Author Topic: The DEMONX 1970 vert project (Read 66774 times)

demonx · « **Reply #40 on:** August 21, 2008, 04:14:23 PM »

I just spent about half an hour on the calculator and when I added up all the sub totals my heart nearly missed a beat!

Just parts and postage I've thrown in over 12k and I haven't bloody started on the expensive stuff yet! I will admit a big chunk of that is the wheels/tires - but damn... it went fast.

I then estimated what it'll cost after I've finished with the other stuff I want to change - that 12k will jump to 25k + by the time the cars on the road and that's not including the cost of the car and shipping etc.

I've been keeping a list of every part I install/change. It's a scary list. 3 pages so far on MS Word. Like I said before I've hardly started!

Just venting - I know you've all been through this! I've just been spoilt as my last Vette hardly needed anything spent on it!

Ok - back to the garage...

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #41 on:** August 22, 2008, 01:09:15 AM »

I stopped counting when I went it got to a certain point! and hide the receipts so the director of finance doesnt see them!!!:bold or you get:23

demonx · « **Reply #42 on:** August 27, 2008, 07:21:55 PM »

Started gutting the interior today.

When I unscrewed the small gauge bezel I found a heap of leaves and other crap behind the dash, so I was pulling it all out. More and more, then all of a sudden I pulled out a dead rat!

Scared the crap out of me. I threw it faster than I could tell what it was! I had to go get it and inspect to know it was a rat!

When I get more time, maybe on te weekend I'll strip back a bit more. Unfortunately when I pulled it all apart I found a lot more work that needs to be done. Broken heater cables and that sort of stuff. Lots of electrical wires that lead no-where and all those lovely mysteries.

MADLT1 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 27, 2008, 07:37:28 PM »

ahhh yes bring s back memorys,all good fun:x

ypyiyo · « **Reply #44 on:** August 27, 2008, 08:07:50 PM »

Looks like mine on the inside only yours has got a dashboard (oh,and a dead rat) ;-)

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2008, 08:45:08 PM »

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Originally posted by demonx
then all of a sudden I pulled out a dead rat!

Scared the crap out of me.

I think thats a sign!!!! I think the mouse needs to go higher in the vermin Heiracy....A RAT would make a nice pet up front!!!!
And yes RATS are very scary....so be very scared!!!!;46;46;46

demonx · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2008, 09:44:16 PM »

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Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
I think thats a sign!!!! I think the mouse needs to go higher in the vermin Heiracy....A RAT would make a nice pet up front!!!!

As much as I'd love a BB (572 would be great!) ... this ones staying a numbers matching 350/350 for now.

At least now I've been able to get a good look at the lower section of the birdcage and it's all really good news. Phew... Sign of relief!

WARFARIN · « **Reply #47 on:** August 28, 2008, 08:54:35 PM »

It is a sign!
A RAT Killer!!
The small block is "King"!

gtc · « **Reply #48 on:** August 28, 2008, 09:00:14 PM »

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Originally posted by demonx
At least now I've been able to get a good look at the lower section of the birdcage and it's all really good news. Phew... Sign of relief!

I reckon you're due for some good news on that project. ;27

Keep up the good work. You'll end up with a great machine.

demonx · « **Reply #49 on:** August 30, 2008, 11:14:01 AM »

Got the car back on it's feet again yesterday. Took it for a spin round the block to get the suspension to settle. Now I'm going to have to tighten up the bushes etc and get the thing aligned.

Working on the vette yesterday I found a cracked trannie bell housing - needs replacing. It's flexing and it's not helping the starter out at all.

Where the hell do I find a bell housing for a M21 ?? I've done a bit of searching and Lakewood make a high performance replacement. Might be the way to go. but they're a bit expensive. Open to suggestions.

I've also decided I'm going to have to upgrade to power brakes. I'm looking into the "hydraboost" system from hydratech, however I think you have to have power steering for those which I do not have. Maybe another upgrade $$$

gtc · « **Reply #50 on:** August 30, 2008, 12:03:09 PM »

How bad is the crack? Have you considered getting it welded?

Reklaw · « **Reply #51 on:** August 30, 2008, 12:09:42 PM »

If your looking at something aftermarket and not original, I'd try Castlemaine Rod Shop (CRS) or Dellow in Sydney.
www.delloauto.com.au

Reklaw · « **Reply #52 on:** August 30, 2008, 12:46:25 PM »

GTC, the bellhousing that Demon wants is probably a cast alloy with Fork opening on the left. Saginaw bellhousing would be exactly the same wouldn't it? Might open up the opportunities for Demon to find an original instead of going to aftermarket.

Reklaw · « **Reply #53 on:** August 30, 2008, 12:55:59 PM »

Demon, there's a second hand Dellow 4sale on ebay to suit an "M21". Don't know if he means 6 cylinder (Aussie) M21 or what. It's also Right Hand fork so might not be any good to you anyway. So far it's cheap at 99 cents. Here's the link
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dellow-4-speed-bellhousing_W0QQitemZ280260619978QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

demonx · « **Reply #54 on:** August 30, 2008, 03:13:35 PM »

REKLAW - thanks for the ebay link, I'll have to get under the car again and have a close look exactly what the thing looks like.

I know for a fact though that the "Aussie" M21 and the Muncie M21 are definitely different.

The only reason I suggested Lakewood is they are meant to be the best, so I can always start ther and then come down!

Reklaw · « **Reply #55 on:** August 30, 2008, 03:25:53 PM »

Left a letter out, didn't I. Try this one.
www.dellowauto.com.au
I suggest you also try HOLDENT at Clayton, Tel 03 9544 9155. They claim to be Saginaw & Muncie specialists. You'll probably speak with a Rob Coleman there.

demonx · « **Reply #56 on:** August 30, 2008, 04:22:00 PM »

I've sent Dellow Auto an email and I'll get onto Holdent next week.

Thanks for the info...

WARFARIN · « **Reply #57 on:** August 30, 2008, 08:57:04 PM »

Demonx, I posted you elsewhere about booster/master cylinder.

I got the hydraboost for clearance resolutions [not yet fitted]. I am intending to flip the accumulator over 180degrees so it is on the "outside" rather than up against the rocker cover.

Brutus [member; but I think sold his Vette] had this system on his Vette. Yellow 70something T-top in immaculate condition.

demonx · « **Reply #58 on:** August 30, 2008, 09:14:02 PM »

Ok - so I won't be the first in Aus with a hydroboost! I guess you guys can fill me in with how you go!

Only problem with the Hydroboost set up is I'd also have to install power steering! Sure I want it, just that P/S was a bit further down the list of things to put money into!

Reklaw · « **Reply #59 on:** August 30, 2008, 10:37:38 PM »

Just coming back to the original problem for a moment. ........ I don't understand "It's (the cracked bellhousing) flexing and it's not helping the starter out at all." I presume that the starter bolts to the rear web of the block, like on most other SBC's. This has nothing to do with the bellhousing. Can you provide a bit more detail on this?