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03-04-2009, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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Re: AJs 72 Pavement Pounder build
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03-04-2009, 08:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: AJs 72 Pavement Pounder build
That's the plan
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03-04-2009, 11:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: AJs 72 Pavement Pounder build
On that close up picture of the firewall, i see some valve cover indents. is that the typical area you come across problems with installing big blocks? was that the case with you?
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03-04-2009, 11:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: AJs 72 Pavement Pounder build
Coercing a big block into a 1st gen K5 requires either some sort of "modification" to the firewall, installing a body lift, or moving the engine forward. Unfortunately what the PO did to mine is fairly common...although I have see a couple done considerably cleaner.
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03-06-2009, 11:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: AJs 72 Pavement Pounder build
Update 03/06/09: Finally off to the body shop.
Time to start ordering parts to get the engine setup. Last edited by AJs72K5; 11-16-2009 at 06:00 PM. |
03-13-2009, 08:37 PM | #6 |
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Re: AJs 72 Pavement Pounder build
UPDATE 03/13/09: Took a drive out to the body shop after work to check out the progress. Firewall patches and paint work are done. He did a really great job. The dish on the firewall has been opened up a bit to give me more room for the engine. Hood and cowl are prepped for paint...they're working on getting a good silver match.
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