Re: COREYS73CHEVELLE.

by wokrdan AKA BU Balls Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:50 pm

Hey, how did you clean out the engine compartment before you painted it? Mine is covered with undercoat and surface rust. I want to sand it or blast it clean, but I don't know if that will take off the undercoat. Also, would you recommend just spray painting it, or using POR-15? I've heard good things about POR-15 as far as covering surface rust and stuff. Anyone use this stuff?

by JB2wheeler Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:14 pm

The Eastwood company has some excellant paint made just for underhood use. I recommend them over the POR15. There are some conditions where the POR15 will peel, especially if you use it over other paint that is not rusty. The only problem with Eastwood is you have to take out a second mortgage on your house to buy from them. JB

by coreys73chevelle Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:17 pm

TWBouska AKA Wooderson wrote:lq9 is sick...have you thought about a duramax swap?

I have but there is too many electronics, if i was to go diesel it would be mechanical cummins only, the cummins would also be cheaper than duramax but either one will add a large amount of weight. id need a dana 60 and custom heavy duty lift springs, new transmission, radiator and intercooler if a cheap swap cummins itll be at least $8,000.

by coreys73chevelle Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:18 pm

IndyG3 wrote:If you're lookng at a less expensive alternative, you can get an LQ9/ 4L80E transmission with the full factory wiring harness for cheaper than the cost of all that stuff separately.

ill be getting a LQ9 with everything and a crate 4L80E transmission from monster transmissions wont be sepertatly,

by coreys73chevelle Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:21 pm

wokrdan AKA BU Balls wrote:Hey, how did you clean out the engine compartment before you painted it? Mine is covered with undercoat and surface rust. I want to sand it or blast it clean, but I don't know if that will take off the undercoat. Also, would you recommend just spray painting it, or using POR-15? I've heard good things about POR-15 as far as covering surface rust and stuff. Anyone use this stuff?

if you mean on the chevelle? i had the engine out and i got a combo of 80 grit sand paper and a drill with a wire brush head and took it as close to metal as possible after pressure washing it twice. the rest of the gunk was taken off with the power wire drill, then after that i used a grinder to "deburr" the enite front of the frame rails and then primed it lightly let it dry and checked for impercections grinded them down and reprimed it, then painted it with high gloss high temp engine emamel and clear coated it.

by kevinlvy Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:26 pm

coreys73chevelle wrote:just installed a ORD sway bar correction kit with quick disconnects- the kit has new poly bushings and raises the sway bar up 2" to reduce bind cuased by lift kits. also has a mount for the bumpstop to disconnect the sway for offroading for better articulation.

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and ordered some LED cab roof lights for the lund visor (need to paint visor) 5 lights with 9 led's in each.

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next is new ball joints!

then ill start getting engine stuff. like:

-ORD high clearance engine crossmember- it gives more clearance and weight drop and is stronger than stock/ reinforces the frame.
-4 core aluminum radiator with dual elctric fans
-safari snorkle for a toyota 80 series (90s land rover)
-motor mount plates
-LQ9/ecu tuned with EFI live
-Monster's Mega SS 4L80E transmission.
-Dana 60 with crossover steering???
-ARB air lockers with 4:56 gears
-cowl hood

love the newly added parts sir. I can't wait to see further enhancements to your car and I've seen other members cars here they put so much work and dedication to it. cheers!
cheers

by coreys73chevelle Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:14 pm

thanks!, i didnt install that visor but i will install the lights. i got the visor for $10 and sold it for $75

by coreys73chevelle Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:26 am

OPINOINS PLEASE!

should i get some VHT and do the taillights, fender marker lights, marker lights in the grille and roof lights sand them and buff em to a high gloss tinted finish? Along with a flat black or very dar grey paint on the headlight bezels and grille center?

heres a pic NOW taken yesterday.

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and my vision described using microsoft paint:

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by Laguna Budman Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:14 am

I like the dark Corey if that matters

by coreys73chevelle Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:21 am

yep, im thinking about doing it like that. ill also be getting crystal clear headlights soon so i can get 5000k (white) HID bulbs becuase my stock lights are so WEAK its like a candle.. there the sealed beam $10 headlights that look fogged up. also want a 2" cowl hood and to tint the front windows to about 35%

by Limey SE Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:29 am

yea i like the dark look as well

by The Dude Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:15 am

Don't use flat. It won't look right. Go with Semi-gloss or at least Satin. Also leave the running lights alone (roof lights). Otherwise it should look great.

by Limey SE Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:18 am

X 2 on the satin and leaving roof light as is or going to an led type of clearance light

by Laguna Budman Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:45 am

Cowl hoods are cool. I have em on my 02 Suburban and my 92 1500 Silverado. Just waiting to put one on my 02 2500HD

by coreys73chevelle Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:07 am

Limey wrote:X 2 on the satin and leaving roof light as is or going to an led type of clearance light

the roof lights are LED's they have 9 LEDs in each housing. if you mean the sides yea im getting LED when these burn out.

by coreys73chevelle Tue May 10, 2011 12:12 am

new car agian and another G3GM!

1990 Iroc Z28-
ttops
350 Tuned Port Injection
700R4 Overdrive
323 Posi
ultra 061 wheels
Custom Dual Exhaust 3"
hyperchip??? dont have it but supossed to be porgrammed IDK!
FE2 Suspension
(larger sway bars???? corners like a dream! impresses iroc owners ill do some more looking into this!)
Jensen av10 headunit dvd/mp3/backup camera bla bla bla
wired for radar detector (PO took it)
12" JBL sub
Pheniox Gold Amp
speakers..idk yet

pictures coming soon!..friday most likley.

by coreys73chevelle Fri May 13, 2011 9:02 pm

i cut the tailpipes back and it looks soooo much cleaner! plus rumbles a bit more Very Happy

washed it and wiped the interior..no wax yet maybe tomorrow, it was way too nice today to clean all day had to do some drivin in the twistys!

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by coreys73chevelle Fri May 13, 2011 9:03 pm

ok... that front plate is gettin takin of tomorrow!

by 74MonteCarlo Fri May 13, 2011 9:04 pm

I like it.

Needs true IROC wheels though Cool

I sure hope you plan on leaving her as is!

by coreys73chevelle Fri May 13, 2011 9:08 pm

sooo here is what i did when i was on the way to look at the iroc

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by coreys73chevelle Fri May 13, 2011 9:09 pm

74MonteCarlo wrote:I like it.

Needs true IROC wheels though

I sure hope you plan on leaving her as is!

YES I PLAN ON IROC WHEELS!, slightly tinted windows and black out the fogs and side markers and slightly tinted taillights.

by Limey SE Fri May 13, 2011 9:16 pm

you want 16 x 8's Corey

by coreys73chevelle Fri May 13, 2011 10:33 pm

Limey wrote:you want 16 x 8's Corey

yes i do. then the wheels on it now will get slicks for the track.

by Limey SE Fri May 13, 2011 10:39 pm

16x8 Iroc wheels

I have a set of 4 Iroc wheels. They are 16x8. There is 2 fronts and 2 rears. good condition and straight. I bought these a couple years ago for a buddy that doesn't use ebay. Naturally I haven't been paid. So its time to try and get rid of them. No center caps, lugnuts, or tires. Good wheels for s-10's, older monte carlos,regals, etc. I belileve the bolt pattern is 5 on 4 3/4. Any questions just ask. I have more then $200 in them, but will settle for something close to that. Let me know what you think. Thanks. Lee

by Limey SE Fri May 13, 2011 10:40 pm

these are not mine but have access to them for around 200 he says for all 4 he doesnt have pics but can get them if wanted prob be another 100 to ship but still cheap for them NO TIRES I am assuming

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