jc06VMAX Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 sweet project. my friend has a '64 2 door with a 350 that just sits in the garage. i wish he'd get it out and do a little work on it. slick cars. cruzin down the street in my 6-4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 original gangsta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Just get a custom 9" rear end. My uncle has a 59' (355ci) impala convertable and a 58' (348ci) impala convertable both with Curry 9" rear ends.... Have you ever priced them? $2,800 or more Seems like a lot of money for some gears and metal stick Although I hear Currie does great work and they are only a couple miles away from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Some new toys for the project.... New 700r4 transmission. Overdrive will be most welcome after running 3200 rpm on the freeway at 65mph. Add a lower first gear, and this should be the best of both worlds. Better off the line and quieter on the highway, better MPG for what that is worth on a car that won't see a lot of miles. New carb, an old Carter AFB from a 409 engine. This will have the CFM to keep up with the 383 stoker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 original gangsta Nice ride, strange comment but love the Cali OG black plates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Goodies for the whip How long before you crank it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 How long before you crank it It has been running off and on the last few months. I have been nibbling away with small projects on it. At the moment it is up on jacks, almost ready to drop the old transmission out. I find it helpful to keep it running as much as possible, so I can drive it around a bit and remind myself why I am doing all this messy and expensive work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 original gangsta Nothing "gangsta" about my car. Gangsters are scum and the culture of glorifying those idiots is deplorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkSSnCpt Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 nice, should be nice when its all said and done... Nothing "gangsta" about my car. Gangsters are scum and the culture of glorifying those idiots is deplorable. ... -Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 maybe this link can help on your rebuild. had another on all engine parts/body panels and other stuff, but can't find but still looking.. http://www.348-409.com/rpo1.html hope it can helps someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 New engine is built. A 327 block stroked to 383. Looks stock on the outside, but some extra cubes inside. Could have made a lot more power if I did not have to stay with stock parts like the heads and intake. Dyno run: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe9ke0rQlT8 Car at the body shop after media blasting. Not much rust to deal with, one nice thing about living in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGIEPSS Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) wow thats a nice floor pan we dont get to see that in ohio are you gonna stick with the white Edited March 24, 2011 by DGIEPSS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yes, going to keep it white. Perhaps a bit boring, but that is where my memories are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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