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BrianD

BrianD

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Good afternoon, My name is Brian, I'm from Toms River NJ. I'm recently retired after 40 plus years twisting wrenches, last 34 years with Volvo. I could not keep up with all of the technology and called it quits. Needing a project to get out of the house and into the garage I decided to build a bucket. I always liked them but did not fit very well. You see I'm 6'6" 270lbs. Then I found Ron at RPM and his Big Boy body.After a few phone calls and picking his brain I placed my order. While waiting for my order to be filled I'm gathering everything else I might need, engine,trans,rear ect..... So, if there's anyone near me here in Toms River, I'd like to get together and see what I'm up against..LOL
Brian
 
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All I can say is ......It''s About Dam Time You Had Some Fun !!!
 
Welcome from St Louis! What are you considering for your drive train? Some of us find a bone yard donor car (Camaro, Mustang, etc) and pick it apart. Mine was an early 70's Camaro. :D:geek:

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Thanks for the warm welcomes,
So far I have acquired a 305 with a TH350 and a S10 rear with 3.43 gears. Looking for tires and wheels now so I can make it a roller.I'm thinking about 275/60R15 for the rear and 165R15 for the front.
 
I read that article before. I bought the engine with about 4K on it after a rebuild (so I'm told). It's suppose to have a mid cam in it,it came with an edelbrock manifold and carb. Should make all the power I'm going to need.
 
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I bought the engine with about 4K on it after a rebuild (so I'm told).
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So while I'm waiting for my stuff from rpm, I thought I would test run the engine I bought. Guess what, bellowing blue smoke!!!! Time for a rebuild. Tore it apart and found the ring gaps on two piston lined up. Sent the heads out for a rebuild. Oh well,live and learn and don't trust anyone.
 
BrianD said:
So while I'm waiting for my stuff from rpm, I thought I would test run the engine I bought. Guess what, bellowing blue smoke!!!! Time for a rebuild. Tore it apart and found the ring gaps on two piston lined up. Sent the heads out for a rebuild. Oh well,live and learn and don't trust anyone.
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Working on your stuff, won't be much longer.
 
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