NSW Corvettes

General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: mick on April 28, 2011, 04:31:22 PM

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Post by: mick on April 28, 2011, 04:31:22 PM

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Post by: Jethro on April 28, 2011, 07:10:56 PM

One big Issue Mick with the Aus dollar riding so high against the Green back............, Running out space to hide all the goodies..... mostly bought interior trim items:ado: As I want to keep OUR 69 original.:grin::grin:

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Post by: mick on April 28, 2011, 07:31:13 PM

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=8331.msg1045939577#msg1045939577

One big Issue Mick with the Aus dollar riding so high against the Green back............, Running out space to hide all the goodies..... mostly bought interior trim items:ado: As I want to keep OUR 69 original.:grin::grin:

cool !!!

You know your having fun when you dont have room to put all your new goodies away till you need them.

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Post by: mick on April 29, 2011, 05:38:10 PM

300 members the dollar is amost 10 percent better than the US and no one's buyin nuthin !!!! cmon guys...:hammer::hammer::soap::hammer:

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Post by: Camo on April 29, 2011, 05:59:33 PM

Everyone is hush hush as they don't want the Govt to know just how much we are really spending.  :lol:

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Post by: Jethro on April 30, 2011, 10:29:26 AM

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300 members the dollar is amost 10 percent better than the US and no one's buyin nuthin !!!! cmon guys...:hammer::hammer::soap::hammer:

No one but me :grin::grin::grin:

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Post by: Camo on April 30, 2011, 01:43:21 PM

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=8331.msg1045939605#msg1045939605

No one but me :grin::grin::grin:

Well come on, do tell :tapping: :grin:

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Post by: Jethro on April 30, 2011, 08:36:44 PM

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No one but me :grin::grin::grin:

Well come on, do tell :tapping: :grin:

Well besides a set of Flowtech Ceramic Coated Headers

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-31106FLT/  


which I've now had fitted (ORSUM )
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0021-1.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0024.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0025-1.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0026-1.jpg)

Just a whole heap of interior trim gear and stuff that'll have to fit soon enough... just waiting on lower drivers side (Left) dash pad as they sent me out two right hand sides by mistake and that will then finalise my interior wish list :bannana::bannana:

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Post by: Camo on May 01, 2011, 12:31:41 PM

Somebody has been a busy camper.  They look sh#t hot, if you'll pardon the pun.  Any shots of the extractors taken from above the motor?

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Post by: Jethro on May 01, 2011, 06:44:19 PM

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Somebody has been a busy camper.  They look sh#t hot, if you'll pardon the pun.  Any shots of the extractors taken from above the motor?

Just for you buddy....:grin::grin::grin:

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0117.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0118.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0119.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/jetrhottracey/IMGP0121.jpg)

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Post by: Camo on May 01, 2011, 08:38:01 PM

Very Nice

Have you contemplated about using some lead brackets to hold the spark plug leads out of the road

Mine's a right hook so you should have even less trouble fitting them to a left hook.

(http://xtremecarzone.com.au/uploads/1260168258/gallery_3_82_51450.jpg)

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Post by: craigh on May 01, 2011, 09:56:56 PM

Ok a couple of items waiting to go on.

Flowtech's like Jethro

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/fiveofharts/1971%20Corvette%20II/Headers.jpg)

Coil overs, rear shocks and spreader from SpeedDirect

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/fiveofharts/1971%20Corvette%20II/Suspension.jpg)

Borgeson steering

(http://www.allvet.com.au/images/corvette_power_steering_box.jpg)

All new front suspension parts,  heaps of under bonnet parts, Drive line bits an pieces.

After a chat with Jethro am also thinking new seat foams and blue leather seat covers could be on the list.

Problem is its too easy to think of things to get.

Craig

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Post by: Camo on May 01, 2011, 10:05:53 PM

Quote from: craigh link=topic=8331.msg1045939617#msg1045939617

Ok a couple of items waiting to go on.

Flowtech's like Jethro..................


All new front suspension parts,  heaps of under bonnet parts, Drive line bits an pieces.

After a chat with Jethro am also thinking new seat foams and blue leather seat covers could be on the list.

Problem is its too easy to think of things to get.

Craig

And all this is being bolted into what??????? :grin:

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Post by: craigh on May 01, 2011, 10:18:17 PM

My Bridgehampton Blue 71.

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/fiveofharts/1971%20Corvette%20II/IMG00053-20110306-0924.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/fiveofharts/1971%20Corvette%20II/IMG00058-20110306-0925.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/fiveofharts/1971%20Corvette%20II/IMG00064-20110306-0927.jpg)

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Post by: Camo on May 01, 2011, 10:21:16 PM

:drool:  Nice.

Any engine bay pics?

Did you buy that beasty by any chance from Matt down Wollongong way?

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Post by: craigh on May 02, 2011, 07:02:43 AM

Hi

No I got it from Dave at GMDownUnder at the end of 2009.

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff63/fiveofharts/1971%20Corvette%20II/air6.jpg)

Engine bay is on the agenda but only had essential stuff done.

Posted it here when I got it.

http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7391

More info on the changes and resto here

http://www.australiancorvettes.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=6326

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Post by: Scott on May 02, 2011, 08:51:41 AM

I may have picked up a little TKO kit to swap my auto to a 5-speed. :D
It's hopefully on the ocean at the moment, since I know it was delivered to the shipping mob 2 weeks ago.

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Post by: Camo on May 02, 2011, 11:16:12 AM

That's a serious bit of work you've done there craigh.  Nice job.



Scott, any picks/flyers of the TKO kit.  That's going to be a pretty decent change over from auto to a five speed.

Isn't the engine block on a manual different to an auto?  From memory something to do with where the clutch shaft pivots on a mount on the engine block?

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Post by: bfit on May 02, 2011, 02:21:25 PM

Admin
that is an interesting  question
I would not have thought there would be a  difference  
easier to make all the cyl blocks the same
How ever
In my 69 BB, clutch shaft where it mounts on the  Cyl block sits the shaft at a slight angle
The  block Is Out of a 76 Chev
Engines is sitting correct in the frame
I wonder ?
And the whole thing looks  different to that set up in my 70 model which has original engine  still in vehicle
BFIt

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Post by: Jethro on May 02, 2011, 05:55:42 PM

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Quote from: craigh link=topic=8331.msg1045939617#msg1045939617

Ok a couple of items waiting to go on.

Flowtech's like Jethro..................


All new front suspension parts,  heaps of under bonnet parts, Drive line bits an pieces.

After a chat with Jethro am also thinking new seat foams and blue leather seat covers could be on the list.

Problem is its too easy to think of things to get.

Craig

And all this is being bolted into what??????? :grin:

Hey Dude OUR 69 is booked in for the leather treatment Wednesday so should get it back by Saturday:grin::grin::grin: Cant wait:grin::grin::grin: As for lead Sepertaers, love te look but leaving that to stage two engine build next year, I only fitted the Flowtech Headers cause they recommended running them in before fitting to a new / rebuilt motor

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Post by: Reklaw on May 02, 2011, 06:49:10 PM

I bought a pair of the new Edelbrock E-Street Alloy heads from Summit. $US 899 for the heads, $US 460 odd for freight. Made for a cheap pair of alloy heads, although they're not Edelbrock's top shelf stuff. Didn't get pinged for Duty or GST either. Thought I would because the Invoice total was over $Oz 1,000.

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Post by: Camo on May 02, 2011, 07:13:04 PM

Well come on Bob (Reklaw), we all like to see pics of new goodies.  

Lucky you didn't get pinged for GST etc.  Don't often get a win with Tax.  :lol:

I know back when I was building Priscilla I was using a particular freight company who were really good and freight costs were not too bad but towards the end of the 3 year build the cost had almost doubled.  So tell me guys, how are you all getting your stuff shipped these days?

Cam

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Post by: Camo on May 02, 2011, 07:16:26 PM

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Admin
that is an interesting  question
I would not have thought there would be a  difference  
easier to make all the cyl blocks the same

I'm pretty sure they are different in the C3's between auto and manual but I will stand corrected.  I'm a bit rusty these days.

Maybe one of the more knowledgeable lads will chime in.

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Post by: mick on May 02, 2011, 07:36:56 PM

wow lots of stuff getting bought by not just me !!!!   :hammer:

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Post by: Camo on May 02, 2011, 08:12:34 PM

Well spill the beans mick, what you been getting?

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Post by: Jethro on May 02, 2011, 08:20:12 PM

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Well spill the beans mick, what you been getting?

Cam" you mean  mean besides Mick'ss new motor and 5 speed combo ???

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Post by: Camo on May 02, 2011, 08:24:56 PM

:lol:  Funny bugger.  I want pictures :hammer: :grin:

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Post by: Scott on May 02, 2011, 09:03:44 PM

Generally, an engine is an engine whether it's manual or auto (excluding the V6 in a VN Commondore).  The bell housings may vary between different models etc, but usually the engine is the same, bar a few settings such as idle rpm and timing.
The main change will be the extra pedal :)

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Post by: Camo on May 02, 2011, 09:35:15 PM

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......The main change will be the extra pedal :)

:ral:


I'm almost sure, in C3's anyway, that if originally you had an automatic there will be no mount for the clutch Z linkage on the frame/chassis and you will need to drill and tap the block for the pivot stud on the other end of the Z linkage.  Mind you, I think someone use to sell a bolt on adapter for blocks without the hole.

It's been such a long time since I've played with this stuff.  It's why I was curious as to what came in the kit.

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Post by: bfit on May 03, 2011, 07:07:13 AM

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I bought a pair of the new Edelbrock E-Street Alloy heads from Summit. $US 899 for the heads, $US 460 odd for freight. Made for a cheap pair of alloy heads, although they're not Edelbrock's top shelf stuff. Didn't get pinged for Duty or GST either. Thought I would because the Invoice total was over $Oz 1,000.

Every one should note
That when you buy out of the US to make sure  to get the free trade paper work  sent with the items
 If manufactured in the US and then you will not pay Duty
Although I would not invite scrutiny  from the customs If costing is under  the threshold
Keep in mind thought  if you are a repeat buyer
 Customs keep a large data base of who is  buying  and from where those purchases come from
the government is out to screw every one
Bfit

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Post by: Scott on May 03, 2011, 10:48:11 AM

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I'm almost sure, in C3's anyway, that if originally you had an automatic there will be no mount for the clutch Z linkage on the frame/chassis and you will need to drill and tap the block for the pivot stud on the other end of the Z linkage.  Mind you, I think someone use to sell a bolt on adapter for blocks without the hole.

It's been such a long time since I've played with this stuff.  It's why I was curious as to what came in the kit.

The Z-bar bolts or is welded to the chassis, so I'm not 100% sure to what you are referring to.  Either way, I opted for a hydraulic clutch set-up so I don't have to worry about it :D

Once I get everything I'll have to update my thread. (I should update this anyway) It's a pretty complete kit.

American Powertrain (http://www.americanpowertrain.com/GM/transmissions/corvette_68-82_auto.html)

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Post by: wabco40 on May 04, 2011, 07:34:07 AM

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Well spill the beans mick, what you been getting?

Well I am thinking about getting a cheapish serpentine kit as per below, what do you guys think ???

http://www.marchperf.com/

(http://www.marchperf.com/gallery_images/ch_sb_outalt_lg.jpg)


20450 costs $602.29, the P304 costs $178.00, and the P555 (100 amp chrome alternator) costs $160.00.  Total would be $940.29 plus the shipping and handling.  I can only estimate the shipping, I would figure around $40-50 dollars max on the shipping.  Please give me a call if you would like to place the order.


Thank You,
Elijah Spurlin
Mon-Fri 9-5:30pm Eastern Std. Time
ph  1-888-729-9070 or 239-593-4074
fax 239-593-4564

I am using the March serpentine however got the one with the idler pulley between the alternator and power steering pump. I looked at the other one but felt there was not enough belt contact on the steering pump pulley.
I can dig up the part # if you want.

[IMG=700x525]http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff391/wabco40/IMG_4082.jpg[/IMG]

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Post by: wabco40 on May 04, 2011, 06:06:38 PM

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hi wabco40, nice set up !!!!!! if you could some time I'd appreciate that, so glad i put that pic up now...

:bannana::bannana::bannana:

Hello Mick,
The part Number for the serpentine conversion kit I am using is 20451.
I purchased it from Summit (their part number is MCH-20451) a few years ago for $640 + shipping.

The belt size required is 1560mm/61.5".

I also went for the high flow ratio instead of the performance ratio as I think cooling is more important then the few extra horses gained by using the small bottom pulley and large water pump pulley.

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Post by: Jethro on May 04, 2011, 06:16:38 PM

Oh No!
The BLING Boys are i town:grin::grin::grin::grin:

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Post by: Jethro on May 04, 2011, 07:53:13 PM

I'm hearing ya Mick good to see well still have a sense of Humor :grin::grin: In life I'd be the Bling Queen, but like to keep OUR 69 Stock, well as stock as possible...:bannana::bannana::bannana:

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Post by: bfit on May 05, 2011, 06:14:33 AM

OH yes  A blower bulge in the bonnet
The NSW RTA would love  that
MMMM thinking about that .
the RTA  hate  most thing  we mite want to do to a car.

BFit

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Post by: wabco40 on May 05, 2011, 07:13:37 AM

[0I just emailed a pic of your motor to my contact at march saying basically i want "this" gimmi a price.

thanks again.....[/quote]




No problems,
I had to search through fat folder full of receipts to find the part number. I don't think I would like to add them all up though.:banner:

Lets us know how much there going for now. Summit have it listed for $653 + shipping.

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Post by: wabco40 on May 05, 2011, 07:22:11 AM

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I'm hearing ya Mick good to see well still have a sense of Humor :grin::grin: In life I'd be the Bling Queen, but like to keep OUR 69 Stock, well as stock as possible...:bannana::bannana::bannana:

I started rebuilding mine back to stock when I first got it as well.
I am not sure what happened along the way though :huh:

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Post by: wabco40 on May 05, 2011, 07:34:57 AM

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OH yes  A blower bulge in the bonnet
The NSW RTA would love  that
MMMM thinking about that .
the RTA  hate  most thing  we mite want to do to a car.

BFit

Cool, I am a fan of the old roots style blowers.
I was considering building another engine based on a BDS 8-71 topped off with a EFI injector hat.
Having the engine offset to the right might make it look a bit strange!!!

Whats the dollar worth at the moment?

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Post by: Jethro on May 10, 2011, 07:54:12 PM

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i still have not given my visa details to my engine guy as yet.

I was intending to tonight before the budget effect hit our stock exchange tommorow. Which is supposed to ease our dollar down to parity with the almighty greenback.

but im thinking about hanging a little longer after hearing news that it could go to $1.47.


any financial guru's care to give advice....:huh:

How long is a piece of string Mick? I'm Not a guru but I reckon at 1.08 :ado:it's a steal especially when I can remeber it being at around 0.70 not to long ago! that's what you need to remember and go for it buddy:beer::beer:

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Post by: gtc on May 10, 2011, 11:49:57 PM

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i still have not given my visa details to my engine guy as yet.

I was intending to tonight before the budget effect hit our stock exchange tommorow. Which is supposed to ease our dollar down to parity with the almighty greenback.

but im thinking about hanging a little longer after hearing news that it could go to $1.47.

If you're playing the daily exchange rate game looking for peaks, then you can be affected positively or negatively if the supplier delays debiting your card until just prior to shipment time, as some do if they are out of stock, etc.

I would have expected our dollar to start going the other way vs the greenback with Reserve Bank involvement because of the effect on our exports, but the latest balance of trade figures show a surplus on the back of a boom in exports despite the situation, so who knows what the exchange rate will peak at.

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Post by: Jethro on May 11, 2011, 07:43:38 AM

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cheers I think I will roll the dice tonight...

im gunna stay up and call them after 10pm tonight

so how did you go mick ?