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82hatch
10-30-2007, 06:04 PM
Progress on my 82 Stang:




http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903476bd983959b3.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=31)


http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903476bd982503fe.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=28)

xtremewheelz
10-30-2007, 06:06 PM
It's looking good..................just in time for the end of the season! :lick:

Pure84GTT
10-30-2007, 06:25 PM
did u build that motor recently or purchase

looking good and dont feel too bad my car didnt even make it out this season :(

82hatch
10-30-2007, 06:37 PM
did u build that motor recently or purchase

looking good and dont feel too bad my car didnt even make it out this season :(


Bought the shortblock used awhile ago. Cars been sitting 5+ years. Hopefully it'll be out next year.

dirtybird
10-30-2007, 06:41 PM
You have a car? :lol:

82hatch
10-30-2007, 06:43 PM
You have a car? :lol:


:thefinger

igotaneed4speed
10-30-2007, 06:46 PM
nice..


I got a lil heat in the pipes

twistedstang
10-30-2007, 07:00 PM
What, no pics of the beast sitting out in the sun? it looks good out in the open:rockwoot:

82coupe351
10-30-2007, 08:03 PM
Cool matt. I know how bad you want to drive this monster again. Good luck. If you need anything let me know.....

blackstang
10-30-2007, 08:29 PM
Looks good are you going to leave the engine compartment white?

91Notch
10-30-2007, 10:34 PM
what happened to the SBC you had in there :secret:

82hatch
10-30-2007, 10:57 PM
Looks good are you going to leave the engine compartment white?


Yeah for now. It'll be pretty ugly when it comes out but I want to drive the damn thing! :lol: Still need a few more major parts though to finish it.

82coupe351-Yep I can't wait. It still won't be as nice as yours though.

twistedstang-:lol: Nice talking with you today. Your car looks badass!

91notch-:whistle: :secret:

91Notch
10-30-2007, 10:58 PM
I'm not saying anything :secret:

82hatch
10-30-2007, 11:05 PM
And one more:

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903476bd982b9b9f.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=29)

pacecarBBC
10-30-2007, 11:06 PM
what happened to the SBC you had in there :secret:

the headers would be ALOT dam easier with a sbc!!!!!!!!

82hatch
10-30-2007, 11:07 PM
the headers would be ALOT dam easier with a sbc!!!!!!!!


I new you couldn't resist! :lol: All I have to say is I hate off the shelf headers! :mad:

pacecarBBC
10-30-2007, 11:13 PM
I new you couldn't resist! :lol: All I have to say is I hate off the shelf headers! :mad:

soon there will be more chevy/stangs than ford powered! if i can help it, rumor has it there might be another BBC street car coming out next year:secret:

82hatch
10-30-2007, 11:15 PM
soon there will be more chevy/stangs than ford powered! if i can help it, rumor has it there might be another BBC street car coming out next year:secret:


I know whose car it is! ;)

pacecarBBC
10-30-2007, 11:36 PM
I know whose car it is! ;)

do tell and i'll let you know!

JT351
10-31-2007, 04:23 AM
Lookin good Matt!!!

spys gt
10-31-2007, 06:19 AM
Looks good there buddy...
I was wondering if you were going to post some progress pics..

spys gt
10-31-2007, 06:20 AM
do tell and i'll let you know!

I wish it was mine...
I'd be happy with a nice streetable SBC... One Day..

prostreet377
10-31-2007, 06:23 AM
Looking good Matt !

Tom
:3gears:

82hatch
10-31-2007, 06:54 AM
Thanks guys. It's been a long time coming!

91Notch
10-31-2007, 11:42 AM
soon there will be more chevy/stangs than ford powered! if i can help it, rumor has it there might be another BBC street car coming out next year:secret:

that's why I buy them all up :lol:

82hatch
03-26-2008, 10:00 PM
Update: Cars going in for headers. Will try to post some updated pics soon.

twistedstang
03-27-2008, 06:54 PM
Getting some custom made headers?

82hatch
03-28-2008, 03:34 PM
Getting some custom made headers?


Yep.

MR HYDE
03-28-2008, 08:55 PM
when dose it depart?

82hatch
03-28-2008, 11:27 PM
when dose it depart?


It'll it'll be there next week sometime.

MR HYDE
04-10-2008, 02:14 PM
It'll it'll be there next week sometime.

Did you get the car out for the headers?

82hatch
04-10-2008, 02:37 PM
Did you get the car out for the headers?


It's there right now. Dropped it off Sunday.

MR HYDE
04-10-2008, 02:39 PM
It's there right now. Dropped it off Sunday.

What else do you have do?

5.8Coupe
04-10-2008, 03:59 PM
PUT THE PICS BACK UP

82hatch
04-10-2008, 04:08 PM
What else do you have do?


Fuel system and wiring. Also some misc stuff too (put interior back in it,rear brake line(s) mount the shifter,etc.) Oh and drop the distributor in it too.

82hatch
04-10-2008, 04:09 PM
5.8Coupe, they're back up. Hey look Prostars!

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_90347743950a0a09.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=89)

Just had to see what they looked like on there. :D Big thanks goes out to Todd (pacecarrBBC) of Reiter's Metal Craft. :thumbsup:

MR HYDE
04-10-2008, 04:17 PM
cool looks like you should get done soon....i wont be done till the day after Apocalypse

82hatch
04-10-2008, 04:32 PM
What else do you have do?

cool looks like you should get done soon....i wont be done till the day after Apocalypse

:lol: Yeah hopefully this year. Still need to get some more $$$

82coupe351
04-10-2008, 05:51 PM
Those wheels sure look purdy.....

82hatch
04-10-2008, 06:52 PM
Those wheels sure look purdy.....

Thanks.:D

Big thanks go out to 91notch & 82coupe351 for helping me unload the car at the shop.

slickstang
04-10-2008, 07:57 PM
Thanks.:D

Big thanks go out to 91notch & 82coupe351 for helping me unload the car at the shop.
If you need any help with the car let me know. i'll come out and help

82hatch
04-10-2008, 08:43 PM
If you need any help with the car let me know. i'll come out and help


Be careful-I may take you up on that offer! :lol: I'll supply the beer! :cheers:

91Notch
04-11-2008, 11:44 AM
If you need any help with the car let me know. i'll come out and help

x2 but I'm going to need some Rum :nod:

82hatch
04-11-2008, 12:49 PM
x2 but I'm going to need some Rum :nod:


Gotcha covered. :cheers:

82coupe351
04-11-2008, 04:34 PM
Thanks.:D

Big thanks go out to 91notch & 82coupe351 for helping me unload the car at the shop.

I didnt do shit but watch...LOL...

meangreen
04-12-2008, 05:13 PM
can't wait to see your car on the road...

orangejuiced86
04-12-2008, 05:19 PM
sweet, its gettin there!!

82hatch
04-12-2008, 05:29 PM
sweet, its gettin there!!


Seems like it's taking forever.

orangejuiced86
04-12-2008, 05:38 PM
i hear ya, im about to make a BIG change to my car so its gonna take awhile also.

82hatch
04-12-2008, 07:03 PM
i hear ya, im about to make a BIG change to my car so its gonna take awhile also.


At least I've learned a ton. Lack of $$$ has slowed it down. What are you changng on your car?

82coupe351
04-13-2008, 07:25 AM
i hear ya, im about to make a BIG change to my car so its gonna take awhile also.

Please tell me the change is not a BIG chevy motor....

orangejuiced86
04-13-2008, 09:06 AM
Please tell me the change is not a BIG chevy motor....


god no, lol

prostreet377
04-13-2008, 09:51 AM
:w00t:

Tom

82coupe351
04-13-2008, 12:54 PM
god no, lol

LOL. Whew...you got me a little nervous for a sec....

82hatch
04-13-2008, 01:13 PM
LOL. Whew...you got me a little nervous for a sec....


x2!

82hatch
04-19-2008, 09:29 PM
Headers are done! Big thanks go to Todd (PacecarBBC) who did a great job on them. :thumbsup:

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903480a9be833bbc.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1129)

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903480a9be771803.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1127)

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903480a9be88e8dc.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1130)

82hatch
04-19-2008, 09:30 PM
And a few more:

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903480a9c600e662.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1131)

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903480a9c60c6793.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1133)

orangejuiced86
04-19-2008, 09:51 PM
Looks great!! You get the rear end all set with the cover and fluid?

82hatch
04-19-2008, 10:41 PM
Looks great!! You get the rear end all set with the cover and fluid?


Yep, good to go!

orangejuiced86
04-19-2008, 10:45 PM
sweet!!! Todds gonna do some new headers for me next winter, he has some crazy idea about how he wants them to face forward?? I dont know but he says it should make a ton more power :shrug:

82hatch
04-19-2008, 10:49 PM
sweet!!! Todds gonna do some new headers for me next winter, he has some crazy idea about how he wants them to face forward?? I dont know but he says it should make a ton more power :shrug:


Ask him how much he loves fabbing up sbf headers. :lol:

82hatch
04-20-2008, 08:35 AM
http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_903480a9c606ba72.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1132)

pacecarBBC
04-20-2008, 09:04 AM
sweet!!! Todds gonna do some new headers for me next winter, he has some crazy idea about how he wants them to face forward?? I dont know but he says it should make a ton more power :shrug:

you finally going to let me put a chevy in that thing???????:seizure:

82hatch
04-20-2008, 09:26 AM
you finally going to let me put a chevy in that thing???????:seizure:

:shake: :lol:

slickstang
04-20-2008, 09:36 AM
x2 but I'm going to need some Rum :nod:

It has to be Captain and I'll be their

82hatch
04-20-2008, 09:41 AM
It has to be Captain and I'll be their

I'll be there with Captain-my favorite! :cheers:

slickstang
04-20-2008, 09:43 AM
I'll be there with Captain-my favorite! :cheers:

If needed I have over 2 gallons at the house:pimp2:

pacecarBBC
04-20-2008, 09:44 AM
Ask him how much he loves fabbing up sbf headers. :lol:

they suck! you got the last set!!!!!!!!! lol

82hatch
04-20-2008, 09:47 AM
If needed I have over 2 gallons at the house:pimp2:

:rockon:

82hatch
04-20-2008, 09:48 AM
they suck! you got the last set!!!!!!!!! lol

C'mon I know a few guys that need them-I'll send them right over. :lol:

91Notch
04-20-2008, 12:41 PM
they suck! you got the last set!!!!!!!!! lol

:mmm: :lol:

82hatch
04-21-2008, 08:08 PM
:mmm: :lol:

Ask him, he'll whip you up a set. :D

91Notch
04-21-2008, 10:28 PM
Ask him, he'll whip you up a set. :D

to bad I have nothing fast to put them on :icon_frow

82hatch
04-24-2008, 06:57 PM
Just got the tank back yesterday. Todd did a great job on it.

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_90348110e78ea991.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1188)

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/thum_90348110e79c57f3.jpg (http://motownmuscle.com/forums/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1189)

prostreet377
04-24-2008, 07:15 PM
Matt give me a call. You have the number.

Tom

82hatch
04-24-2008, 07:35 PM
Calling now...

91Notch
04-25-2008, 11:35 AM
paint it before you put it back on :rockwoot:

82hatch
04-25-2008, 12:43 PM
I hate my car.:banghead:

91Notch
04-25-2008, 08:17 PM
I hate my car.:banghead:

:dontknow:

82hatch
09-29-2008, 06:50 PM
Some more recent pics.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/frtwhls-1.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/DSCF2469.jpg

82coupe351
09-29-2008, 07:07 PM
That's the only way we're racing Matt, is if you keep those rears on..LOL...Cant wait to hear that beast run..

82hatch
09-29-2008, 07:22 PM
That's the only way we're racing Matt, is if you keep those rears on..LOL...Cant wait to hear that beast run..


lol

Golden
09-29-2008, 08:58 PM
Hatchmo! Let me know when you get this thing out here in Milan. I'd like to check it out.

black88coupe
09-29-2008, 09:14 PM
I haven't driven my car since the summer of 2006. LONG term projects suck. Fortunately, it'll be back out next year.

82hatch
09-29-2008, 11:10 PM
I haven't driven my car since the summer of 2006. LONG term projects suck. Fortunately, it'll be back out next year.


My car hasn't ran since 2002. Hopefully soon I'll get to fire it up. Golden I'll let ya know when I take it to Milan.

91Notch
09-30-2008, 06:04 AM
git'er done

TwilightBlu92
09-30-2008, 05:12 PM
That's sucks, Matt, but you're coming along. Get that thing done! I want a lane :D

82hatch
10-01-2008, 01:55 PM
That's sucks, Matt, but you're coming along. Get that thing done! I want a lane :D

No problem. You got it!

82hatch
11-04-2008, 06:36 PM
More pics on the way...

91Notch
11-05-2008, 10:18 PM
<ore pics on the way...

where :dontknow:

91Notch
01-01-2009, 01:47 PM
any updates?

FAST93
01-01-2009, 02:03 PM
any updates?

X2!

82coupe351
01-01-2009, 02:28 PM
Curious myself...Last I heard it was close to starting time...

91Notch
01-01-2009, 06:58 PM
Curious myself...Last I heard it was close to starting time...

with a sweet carb ;)

82hatch
01-01-2009, 10:03 PM
I'll snap some pics tomorrow. Eddie, thanks for letting me use the carb! Gotta get in into the shop for a few things.

orangejuiced86
01-01-2009, 10:33 PM
Does it run?

82hatch
01-01-2009, 11:22 PM
Does it run?


It soon will-been REALLY busy w/ the wife working 60-70 hours a week before the holidays. The car kinda was put on hold until after the holidays. Now i can finally get it in to get some things buttoned up on it.

82coupe351
01-01-2009, 11:31 PM
with a sweet carb ;)
LOL...It is sweet aint it...

It soon will-been REALLY busy w/ the wife working 60-70 hours a week before the holidays. The car kinda was put on hold until after the holidays. Now i can finally get it in to get some things buttoned up on it.

Good to hear your almost there Matt..

82hatch
01-01-2009, 11:51 PM
LOL...It is sweet aint it...



Good to hear your almost there Matt..

Thanks. Gonna order a Prosystems carb when I get the tax return back.

91Notch
01-01-2009, 11:52 PM
Thanks. Gonna order a Prosystems carb when I get the tax return back.

big money :spend: :lol:

91Notch
01-05-2009, 10:14 PM
I'll snap some pics tomorrow. Eddie, thanks for letting me use the carb! Gotta get in into the shop for a few things.

Still nothing :dontknow:

cobra tom
01-16-2009, 01:08 AM
looks good matt keep us posted - tom

82hatch
01-21-2009, 02:03 PM
looks good matt keep us posted - tom


Will have pics tomorrow-I promise! :lol:

91Notch
01-21-2009, 08:26 PM
Will have pics tomorrow-I promise! :lol:

you better :lol:

82hatch
01-21-2009, 10:04 PM
you better :lol:

I will. lol

91Notch
01-21-2009, 11:13 PM
I will. lol

I hope so :lol:

82coupe351
01-22-2009, 07:03 AM
Alright it's today where's the pics......

82hatch
01-22-2009, 07:10 AM
Alright it's today where's the pics......


Damn it's early! :lol:

82coupe351
01-22-2009, 07:25 AM
Damn it's early! :lol:

LOL....just messin with you...

82hatch
01-22-2009, 06:33 PM
Gettin' there:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0602.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0601.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0603.jpg

82hatch
01-22-2009, 06:34 PM
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0604.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0605.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0606.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0607.jpg

jordanbmx
01-23-2009, 07:32 AM
nice car dude i really like it

82hatch
01-23-2009, 08:34 AM
nice car dude i really like it

Thanks!

91Notch
01-25-2009, 09:50 PM
:thumbsup:

82hatch
01-27-2009, 03:57 PM
:thumbsup:

Thanks.

91Notch
01-27-2009, 08:56 PM
Thanks.

u r welcome

82hatch
02-17-2009, 06:11 PM
New pic:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/mtr09.jpg

jimbzx6r
02-17-2009, 06:17 PM
Sweet!!

QuickLX
02-17-2009, 09:01 PM
Man, that carb looks awesome ;)





















Keep up the good work Matt.

82hatch
02-17-2009, 10:33 PM
Man, that carb looks awesome ;)





















Keep up the good work Matt.

Thanks. Got a great deal on it. ;) Just learning as I go.

91Notch
02-17-2009, 10:35 PM
New pic:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/mtr09.jpg

:thinkerg:

82hatch
02-17-2009, 10:55 PM
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/myrims.jpg

91Notch
02-17-2009, 10:58 PM
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/myrims.jpg

:naughty:

twistedstang
02-18-2009, 02:06 PM
I need them there wheels!

82hatch
02-18-2009, 10:09 PM
I need them there wheels!


No you don't! :lol:

jordanbmx
02-18-2009, 10:16 PM
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/myrims.jpg

why r the best things in life 5 lug

82hatch
02-18-2009, 10:19 PM
why r the best things in life 5 lug


Great reason to go 5-lug-more rim choices.

85,chevy-s-10
02-18-2009, 10:24 PM
Looks Good!!

jordanbmx
02-18-2009, 10:26 PM
Great reason to go 5-lug-more rim choices.

exactly

dirtybird
02-18-2009, 10:45 PM
HaTcHmO!

91Notch
02-18-2009, 11:19 PM
I need them there wheels!

I can help you get them :deal: :lol:

82hatch
02-19-2009, 07:10 AM
HaTcHmO!


:)

82hatch
02-20-2009, 04:08 PM
headers are back:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/headers.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/headers1.jpg

twistedstang
02-20-2009, 08:47 PM
se=xy

jtproudmarinedad
02-20-2009, 09:15 PM
Looks like is coming along great I guess I will have to check it out Sunday.
JT

91Notch
02-20-2009, 11:17 PM
headers are back:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/headers.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/headers1.jpg

that's hot!

QuickLX
02-21-2009, 08:22 AM
Lookin' Great Matt.

benk
02-21-2009, 08:51 AM
NIce and shiny hatchmo!

82hatch
02-21-2009, 10:26 AM
Thanks guys.

prostreet377
02-21-2009, 03:25 PM
Matt is it going to make smoke and fire this year?
We're all waitin.

Tom

82hatch
02-21-2009, 03:54 PM
Matt is it going to make smoke and fire this year?
We're all waitin.

Tom


Hopefully. :)

2hipsi
02-21-2009, 04:33 PM
looks good! finish that slug i want to line up. |P

82hatch
02-21-2009, 05:30 PM
looks good! finish that slug i want to line up. |P


I'll be ready-better hope my car don't beat that pretty showcar ya got. ;)

82hatch
03-19-2009, 10:12 PM
Some updated pics:


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0725.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0724.jpg

91Notch
03-19-2009, 10:19 PM
Some updated pics:


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0725.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0724.jpg

:rockwoot:

jordanbmx
03-19-2009, 10:24 PM
thank god its a ford motor, the chevy bug is flying full force these days
Some updated pics:


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0725.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0724.jpg

82hatch
03-19-2009, 10:26 PM
Not ever gonna put a Chevy motor in my stang.

benk
03-19-2009, 10:27 PM
Those headers sure do look pretty in the engine bay!

91Notch
03-19-2009, 10:29 PM
Not ever gonna put a Chevy motor in my stang.

:bs:

82hatch
03-19-2009, 10:34 PM
:bs:

Not as long as I own it.

jtproudmarinedad
03-19-2009, 10:40 PM
Hey Matt Looks Good it looks like its coming along better than mine. Those header's do look good!!
JT

82hatch
03-19-2009, 10:45 PM
Thanks guys.

91Notch
03-19-2009, 10:58 PM
its coming along better than mine

x2

82coupe351
03-20-2009, 06:46 AM
DAAAAMN Matt that looks killer man...When you startin it?

82hatch
03-20-2009, 06:57 AM
DAAAAMN Matt that looks killer man...When you startin it?

Hopefully very soon.

MR HYDE
03-20-2009, 07:54 AM
What Do you still have to do?

jtproudmarinedad
03-20-2009, 09:08 AM
Hopefully very soon.

I'd like to be there for that LOL
I will be there probably Thursday to get those parts, I have a meeting in Caro Wed. I will call you later and let you know whats going on. We are doing the OCPMI Booth at the 2009 Imlay City Spring Expo. We will be collecting Donation's to send packages to our Soldier's over seas.
JT

82hatch
03-20-2009, 10:06 AM
What Do you still have to do?

Rocker,valve lash, getting transdipstick to fit, and some misc stuff. It'll need more before it's ready to race (exhaust,some gauges hooked up,etc) but want to get it up and running right now.

82hatch
03-20-2009, 10:07 AM
I'd like to be there for that LOL
I will be there probably Thursday to get those parts, I have a meeting in Caro Wed. I will call you later and let you know whats going on. We are doing the OCPMI Booth at the 2009 Imlay City Spring Expo. We will be collecting Donation's to send packages to our Soldier's over seas.
JT

Cool, gotta run to get a few things for the car right now.

91Notch
03-20-2009, 09:23 PM
Hopefully very soon.

give me a ring this weekend

TwilightBlu92
03-21-2009, 01:24 PM
GOOD JOB MATT! I've been waiting lol.

82hatch
03-21-2009, 03:15 PM
GOOD JOB MATT! I've been waiting lol.


Thanks. Got a little more done today.

mikesfastss
03-21-2009, 05:03 PM
nice job on the car.hope the capri comes out that good

Duke
03-21-2009, 09:07 PM
Wow good progress! Looking real cool man, can't wait to see it running!

91Notch
03-21-2009, 11:43 PM
did you get the trans issue fixed?

82hatch
03-22-2009, 02:23 PM
did you get the trans issue fixed?

Not yet, probably gonna have to pull it. Not sure if it's a flexplate issue or something else.

91Notch
03-22-2009, 09:34 PM
Not yet, probably gonna have to pull it. Not sure if it's a flexplate issue or something else.

did you try calling the trans place?

Teef racing
03-22-2009, 09:39 PM
did you try calling the trans place?

whats goin on with the trans?

91Notch
03-22-2009, 09:57 PM
whats goin on with the trans?

issue with the dipstick

82hatch
03-22-2009, 10:59 PM
whats goin on with the trans?


dipstick doesn't fit and it sounds like something's hitting (flexplate) when you turn the motor over by hand.

91Notch
03-22-2009, 11:18 PM
issue with the dipstick

I meant the car owner

j/k :lol:

MR HYDE
04-07-2009, 11:26 AM
Have you started the car?

82hatch
04-07-2009, 12:05 PM
Have you started the car?


No, fighting w/ the damn trans dipstick. :mad: At least I got in some more of the interior.

MR HYDE
04-07-2009, 12:57 PM
What kind of problems can a trans dipstick give you ?:joystick:

82hatch
04-07-2009, 01:02 PM
What kind of problems can a trans dipstick give you ?:joystick:


A lot when there is a 3 1/2" collector in the way.

MR HYDE
04-07-2009, 01:06 PM
....have you thought about a flex style?

82hatch
04-07-2009, 01:07 PM
....have you thought about a flex style?


Have a Lokar but the bottom part isn't flexible-that's where it's hitting the collector. Probably will go out to fight with it here in a bit.

MR HYDE
04-07-2009, 01:09 PM
How much contact is there......

82hatch
04-07-2009, 01:48 PM
How much contact is there......

A lot. I'll mess with it some more and post some pics.

Teef racing
04-07-2009, 06:09 PM
dipstick doesn't fit and it sounds like something's hitting (flexplate) when you turn the motor over by hand.

hmmm thats not good..you tighten down the converter right??

82hatch
04-07-2009, 06:56 PM
hmmm thats not good..you tighten down the converter right??


Yep. Probably gonna pull the trans just to make sure.

jtproudmarinedad
04-07-2009, 06:58 PM
Hey Matt
What dipstick you using? so I know not to use that kind when I put the 351 in my car. LOL

82hatch
04-07-2009, 07:05 PM
Hey Matt
What dipstick you using? so I know not to use that kind when I put the 351 in my car. LOL


Lokar. Just use a deep pan w/ big tube headers and you're set. lol

Duke
04-08-2009, 07:32 PM
Damn it! Get it together and fired up!!!

82hatch
04-08-2009, 09:06 PM
Damn it! Get it together and fired up!!!

It's getting there...

MR HYDE
04-11-2009, 01:01 AM
No, fighting w/ the damn trans dipstick. :mad: At least I got in some more of the interior.

:beatdeadh still playin with the dipstick?

82hatch
04-11-2009, 07:58 AM
:beatdeadh still playin with the dipstick?

Yes and no. Think I got it figured out. ;)

91Notch
04-12-2009, 09:39 PM
It's coming along. Sorry we couldn't get more done yesterday.

82hatch
04-14-2009, 08:51 PM
It's coming along. Sorry we couldn't get more done yesterday.


No problem, it'll get done.

91Notch
04-14-2009, 10:39 PM
you get the turbo 4 in it yet? :secret:

MR HYDE
04-17-2009, 06:39 PM
:blink:


No problem, it'll get done.

82hatch
04-18-2009, 08:39 AM
Got it figured out.

jtproudmarinedad
04-18-2009, 08:47 AM
Got it figured out.

Cool

82hatch
04-18-2009, 08:56 AM
Cool


I'm happy it's an easy fix.

Duke
04-18-2009, 12:09 PM
Make it run!!

91Notch
04-19-2009, 09:11 PM
Make it run!!

x2 :lol:

82hatch
04-19-2009, 09:45 PM
x2 :lol:

x3 Oh wait..:lol:

TwilightBlu92
04-19-2009, 10:25 PM
x3 Oh wait..:lol: lol +1

91Notch
04-22-2009, 10:20 PM
x3 Oh wait..:lol:

:naughty:

lol +1

How's your ride coming along?

jtproudmarinedad
04-22-2009, 10:54 PM
x3 Oh wait..:lol:

Thats funny!!:cheers: how's it coming along Matt?

82hatch
04-23-2009, 07:11 AM
Thats funny!!:cheers: how's it coming along Matt?


just about there....

BigWheelinBubba
04-23-2009, 07:18 AM
Lookin' good! :thumbsup:

Now where's the video of it running? :dontknow:

jtproudmarinedad
04-23-2009, 08:25 AM
lookin' good! :thumbsup:

Now where's the video of it running? :dontknow:

x2 lol

82hatch
04-23-2009, 09:41 AM
:secret:

82hatch
04-26-2009, 02:21 PM
It lives! Trying to get it to run for more than a minute but it did fire! Also now noticed it's laeking trans fluid and a trans line connection. :mad:

jtproudmarinedad
04-26-2009, 03:38 PM
:thumbsup:

82hatch
04-26-2009, 03:59 PM
:thumbsup:


:)

jtproudmarinedad
04-26-2009, 04:07 PM
:)

:cheers: Where's the video???? LOL

82hatch
04-26-2009, 04:11 PM
:cheers: Where's the video???? LOL


Needs to run longer than 30 seconds to get a video. :lol:

82coupe351
04-26-2009, 04:31 PM
Needs to run longer than 30 seconds to get a video. :lol:

Congrats Matt....:cheers:

82hatch
04-27-2009, 02:03 AM
Congrats Matt....:cheers:

Tried to call you last night so you could hear it.

Shadowfox
04-28-2009, 10:05 AM
you aint got time to be on here, get in the garage!!!!!

82hatch
05-05-2009, 06:44 PM
It runs!!!!!

jtproudmarinedad
05-05-2009, 08:03 PM
It runs!!!!!

Cool!! :cheers:

lightning Jeff
05-05-2009, 08:10 PM
That is great news.

mikesfastss
05-05-2009, 08:10 PM
It runs!!!!!

god i love it when that happens:thumbsup:

Duke
05-05-2009, 08:43 PM
And I was the first witness! It fired up and sounded MEAN!

FAST93
05-05-2009, 10:09 PM
Great news Matt!

Congrats!!!

91Notch
05-05-2009, 10:15 PM
:rockwoot:

TwilightBlu92
05-06-2009, 12:22 AM
CONGRATS!!!! You beat me lol.

82hatch
05-06-2009, 07:08 AM
And I was the first witness! It fired up and sounded MEAN!

Yep Joe was the first one to hear it! Thanks again for all your help. :thumbsup:

jtproudmarinedad
05-06-2009, 08:48 AM
So did you take it out and drive it or would that piss off your peaceful little town... LOL
JT

82hatch
05-06-2009, 09:38 AM
So did you take it out and drive it or would that piss off your peaceful little town... LOL
JT

Didn't drive it yet. No plate or insurance-I'm sure the police here would love that. :lol:

Duke
05-06-2009, 10:16 PM
Always glad to help. Sounded like it was about ready to whoop some ass!

82hatch
05-07-2009, 07:03 AM
Always glad to help. Sounded like it was about ready to whoop some ass!

Hopefully it will! :sagrin:

jtproudmarinedad
05-07-2009, 08:05 AM
Didn't drive it yet. No plate or insurance-I'm sure the police here would love that. :lol:

I bet they would, So when you bringing it up to Ubly??
JT

82hatch
05-07-2009, 10:51 AM
I bet they would, So when you bringing it up to Ubly??
JT

Have to get a 5 point harness put in and some exhaust for it, plus a few other things.

Shadowfox
05-07-2009, 02:33 PM
pics?????? vid??????

82hatch
05-07-2009, 03:00 PM
Here's a pic. Trying to get a vid of it. Excuse the crappy wires, that'll be taken care of soon too.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0791.jpg

82hatch
05-07-2009, 05:19 PM
Here's a vid guys:

http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/?action=view&current=100_0792.flv

xtremewheelz
05-07-2009, 05:21 PM
Any pics of the whole car???

82hatch
05-07-2009, 05:31 PM
Any pics of the whole car???

Yep soon. It ain't pretty. Gotta get it off the jack stands and roll it outta the garage.

jtproudmarinedad
05-07-2009, 05:32 PM
Here's a vid guys:

http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/?action=view&current=100_0792.flv

Sounds good Matt!!! :cheers:

82hatch
05-07-2009, 05:34 PM
Sounds good Matt!!! :cheers:

Thanks. Gonna get some stuff done on the car this weekend. ;)

MR HYDE
05-07-2009, 05:44 PM
Have to get a 5 point harness put in and some exhaust for it, plus a few other things.

What are you doing to use for exhaust?

82hatch
05-07-2009, 05:56 PM
What are you doing to use for exhaust?

3 1/2" Have a new set of Dynomax mufflers for it.

MR HYDE
05-08-2009, 07:21 PM
3 1/2" Have a new set of Dynomax mufflers for it.

ahhh your planning on sneeking up on people ehhhh?......car sounds good.....you maybe the first turkey to fly :thumbsup:

82hatch
05-08-2009, 07:26 PM
I hope this pile runs good!

MR HYDE
05-08-2009, 07:28 PM
I hope this pile runs good!

This motor should run better than the last....and maybe cheaper too! lol

82hatch
05-08-2009, 07:31 PM
This motor should run better than the last....and maybe cheaper too! lol

It actually is-so far.

prostreet377
05-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Matt is it out of the garage yet? Where's the pics.?

Tom

:redface:

82hatch
05-10-2009, 01:47 PM
Matt is it out of the garage yet? Where's the pics.?

Tom

:redface:

I'm getting there. :lol:

jtproudmarinedad
05-10-2009, 02:01 PM
No burnout video's yet? :cheers:

82hatch
05-10-2009, 02:09 PM
No burnout video's yet? :cheers:


:lol: :D

82hatch
05-11-2009, 01:13 PM
Still need to bleed the brakes and mount the shifter,etc. First time in 7 years she drove out of a garage under her own power. :rockon:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0795.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0796.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0797.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0799.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/357windsor/100_0798.jpg

orangejuiced86
05-11-2009, 01:16 PM
Looks good! Whens the first track day?????

82hatch
05-11-2009, 01:21 PM
Looks good! Whens the first track day?????


As soon as I get the brakes and shifter figured out. Gonna have Todd do the exhaust. It ain't pretty but paint can wait. Those slicks look familar oj? lol

NTAHORS
05-11-2009, 02:45 PM
Hey Matt what are you running for suspention ? IE springs ? I love the stance..

82hatch
05-11-2009, 06:49 PM
Hey Matt what are you running for suspention ? IE springs ? I love the stance..

4 cylinder rear springs and 90/10 Lakewoods w/ a UPR coilover kit coversion in front.

twistedstang
05-11-2009, 11:09 PM
Looks good Matt!