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  Topic: Crossmember Fab
CHVYPWR

Replies: 8
Views: 314

PostForum: Transmission & Drive line   Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:04 pm   Subject: Crossmember Fab
I ran that x-mem for two years before I sold the Elky. Never had any problems at all with it, even slam shifting the 5-spd. I'd do it again without thinking twice about it! Cool If you do it right, it'l ...
  Topic: Crossmember Fab
CHVYPWR

Replies: 8
Views: 314

PostForum: Transmission & Drive line   Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:44 pm   Subject: Crossmember Fab
Like this...

http://elcaminocentral.com/albums/albun47/DSCN1219.jpg
  Topic: KYB Gas-a-Just shocks
CHVYPWR

Replies: 8
Views: 256

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:35 pm   Subject: KYB Gas-a-Just shocks
I had the gas-a-just on my '78 and loved them. The ride was stiff, but thats what I wanted. I also used them on my old '97 2wd Silverado, and they were great on that as well. IMO, the KYB gas-a-just i ...
  Topic: More pictures of the Grand Camino
CHVYPWR

Replies: 17
Views: 1504

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:19 pm   Subject: More pictures of the Grand Camino
Damn thats nice!!!!!!!!
  Topic: 76 Grand Am El Camino pictures
CHVYPWR

Replies: 11
Views: 397

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:16 pm   Subject: 76 Grand Am El Camino pictures
I like it! I've actually thought about doing that with my 5th gen and an '80's Grand Prix.
  Topic: 5 Gen Trailer
CHVYPWR

Replies: 2
Views: 251

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:01 pm   Subject: 5 Gen Trailer
I made one a couple years ago from a rusted out '83. Heres the pics: http://elcaminocentral.com/gallery-album_albun47-page4.html
  Topic: Breaking News! Pontiac G8 ST (UTE) is official for 2010!!!!
CHVYPWR

Replies: 49
Views: 1734

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:41 am   Subject: Breaking News! Pontiac G8 ST (UTE) is official for 2010!!!!
Pointless IMO, why bother if it's not going to be a Chevy product. Sad The only way it can be remotly successful is if it had base, mid, and upper option levels like the Mustang and Charger have been ...
  Topic: removing tough bushings?
CHVYPWR

Replies: 16
Views: 601

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:27 am   Subject: removing tough bushings?
Any reason why heat could not be used. I like heat, as I get older I give out a lot of it.Poke Tounge Rubber gives up pretty easy when heat is applied to a part holding a bushing. It kind of burns and melts a ...
  Topic: 79 mating with a Z28 !
CHVYPWR

Replies: 3
Views: 217

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:20 am   Subject: 79 mating with a Z28 !
No, the rear sway bar wont work, totally different style. You can use the steering box of the Z28, it should be the quick ratio one (2 turns lock to lock). The power steering cooler on the Z will moun ...
  Topic: found the G-Body grand prix
CHVYPWR

Replies: 4
Views: 387

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:36 pm   Subject: found the G-Body grand prix
It won't hurt a thing to run just one.
  Topic: found the G-Body grand prix
CHVYPWR

Replies: 4
Views: 387

PostForum: Suspension   Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:38 pm   Subject: found the G-Body grand prix
Rear sway bar, "X" braces in front of radiator, fender to core support bars.
  Topic: Search for Patch Panels 5th Generation - Vendor Responses
CHVYPWR

Replies: 4
Views: 346

PostForum: Body Restoration   Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:24 am   Subject: Search for Patch Panels 5th Generation - Vendor Responses
I had great service from Honest Charley's both over the phone and at the store in person. That was 5 years ago though, maybe something changed???
  Topic: Well, here it is, CHVYPWR's latest project
CHVYPWR

Replies: 6
Views: 307

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:28 pm   Subject: Re: project
The dice look like they are in fine shape. Poke Tounge Hey it's a starting place.
Good luck with it, Tim.

Yeah, the dice suck! So do the poorly mounted Grand Am buckets. Laugh


At least you have your ...
  Topic: Well, here it is, CHVYPWR's latest project
CHVYPWR

Replies: 6
Views: 307

PostForum: General BS Topics   Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:10 pm   Subject: Well, here it is, CHVYPWR's latest project
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i50/CHVYPWR/DSCN4378.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i50/CHVYPWR/DSCN4379.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i50/CHVYPWR/DSCN4382.jpg

The '81 ain't ...
  Topic: Not getting any fire
CHVYPWR

Replies: 5
Views: 215

PostForum: Electrical Systems   Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:20 am   Subject: Not getting any fire
Take the ign module to a parts store for a testing. I had the pick-up coil go out in my '78, the wires get weak and break on them.
 
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