H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by 6130

How many carbs are you taking?

Two, and a box of tuning bits. Plus extra headers, intake gaskets, collector extensions, mufflers, oils, and plugs.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Plucked the engine today, going back tomorrow for a few hours to get started on the shocks and get the pedals back out. One cool thing I did today as I was trying to swing the alternator out of the way and zip tie it up, I thought better of it and put a nutsert in the inner fender, now it bolts up out of the way quick, easy and won't fall out moving the car around.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Sunday morning brought a few hours of "car time". Got the shocks swapped out and the pedals out again.

[FireSale]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Plucked the engine today, going back tomorrow for a few hours to get started on the shocks and get the pedals back out. One cool thing I did today as I was trying to swing the alternator out of the way and zip tie it up, I thought better of it and put a nutsert in the inner fender, now it bolts up out of the way quick, easy and won't fall out moving the car around.

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RE Post #804...Wait, Eight Hundred and Four posts in one thread???


Is the alternator in an independent cage that is bolted to the inner fender so that it can swing into position when in use and swing out of the way for service? How is it secured and tensioned? Mine is in a cage that bolts to the cylinder head (sbf). Did you have to fabricate a backing plate or are GM alternators body mounted? I have a mini on a V belt and a full size one on a Gilmer belt. The idea of getting the darn things out of the way is appealing. Is the meter in the panel wired to the alternator? Volts or amps? Sorry for the gibberish. I am fluent in Fordish but my GeneralMumble needs work...

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by FireSale

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RE Post #804...Wait, Eight Hundred and Four posts in one thread???


Is the alternator in an independent cage that is bolted to the inner fender so that it can swing into position when in use and swing out of the way for service? How is it secured and tensioned? Mine is in a cage that bolts to the cylinder head (sbf). Did you have to fabricate a backing plate or are GM alternators body mounted? I have a mini on a V belt and a full size one on a Gilmer belt. The idea of getting the darn things out of the way is appealing. Is the meter in the panel wired to the alternator? Volts or amps? Sorry for the gibberish. I am fluent in Fordish but my GeneralMumble needs work...

The alternator merely bolts off to the side to keep it out of the way when working, or the engine is coming out.

[Keith 944]

I cant believe you still have the protective tape on the bar, come on man, scratch it up! its a racecar!

[1matcoman]

I just hate to see Autumn digging through that "off brand" tool box. (j/k)

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by 1matcoman

I just hate to see Autumn digging through that "off brand" tool box. (j/k)

Someday I'mma get a nice one like that Antron Brown guy has!

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

I cant believe you still have the protective tape on the bar, come on man, scratch it up! its a racecar!

Keith, I don't know if you've ever seen the colored carbon bar protectors from Greg at Ultra-carbon? They are crazy nice and are going on SOON!

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Keith, I don't know if you've ever seen the colored carbon bar protectors from Greg at Ultra-carbon? They are crazy nice and are going on SOON!

I have jerry bickels on mine. They look great