Recent content by Grumpy 427

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    Tires

    I have 15x8.5 wheels with a 3-3/8 0o 3-5/8 back space with a cooper cobra 295/50/15 on my 80 vette with no mods.
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    New QJ carb

    I have a new 800 CFM QJ carb and performer intake for sale. Carb is from Carb Junkies in the states, idle time only. $200 for the carb and $100.00 for the intake. Sheldon 1-306-757-3233 [email protected]
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    BC and Emission laws

    I may be moving to BC, will i need to put the cats back on my 1980 vette? And on my GSXR 1000 sportbike?
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    Edelbrock intake and carb

    I have a 2701 intake and 1406 carb for sale. Dyno time and 85 miles in car like new. $450.00 will sell seperately.
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    I ordered a complete Kit from Ecklers. Rear mono spring was 51879 front springs were 34790 and the shocks were KYB GR-2 46202 was the sway bar kit.
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    Dude you have tools, dont be afraid to pull it apart. Take pictures to make it go back together easier.
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    A picture of you and your vette

    Again with the shorts .?After the build i had to go to value village to buy clothes. lolol
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    I am hoping the front springs will settle a bit over the winter?
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    It was a nice warm day today, 21c which is about 74 F. The car ran great, one little problem which i took care of. The E brake clip was clipping the wheel weight on the inside of the tire? it dug a pretty good hole in it, but i moved the clip and will see what happens. here are some pictures of...
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    ok its done lol. Got the tranny leak fixed tonight, got the carb working where it needs to be, and all the leaks are fixed. One issue left is the fuel is boiling in the carb. I have to pull the intake to change the gaskets to a propane style with a steel heat riser block off. that should cool...
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    Well its coming together. I was able to get Stated value insurance through CAA. They went through SMI and i have full coverage for $299.00 a year. I plated the car as an antique and we are good to go. I solved the off idle stumble, and the stat housing leak. Tonight we found the tranny leak. The...
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    well it looks like my Corvette isnt worth anything? SGI will only give me $20K for it if something happens, Another company wont cover me because the motor has flatop pistons and an aftermarket camshaft?WTF. So there is one more option, failing that i will just plate it as a 1980 vette an hope...
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    Still waiting to get it back. But i found an insurance company through CAA that has no restrictions on the car with stated value insurance. So i will plate it as an antique and get the extra coverage.
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    1980 Corvette rebuild

    well its done. i fixed the hood release cable made my own out of steel. Fixed the thermostat leak and replaced the tranny pan and gasket. We are leak free thats not like any CheVy i have ever owned lol. NOW TO GO DRIVE THE THING AND ENJOY IT.