staggs65
Moderator
well, finally got the srx out of storage
i've got a list of things i'd like to do that's longer than i'll probably have time to do but we'll see how far i get.
install sc10-III
i'm going to mount a 06 vector seat on it, i've pretty much figured out how i'm going to do everything, the tank bag is going to be my temporary way of hiding the gap at the tank until i build something permanent
under the rear of the seat i'll build a storage box out of aluminum that will also help support the seat and house a tail light
the rest of the list of to dos
repaint the hood (doing away with the purple and yellow theme)
raise the front to match the new skid
my pre-season maintenance of course
strip and polish tunnel, polish pipe and clutch covers
some general cleaning and detailing, last year was mechanical this year cosmetic
there's more but that's enough for now
i've got a list of things i'd like to do that's longer than i'll probably have time to do but we'll see how far i get.
install sc10-III
i'm going to mount a 06 vector seat on it, i've pretty much figured out how i'm going to do everything, the tank bag is going to be my temporary way of hiding the gap at the tank until i build something permanent
under the rear of the seat i'll build a storage box out of aluminum that will also help support the seat and house a tail light
the rest of the list of to dos
repaint the hood (doing away with the purple and yellow theme)
raise the front to match the new skid
my pre-season maintenance of course
strip and polish tunnel, polish pipe and clutch covers
some general cleaning and detailing, last year was mechanical this year cosmetic
there's more but that's enough for now
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staggs65
Moderator
just talked to don pizor tonight, looks like tommorrow i'll be pulling the engine and sending out for some porting and case work, so much for sticking to cosmetics this year
WNYViper
New member
Haha... yea, Don has that effect on people... (Im pulling my jugs to get some work done by him too...)
staggs65
Moderator
well finally able to get started over the weekend,
stripped everything down
man is it dirty, cleaning everything is the next step
heres the parts pile
installed the skid
waiting on new bearings to put the new 1" predator in
more to come
stripped everything down
man is it dirty, cleaning everything is the next step
heres the parts pile
installed the skid
waiting on new bearings to put the new 1" predator in
more to come
So youre the one who bought that predator out of the Uncle Henrys?
Project looks good, the way this winter is looking youve got plenty of time to finish it
Project looks good, the way this winter is looking youve got plenty of time to finish it
staggs65
Moderator
yeah actually i bought it on ebay but noticed it in uncle henrys and the number was the same,
staggs65 said:
is that a chevy lurking in the back round ? 64-65 ?
staggs65
Moderator
yeah 65 impala convertible, i just got the finish prime n sand X4, and i'll be shooting it, but i gotta get this sled back together first
staggs65
Moderator
heres some pics of the impala before the panels were hung, dont have any more recent
the blue on the firewall is the color the car will be with a white top, did a full frame off, rotissire(sp?), has air ride suspension, and a pretty nasty small block, should be a fun ride, another interesting part to this car, my grandfather won this car in a cribbage game back in the 70s
the blue on the firewall is the color the car will be with a white top, did a full frame off, rotissire(sp?), has air ride suspension, and a pretty nasty small block, should be a fun ride, another interesting part to this car, my grandfather won this car in a cribbage game back in the 70s
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ok , now is that an early cutlass in the back round ? that blue should look gooood.
and back to the original thread......... sorry
staggs65
Moderator
lol... no problem, that ones a 66 delta 88, thats my street sleeper, it wasn't done in that pic but now it has a 600hp 454 chevy, turbo 400 manual valvebody, 3.89 posi, it's in black epoxy primer now, all go no show
staggs65
Moderator
got some degreasing done today, it's not spotless but compaired to what I started with I'm happy with it
staggs65
Moderator
did some stripping today, and then i removed the paint from the sleds tunnel. started polishing hopefully finish that tommorrow and post some pics
staggs65
Moderator
just got back on it today, busy last week and didn't touch it, i'll post some tomorrow of the new progress
staggs65
Moderator
i've rebuilt/tuned carbs on just about every motorsports vehicle i've ever owned-sleds,bikes,dirtbikes,atvs,muscle cars etc.... my 5hp snowblower would only run half choked during our first snow so i cleaned the carb. well now it doesn't run at all! looks like another day lost from the sled project, everytime i think i'll work on it life comes and kicks me square in the jewels
staggs65
Moderator
the ups man just brought me my 38mm machz carbs... merry xmas to me
staggs65
Moderator
got the snowblower running... ok "I" didn't do anything but it's running all the same so back to the srx
got all my drive bearings and seals so the track and suspension are now in, also did some polishing on the tunnel, more to do still but its looking pretty good
i cleaned the chaincases real good but didn't like the looks of them still so i painted them with a metallic silver wheel paint
hopefully tomorrow get some more accomplished
got all my drive bearings and seals so the track and suspension are now in, also did some polishing on the tunnel, more to do still but its looking pretty good
i cleaned the chaincases real good but didn't like the looks of them still so i painted them with a metallic silver wheel paint
hopefully tomorrow get some more accomplished
staggs65
Moderator
mailman brought some more presents
viper shocks, thanks DNALE, look good for a fair price, good seller
and the best part of this build
the cpr 780 top end, going this way instead of porting mine I still have my stock top end so if something unfortunately happens i'm not down waiting for parts to be matched, and i have the option of selling my topend wich would make this kit not a big expense, thanks JABBER800, like DNALE a great member, very helpful, a pleasure to deal with
viper shocks, thanks DNALE, look good for a fair price, good seller
and the best part of this build
the cpr 780 top end, going this way instead of porting mine I still have my stock top end so if something unfortunately happens i'm not down waiting for parts to be matched, and i have the option of selling my topend wich would make this kit not a big expense, thanks JABBER800, like DNALE a great member, very helpful, a pleasure to deal with
meat12
New member
Stagg, what 5hp motor do you have. I know a little about snowblowers/small engines. Did you loose any of the little o-rings. If you didnt pull them out first and sprayed carb cleaner, they are swollen and junk. Replace. If you need any help let me know, Im guessing with your current project, you dont, but the offer stands.
Meat
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