jbeech Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 So I bought a replacement for my GTO a couple of years ago in CA off eBay and drove it across the coutry to NC with my pal John Dozier. I've driven it some but was somewhat bummed because while she's beautiful, mechanically Lulu really wasn't up to snuff . . . and worse, she had an automatic tranny. Imagine that! I picked up a T-56 a year or so ago but life interfered and it sat, and sat. Recently I got started. I thought about the Weir kit but ended up buying the hydraulic TO and adapter from Red at Mcleod instead. Also got his pressure plate and clutch disk. Red's a nice guy, very knowledgeable. Meanwhile, we pulled the 350 last Friday and I'm working to install the aluminum 408 this week. I'm pushing it back about 1-1/2 inches from the original Scarab position - whch puts the shifter of the T-56 coming up through the hole in the center of the tranny tunnel. I'll be pounding the tunnel as needed tomorrow, or the next day. Also, I finally got tired of the stock wiring and the dim headlights, the slow wipers, etc. so I bought a Painless universal wiring harness. Stripped wiring over the weekend and hope to have that roughed in tomorrow. Of course I'm probably dreaming, but who knows, it could happen. Still need to find that post where someone used a Honda wiper motor though (so I can find one of those tomorrow too). More likely it'll be Friday before we instal the engine/tranny. Then a new driveshaft and oh God, I'm still screwing around trying to figure what to do about the headers because the new motor has Brodix spread ports and the adapter plates aren't really close for modifying the old Hookers. Plus, I don't want to spend 1000 bucks on hand made headers right now so instead I'm going to do some creative rigging instead! If it last six months my cash flow will have recovered and I can go for the custom headers. It's nice now that I live in the Orlando area, lots of talented folks around. Anyway, I thought some might have wondered if we fell off the face of the Earth. We didn't, but we did arrive in time for the three hurricanes which slammed central FL this last season (four total for the state). And here I thought leaving North Carolina's hurricane coast meant no more hurricanes! Tore the roof off my 26x80 foot garage - waaaah - worse, no roofing contractors available yet. pics at http://www.modelsport.com/gto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 All i can say is 'good lord man!' That motor is BEEFY! Should be sweet. Wish I could get stuff done so fast on my project. Life is always in the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Welcome to central Fl!! BTW beautiful car as well. If you need an extra set of hands lemme know!! Mike Gadwaw Orlando, Fl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Where are you located in Orlando? Would love to get together and check out that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 . Still need to find that post where someone used a Honda wiper motor though (so I can find one of those tomorrow too).[/url] You mean this one: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=82292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Good grief!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeech Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 Thanks for the thread for the wiper motor, but it's NOT the one. I remember reading about it here, somebody used a motor of a Honda or somesuch and it worked like a charm! I sure wish someone could let me know if they find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeech Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 Mike and Scottie, I am in Sanford and extra hands, or shoot the bull visits by you guys are always wlecome! I-4 to exit 98, Lake Mary Blvd. Through Lake Mary 5-6 miles until you cross Ronald Reagan. Or, Greenway to exit 49, Lake Mary Blvd. After the toll, head east to next intersection (a few hundred yards) which is Lake Mary Blvd and Ronald Reagan (CR427). Proceed east on Lake Mary about 100 yds past the intersection and hang an immediate right (south) on South Sanford Avenue. Go exactly 1 mile, and just before going under the Greenway overpass, a street called Pine Way opens to view on your left. Go 1.1 miles (east again) and my place is #2255 (on your right). If you pass a street sign for a sand road called Hallelujah, then look over your shoulder because you just went past me! By the way, if you miss Pine Way, another mile, or less, sees you to the dead end of a boat ramp on Lake Jessup - famed for alligators, airboating, and some pretty good Speck fishing (known as crappie by everyone else but locals). My business is located in buildings behind my house so I'm usually there, but call ahead of time of course, Tel: 407-302-3360 or Cell 407-417-7071. I look forward to meeting you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Gawd! What an awesome car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I know Scottie is away for the weekend (24 Hours of Daytona), but I'll get with him and we'll catch up with you. I look forward to meeting you and seeing the car as well. Regards, Mike Gadwaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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