1970 Super Sketchy
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Mm? How about inches
1.63” is what my googles says.. my micrometer (I think it’s called) is busted an is stuck in bad teeth math
What about a aluminum block?
Mike
Mike
That is 1 5/8", which is usually a chromoly tube. But, they make mild steel in that size as well. Have a close up picture of a couple welds?1.63” is what my googles says.. my micrometer (I think it’s called) is busted an is stuck in bad teeth math
As I’ve said I’m so new I don’t know enough about the motors to really say anything.
I have an Aluminum 5.3 LS in a ElCamino and it’s only 100pounds lighter but.. you kinda notice it (maybe placebo effect but it also comes with thicker walls.. win win.
So if the block is right and price is right.. win win again
493.. I waiting with saliva dripping for you to explain why I want an aluminum Hemi.. I’m not afraid and I LOVE wagons.. nice profile pic
I see Law Enforcement there. What did you do now?
That’s West Palm Beach.. we have so many cops here but.. they really don’t mess with you cause they have much bigger issues to worry about. They could care less about automotive mischief.. they worry about murder and.. murder
If you've got the money and the wherewithall, to hell with ....throw an LS9 engine in the Bee and call it done.
Should be plenty of retired Corvettes in Florida to pull one out of.
....ducking for cover now. 
Ducking for cover…If you've got the money and the wherewithall, to hell with ....throw an LS9 engine in the Bee and call it done.
Should be plenty of retired Corvettes in Florida to pull one out of.
You Sir are a fire starter!
If you've got the money and the wherewithall, to hell with ....throw an LS9 engine in the Bee and call it done.
Should be plenty of retired Corvettes in Florida to pull one out of.
What is wrong with losing weight, especially on the front end? Aluminum is much easier to repair if things go "BOOM".
Mike
I’ll try and wheel this post back to reality.
Step 1). Strip car down and have it dipped at the place suggested earlier in this post..
Step 2). Get it home and cry that I left half my car in the guts tank
Step 3). Assess major damage and plan for what dipping on brought to light.
Step 4). Get everything in epoxy and start building back
Step 5). US CarTool Mopar
All stiffing pieces install
Step 6). MAYBE QA1 Rear suspension (need more research)
Step 7). I think just beef up the front suspension/ disc brake upgrade.
I have QA1 set up on a car now and.. it doesn’t blow me away if I notice much at all. Maybe if I was auto crossing but just driving around it doesn’t feel much different.
Like I said way back before I had NZ’s suggesting Cosworth out of a Vega or LS9 in it I said I have gotten swept up in the modern is better and a must have upgrade.. technology is awesome (and it is) but this car I feel is going to be much better with old school punch. I have a 1973 F250 that is 100% stock except the interior is a little cleaned up. 3 on the Tree and I love driving it.. LOVE IT.. I pull up to a light and the light turns green and everyone speeds away (at least once a day someone will honk cause I didn’t slingshot off the line).. only to slowly (brakes are a bit… weak) pull up to the next light and settle back to my spot earlier next to the same cars. I feel like it’s a Time Machine.
That’s as far as I’m planing right now..
Side note: I’ve posted a couple questions in specific sections and I don’t get much reply.. should I just ask questions here?
Where do you find a reference on fasteners? Like my car is missing a bunch for nuts/boots/screws. I can match up some if say there is others near by but my headlight buckets are in the car and no bolts to be had.. how do I know what will look period correct. And just good enough that nothing stands out. Any help??
Thanks
Step 1). Strip car down and have it dipped at the place suggested earlier in this post..
Step 2). Get it home and cry that I left half my car in the guts tank
Step 3). Assess major damage and plan for what dipping on brought to light.
Step 4). Get everything in epoxy and start building back
Step 5). US CarTool Mopar
All stiffing pieces install
Step 6). MAYBE QA1 Rear suspension (need more research)
Step 7). I think just beef up the front suspension/ disc brake upgrade.
I have QA1 set up on a car now and.. it doesn’t blow me away if I notice much at all. Maybe if I was auto crossing but just driving around it doesn’t feel much different.
Like I said way back before I had NZ’s suggesting Cosworth out of a Vega or LS9 in it I said I have gotten swept up in the modern is better and a must have upgrade.. technology is awesome (and it is) but this car I feel is going to be much better with old school punch. I have a 1973 F250 that is 100% stock except the interior is a little cleaned up. 3 on the Tree and I love driving it.. LOVE IT.. I pull up to a light and the light turns green and everyone speeds away (at least once a day someone will honk cause I didn’t slingshot off the line).. only to slowly (brakes are a bit… weak) pull up to the next light and settle back to my spot earlier next to the same cars. I feel like it’s a Time Machine.
That’s as far as I’m planing right now..
Side note: I’ve posted a couple questions in specific sections and I don’t get much reply.. should I just ask questions here?
Where do you find a reference on fasteners? Like my car is missing a bunch for nuts/boots/screws. I can match up some if say there is others near by but my headlight buckets are in the car and no bolts to be had.. how do I know what will look period correct. And just good enough that nothing stands out. Any help??
Thanks
You miss misunderstood me… I meant I’m dying to hear any good reason to buy an aluminum block. As in I think that’s a great idea.
No hate on my end my friend
I love 70 Bees in orange, so that gets my vote. One of my favorite Mopars is a 70 Super Bee, Go Mango body, burnt orange interior, white top and either a white or black C stripe and of course a Pistol Grip 4 speed.
Panther Pink looks amazing on that body style.
The car is like 4 cars the seller just covered in rust-oleum. The body was GoMango, the tail (rockers/quarters) were burnt orange, trunk and front fenders are Sublime. Interior is 90% black with white rear seat. No fender tag so it’s whatever it identifies as
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