Totalled's rebuild thread

[Totalled]

Still have a sinus infection. I think I am at the tail end of it though...

Got the grille in:

Also got the spacers in.

 

[jbojo]

Yeah, it looks like you are there. Maybe tomorrow you'll be able to give it a test drive. Looking really nice!!!

 

[Totalled]

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[Totalled]

I can has sway bar! Third bar finally fit. Got the car aligned today.

Then took it out for a shake down and beat on it.



Then driveway posed.

Small things left... rocker moldings, put the interior together, mount puke tank..

 

[sicndhed]

Sounds great.

 

[protouringstang73]

It looks good and sounds really nice!

 

[jbojo]

Sounds really strong Pat. Looking good!!!

 

[Qcode351mach]

Nice Pat u must be happy !!! I like that front sway bar !

 

[Jim and Jutta]

Awesome Pat, glad to see it "back on the road", looking really good.

Jim

 

[RacerX]

Looks good and sounds good. Bet you're glad to see the accomplishment coming together.

 

[Totalled]

Got the BII side project done, Mach is back in the shop.

Got the rocker moldings back on this evening.

 

[Totalled]

I need to get a locker in this rear end. Took it for a drive today. WOT in first rolling at 25 mph resulted in blazing the passenger side tire with a good long spin in second.

 

[Totalled]

Installed the washer squirters and line, mounted the over flow can, and installed Moser axles.

 

[Totalled]

New valve covers are awn.

 

[73429mach]

Very well detailed engine compartment. The valve covers really add some sparkle.

 

[sdstang]

Looks really nice!

 

[mach71351c]

Nice job Pat!

 

[Totalled]

Still trying to figure out what the thrumming vibration that increases with engine RPM is... Decided to try swapping back to the stock flex plate today.. PS, pulling the trans with an x-pipe exhaust is a pain in the ass.

When comparing the two, I noticed the weight is slightly different, and in a slightly differently clocked position on the TCI plate vs the stock one. Guess we'll see if it makes a difference.

 

[RacerX]

When comparing the two, I noticed the weight is slightly different, and in a slightly differently clocked position on the TCI plate vs the stock one. Guess we'll see if it makes a difference.

That's what the vibration is, definitely! Looks like you got the late model 50 oz. balance flex plate when you should have the early model 28 oz. balance plate.

 

[Totalled]

Yeah, and I ordered, and this plate is marked as 28 oz. Interestingly enough, the TCI plate also has an "AOD" in an oval stamped into it.