Originally posted by mrray13 what r u restoring? i'm more of a wrenchhead than car audio guy (though i'm learning), i'm more than a little curious when some talks about groundup restores. really what got my attention was " it'll be a classic next year" i'm assuming gm f-body? or is it going to be old enuff next year to qualify classic status? maybe a early '80's?
i know it has nothing to do with car audio,but what can i say?
i'd take a '67 L88 vette (that 427 tripower that audiolife was talking about) over a dozen w7's and the power to push them ANY day!! nothing beats 500 hp+(they were WAY underrated for insurance reasons!!eat your heart out jl and fosgate! nobady beats the big three in underrating;at least during the glory days of 100 octane gas and big gas guzzling carbs!!) screaming out of factory sidepipes at 5000rpm!! that'll set off car alarms and break glass!!
seeing how i'm rambling on i'll digress and go wipe the drool off my chin........PEACE
oh yea, the stereo set-up is sweet zane
Early 80's is correct- an 83 to be precise. A GM- not in my garage. I dont care for them a bit.
I am working on an 83 Mercury Cougar, it has the 302 CID V8, TBI (for now). It is an "F" body as you said- Body wise- it is in excellent shape- needs cleaned up and new paint but no major sheet metal damage.- barely any rust at all. Engine wise- it needs a little work- it has 114,000 miles and was rather neglected for a better part of its life. I am taking care of all the mandatory overhauls and replacements and modifying things a bit. end power goals are roughly 400-450HP at the wheels, which really shouldnt be too much of a challenge in a car like this. The TBI will be removed in favor of a Sequential Multi-Port Injection (MPI) fuel delivery system, with high flow pump and injectors. Exhaust, Ignition, Lift and Duration will also me modified extensively.
It has a 4 spd AOD ****** at the moment- which is actually holding up quite well, I have no complaints with this thus far, so aside from a normal flush- it will remain. Unless that is, some one knows of a very good and inexpensive CobraTremic-R 6spd manual for sale. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif The rear end is set up with a posi- 3:27 gear- perfect for good off the line response and cruising at higher speeds.
Right now- I am in the process of upgrading the cooling system with a high flow water pump, and a few modifications to the radiator and ****** cooler.
Sensors are next on my list- thats where the big bucks come in unfortunately. But, they have to be done so oh well.
100% gearhead here too, I have been working with cars for more years than I care to remember, have 2 years of technical training behinde me, as well as ASE certification.
now, who calls this an addiction- //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
I've always caught a lot of slack from the die hard gearheads though, I finish the body, engine, interior, etc. and then a system always goes in right away. Several say that a stereo isnt needed with the rumble of the engine- however, why build everything pristine and go half-arse on the tunes?
I am always preaching that a system is only as good as its weakest component. Well, the same applies with a car- it is only as good as its weakest component. Do it
ALL right the first time- and then enjoy without having to worry about the next project.
Dennis Gage is his name mmray13, and his phillosiphy is 100% correct. I have seen way to many classics in fairly good shape, sitting in junk yards rotting away or waiting to be crushed. - If only more people out there understood this art better- some of these may be saved.
On the top of that list in my case- of cars that do not belong in the junkyard- A 68 Shelby Mustang GT350
Yes, you did read that right- a genuine GT350!
I spotted this about a week ago while browsing one of the local junkyards for interior pieces and ideas.
It was not a complete GT350 - as the front axle and most of the front pannels were missing. (Engine was gone too- --darn!)
It was a little beat up and would be a restoration project for a very serious enthusiast- one that has a lot of time and money to invest, and one heck of a lot more experience than I.
Just a shame to have seen Eleanore (actually a GT-500) sitting there calling for help.
ok, everyone, quit the crying!
take it easy,
-zane
), what else you do? shadetree all the way here!!i've gotten into 4 by's lately, but nothing,NOTHING, beats the sound of a big block rumbling on the strip! and nothing is better than to have the tunes to go with it. Dee Snider(of Twisted Sister fame) said it best" make it as fast as possible, then drive 35mph so everybody can see you." at the time he had a gt500 with the appropriate amount oh hp..500. of course you can't cruise without tunes!!
