Jade’s 66: father/daughter project - Page 2

BLAKE · 12-20-2019, 01:46 PM

Quick update:

We've done a lot of organization and going through things. The 289 spins freely and we're going to do a compression test probably this weekend. Fingers crossed. The backup plan is to throw an Exploder GT40P engine in there if this one is toast, but it sure would be handy if it comes back to life. It's bone stock (2bbl carb, factory exhaust manifolds, etc.) and while I haven't gotten to play with date codes yet, it appears to be the original engine.

As far as I can tell, it was parked in Mom's garage and blown apart over 5 years ago, but the oil level is good and looks clean.

Strychnine · 12-20-2019, 01:51 PM

This is awesome!

I got my Chevelle when I was 15 and my dad and I spent nearly a year doing a power disc brake conversion, rewiring, etc, etc. When I turned 16 and got my license, having put in all that work for a year... unforgettable. You're doing it right, dude. Take lots of pics!

Baron Von Crowder · 12-20-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAKE

Quick update:

We've done a lot of organization and going through things. The 289 spins freely and we're going to do a compression test probably this weekend. Fingers crossed. The backup plan is to throw an Exploder GT40P engine in there if this one is toast, but it sure would be handy if it comes back to life. It's bone stock (2bbl carb, factory exhaust manifolds, etc.) and while I haven't gotten to play with date codes yet, it appears to be the original engine.

As far as I can tell, it was parked in Mom's garage and blown apart over 5 years ago, but the oil level is good and looks clean.

I have a compression test kit if you need one.

cool cat · 12-20-2019, 02:42 PM

When the small block is ready for a Vortec S-trim or a solid lifter cam, let me know.

BLAKE · 12-20-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Strychnine

This is awesome!

I got my Chevelle when I was 15 and my dad and I spent nearly a year doing a power disc brake conversion, rewiring, etc, etc. When I turned 16 and got my license, having put in all that work for a year... unforgettable. You're doing it right, dude. Take lots of pics!

Always good to hear about those irreplaceable memories at work. Thanks man, will do!

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Originally Posted by Baron Von Crowder

I have a compression test kit if you need one.

I really appreciate that, but I've got one squared away. Cool of you to offer though.

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Originally Posted by cool cat

When the small block is ready for a Vortec S-trim or a solid lifter cam, let me know.

Yeeeeeaaah, might be a while.

bubbaearl · 12-21-2019, 11:03 AM

money bet the 289 is fine. i picked up a 99 ranger stepside for troy . needs a trans but we have a year to fix it up. he will be 15 this month . jimmy gave him a set of wheels and we know a painter / upholstery guy .

BLAKE · 12-22-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

money bet the 289 is fine. i picked up a 99 ranger stepside for troy . needs a trans but we have a year to fix it up. he will be 15 this month . jimmy gave him a set of wheels and we know a painter / upholstery guy .

Ranger is a great first car. That’s smart.

Hope you’re right about the 289. I drained the old oil and dropped the pan. Oil pump is toast (twisted up the drive shaft testing it) and the pickup is covered in crud. The underside of the rotating assembly looks good though

bubbaearl · 12-23-2019, 05:17 PM

clean it up , fresh bearing , new chain and go . i've done it a dozen times. fresh cam and lifters too . but cylinders rarely wear bad unless real high mileage . compression test ??

BLAKE · 12-24-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

clean it up , fresh bearing , new chain and go . i've done it a dozen times. fresh cam and lifters too . but cylinders rarely wear bad unless real high mileage . compression test ??

Sounds like a plan. I was working toward a compression test when the oil pump locked up. I popped the #1 main cap off and the bearing looks tired. Nothing catastrophic, but it’ll likely need bearings.

Adding up all those parts makes me consider throwing an Explorer 5.0 at it. We shall see.

bubbaearl · 12-24-2019, 02:55 PM

they are cheap enough now days .

fitzwell · 12-30-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

they are cheap enough now days .

financially prudent. Cheap is such an ugly word....

bubbaearl · 12-30-2019, 03:36 PM

but it fits me well .

BLAKE · 01-20-2020, 10:01 AM

Beautiful day yesterday. Jade and I decided to tackle some instant gratification beautification by cleaning and painting the inner fender area and front of the radiator support. My plan was to spend a few hours of dirty work and be able to walk away with some clean progress. Underside of the floor is next to get this treatment, so I wanted to go for something a little easier to help motivate the kiddo. She's fun to work on cars with. Doesn't complain about the work and finds deep satisfaction in making progress. We were also able to preserve some of the original assembly line marks, which is fun.

We'll do the inside of the shock towers when we replace the suspension, and same story with the engine bay when we pull the driveline. Baby steps.

4bangen · 01-20-2020, 10:30 AM

That's so cool man. my kid isn't into my buick enough to want to help on it. She's crazy about her sports and that's how we bond. I'd love to find a car she'd be down to wrench on though. Savor every moment, you're a lucky dad.

BLAKE · 01-20-2020, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 4bangen

That's so cool man. my kid isn't into my buick enough to want to help on it. She's crazy about her sports and that's how we bond. I'd love to find a car she'd be down to wrench on though. Savor every moment, you're a lucky dad.

I am man, savoring every bit.

I think the key to getting the kid involved is to buy her a car when she's 13, lol. She's helped with my car some, but she's definitely more into "Billie Jean" since it's hers.

She named it that because that was the first song on the radio when we hopped in the truck to tow it home. Thought that was kinda cool.

4bangen · 01-20-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAKE

I am man, savoring every bit.

I think the key to getting the kid involved is to buy her a car when she's 13, lol. She's helped with my car some, but she's definitely more into "Billie Jean" since it's hers.

She named it that because that was the first song on the radio when we hopped in the truck to tow it home. Thought that was kinda cool.

That is cool, my kid insists that she's getting my 16 GT as her first car. I just lagh and ask her how she's going to pay the insurance as a 16yo girl with a sports car.

BLAKE · 01-20-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 4bangen

That is cool, my kid insists that she's getting my 16 GT as her first car. I just lagh and ask her how she's going to pay the insurance as a 16yo girl with a sports car.

Yeah, screw all that. This car will sound fast, not be authentically fast.

4bangen · 01-20-2020, 12:32 PM

girl I knew growing up had a 65 mustang that was turd slow when she or a friend drove it but hauled ass when her dad was behind the wheel. Never could figure out how he did it until many years later when I ended up working for him. We where bull shitting to pass the time on a road trip and I finally asked about what the heck he'd done to detune it. he laughed hysterically then informed me all he did was put half a golf ball under the gas pedal.

BLAKE · 01-20-2020, 01:03 PM

LOL! That's a little bit genius. Note taken.

Z06killinsbf · 01-21-2020, 02:07 PM

Awesome man, I have a number of 65/66 take off parts if yall start needing anything.

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12-20-2019, 01:46 PM	#21
BLAKE Lifer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 24,080	Quick update: We've done a lot of organization and going through things. The 289 spins freely and we're going to do a compression test probably this weekend. Fingers crossed. The backup plan is to throw an Exploder GT40P engine in there if this one is toast, but it sure would be handy if it comes back to life. It's bone stock (2bbl carb, factory exhaust manifolds, etc.) and while I haven't gotten to play with date codes yet, it appears to be the original engine. As far as I can tell, it was parked in Mom's garage and blown apart over 5 years ago, but the oil level is good and looks clean.

12-20-2019, 01:51 PM	#22
Strychnine UNFUCKWITHABLE Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,181	This is awesome! I got my Chevelle when I was 15 and my dad and I spent nearly a year doing a power disc brake conversion, rewiring, etc, etc. When I turned 16 and got my license, having put in all that work for a year... unforgettable. You're doing it right, dude. Take lots of pics!

12-20-2019, 02:42 PM	#24
cool cat Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 16,772	When the small block is ready for a Vortec S-trim or a solid lifter cam, let me know.

12-21-2019, 11:03 AM	#26
bubbaearl Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,209	money bet the 289 is fine. i picked up a 99 ranger stepside for troy . needs a trans but we have a year to fix it up. he will be 15 this month . jimmy gave him a set of wheels and we know a painter / upholstery guy .

12-23-2019, 05:17 PM	#28
bubbaearl Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,209	clean it up , fresh bearing , new chain and go . i've done it a dozen times. fresh cam and lifters too . but cylinders rarely wear bad unless real high mileage . compression test ??

12-24-2019, 02:55 PM	#30
bubbaearl Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,209	they are cheap enough now days .

12-30-2019, 03:36 PM	#32
bubbaearl Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,209	but it fits me well .

01-20-2020, 10:01 AM	#33
BLAKE Lifer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 24,080	Beautiful day yesterday. Jade and I decided to tackle some instant gratification beautification by cleaning and painting the inner fender area and front of the radiator support. My plan was to spend a few hours of dirty work and be able to walk away with some clean progress. Underside of the floor is next to get this treatment, so I wanted to go for something a little easier to help motivate the kiddo. She's fun to work on cars with. Doesn't complain about the work and finds deep satisfaction in making progress. We were also able to preserve some of the original assembly line marks, which is fun. We'll do the inside of the shock towers when we replace the suspension, and same story with the engine bay when we pull the driveline. Baby steps.

01-20-2020, 10:30 AM	#34
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,749	That's so cool man. my kid isn't into my buick enough to want to help on it. She's crazy about her sports and that's how we bond. I'd love to find a car she'd be down to wrench on though. Savor every moment, you're a lucky dad.

01-20-2020, 12:32 PM	#38
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,749	girl I knew growing up had a 65 mustang that was turd slow when she or a friend drove it but hauled ass when her dad was behind the wheel. Never could figure out how he did it until many years later when I ended up working for him. We where bull shitting to pass the time on a road trip and I finally asked about what the heck he'd done to detune it. he laughed hysterically then informed me all he did was put half a golf ball under the gas pedal.

01-20-2020, 01:03 PM	#39
BLAKE Lifer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 24,080	LOL! That's a little bit genius. Note taken.