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  1. #41 Re: 1965 Chevelle Malibu - The new "family" hot rod. 
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    Cooling "module" is done. Cold Case 66-67 direct fit radiator. Custom shroud. Dual 600 watt C7 Z06 Corvette brushless Spal fans. Should keep things cool under any condition.

     

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    I would be so happy with that combination. I've been wondering when the automotive industry was going to start going to a brushless fan. Nice work on that combination.
     

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    The weather is starting to cool down here. It's classic car daily driving season. Time for this non ac car to put some miles on. Before I pile the whole family in and make a trip across town, I want to make some "reliability" upgrades. First step was to drop in a HEI distributor. Pretty easy upgrade. Just needed to run one "key on" 12v wire. Fired right up once I got the rotor pointed in the right direction.

    I also plan to switch over to a 4bbl carb and intake. Which means I will lose my oil filler tube in the intake. Which means I had to switch to later style valve covers. Gave me a chance to teach my youngest the fine art of spray painting.



    I'm very happy with the finished result for $20 junkyard valve covers and $10 worth of paint. I also switched out the leaking steel fuel line for a section of -6an. That was all just spare parts I had on the shelf. The plug wire routing isn't great, but this is all only temporary till the LS goes in.



    I'm getting the fuel system put together. I went with a Tanks Inc. setup with a Walboro 450 pump. Not being satisfied with the fuel "hat" supplied by Tanks Inc., I made my own. The one supplied by them had a very small (3/16" by eye) cross drilled hole for the feed fitting. Mine is full flow -8an and easily upgradable to a 525 pump if/when the time comes. Just wafting on the high pressure hose clamps.

     

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    She did a good job on those covers, and has some PPE on as well. Good job!
     

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    Nice snag! Not too many people what to give classics up anymore. This will be a real beauty when you're done.

    Remember, if you want to keep the car, Vote Kari Lake. I just had to say it cause you're in AZ.
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by FordMan77 View Post
    She did a good job on those covers, and has some PPE on as well. Good job!
    Thanks! Yup. I'll roll the dice on some safety stuff from time to time for myself, but not my kid.

    Quote Originally Posted by HighOctaneRacing View Post
    Nice snag! Not too many people what to give classics up anymore.
    100%. Especially with the EPA regulations getting more and more restrictive. I foresee a future where the only way to play will be if you have a vehicle that is smog exempt.

    4 barrel upgrade complete! I have probably less than $150 into the whole swap. $100 for the carb, $50 for miscellaneous (gaskets, fluids...), and $0 for the intake. HUGE improvement over that 2 jet. I mean, it's not a racecar now or anything. It's still just a stock 283, but the cold start and drivability are much improved. Not to mention the weight savings of the aluminum intake over the old iron one.







    What's next before the turbo LS...? I'm strongly considering a 700r4. I have a known good core that I could freshen up for next to nothing. Highway speeds and a lockup converter might get me to put off the swap another year.
     

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    Any updates on the family hauler?
     

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    Literally the only thing I've done since the last update is put gas in it. I've been busy with other things...



    No complaints though. I like the extra money!
     

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    that parts cleaner is working over time i see.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    that parts cleaner is working over time i see.
    100%. Best investment ever. I keep reinvesting back into the business too. I recently purchased a new rubber air hose, rubber garden hose and all metal spray nozzle. Anything to save me hassle because that saves me TIME. Speaking of saving time... Just today I got my preset torque wrenches. There are only 3 critical torque values on a 60e and these wrenches cover 2 of them. The pan being the 3rd (way less critical), and I can get pretty dang close with my 1/4" speed wrench. No more cranking the handle on that Craftsman inch lb wrench. Just grab and go!

     

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    Hit the scales today. #3500 on the nose with a 1/2 tank of fuel, some tools in the trunk and me in the seat. I regret not getting weights on my V8 S-10. I'm a little more methodical this time.

     

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    I'm just about done with my LQ4 S-10 build. mine is a 1982 and doesn't have heat or air conditioning or any of those components. I know they aren't exactly the same but I'll share a weight when I get one. it will be several weeks. mine doesn't have a gas tank either, just a 10 gallon fuel cell. the previous owner said it was 3,000 lbs with him in it and he had a SBC 350.

    edit for added info: I weighed the truck today and it came in at 3190
    Last edited by SgtMarshal; 04-17-2023 at 07:19 PM.
     

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    Any updates on the family hot rod or you still slinging transmissions to fund the build?
     

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    I took a break from the transmissions the last couple months. It's getting pretty hot here, I'm a little burned out, but mostly because... I got a 2002 GMC Yukon DIRT cheap that needed a "little" work.

    It was supposed to just need a transmission and be good to go. In the last 6 weeks I've done:

    Custom "Level 1" 2wd 4L60e (Built by yours truly)
    Tru-cool LPD 29000 BTU trans cooler
    Trans fluid flush (obviously)
    Head lights
    Marker lights
    Fog lights
    Front hub/bearing
    Had the IPC rebuilt
    Had the EBCM rebuilt
    Throttle body gasket
    Valve cover gaskets
    Intake manifold gaskets
    Valley cover gasket
    Knock sensors (+harness)
    Oil pressure sensor
    Air filter
    Fuel pump
    Fuel filter
    Spark plugs
    Plug wires
    Catch can
    Oil change
    Brake fluid flush
    Differential fluid change
    Cooling system flush
    Rear heat delete (still has AC)
    Window tint
    Cabin air temp sensor
    LED all interior and puddle lights
    Fuel pressure reg vacuum line
    Blend door actuator (front)
    Mode door actuator (rear)
    Suspension bump stops
    Window regulators (x2)
    Shift lever (for tow/haul mode switch)
    Wheel / lug nut cover
    3rd brake light
    Serpentine (and ac) belt
    Upper & lower radiator hose
    Serp belt tensioner (x2)
    Serp belt idler
    Key fobs
    Battery terminals
    Hatch lift struts
    Glass lift struts
    Pressure wash engine
    Buff paint
    Added fuel pressure gauge
    And put a fire extinguisher in the console


    I believe the radiator and water pump were fairly new when I got it.


    Still need to do:
    Power steering fluid flush
    Radio light bulbs

    A lot of nickel and dime stuff. I don't think it was necessarily "rode hard and put away wet." It's still cosmetically in decent shape. I think someone just neglected ALL the regular maintenance. That's what I'm doing now. I want it to be 100% before we really start putting miles on it.
     

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    Sounds like it'll be brand new once that's covered. Nice snag. No AFM on those either. 5.3 Vortec?
     

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    no dod bs on them gmt 800's. my 05 tahoe has the 5.3. none of that bs is in the engine.

    these trucks ride so nice too, congrats. lot of em way past 300k too.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by FordMan77 View Post
    Sounds like it'll be brand new once that's covered. Nice snag. No AFM on those either. 5.3 Vortec?
    Man, you're not kidding. I'm ready to just drive it instead of working on it all the time. Yes sir. 5.3... AND because it's the L59 (flex fuel) it's actually rated a few HP more than the LM7.

    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    no dod bs on them gmt 800's. my 05 tahoe has the 5.3. none of that bs is in the engine.

    these trucks ride so nice too, congrats. lot of em way past 300k too.
    I couldn't be happier. Even with all the work I had to do. So far, the whole family loves it.
     

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    mines got that 3 rd row seating, that i never use, got em folded up 100% of the time, or pulled out to haul crap around.

    Shared album - Scott R - Google Photos

    use of the 3rd row is only good for small kids. no leg room. but i do have the small monitor/dvd and vid game player on the roof. Shared album - Scott R - Google Photos

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
     

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    Malibu progress! Jakes performance Stage 5 kit coming together.

     

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    Nice! That thing should hold anything you throw at it once it's done.
     

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