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Sajeev Have newsletters gone by the wayside, or just tied up? Nitro

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Looks Like I am building a 327 soon. 😡 😁 😀

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Final Update, I Hope. I just installed a second breather on the valve cover and capped the Vac port on carb base. If the intermittent smoking continues it is probably mechanical in nature, cracked block or bad rings. Diagnostically i will have solved the mystery, but the fix will mean engine rebuild (lower half). Anyhow I will kick myself later, for not just doing it the first time, but it was financially a gamble I had to take, in the hopes I got lucky and the bottom end was in better shape than I suspected. If it gets rebuilt it will become a 327 (as the large journal, redone crank I have, is a 327 crank) and the more square numbers of the 327 just work better for me. Also pistons will be cheaper than the work to redo a crank. (rings will need to be purchased either way 350 or 327.) Everyone has a 350, not everyone has a 327. Will let you know the outcome. Nitro

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Cover installed, waiting for electric choke conversion kit. Manual choke will not work (Cable too short, and kit didn't fit. Nitro

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I think for me it's the Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe (EU Spec) The first gen, but late when the power was at the Max. A close second is the Jensen Interceptor (440 ci) of course. I think 3rd is a tie for Ford powered, Shelby GT500KR Convertible and/or De Tomasa Pantera. I better start getting those Lottery tickets, Champagne taste and 40 ounce money. Nitro

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I just installed the Comp Cams set ( Cam, lifters, timing set) I used Comp cams breakin oil and followed the procedure to the letter. I really hope it holds up. The oil was a little shinny when I drained it, to be expected. Hope it holds up. Nitro

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Yes that is snow in MI on April 20th , 2 - 4" expected. Nitro

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From Forbes:" Banning the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is not a new concept in countries and municipalities outside of the US. Beginning in 2016, European countries and cities began to make commitments to ban the future sale of ICE vehicles. Countries like France, Norway, and the UK have all set dates for these bans, with Norway’s being the most bullish—all new car sales must be zero emissions (battery EV or fuel cell) by 2025. Several cities within Europe have announced similar bans on ICE vehicles, including Rome and Milan, which ban ICE vehicles from entering certain parts of the city. In late September 2020, California governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will phase out the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered cars to reduce California’s demand for fossil fuels—the first policy of this kind in the US. The executive order requires that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California be zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035. Plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) are included under current ZEV mandate definitions, but what the exact 2035 regulation will include in terms of powertrains is not yet clear. Countries like France, Norway, and the UK have all set dates for these bans, And Greenies was not intended as derogatory, It was a lighthearted reference, My derogatory terms are not PC or family safe. Nitro

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Well if the Greenies have it their way ICE's will cease to exist. Then all ICE's will be relics of the past, Model T or 2021 GT500 Supersnake. Then we will all be in the same pickle.

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When I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, it was alive and well with cruising Woodward before it became and official event. And Gratiot was a hot spot for racing. As well as a few spots down by the Airport. Then I moved out into the suburbs, well actually past the suburbs into rural MI. I was surprised to see more classics and local car shows out here than I expected. But yes, it has evolved. I myself have a much larger digital footprint than I ever expected, but still go hang with the guys on Tuesday Night ( Informal car show) and Thursday's the formal show. Nitro

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Thanks, I agonized for days on what to do. 😀

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Final valve cover version. I hate faking stuff, so just couldn't do the 327 high torque stickers. Nitro

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Decals, 350 decals stuck in transit.

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Solution to my PCV problems.

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Well it runs. Cam is broke in. Two remaining issues: 1. Need to build a PCV system as the newer block does not like the non vented script valve covers, really wanted to keep them because they are a big visual part of the engine. New vented covers will get same grey paint and script stickers. Amazon lost my package of PCV bits and pieces, so I am delayed right now. 2. The old Ram's Horns exhaust had a heat riser pipe, new headers do not, so need to convert heat riser choke to manual or electric. Still investigating options. The side effect of the PCV is a little bit of smoke when the oil haze gets injected into carb, hope the new system alleviates this. If it doesn't then rings may be worse than i hoped, may have to rebuild the bottom end. It never ends. I guess it keeps me out of the bars. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎12-04-2021

I need one too, been suffering sticker shock. Good thing I have 3 cores to trade. Mine is gonna have to wait a little longer. My Diesel needs 2 big ones, gonna need a second mortgage. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎07-04-2021

Sajeev Great result, I don't currently have any logo embroidered mats. Just plain carpet ones. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎06-04-2021

Sajeev T Minus 4:18:30 Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎05-04-2021

Sajeev Glad you were able to save it. I have rebuilt the tracks and wheels and seals on several of my doors over the years. My shop has 5 doors now, all in good working order. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎05-04-2021

Motor in, check. Everything hooked up, check. Dual stainless exhaust built, check. Oil pressure, check. Tomorrow is a big day, cam breakin. Pic of exhaust is not great. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎04-04-2021

Yes, the last couple of years we have lost, Jessi and Sabine. Both fine ambassadors of our sport and hobbies. Both passed far to young. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎27-03-2021

Jon This guy is hell on anything furry, he slays the chipmunks and mice. I had $6K damage done to my camper by chipmunks. Not anymore, not a chipmunk in a 100 yards of the house now. He was a rescue, but has quite a personality. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎25-03-2021

Dear All I learned of the passing of Sabine Schmitz. Not only was she a great driver, but also a similar age to myself. She will be missed. RIP "Queen of the Ring" Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎24-03-2021

It's in except alternator and bracket. Got to protect some wires and tidy the routing. Then build a dual exhaust. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎24-03-2021

Sajeev It's cast, I can't believe it didn't crack first time. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎24-03-2021

With Ebay's money back policy I would hope I would have eventually got my money back. This is pretty bad.

NITRO450EXP · ‎24-03-2021

Had a little set back, the Alternator bracket off a C3 Vette, head mount for tube headers, was so twisted the alternator was pointing into space, second hand ebay parts sometimes are a bust. Guy is sending me another, but I am stalled for now. Uhggghhhhh !!! Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎22-03-2021

Anyone else got help in the garage. My helper. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎22-03-2021

Proper setting of Points gap, on points ignition. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎22-03-2021

Weekend Progress. 350 is IN, look at those headers. Intake is just for installing. Need to get engine mount bolts in and complete the dress up. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎22-03-2021

Rob. Heater box for heater core. Base model heater, called "Thrift Heat" Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎20-03-2021

More progress. 350, ready to go in. 283 is out. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎18-03-2021

Jon Cool valve covers. I have never seen those style before. I may change the sticker to the High Torque 327 on these, even though its a 350 Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎17-03-2021

Early to Mid April Riding back from the South of France, on a KTM Superduke Gen 1, No windscreen at all, completely Naked design. 1 Hour south of Paris hit a rain storm. Put on my rain gear, but left my boot covers off, figuring it was light enough and I would push through as I only had a few miles to go. About fifty miles short of Paris, I had to pull over to the side of the road and wring out my socks, that rain was frigid, couldn't feel my feet, rest of me was relatively snug. Got the socks as dry as possible wringing them out. Put them back on and put boot cover on to keep more rain out and wind from freezing my feet. Pretty miserable last 2 hours of that ride. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎16-03-2021

Mail Call today. Cam, lifters and double roller, CHECK HV oil pump, pickup and driveshaft, CHECK Second MF SS Straight through muffler, CHECK Correct one piece Felpro oil pan gasket, CHECK ( I bought a gasket set for a '79 350, but they had reused the '66 327 pan so wrong timing cover to oil pan seal, thick type on 350 thin type on 327. Now waiting on my Break in oil, 2" SS mandrel bent dual exhaust builders kit. DUE Tomorrow SHOULD BE A PRODUCTIVE WEEKEND. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎15-03-2021

Jon Thanks, appreciate your prays, heads were on the shelf from 3 years ago, decided to put them to good use. Luckily no money spent on them. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎15-03-2021

Some more progress. Camel hump heads installed. ( they are redone with SS valves, seats and 0.575" springs, pushrod guides.) $1400 worth of machine shop time and parts. Cam arrives today. M/T covers just to keep stuff out of motor.

NITRO450EXP · ‎10-03-2021

Rob I was planning on building it and putting it on a 327 or 427. They key was to keep it under the hood, and have a bit of a sleeper. Unfortunately had to put my Mother in a medical facility, so toy money is on hold for awhile. Was going to feed it with Weber DCOE side drafts. For your viewing pleasure. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎10-03-2021

Rob We had 60, paint was drying on the brush. Was able to get a bit done. 70 today but no sun. Next week back to 30's. Enjoy while you can, I am on a dirt road, so it is a muddy mess with this warm weather. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎09-03-2021

Progress. Parts.

NITRO450EXP · ‎05-03-2021

A proper Blazer. Something along these lines. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎05-03-2021

Sajeev, The Blue motor will either end up looking like the grey or something, detailed to a similar level, Or since the truck has Patina paint, maybe leave it multi colored and slap some clear on it. I can't decide. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎05-03-2021

Hello Tribe. Nice weather, although intermittent, has me motivated. By nice, I mean sun and low to mid 40's. The 283 got a little noisy at the end of last season. So off the my personal junkyard we went. What we thought was a 327 in a 1966 C60, turned out to be a 1979 350, dressed up in drag. Valve covers and intake off a 327. So the C60 had had a heart transplant (long block) out of another truck sometime after 1979. Well first plan was to crack it open and see what I am dealing with, and then decide, do i rebuild the 283, or the 350, or make the 350 a 327, or just stuff in the 350. I cracked open the beast and to my surprise she is super clean. Definitely low miles, seemed to be storing the oil on the outside, probably due to incorrect PCV setup by using intake and covers off PCV 327 engine on the later non PCV block. Easily fixed. After some scraping and scrubbing she will get new gaskets all around, except head, new cam, shorty headers and the TriPower off the 283. Now it's time to decide on looks. Paint grey and use all the grey stuff off the 283. (including stickered valve covers) Paint Alpine Green and sticker as a 327 ? (Factory Truck engine color for 327) see remnants of green on original 327 valve covers under the blue. Paint orange and sticker as a 350 ? OR since the truck has Patina paint, slap some clear over the blue multi colored patina engine, and slap it in ???? Here is the current setup to ponder before giving your opinion. Thanks for looking and commenting. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎05-03-2021

Sajeev, Specially in a MI junkyard. 😳

NITRO450EXP · ‎03-03-2021

Rust free doors, for my 2 Door Cherokee Sport, in matching white color. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎24-02-2021

Southern Ohio River Valley, Near Athens has some great driving roads too. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎11-02-2021

Lovely car, beautiful story, good luck hope you put many miles on it. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎11-02-2021

JimR At Dan's yard the prices get lower if you show up with a case of beer beforehand. 😉 Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎10-02-2021

So I have been cruising the FB Marketplace lately, I search within 500 Miles of my home town. And look for "STUFF" I need, Intakes, carbs, speed stuff, vintage parts, shifters etc... If I find something that tickles my fancy, and it's within driving distance. I tender an offer, now I offer what it's worth to me, and many times I get it and some times I don't. No sweat, if it's worth it's weight in Gold to you, you should melt it down and sell it. If it cluttering your shelf, I'll help you out and let it clutter my shelf. This is turning into somewhat of an addiction. How many intakes do you need ? (4 Barrel, dual quad, Tri power, Holly to Weber........) Great fun and cheap entertainment. Maybe our paths will cross. Nitro

NITRO450EXP · ‎09-02-2021

This is a friend of mines, private collection. I have a 1966 C10, he specializes in Chevy trucks. It is handy having access to a specialized spare parts yard. And fortunately everything is for sale.