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Your definitely in good hands.....

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How about the Mooneyes gas cap filling in the stock gas tank filler?

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Which engine should I run?

327 Bored .030 comp cam / roller rockers or a LS-2 carburated with GM front dist. drive. ASA hot cam ???? undecided ????

Also will be running a T-56 from a 97 Trans Am with 3.73 rear gears ?

Both engines will look very Old Skool .


What you guys like the trick battery boxes ?

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Greg, as much as I dig the LS series, from what you have told me about the build I cannot see anything but the old school 327. Yes we can make the LS look old but is kinda like making an old woman look young... yeah its cool but something aint quite right :haha: The 327 fits the build better, you have the 60's dash and keeping the wheels more traditional but bigger. Just my thoughts my man, I will call you later this week or early next week.

Carter

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Carter,

Kinda the same thing Roger Burman said. The 327 is setting in the chassis now and i agree does fit the build better. But it also would be nice to have that killer LS-2 power????

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I think it would be easier to make the 327 "fit" the build... but I am a HUGE fan of the LS. I think you could pull off the LS, and I think it would be worth it.

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I could make it a GMC and make the LS look like a GMC v-6 ???

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327 ! Use the LS in the wagon. Also when I did the math/calculations on my ElCamino with the T56 and a 27.5 ish tire , I will be able to use a 4:56 gear and only run 2100 RPM at around 75mph , if I remember right. I did the calculation off of a web site 3 years ago. They make a S10 rear with a 4:10 gear. That 6th gear is like a double over drive. But the 327 would be a cooler piece in that shop truck!

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This is a real nice start, kart34. I am along for the ride. I would go with the 327 for this build and send me the LS.:lol::lol:

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66 C-10 Project next one in line / also scored a big back window cab cut:metal:

20 inch Dodge steelies with 1970 nova poverty cap undecided if we will use these or not. The bolt pattern kinda sucks and the rims are very heavy. I am having Delmo work on some pricing on those slick Centerlines Smoothies.

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Our first project 1967 Buick Sportwagon designed by Jason Rushforth
It has been a showcase for our powdercoating business . The car has 145 powdercoated parts.


Howe brake caliper for the c-10 project

more chassis photos next week

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We are going to work hard this week and get all the chassis mods. done , finish mounting rear fuel tank / air ride tanks etc.

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nice wagon,

they are hot these days

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Yes, Thanks The Buick has done a great job advertising for my powdercoating shop. It has been featured in Car Craft and Hot Rod mag. plus 2 Good- Guys builder choice awards. More photos on my website and my Hub Garage site.

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New Pic

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I agree

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327 get's my vote..i was jus read tha old article on that wagon last night...that thing is sweet is sweet i know this will be tha same & props on keepin it a long bed..

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Shoot those *****es Argent Silver!

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Thanks Guys ... Just got back from Lakeside Rods and Rides. Roger Burman and crew have done a very impressive job on the 61 Impala dash install .

The center console is about finished and the engine turned door and kick panels are next. The engine turned dash insert looks killer with the Classic Instrument pinstriped gauges . Photos comming soon ! ;)

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327

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yes kinda thinking 327 also with a little twist ? maybe a Fast EZ-EFI set up but have it hidden under a 70 vette duel snorkel air cleaner? ;)

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That's how I planned to do mine (silver).

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I like the Centerline solids. Paint the insides white or a darker blue or something... It will be killa MoFo !

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Dash Insert Engine Turned by Wiz of Lakeside Rods

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Engine Turned Insert
Slides out to access A/C Unit