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Forum: Brakes
07-02-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,744
Posted By LarryL

Re: russell rear braided brake line snapped

yes that the T line.
Forum: Brakes
07-02-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,744
Posted By LarryL

Re: russell rear braided brake line snapped

If you use the one make for your car? I'm talking about the flex T line, the one that connects to the line from prop valve the runs to the back. Any good auto parts store has fittings that screw into...
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,744
Posted By LarryL

Re: russell rear braided brake line snapped

82 and some 83 have s.a.e all others are metric. 91 or 92 is metric.
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,744
Posted By LarryL

Re: russell rear braided brake line snapped

take the flex T line out with steel a line that goes to caliper and bring to auto parts store. They will give you a connector to mate the T to lines. Did your kit come with 2 SS flex lines for...
Forum: Brakes
04-22-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,744
Posted By LarryL

Re: russell rear braided brake line snapped

where is it not fitting? Where it connects to line from front of the car(master) or the lines to the calipers?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-28-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By LarryL

Re: lakewood bellhousing for t-5

what size flywheel, 153 10 1/2 inch or 168 12 inch??? Does it have a number so I can look it up.
Forum: Engine Swap
01-02-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,221
Posted By LarryL

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

yes!! stright drop in. Everything bolts right up.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-30-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,297
Posted By LarryL

Re: what heads to use!! Chevy 400 bored. 040 over!!

I only drive the car once and a while now ---under 4000 hard miles on engine. When I first built the motor I did not install the LS6 springs, I did that several years later. Was your cam custom...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-30-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,297
Posted By LarryL

Re: what heads to use!! Chevy 400 bored. 040 over!!

I use vortec 906 heads on my 400+ sbc setup. I put in 202 164 valves, Ls6 bee hive springs(yellow) ,cut down top of guides and port matched and polished them. Running a hyd.roller cam 240-246 dur....
Forum: South East Region
06-02-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By LarryL

Re: turkey rod run!!!

Go here to get info on the turkey rod run.
http://daytonabeachcarshows.com/turkey-run/
Forum: Body
03-04-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,958
Posted By LarryL

Re: Yenko Third Gen themed Camaro

I think it looks great. I'm in the middle of doing second restore on my 69 yenko (clone). The stripes add something different, makes your car different. It looks very clean and not over done. Paint...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-31-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By LarryL

Re: eBay Upper Hinge Door Bushings

These work great and you can install them without removing the doors. I did my doors with them. I put the fitting to grease them in myself. Just drill a small hole in bolt head install fitting and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-21-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,596
Posted By LarryL

Re: KITT Knight Rider Scanner Light Bar

ebay, knight rider light
Forum: Carburetors
12-10-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,909
Posted By LarryL

Re: Ready to give up on the quadrajet

I have been playing with Qjets since late 60"s(I not an expert). If you set them up right they are a great carb. There is one big problem that most guys (younger) don't fix. If you remove the carb...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-04-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 21,221
Posted By LarryL

Re: 305 to 400 My swap log

Originally Posted by Chevy8588
connecting rod = rods that connect pistons. and hes right, our short rods suck. moving to a 5.7 in rod takes some stress off of cylinder walls and makes for a safer...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,319
Posted By LarryL

Re: G-Force T5 Case

That is great, good luck with the install.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,319
Posted By LarryL

Re: G-Force T5 Case

Stright cut gears
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-24-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,319
Posted By LarryL

Re: G-Force T5 Case

Case $350, shaft support $100. I got a great deal on gforce gears from guy who was really in a bind for money $200. The full rebuild kit and rebuild $250.00. The guy is a good friend at trany shop...
Forum: Electronics
11-13-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,434
Posted By LarryL

Re: Starter doesnt work when hot

Go with the ford solenoid, you can make the jumper bracket for the starter from a piece of 3/4 copper pipe. You will need another battery cable double eye to go from the starter to the solenoid. You...
Forum: Body
10-28-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,790
Posted By LarryL

Re: 84 T/A rust repair. Worth fixing?

WOW, nice job, your welds look great. I would never try to make floor myself. From what you have show'n us you can do, they should look great. I just purchased new ones. Keep posting the pix,s love...
Forum: Body
10-27-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,790
Posted By LarryL

Re: 84 T/A rust repair. Worth fixing?

Make sure you take care like chevy8588 said. Mine was worse than yours. Before I started I put the car up on blocks supporting the car on the main frames front and rear. I welded box channel between...
Forum: South East Region
10-20-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By LarryL

Re: New FL Member (with ride pics)

Just found no car show this year. First time in the 10 years I'm here. I think the club that ran it disbanded.
Forum: South East Region
10-20-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By LarryL

Re: New FL Member (with ride pics)

Yes, it's a long drive thats why I've never gone to one. We have a really big car show here in palatka in november. They close part of downtown and the all the cars are on display along the river....
Forum: South East Region
10-20-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By LarryL

Re: New FL Member (with ride pics)

Welcome, I'm i palatka, south of you. nice cars. Hope to meet you someday. I would like to get a place for all of us up to meet up one day. I was thinking of green cove springs, kind of central. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-16-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,624
Posted By LarryL

Re: Needing input on swapping 700R4 to manual Trans.

I'm getting ready to do t5 swap in my TA. I got a complete setup out of 88 camaro wc t5. I just purchased gforce case and support plate. I'm lucky I got a complete new gforce gearset from a local guy...
Forum: Interior
10-16-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,084
Posted By LarryL

Re: adding power windos and locks

Why don't get a setup like this....
Forum: South East Region
10-16-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 7,065
Posted By LarryL

Re: florida 3g owners

de34e, if I lived closer we could meet. I'm a good 4 hours from you.I'm retired to, I started all over in 02. Starting life over from scratch can suck. I do some computer and networking stuff for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-15-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,319
Posted By LarryL

Re: G-Force T5 Case

My t5 is a wc from 88 camaro. Put together all your questions on paper and call gforce. They are great to talk to. They put me through to their t5 guy in the shop. He builds their units. He answered...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,319
Posted By LarryL

Re: G-Force T5 Case

Just talked to Gforce, the case is made for ford or gm you have to tell them which you want. Also should get the main cluster support Part #gft5026. I'm getting this setup for my t5 swap.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-11-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,012
Posted By LarryL

Re: G=Force T-5 case

jegs,summit have the case
Forum: TPI
10-10-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,595
Posted By LarryL

Re: Will a TPI intake fit on this?

If you are using old heads, you have to elogate the holes in the intake. Early maniflod bolts go in at an angle newer style stright up. As gentlemen said above look at valve covers and will tell you...
Forum: Interior
10-06-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,084
Posted By LarryL

Re: adding power windos and locks

I got everything off ebay, even the wiring. I bought new motors, switches and lock actuators (did not want to use old ones). You have to change regulators to power setup, no crank handle on them. I...
Forum: Interior
10-06-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,084
Posted By LarryL

Re: adding power windows and locks

I did the conversion on my 84 TA, windows,locks and mirrors. It is really not that bad of a job to do. The two hardest things for me was getting the windows lined up( to close right) and cutting the...
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2011, 02:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,469
Posted By LarryL

Re: Chevy Dual Quad intake Holley 4150/4160

I've run dual quads on many different cars over the years. In fact I just finished setting up one for my 84 TA w/vortec heads(have not installed it yet). Holley carbs are not great for the street....
Forum: Body
09-18-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,661
Posted By LarryL

Re: door closed and wont open

Won't help. If you do that it may never open. There are 3 screws holding everything inplace. They go in from the outside of the door. You have to get the lever to move, it will release the spring...
Forum: Body
09-18-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,661
Posted By LarryL

Re: door closed and wont open

There is a lever that the lock rod slips into. Just flick the lever and unlock the door. I had same problem, once I figured out which lever I was able to open the door. One lever for door handle,one...
Forum: Brakes
09-15-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,460
Posted By LarryL

Re: C5 caliper front on rear??

You can't put the front rotors on the rear. Just look at the offset of the mounting. The front rotor is almost flat and the rear rotor has a deeper mounting. Just look at pixs of the 2 rotors you...
Forum: Brakes
09-13-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By LarryL

Re: Stainless Brake Lines...

you have solid rear brake lines to SS T line(new one) and 2 front SS braided lines (new ones) for front calipers.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-10-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,102
Posted By LarryL

Re: Corvette c6 wheels will they fit

Alex,

Please do a search on wheel adapters/spacers. Learn more about them before you jump in. Go here and see what I'm talking about as far as what spacers look like.
...
Forum: Interior
09-09-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,605
Posted By LarryL

Re: Started head liner and sail panels

There are two screws with no threads close to the screw head, they screw into roof metal. The console slides onto the unthreaded part (in front) and screws on the back of console under the light...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-09-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,102
Posted By LarryL

Re: Corvette c6 wheels will they fit

They will fit with spacers, the offset is different. Most guys use 2 inch. Do a search.
Forum: Interior
09-09-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,605
Posted By LarryL

Re: Started head liner and sail panels

The overhead console will help hold up the headliner. It screws to the roof. When I added one to my TA the holes were there, so no drilling stright bolt in. Just have to connect the wiring for the...
Forum: Brakes
09-07-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,556
Posted By LarryL

Re: 82 trans am proportioning valve

A steel brake is just a piece of pipe, yes you can cut it and reflare it. I have purchased the different flare tools so I don't have to go to a brake shop to have them do it for me. At first I had a...
Forum: Brakes
09-06-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,556
Posted By LarryL

Re: 82 trans am proportioning valve

I ran into same problem with a friends car. I got a newer valve setup (I forget which year) disc front rear drum. I took the steel lines off the car and bought new ones(little longer) with the...
Forum: Body
09-04-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,853
Posted By LarryL

Re: Fender-Door misalignment in ONE area

I had same problem when I replaced my fenders(new ones) and doors (used off same car). Mine I was able to pull door out on top with adjustment on top hindge. After that the door gaps were not right...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-01-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,113
Posted By LarryL

Re: Rick's Camaros?

I purchased many things from Ricks before Ecklers bought them out and never had a problem. I won't do business with ecklers very over priced. They also markup shipping. I just had to replace a door...
Forum: Brakes
08-29-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By LarryL

Re: new calipers/ rubber hoses now.

dirver is left side.
Forum: Brakes
08-28-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By LarryL

Re: new calipers/ rubber hoses now.

Sounds like right caliper is no good. Hanging while driving down road(pulling to right) and not clamping when stopping, so pulls to left. Return it get another.
Forum: Brakes
08-26-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By LarryL

Re: Right rear brake hose??????

I used a front hose on both sides. My steel lines were bad and could not get back hose. I used the premade steel lines bent them to match old one. I also put fuel hose over brake hose to protect it...
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