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

 

Yes I did, only thing is, I'm goin' to go with the 3gang pulley. That way I shouldn't have any prob with stuff lining up.
I'd still like to getParagon'snumber. Ya never know.
Thanks Bro!

 

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.

 

O. K., backfrom 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.

 

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 .

 

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

 

No more rattle from the piggy bank.
Gonna hav'ta put on the brakes 'til I scrape up some more scratch. [&o]
I'll be postin' Part 2, when the grass is a little greener, so bare with me friends.



Would ya believe, a10 sec truck?
A twin turboed 454 is hidin' under the hood.
Belongs to the guy that built my 454.

 

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 reassembleafter 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 probas well as the steering box.

Use a short water pump, and a 63/4" 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 yatold me that deadlines just cause stress, and boyare ya'll right. [sm=icon_rock.gif]

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

 

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

 

I hear ya on the tune. I've had 3 ducks with progressivein the past. Dual quads look sooooo cool though. We'll see.