[The Boss]

It's surprising how pitted the axle tubes are for such a fine underside - what gives?

[Bentwheelbob]

So the exhaust system is done, the gas tank has been installed and the car is once again alive. The exhaust sounds good. Really it almost sounds stock, just a little more throaty. Just need to get the rear sway bar back on and we're back on the road at least for one run. I'm leaning more and more toward going ahead and yanking the engine. We'll see. Here's a video of the exhaust and a couple pictures.

Video - Click Picture

[The Boss]

Looking real good there Bob.

You're a good caretaker - leaving them better than you found them.

If you ever get bored, I could drop off one or two of mine.

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by The Boss

It's surprising how pitted the axle tubes are for such a fine underside - what gives?

That rear axle did not get that rusty/pitted under that body tub.....springs look to be in similar condition...

[Alvin]

Car looks great Bob!

Can't remember where you posted Q about undercoating,
but this thread is right on the money re your OP subject http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=759404

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by The Boss

It's surprising how pitted the axle tubes are for such a fine underside - what gives?

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

That rear axle did not get that rusty/pitted under that body tub.....springs look to be in similar condition...

I think Chris was talking about the car at RK Motors pictured in post 220 of this thread. The only rust on the the Gold Car's rear axle is very superficial and the same for the springs and driveshaft.

[roundportponchos]

Looking great....

[Bentwheelbob]

So I am in the process of making a reproduction Delco Freedom battery for the Gold Car. Unlike older batteries, nobody makes a topper for the Delco Freedom batteries. Its sort of surprising, but that's the way it is. Roundport turned me onto the guy that runs the United Fbody website, and he's cracked the code and invested the time and money to make the parts you need to build a repop yourself. I got a setup from him and I am in the process...

Shifting gears, I also toyed around some today with what I'm going to do with the motor, and exchanged several emails today with SD Performance. I think I am going to get a set of reworked 6X heads from Dave, a correct W72 intake with CNC'd plenum and runners. I've seen a lot of recommendations for the 068 cam, but Dave seems to have a better secret recipe. We'll see. I haven't pulled the trigger.....yet...

I've got a mess at the Hot Rod Garage, but the Gold Car is coming off the lift tomorrow and is going to get some road time. The weather is supposed to beautiful and I need to get the Black Car on the lift so the I can fluff it up some before taking it to the TA Nats.

Here's a few early battery pictures. Hopefully I'll get some Gold Car pictures tomorrow.

[The Boss]

That's cool!

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

I think Chris was talking about the car at RK Motors pictured in post 220 of this thread. The only rust on the the Gold Car's rear axle is very superficial and the same for the springs and driveshaft.

I knew it wasn't yours....has the wrong transmission and not enough pedals..........

[Bentwheelbob]

So the Gold Car got back on the public roads today and it was nice. I swear this car has a soul...., and it is happy. You have to admit these cars have a pretty good life. A nice dry climate controlled garage, Pandora, and someone who loves them. I don't ask much of the cars. Start when I want you to, and smoke the tires when asked. This car is looking good.

This is a video. Click to open.

[W72-Bandit]

The gold car appears to be on top of its game! Nice tire smoke too, kudos to ol' hot shoe Dave!

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

I don't ask much of the cars. Start when I want you to, and smoke the tires when asked. This car is looking good.

You forgot - "put a smile on my face when I've had a rough day!"

VERY nice burnout there Bob (& Dave doing the dirty work again)

Add a link to it in the thread in the lobby!

[Bentwheelbob]

The Delco Freedom battery project is finished and it looks pretty sweet. I can't think of much I would change if I did it again and that's always a good thing. Burd of United Fbody had these pieces manufactured. He will be at the TA Nats with a booth and I think will have a few sets to sell. Here's the finished pictures. Right below is the original post and pictures of the parts before "assembly".

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

So I am in the process of making a reproduction Delco Freedom battery for the Gold Car. Unlike older batteries, nobody makes a topper for the Delco Freedom batteries. Its sort of surprising, but that's the way it is. Roundport turned me onto the guy that runs the United Fbody website, and he's cracked the code and invested the time and money to make the parts you need to build a repop yourself. I got a setup from him and I am in the process...

Shifting gears, I also toyed around some today with what I'm going to do with the motor, and exchanged several emails today with SD Performance. I think I am going to get a set of reworked 6X heads from Dave, a correct W72 intake with CNC'd plenum and runners. I've seen a lot of recommendations for the 068 cam, but Dave seems to have a better secret recipe. We'll see. I haven't pulled the trigger.....yet...

I've got a mess at the Hot Rod Garage, but the Gold Car is coming off the lift tomorrow and is going to get some road time. The weather is supposed to beautiful and I need to get the Black Car on the lift so the I can fluff it up some before taking it to the TA Nats.

Here's a few early battery pictures. Hopefully I'll get some Gold Car pictures tomorrow.

[Formulabruce]

Battery looks like many I installed!! Great! On the cam, after reading Rockys HPP article on roller cams, and some consulting with him, Im going to use a roller cam, more bang for the buck, less wear on the engine, and if your heads are off, install the BBC screw in studs and youll be all set... I think you would be impressed...just make sure your cooling system is in top shape. I would also run a 160 Thermostat. if your going to burn more calories..
Good luck!!

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

The Delco Freedom battery project is finished and it looks pretty sweet. I can't think of much I would change if I did it again and that's always a good thing. Burd of United Fbody had these pieces manufactured. He will be at the TA Nats with a booth and I think will have a few sets to sell. Here's the finished pictures. Right below is the original post and pictures of the parts before "assembly".

Would love to see the look on the parts counterman's face when he attempts to find the warranty data info!

[Alvin]

Did you pick up any SWAG for the Y88 @ this past weekends' TA Nats?

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Did you pick up any SWAG for the Y88 @ this past weekends' TA Nats?

I didn't get much, but there isn't much I need. I did get a reproduction 1978 dealer order form and a Y88 photo that was for the sales book. I really need the battery holddown nut and it looks like AMK makes that part. I would also like to have new/great replacement W72 valve covers, but no one had those. The best news was that I got several great leads for replacement bodyside door molding for the Black Car.

I did have a nice surprise when I returned home. My custom license plate for the Gold Car arrived and it is pretty cool. One of the benefits of living in a backwoods "Burg" like WV is that most custom license plates are available. Especially ones related to Pontiacs. Here's the new plate...

[The Boss]

Very cool!

[Alvin]