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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/6/2007 6:12:46 PM

78buckshot

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Hey Dave, did ya git my PM on the pulley from Paragon? 6.75 in., stamped steel, 2-gang, $45.00.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/6/2007 8:03:16 PM

C3 Starship

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Yes I did, only thing is, I'm goin' to go with the 3 gang pulley. That way I shouldn't have any prob with stuff lining up.
I'd still like to get Paragon's number.

Ya never know.

Thanks Bro!

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/7/2007 4:26:21 AM

78buckshot

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I understand the 3-gang theory, I added a single groove pulley to the stock 2-gang years ago on another vehicle, fabricated bushings and used longer grade-8 bolts and ran for many years, anyway here's some more info for your files. Paragon Reproductions, Inc., (800)882-4688, Tech support (810)655-4641, www.corvette-paragon.com, they have an informative catalogue and are a GM authorized resto parts manufacturer. Keep on keepin' on.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/7/2007 5:13:30 PM

C3 Starship

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O. K., back from Summit.

Crank pulley-3groove (for short pump)
# TRD-8788 $65.88
Short water pump
# SUM-312008 $83.95
Waterpump pulley-2 groove (for short pump)
# SUM-329815 $24.85

I didn't add state sales taxes, 'cause they all vary.

On to instalation.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/8/2007 5:36:39 PM

busnut

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Hey Dave did that article make it through to you. Hope it helps.Keep up the good work,we are all rooting for ya .Talk at ya later .

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/8/2007 5:46:37 PM

C3 Starship

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Not-chet. Be sure to use an "o" in my address, not a zero, and all lower case letters.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/11/2007 7:36:44 PM

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No more rattle from the piggy bank.
Gonna hav'ta put on the brakes 'til I scrape up some more scratch.

I'll be postin' Part 2, when the grass is a little greener, so bare with me friends.

Would ya believe, a 10 sec truck?
A twin turboed 454 is hidin' under the hood.

Belongs to the guy that built my 454.

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/12/2007 5:40:46 AM

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Here's a little breakdown of the process so far.

Ya gotta have something pretty stout ta lift a 454, them babies are real heavy.

They use the same motor mounts as a SB.

In order to get the drive shaft installed, after the engine and tranny are in, I think it's best to disassemble the front yoke. Then reassemble after the yoke is inserted into the tranny.

Be sure that the oil pan is for a '74 or earlier BB Vette, or you will have a clearance prob with the steering.

Pay close attention to header clearance. The idler arm can be a prob as well as the steering box.

Use a short water pump, and a 6 3/4" crank pulley.

After the piggy bank is replenished, I'll be goin' for a new radiator. A nice thick one made of alluminum.

Carburation and intake are still up in the air, seriously lookin' at dual quads. Carters! Hood clearance? A tasteful scoop will cure that.

Ya, I still have quite a shopping list, but at this stage of the game, I feel that I should do any add on mods. Once she's back on the road, I won't want to take 'er out of service to do anything more.
(for a while

)

If you're goin' to take on this conversion, take your time, and most of all have fun with it. A couple of ya told me that deadlines just cause stress, and boy are ya'll right.

I'm goin' to step back now and take a deep breath to get ready for the next steps.

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1980 L-82 Fastback (forward too)
Mono composite front and rear.
Full adjust ride height and
response.
400+ hp, 454, M-22, 3.07

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o225/C3Starship/Patch.jpg

2007 H. D. Sportster, XL 883 EFI

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/12/2007 8:08:39 PM

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Thanks for the update, it has been an interesting project and it's fun to follow your progress. I had dual quads, way back when, you might be better off with one carb you'll find it easier to tune, just my 2 cents worth, PG

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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 7/13/2007 6:12:30 AM

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I hear ya on the tune. I've had 3 ducks with progressive in the past. Dual quads look sooooo cool though.