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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    And you are learning a bunch as well. Like.. when the fuel pump doesn't work, check for a pcm. hahahaha You have to love it when you get stuff others have messed around with and you have no idea what was going through their minds.
    haha that was actually one of the most enjoyable parts! It's like a mystery. I'm still unraveling it, but so far it looks like they weren't very electrically inclined, and very "red-neck". Basically, the a/c stopped working so they just removed the compressor and chopped off the cables instead of fixing it, then when they had issues with the dual speed fan and overheating, they simply bypassed the wiring hand hotwired the fan to a light switch! They had a power surge from the alternator which fried the ecm and most fuses and fuse links, so they parked it and removed the computer. Then someone came along and wanted to see if they could get it running, so they tapped into the ignition to hotwire it, got it to turn over, then realized the fuel pump was locked up, but since it was in a field with tall grass and deflated tires, they didn't want to bother having to get the gas tank out so they let it sit. 15 years goes by with no one touching it, and along I come! Oh, and the rear latch stopped working so they just cut the wires and removed the latch! Definitely a pattern of if it doesn't work, remove it. They did the same thing for the horn! Fortunately, it has every other part and it was never leaking water, so I don't have to worry too much about the interior other than a few missing odds and ends like the rear mirror.

    Basically, I'm pretty sure not a whole lot was going through their minds.... lol
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    agreed... when it doesn't work right cut it out isn't a good way. How about just unhook...hahahaha
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    This one's for you Bill! I give you.... "The Leaf Blower"!!!!



    Most everything is working fine surprisingly. I still can't believe most of this works after sitting for that long! Kind of feel bad for the original owner who gave up after a few minor electrical issues and all those who didn't even bother trying because the fuel pump was out! Oh well. Their loss, my gain!
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    Those poor animals just wanted to have a cozy nest.

    So what's next?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    Those poor animals just wanted to have a cozy nest.

    So what's next?
    Not quite sure yet. I've already got a full engine I intend to rebuild, good transmission core I'll rebuild, already have 4 of 6 pistons, but I'm estimating the machine shop costs to be around $1500 plus probably $1000 in parts.

    Right now I'm stuck between going with that trans and spending at least $1500 in parts, or picking up a low mileage 6t75 and controller for around $1000. I think I'm leaning towards 6 speed....

    That and wether I splurge on aluminum heads or not. Sounds crazy, but there's lots of benefits and that cuts down on machine shop costs by $500.

    That and the fact I'm broke at the moment...
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    Oh geeze.. that's a lot of expenses. You sure you want to build a fresh engine instead of snagging a cheap bottom end? Lucerne's etc have 3800's for years after our cars disappeared. A nice L26 low mileage bottom end would really kick some butt with good heads, cam etc.
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    If you are going super big though.. Diamonds are nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    Haha Thanks Bill! Actually just snagged some used on eBay for $100! Lol if only i got that lucky with the rest of the build...

    Idk we'll see what happens.
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    Well, here's the rust.... honestly, better than I expected, but not sure if it's worth restoring. Got a friend who can weld well, so I'll see how much he wants to do it, but first, the engine has to come out....

    https://youtu.be/197HAwk_u6I
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    TO even fix all that correctly the gp could run 9's


    And the rust, its not what you see, its what you dont see thats the problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ItHurtz View Post
    TO even fix all that correctly the gp could run 9's


    And the rust, its not what you see, its what you dont see thats the problem.
    Lol yeah.... I'll probably take a cutoff wheel to open up the frame and see the internal damage. Hitting with a hammer and chisel, the driver's side is the worst. Upper part is perfect, and rest towards the rear needs replacing, trunk sheet metal is bad. Passenger side isn't bad except for sheet metal and a few holes, but there's enough metal left if I can stop the internal rust.
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    strip it and acid dip it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ItHurtz View Post
    strip it and acid dip it!
    Lol I'm far too lazy for that. Might see how much sand blasting would cost, but honestly, since I don't have a trailer, I'll probably just spend days with a grinder and flapwheel... then just have my buddy weld it and por 15 the snot out of it. Idk. Think I'll pull the engine and try to sell it to cover the cost of the welding.
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    Spray with OSPHO, call it good, go do burnouts.



    Don't listen to me, I don't' have to deal with rust.
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    Man, that's alot of work but if anyone can do it you can.
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