The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[ChristianPatriot]

Hmmmmm....

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/482372472387200/

What does everyone think of 1500 for the roller...

 

[Brad69]

I say $1000 cash start point!

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I say $1000 cash start point!

I don’t disagree. It’s got good wheels and a lot of suspension goodies. Including the $900 k-member.

 

[churchmouse]

What does everyone think of 1500 for the roller...

Good start. Ad says it has been driven 888,888 miles. I would say it is done.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Good start. Ad says it has been driven 888,888 miles. I would say it is done.

Just needs an LS to give it new life

 

[churchmouse]

Just needs an LS to give it new life

Or an old school stroker.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Or an old school stroker.

With an E85 carb for street use.

I couldn’t remember exactly what the compression was on your deal but I remember it being high...

 

[churchmouse]

With an E85 carb for street use.

I couldn’t remember exactly what the compression was on your deal but I remember it being high...

10 to 1. I pulled the domes out. 12.9 to 1 was to much for the cat I was building it for. You can not trust a brother to understand the absolute need for Cam-2 or better.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

10 to 1. I pulled the domes out. 12.9 to 1 was to much for the cat I was building it for. You can not trust a brother to understand the absolute need for Cam-2 or better.

Yeah had trans and everything for that deal didn’t you

 

[churchmouse]

Yeah had trans and everything or that deal didn’t you

Yup. 4L60Eand the stand alone electronic controller for the trans. Trans has all the right parts in it. Also have a converter. Non-lock up. B&M shifter.
The cam is near a marine high torque grind matched to the 383. Same combo in the 70 Camaro went 10.60's and could have used a bit steeper gear and been launched more aggressively.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Yup. 4L60Eand the stand alone electronic controller for the trans. Trans has all the right parts in it. Also have a converter. Non-lock up. B&M shifter.
The cam is near a marine high torque grind matched to the 383. Same combo in the 70 Camaro went 10.60's and could have used a bit steeper gear and been launched more aggressively.

I’ll save my pennies

 

[churchmouse]

I’ll save my pennies

You got time. This may not be a bad as you might think.

 

[femurphy77]

What does everyone think of 1500 for the roller...

If you don't I might! I've been itching to try an LS set up! I like the looks off it ( like I need another project )

 

[ChristianPatriot]

If you don't I might! I've been itching to try an LS set up! I like the looks off it ( like I need another project )

I like it too man. Just daunting knowing that it would take another $6k-$8k to get a running and driving LS and T56 in there ya know?

 

[femurphy77]

I like it too man. Just daunting knowing that it would take another $6k-$8k to get a running and driving LS and T56 in there ya know?

You don't have to go "E" ticket right out of the box; neighbor sold a running LS motored 2 wheel drive pickup for 800 bucks a couple of weeks ago. Do the swap, get it running, upgrade whatever needs to be replaced or rebuilt chassis wise an plan your fire breather and Jeff S it! Shouldn't take a lot to build something that'll scare the hell out of you!

 

[churchmouse]

You guys are gonna force me into picking up an old "G" body to show you whats up Old school style...….

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I see 2wd fleet/service trucks come up pretty regularly. 6.0 4L80 2wd. Problem is I know how fleet trucks are ran, and it ain’t easy. They’re normally maintained correctly but they’re driven like rentals.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Exhibit A

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2498827827025161/

 

[thunderchicken]

I see 2wd fleet/service trucks come up pretty regularly. 6.0 4L80 2wd. Problem is I know how fleet trucks are ran, and it ain’t easy. They’re normally maintained correctly but they’re driven like rentals.

Nothing parties like a rental for sure

 

[jeffsqartan]

I want that black Fox roller.... Baaaaad.
Hey CP, buy it and sell it to me in a few months when I have money?