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BWRex

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  1. For all you guys from Chicago...One of my favorite sayings was when I was a kid,my grandpa used to say, 'borrow me $50 until Milwaukee Ave. staightens out'.I never knew what he was talking about for years,but now,think it's pretty funny.See if you guys can figure it out...

  2. I'm a plumber on usually residental jobsites,and you would not believe what the woodframers chuck in the dumpster.If I dumpster dove for a year,I easily would have plenty of lumber literally to build a decent sized house,no joke.

  3. I've got a fairly rusty Z,but most of the seals(tail lights,turn/side marker lights,etc.)are in fairly good condition ,and I'd like to reuse most if possible.No dry rotting,but are starting to get a little stiff.The question is,are there any techniques,products,etc, for cleaning,and softening for these rubber pieces without damaging them or drying them out?Any tricks of the trade?Thanks!:D

  4. That is basically what I needed,but that microfiche is so blurry,I can't really see much.Anyone?A photo,another site/download?Does the shop manual(or does the Haynes manual)have a schematic drawing possibly?Help!:eek2:

  5. I repainted the arms and brackets under the cowl,and am in the process of re assembling and lubricating.The bracket that connects to the motor is connected to the first arm and therin lies the confusion.The bracket to the first arm connects with a plate,spring,2 washers,a 2 piece bushing that is keyed so they fit together,and a c-clip.It doesn't seem like I installed these pieces correctly.Does anyone have a pic of this connection?Or the order in which they are assembled?

  6. The 3rd gen. TPI engines are tucked in there pretty good,but not impossible to work on.The 700r4 trans is practically indestructable.With some minor engine work,a shift kit and a couple bolt ons,they can make some decent low to midrange power.You're gonna need it, because those Fbodies are heavy...3750 lbs is alot of steel to get going....

  7. Having the strut tubes sectioned isn't that expensive as stated above,if you find a professional,reputable TIG welder,And give him DETAILED instructions with photos on the work being done.I had a local race shop botch my originals,and had to source a second set,and another professional TIG welder,just because the first guy couldn't follow my simple,yet thourough directions and photos,just a complete nightmare.(the second set of strut tubes turned out great!)I'm certain the search function will give you a plethora of info pertaining to your questions on this.

  8. As a past owner of an '87 GTA w/ the 5.7 TPI,IMO,it's one of the coolest looking engines to stuff in a Z.Dan Juday popped in a 305 W/ the TPI and just looks sweet.So as far as appearance,way cool.Performance,well,the bone stock 5.7 was rated at around 225-245 hp way back in 87-89,plenty of tire erasing low end,but not a high revver.Either way,no matter what powerplant you choose,$$$=horsepower.There are plenty performance parts for these 5.7's,as well as for the LT,and LS,so I think it just boils down to personal preference.Good luck w/ the build,and keep the handful of us with the oldschool TPI's updated on your progress.

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