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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Sorry i was distracted when I posted up the responce on the headers the primarys are 1 3/4 the main tubes are 2 1/2 Not 2” sorry for the mistake.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Here is a little video that we put together let me know what you think.I can take the ridicule also so don't be shy let me know what we could do differently.
http://youtu.be/QTV_bOm3zUA
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Great video! I am sure it will become more interesting once we see the parts going on! And even more interesting once we hear her run! Thanks for the well layed out video and thanks for catching us up on the project! Pics are worth a thousand words but a video, even better!
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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seen this thing in person couple weeks ago at car craft. pretty ****** badass dude. did you get a chance to walk by and check out my 64 ragtop?
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Great video! I am sure it will become more interesting once we see the parts going on! And even more interesting once we hear her run! Thanks for the well layed out video and thanks for catching us up on the project! Pics are worth a thousand words but a video, even better!
what did you say you want to here it run .we made a little test drive video i should have it up later this week so stay tuned

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seen this thing in person couple weeks ago at car craft. pretty ****** badass dude. did you get a chance to walk by and check out my 64 ragtop?
Thanks for the interest love your rag as well stay tuned for some cool videos.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Here is the test drive video still more to come.some bugs and gremlins to work out yet.
http://youtu.be/CJ1wy3nRnbU
PLEASE DON'T BE SHY LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Getting better for sure! Awesome music and video footage! Your buddys car looks badass as well!! Maybe an external mic on the handheld camera next time. What editing software did you use? I would love to be able to piece together a video of some sort for my rides one day. Keep it coming man your making all of us jealous for sure!!! Oh and glad to see a good ol' (heavy)Chevy out run another Ford. Sorry Carroll Shelby no disrespect intended.
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by tsnow678
Getting better for sure! Awesome music and video footage! Your buddys car looks badass as well!! Maybe an external mic on the handheld camera next time. What editing software did you use? I would love to be able to piece together a video of some sort for my rides one day. Keep it coming man your making all of us jealous for sure!!! Oh and glad to see a good ol' (heavy)Chevy out run another Ford. Sorry Carroll Shelby no disrespect intended.
My buddies car is just awesome i love that thing. The craftmanship is just mind blowing .the car just rocks . Software is I. Movie on a mac. My apprentice did all of it i am curently shopping for a new computer that has the power i need to do this sort of thing.hoping to get better at this and do these updates once a week.so stay tuned.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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sorry for the lack of posts lately just been super busy.T he car is running great and my friend Carl Thomas from cj tunes is getting the car dialed in hoping to get it out to the track in a couple weeks to see how these small changes have made. Here is a little video we shot check it out and let me know what you think!
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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wow I don't now how to slow down time .I am not even close to being ready to put the car away yet it is right around the corner. But first we need to get out and get this big boat dialed in a bit. Going racing next weekend going on a cruise then drag racing.
Any guesses on times for 1/4 mile 12# of boost on pump gas. going to possibly pull the camper trailer with the belair and then go racing and maybe with any luck drive the car home pulling the trailer this time.lol. any intrest in seeing more videos? going to attempt to get some great shots next weekend
POST UP YOU BEST GUESS OF QTR MILE TIMES LETS SEE WHO CAN GET THE CLOSEST.
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17.3 @ 65.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Amazing work! Im also building a 64 Bel Air that I will be putting a 4.8 ls motor in. Your build is a huge inspiration for me with my project. Thanks for such a detailed thread. I have been searching for a build like this for the past year...until now! Im sure as my build progresses I will be asking for your help. Look forward to seeing additional progress on the bel air! Love the build and the car!
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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I am going to say 11.7 with traction. Not sure on the cars weight, are you still running the 5.3, and what stall are you running?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nasty64
Amazing work! Im also building a 64 Bel Air that I will be putting a 4.8 ls motor in. Your build is a huge inspiration for me with my project. Thanks for such a detailed thread. I have been searching for a build like this for the past year...until now! Im sure as my build progresses I will be asking for your help. Look forward to seeing additional progress on the bel air! Love the build and the car!
Thanks for the words and good luck with your build . keep in mind I have tons of stuff you might need , like driveshaft,brakes,a arms,radiator,
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I am going to say 11.7 with traction. Not sure on the cars weight, are you still running the 5.3, and what stall are you running?
I hope we can do better than that ,But for the first time out with the new induction system I would be happy with that. hoping to make it to the strip and back this time.3000 stall 5.3 stock bottom,z06 cam mild port 241 heads.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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I hope we can do better than that ,But for the first time out with the new induction system I would be happy with that. hoping to make it to the strip and back this time.3000 stall 5.3 stock bottom,z06 cam mild port 241 heads.
I wish you all the best and hope it does lay down some better numbers!
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Two days to Go before the big test! With any luck we can pull the camper to the track race without breaking down and drive home this time.with the camper.still crossen my fingers Carl's car will be done by then too!
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Any more guesses on 1/4mile times? Things are getting exciting now just a couple more days berfore race day!
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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[QUOTE=E.rodz;16551706]PARTS FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTRESTED.
custom driveshaft heavy walled 2" shaft with billet carrier bearing.slip yolk in the rear like it should have been from the factory all new a year and a half ago has about 5,000 mile on it. paid $675 sell for 400 shipped

Still have the driveshaft? How much slip does it have?
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:53 AM
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And the Bel-Air was how fast?
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After adapting the rack and pinion, were you able to use the stock power steering pump from the lq4/Ls style motor?
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