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  4. 1964 Buick Special Pro-Touring Wagon 446Hp

    in For Sale/ Wanted

    Posted

    1964 Buick Special Wagon

    $23,900

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    Black plate California car with 110k orig miles. I am a former General Motors Designer, and have owned the car for last 13 years.

    Well sorted, drive anywhere car built for reliable long distance travel, Hot Rod Power Tour veteran.

    Drivetrain (less than 10k miles on everything): RamJet fuel injected 350 5.7L crate motor with ported alum heads & GM “Hot Cam”, built by legendary Jon Moss “Chevy Raceshop” (Wheel to Wheel Detroit, MI). dyno’d at 447hp! Installed in 2003.

    MEFI 3 Computer & electronics relocated to wagon bed area behind side panel.

    Car is completely rewired with new fuse panel & engine harness!

    Custom milled billet ribbed intake dress up to match Moon cast valve covers.

    Working FACTORY COLD A/C & heat, with R134 Sanden compressor.

    4-core radiator with dual electric fans.

    Transmission:

    200R4 (Grand National) auto overdrive trans with 3500 stall

    Rebuilt GM 10-bolt with Auburn posi 3:73 gears

    Custom Rick's stainless 22 gal fuel tank, braided fuel lines front to rear.

    Suspension:

    Full Air Ride Technologies airbag suspension, 100% leak-free & reliable.

    QA1 billet double-adjustable shocks

    Reinforced front lower A-arms, front disc brakes with billet master cylinder

    Hotchkis control arms & sway bars

    Body & Paint:

    Mini “Pepper White” Paint by Santini, Westminster CA

    Front bumper tucked & narrowed by Bryan Fuller (Foose Design & Two Guys Garage)

    Rear bumper custom made from scratch. Clay modeled at GM Design,

    made mold & cast 2 fiberglass parts (1 spare). Reinforced with steel.

    Interior:

    Older but original 66 Chevelle interior, recovered front seat.

    Newer headliner & carpet

    Problem areas: passenger side floorpan & wagon bed floor have very fine pinholes due to moisture many years ago. Rust has not progressed whatsoever in last 10 years. Absolutely no rust or corrosion anywhere else on vehicle. Car was so clean there are no patch panels at all.

    Custom Moon gauges & center console with drinkholders

    Rebuilt clock!

    Please call Jeff at 941-350-1964

    Note: this car will require a custom offset for new wheels. I have built in a credit in my asking price towards the wheels of your choice. The rendering shows car with Rushforth 19’s. Jason will be happy to pass along my discount to the new owner on a new set of his wheels. The car will be sold with black steel Rally wheels as pictured.

     

    Tons of pix & build story here:

    http://web.me.com/ledfoot/7-08_main_site/Current_Cars/Pages/64_Buick_Special_Wagon.html

     

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  5. Tbss 22" Wheels On Silverado Lug Pattern

    in Rims and Rubber

    Posted · Edited by ledfoot (see edit history)

    I would be in for a set for mine for sure. Don't like paying up front and waiting though...

    -Jeff

     

    ps at GM, we (I) designed the SS wheels first as a 20" & 22" staggered for the SEMA SS Silverado in 2000. Then I redesigned them with all the production bs for the production SSS. After that, we wanted a 6-spoke for a more euro-sporty look on the TBSS. When all is said & done, the TBSS wheels look a little better in a 22" on the SSS. I would love to have a set on my truck, probably in grey.

     

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    Still need your help to get these made....

  9. Rotrex Supercharger Kit For Sale

    in For Sale/ Wanted

    Posted · Edited by ledfoot (see edit history)

    This is a kit I never installed, got it directly from an engineer friend at Wheel to Wheel 1 year ago. Supercharger is new unused and still in the original unopened box. All parts are present in the kit, have full instructions just needs a tune after installation. The buy it now price is $2500 for the kit. Retail was $5500.

     

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...=STRK:MESELX:IT

     

    Thanks

    Jeff

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  10. Rotrex Supercharger Kit + Intercooler

    in For Sale/ Wanted

    Posted

    NEW never used Rotrex supercharger with Intercooler plus complete installation kit & brackets

     

    asking $3900

     

    Complete Wheel to Wheel Powertrain intercooled supercharger kit for GMT800 pickup trucks featuring a Rotrex C38-81 Supercharger, 356 T6 Cast Aluminum Mounting Brackets and Pressure Duct, Independent 8-rib drive system with OEM tensioner, Roto Molded Plastic Clean Air Duct, High Volume Bypass Valve, Silicone Couplings with Stainless Steel Clamps, High Flow Matched Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pump Overlay Harness, High Efficiency Intercooler and Heat Exchanger with twin SPAL cooling fans. Kit comes complete with all hardware, wiring, supercharger oil, and installation instructions required to install on the vehicle. This system is sized for the 6.0L LQ9 engine found in the GMT800 Escalade, Denali, and Silverado SS platforms, but can be tweaked by a professional install er to fit other applications. This system was installed on a demonstration vehicle for a short period of time, but all parts were completely cleaned and refurbished for re-sale including a brand new never used supercharger and fuel injectors. Buyer will be responsible for obtaining a diablo sport calibration license/tool to install the calibration provided on CD or have a custom calibration performed upon kit installation. The kit retails for $5995 and I am asking $3900.

     

    I also have the instructions for the GMT900 install that would go with the extra box of parts to install on a 2007+ truck. The kit currently has the C38-81 supercharger from Rotrex which is the largest one that Rotrex currently makes. It is sized, along with the pulley, and injectors, for a 6.0L truck.

     

    Link to Sport Truck magazine article: http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticles/070...rger/index.html

     

    please EMAIL Jeff at [email protected] with questions. I am an ex-GM designer with lots of connections in Detroit.

  11. Urgent Please Help 2wd Tranny Problems!

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted

    Thanks for the response, and sorry for the confusion. The problem happened the day AFTER I towed the trailer.

     

    The day before when I towed the trailer empty @3500lbs, the trans seemed ok. I tow between 60-65mph BTW.

     

     

     

     

    on the freeway and in cruise control at about 78mph, my lockup in overdrive started "hunting" back & forth between 2300rpms & 3000. If I put it in 3rd gear it held fine.

     

    i would say that is your problem. in OD it can't make up it's mind, locked will pull for a short distance, then decides it needs to down shift. i think your trans will be all right for a while, but towing that kink of weight, and at that speed, IMO.. is asking for a disaster to happen. trying to stop fast, GM brakes are not the best even with trailer brakes it will be a tough. most ST225-75R-15 tires are ONLY speed rated at 65 mph max...

     

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  12. Urgent Please Help 2wd Tranny Problems!

    in AWD, Differential, & Transmission Tech

    Posted

    I have read Zippy's excellent transmission explanation on the website and have a few questions as it pertains to a recent problem that has developed with my 2005 2wd Silverado SS. First, I am the original owner of the truck, and it has only 10,500 miles on it. The only mods are a cat back Magnaflow and a "PCM's for less" reflashed pcm. I have not installed billet servos or any other trans mods. The PCM definitely gave it some harder shifts, and has been in the truck since it had about 1000 miles on it.

     

    My problem: the other day the trans held 1st gear a little longer than normal. An isolated incident that has not occurred since. But, it got me thinking and a little worried because I am about to tow an enclosed trailer hauling a Chevelle from CA to FL, I was supposed to leave in 2 days!. I picked up the trailer, drove about 90 miles with it (empty), and everything seemed fine. The next day, on the freeway and in cruise control at about 78mph, my lockup in overdrive started "hunting" back & forth between 2300rpms & 3000. If I put it in 3rd gear it held fine. No other symptoms were noticed. I got where I was going and shut the truck down for a half hour, started it back up and it hasn't happened since.

     

    I'm going to reinstall my original PCM (I kept it), and see what happens. The truck is still under warranty.

     

    Can you please offer any explanation of what is wrong, and how to handle this before I go on my trip? Can I "persuade" the dealer drop the pan if they can't duplicate the problem?

     

    Thanks in advance,

    Jeff

    cell: 626-808-8101

  15. beltech stuff

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted

    I also have the Belltech Nitro shocks and soft bumpstops, along with the Belltech spindles & McG's rear drop and I noticed a significant improvement in the ride. By that I mean that the stock shocks with the 3-3 drop did not have much rebound control, and the front end would bounce excessively over large dips. It is much improved. ;)

     

    As for freeway hop, there is a way to limit it somewhat, but it is expensive! The combination of OUR WHEELBASE, and this goes for all makes of extended cab pickups, with leaf springs equals hop. The best way to solve it is to install the Air Ride Technologies 5-link that replaces the leaves entirely. I did this to my '02 Chevy & it was nice. I'm just not sure if a want to cut my frameonthis truck as I intend to keep it a long time.

  21. Official: McGoofy's product TOTALLY sucks. :(

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted · Edited by ledfoot (see edit history)

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    Just thought I would add my 2 cents/recent experience with my 2005i (mid-year)2wd SS Silverado.

     

    The parts I used:

    Front 3" drop:

    Belltech front spindles

    MgGaughy's torsion bar keys

    Rear 3 1/2" drop:

    MgGaughy's rear shackles & hangers in the lowest position

    MgGaughy's carrier bearing relocator kit, with the extra bracket that has been discussed elsewhere (had to call McG's & ask for it, does not come automatically)

    MgGaughy's airbag kit

    stock shocks

    4 degree axle shims

     

    I just got the truck back from the shop (Tyreman's in Burbank, CA), and the vibration I had with just the shims is 99% eliminated. The improvement came from the installation of the carrier bearing relocator, as Jon has said in other threads.

     

    FYI my truck is the same as the VHO's underneath.

     

    A note about the rear suspension setting: when I say the shackle is in the lowest position, I mean the truck sits lower. Then I put 5-10lbs of air in the helper bags to bring the back end up slightly.

     

    The wheels are factory 20's with 285/50/20 Goodyears

     

    This was a lot of work, but the truck now drives, rides, steers beautifully, and of course looks great. Glad this is finally taken care of.

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  22. 2008 silverado pics

    in The Automotive Industry

    Posted · Edited by ledfoot (see edit history)

    Some of us at GM tried very hard to steer the look of the truck toward a clean and simple design that would look good lifted, lowered, or stock. If you read the link to article that went with these pictures, they say they are surprised it doesn't look like the Cheyenne concept, which clearly influenced the Tahoe/Yukon and is a more integrated design:

     

    http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiast...178.A10525.html

     

    The design team that penned the '08 Silverado wanted an "HD" feel to the 1500 (light duty trucks) this time around. I can say that even if you are not a fan of the Chevy, the GMC is cleaner and might be better suited to lowering and whatnot.

     

    And....there's always the Avalanche, which is cleaned up and looks pretty darned good this year.

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