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RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/21/2007 5:39:46 AM    C3 Starship Posts: 4686 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: offline Hey busnut, I looked at pulling the front clip, but that would set me back quite a bit, time wise. A can of worms I'm not ready to open yet. _____________________________ 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 (in reply to busnut) Post #: 21

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/21/2007 6:47:17 AM    1969 L46   Posts: 126 Joined: 5/26/2006 Status: offline Keep the faith.  You will get the engine in. _____________________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!! 1969 Corvette L46 4 Speed Convertible 1969 Camaro SS 350 HO 5 Speed You can see pics of the Camaro and Corvette at www.cardomain.com/ride/719562 Just click my user (in reply to pg) Post #: 22

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/21/2007 8:09:24 PM    73shark Posts: 1057 Joined: 4/18/2006 Status: offline Hey if you can't raise the engine, how about lowering the car.  Somewhere in this thread I thought you said you had a backhoe.  Dig a trench wide enuf for the car, then you can lower the engine down into it.  Just a thought.    Good luck. _____________________________ So many toys, so little time (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 23

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/22/2007 5:02:17 AM    C3 Starship Posts: 4686 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: offline Ya know, I thought about that too. I think I'll stick with extending the pod legs though. BTW, I'm takin' a series of pics, and will post them when I'm done with the install.   _____________________________ 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 (in reply to 73shark) Post #: 24

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/22/2007 3:32:12 PM    blueshark Posts: 2148 Joined: 7/20/2006 From: Dickson, TN. Status: offline Did you get the tri-pod legs extended yet? you could really use an engine hoist huh? ...........Hmmmm. _____________________________ God Speed Rich. www.larosadesign.net Design, Engineering,Tooling www.stantonscustomrods.net "Welcome to Tennessee, The patron state of shootin' stuff".......Shooter (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 25

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/22/2007 5:51:13 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4686 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: offline I picked up the pipe today. Walked out of the store with the pipe in hand and a grin on my face.  Can't wait for Saturday! _____________________________ 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 (in reply to blueshark) Post #: 26

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/23/2007 10:22:59 AM    TopSpeed Posts: 2092 Joined: 7/21/2006 Status: offline *merfs on popcorn*  Man, this is the best TV show ever, goin' on here.  I can't wait for the final episode!!! _____________________________ That's not a tool.. that's a brick!! (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 27

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/23/2007 4:23:18 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4686 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: offline  Stay tuned for season two, when the "Starship" takes flight! _____________________________ 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 (in reply to TopSpeed) Post #: 28

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/24/2007 8:12:26 PM    C3 Starship Posts: 4686 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: offline Went to get the clutch assembly today. It took some real explainin' to get the right parts. First, I asked for the clutch assmebly for a '70 Vette with a 454. He brought one out, and sure enough, too many splines.  "Well, ya see", ah says, " It's an '80 L82 with a '78 454 out of a truck, and it has a 3 sp stick w/od from a '56 Chevy Belaire." I never seeen such a confused parts man. (kid in his early twenties)  I said, "O. K., just give me a clutch assembly with a 10 tooth spline." He says, "what brand of tranny do ya have?, I need that info to find the clutch assembly ya need." Ah tells him to look up the clutch for an mid '50's Chevy, Saginaw 3 sp w/od." He went back in the isles and I could hear him talkin' to the manager. Luckily, he was an old motor head like me, came out, punched up a few numbers, and said, "It'll be here about 8:30am." "Cool!", ah says. _____________________________ 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 (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 29

RE: 454 hangin' from a tree - 5/26/2007 7:30:26 AM    C3 Starship Posts: 4686 Joined: 7/25/2006 Status: offline Got the clutch assembly yesterday, after work. It's now 7:20 am here in Reno, Nv. The sun is shining, and expecting low 80's today. No snow in the forecast.   After a quick breakfast, I'm out the door. I'll update progess to y'all, but be patient. I'm not in a hurry, just determined.   _____________________________ 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 (in reply to C3 Starship) Post #: 30

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