting a little rust by the rear corner of the back window on one car and the other car drip rails wasn't sealed right when it was painted and they leak water onto the floorboards and now after it leaking for 6 years there's rust on the front floorboards. it also needs new headers because i can't get the left side to seal. so it sounds like i have a rod knock. i picked up another 401 for the other car. i'm going to try to build that one myself.

it will never end.

[HerHotRod]

^ Is that the same motor you were saying had a lot higher compression than you were expecting? I could see why you would want to do the next one yourself.

[theTorinoguy]

my motor is on the "in progress" stage i just put the intake on today.....im waiting for the carb...and want the motor to have more mods

[theTorinoguy]

my motor is on the "in progress" stage i just put the intake on today.....im waiting for the carb...and want the motor to have more mods

[Strokd85]

car arrives tomorrow, only thing that sucks is that they have to drop it at the end of my street and I'll have to push it down to my house (trans problem won't allow it to drive). It's on a full size carrier and they can't get down the street due to the trees in the way.... Either way, it'll be in my garage tomorrow night! :beer:

[HerHotRod]

I saw that you posted and thought we would have pictures lol. Keep us posted :thumbup:

Sorry I missed you at Track Night. I only ended up running twice, It was depressing not even getting close to the times the car was capable of.

[Strokd85]

Just got it dropped off this afternoon, pictures to be posted up when I get home...
She's a little rough around the edges, but the body is straight and pretty much rust free (save for a floor pan, which I have waiting to be welded in).

[Strokd85]

Here's a couple of shots from tonight, i'll get some better ones this weekend when I return back from TN.http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/P5030011.JPG
http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/P5030012.JPG

My son has already decided that he's going to drive it... :D

http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/data/500/medium/P5030010.JPG

[TampaMCS]

Nice! Cant wait to see it on the streets!

[HerHotRod]

Congrats! I like that body style.

I've had mine 11yrs now and if we have kids I plan on passing it down. I was older than your son when my dad had his 69 Chevelle, but I loved riding in it.

[Strokd85]

I've wanted a 69-70 mustang since I was about 14.. I just sat out in the garage the other night and just looked at it with a big stupid smile on my face... :D

[74javelin]

^ Is that the same motor you were saying had a lot higher compression than you were expecting? I could see why you would want to do the next one yourself.


ya that's it. i'll be picking it up soon. what i'm going to do is pull the heads and polish the head chambers to get 3-4cc more. that should drop me down to 11.3 to 1 or so. i'll try that on pump gas.

[HerHotRod]

I believe mine is somewhere around 10.5 to 1, but not for sure. All I know is that I have to run 93 octane. I've tried 89 and it diesels when I shut it off, bad! I had to leave it in gear just so it would shut off.

[Raymon]

I have a 86 Caddy Fleetwood that I am currently doing a full 91 swap in. The 86 is getting the engine,tranny,driveaxle,and rear end from a 91 caddy....I cant wait till its done...I need my car back !!

[TampaMCS]

74Javelin, the motor in your sig is the sex!

I jerry rigged myself an exhaust today, should be able to get some tuning done, at least should be able to get myself to a competent muffler shop...

Here is another shot. I primered my beast and threw a flat black rattle can stripe on it, just to see if its a look I want to go with.

I just put down my deposit on an 05 GT :^) Look out August here we come.

[HerHotRod]

I have a 86 Caddy Fleetwood that I am currently doing a full 91 swap in. The 86 is getting the engine,tranny,driveaxle,and rear end from a 91 caddy....I cant wait till its done...I need my car back !!

Have any pictures?

[HerHotRod]

74Javelin, the motor in your sig is the sex!

I jerry rigged myself an exhaust today, should be able to get some tuning done, at least should be able to get myself to a competent muffler shop...

Here is another shot. I primered my beast and threw a flat black rattle can stripe on it, just to see if its a look I want to go with.

I just put down my deposit on an 05 GT :^) Look out August here we come.

So does this mean you took care of the problem w/ the dipstick, or are you going to have the exhaust run diferent?

[racingtheburg]

NICE derik :) I guess we will have some things in common lol...
Let me know What you find for rear suspens for those cars I want some kind of coil over ......Or maybe a trick leaf spring set up lol cheaper the better :0 ) Glad to see you in here..

[TampaMCS]

So does this mean you took care of the problem w/ the dipstick, or are you going to have the exhaust run diferent?

A little of both, I fixed the dipstick issue and put in a temp exhaust so that I can get it to another shop to work on it.

[Dunecune442]

Yup. Got my 442 3 years ago. So far weve put a new radiator, 2 starters, hoses... Previous owner had redone motor and bored out 30 over.

I am going to do the rest with my cash. Needs an aluminum radiator, new performance rotors and calipers all around, high performance starter (others were OEM garbage, bleh!), build up tranny, completely clean out the engine compartment (previous owner used electric tape alittle too much), redo suspension (bushings, shocks, springs), paint, and interior.

Im going to go throw up now :-P

Oh yea, forgot to add in the Edelbrock Olds performer kit - heads, carb, headers, cam. Clean valve cover dress up, new paint on (old stuff is just peeling!), headers...
Basically, do the motor up with go fast parts.

3 inch stainless exhaust with X pipe finishing touch.

[HerHotRod]

Yup. Got my 442 3 years ago. So far weve put a new radiator, 2 starters, hoses... Previous owner had redone motor and bored out 30 over.

I am going to do the rest with my cash. Needs an aluminum radiator, new performance rotors and calipers all around, high performance starter (others were OEM garbage, bleh!), build up tranny, completely clean out the engine compartment (previous owner used electric tape alittle too much), redo suspension (bushings, shocks, springs), paint, and interior.

Im going to go throw up now :-P

Oh yea, forgot to add in the Edelbrock Olds performer kit - heads, carb, headers, cam. Clean valve cover dress up, new paint on (old stuff is just peeling!), headers...
Basically, do the motor up with go fast parts.

3 inch stainless exhaust with X pipe finishing touch.

So basically you have to go throught the whole car :lol:

[Dunecune442]

Everything works, Im just not happy with an overheating motor or the stock performance. Hey, everyone likes built up BBs!

[DEATH ZEPPELIN]

Whole front end is off, fenders, nose, etc, motors out, doing a painless kit.

Ive been in the "in progress stage" for a while now :mad:


My 72 firebird is going on 3 years like that..i dont think ill ever see her on the road again.