3 sp. w/OD in a '80 L-82 ?
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RE: 3 sp. w/OD in a '80 L-82 ?
That's been my only hesitation, the torque factor. Since I'm not a drag racer, and the only time I would be "Gittin' in it" would be for passin' on short straights, I should be O. K. If it blows, I have a straight up 3 sp, a Sag 4 sp and of course I can always go back to the 4 sp M-22.
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That's been my only hesitation, the torque factor. Since I'm not a drag racer, and the only time I would be "Gittin' in it" would be for passin' on short straights, I should be O. K. If it blows, I have a straight up 3 sp, a Sag 4 sp and of course I can always go back to the 4 sp M-22.
That's been my only hesitation, the torque factor. Since I'm not a drag racer, and the only time I would be "Gittin' in it" would be for passin' on short straights, I should be O. K. If it blows, I have a straight up 3 sp, a Sag 4 sp and of course I can always go back to the 4 sp M-22.
An' the good 'ol M22 Rock Crusher... NICE tranny.
I digress.... you're gonna be fine with that setup bro. DOOOOOOOO IT! [8D]
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ORIGINAL: Lee Willis
God, I love hot rodding. I gotta get a bigger garage!
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RE: 3 sp. w/OD in a '80 L-82 ?
My wife has one rule she just won't let me by-pass: the cars stay indoors, none sitting or parking overnight outside. That means two cars (she can't drive, poor eyesite) so its just the 'vette and the Porsche here, and the Camaro in a garage rented at my son's apartment complex.
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Well, it's a done deal. I dug the 3 sp out last night. Gonna take it to my mech and have him go through it. It's been sittin' in a wooden box for 30+ yrs.
My mechs are a Father and son business. "Feets", Dad, is a motor head from the late '50's, and his son, "Mo-Jo" has a knack for doin' engines, he is the one who, I helped, do the suspension on the "Starship". "Feets" does tranys and rear ends, he did the 3rd member on the "Starship". These two get rodders from 200 mi. around bringin' their stuff in. They love workin' on my Vette, and let me get in and work with 'em. I'm really out classed, these guys are gooood. I'll be doin' the 454/3 sp conversion at their shop.
Just a little shop, holds maybe 6 cars, in a little town of about 300 people. They do everthing but interiors and paint. "Mo-Jo" and I used to strip wrecked cars for parts back in our late teens and early twentys.
My mechs are a Father and son business. "Feets", Dad, is a motor head from the late '50's, and his son, "Mo-Jo" has a knack for doin' engines, he is the one who, I helped, do the suspension on the "Starship". "Feets" does tranys and rear ends, he did the 3rd member on the "Starship". These two get rodders from 200 mi. around bringin' their stuff in. They love workin' on my Vette, and let me get in and work with 'em. I'm really out classed, these guys are gooood. I'll be doin' the 454/3 sp conversion at their shop.
Just a little shop, holds maybe 6 cars, in a little town of about 300 people. They do everthing but interiors and paint. "Mo-Jo" and I used to strip wrecked cars for parts back in our late teens and early twentys.
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RE: 3 sp. w/OD in a '80 L-82 ?
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My wife has one rule she just won't let me by-pass: the cars stay indoors, none sitting or parking overnight outside. That means two cars (she can't drive, poor eyesite) so its just the 'vette and the Porsche here, and the Camaro in a garage rented at my son's apartment complex.
My wife has one rule she just won't let me by-pass: the cars stay indoors, none sitting or parking overnight outside. That means two cars (she can't drive, poor eyesite) so its just the 'vette and the Porsche here, and the Camaro in a garage rented at my son's apartment complex.
No, seriously, I agree with her on that.... when our son lived with us a year or so ago, we kinda, uh, let him collect stuff for his projects. It started with a 9" rear end in the front yard and progressed to 2 whole cars, in pieces, of course. In the front yard. I HATED it. Looked like we were a used freakin' car lot. So, yeh, I understand that notion.I'd still really like to move in with you.
ORIGINAL: C3 Starship
Well, it's a done deal. I dug the 3 sp out last night. Gonna take it to my mech and have him go through it. It's been sittin' in a wooden box for 30+ yrs.
My mechs are a Father and son business. "Feets", Dad, is a motor head from the late '50's, and his son, "Mo-Jo" has a knack for doin' engines, he is the one who, I helped, do the suspension on the "Starship". "Feets" does tranys and rear ends, he did the 3rd member on the "Starship". These two get rodders from 200 mi. around bringin' their stuff in. They love workin' on my Vette, and let me get in and work with 'em. I'm really out classed, these guys are gooood. I'll be doin' the 454/3 sp conversion at their shop.
Just a little shop, holds maybe 6 cars, in a little town of about 300 people. They do everthing but interiors and paint. "Mo-Jo" and I used to strip wrecked cars for parts back in our late teens and early twentys.
Well, it's a done deal. I dug the 3 sp out last night. Gonna take it to my mech and have him go through it. It's been sittin' in a wooden box for 30+ yrs.
My mechs are a Father and son business. "Feets", Dad, is a motor head from the late '50's, and his son, "Mo-Jo" has a knack for doin' engines, he is the one who, I helped, do the suspension on the "Starship". "Feets" does tranys and rear ends, he did the 3rd member on the "Starship". These two get rodders from 200 mi. around bringin' their stuff in. They love workin' on my Vette, and let me get in and work with 'em. I'm really out classed, these guys are gooood. I'll be doin' the 454/3 sp conversion at their shop.
Just a little shop, holds maybe 6 cars, in a little town of about 300 people. They do everthing but interiors and paint. "Mo-Jo" and I used to strip wrecked cars for parts back in our late teens and early twentys.
