FASTBACK340 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) We just delivered this to the customer Saturday. 1984 Coupe seville we restored with a GM 454 crate engine with 4 spd automatic. We had to weld-up a pair of pedestals for the engine mounts and bend a new tubular transmission crossmember to get it all nailed down. Custom driveshaft, aluminum radiator, and some wiring modifications (the car was originally fuel injected) get it down the road. The headers and Magnaflows give it away when you hear it, but man what a fun ride! Needs a Posi or locker. More tire would be a good idea too. Like driving on ice…. Edited October 30, 2014 by FASTBACK340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 That's a whole new gas guzzler LOL Looks seriously cool, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Belt changes will be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Belt changes will be fun Eh, just time that with coolant changes and you're good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Do what ever it takes to make it function correctly and astheticly pleasing. And don't forget, this is a fair-weather cruiser. Besides, those serpentine belts last a while. We knew about that when we fabbed up the coolant tubes. :-) Edited October 31, 2014 by FASTBACK340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 BTW: see my post on changing tires on a pro-street car. THATS a real-world issue that will bite your butt faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Eh, just time that with coolant changes and you're good! Just get those hose crimpers or whatever ya call them that clamp off the hoses to prevent fluid loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Just get those hose crimpers or whatever ya call them that clamp off the hoses to prevent fluid loss... Looks like the clamps are radiator hose sized EFI hose clamps, should be easy to take off and retighten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Since we're debating the logistics of something I designed here's the deal. If that belt has to come off, you pop the radiator cap, siphon out about a quart of coolant (I use a large Turkey Baster) and remove the band clamp at the radiator, the highest point. Slip the old belt out, the new one in, and slip it back on & reverse procedure. Once tight, top off coolant. No mess, no air pockets, no problem. But boy, is that thing fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 That looks like one tough machine! What kind of smog laws do you have there? If anyone tried that in California they'd get the bum's rush at the DMV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 If it's 25 yrs or older no emissions, visual or test is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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