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 Post subject: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:38 pm 
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This car was featured in another thread, belonged to a good friend of mine. Recently changed hands and is now owned by my father.

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:43 pm 
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The plan is to build a nice driver for the old man that can still hold it's own. It will be Sundance Orange Metallic with a Sandalwood gut. No GT stripes or badging. We have a 72' WT coded 400 long block, 2.64:1 1st gear super T10 4 speed, and a 3.55:1 posi 12 bolt rear. The car has factory air, PS, PDB - so it won't be a lightweight. Keeping the bench seat, and installing a tilt column. In the process of doing the rust repairs currently, will post some new pictures of that by the end of the week.

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:07 am 
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COOL! Keep the pics and progress reports coming :pop

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:58 pm 
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Some progress of the rust repairs. It's been slow going, I started a new job and don't have as much time to help out.

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The passenger side needed next to nothing in terms of a patch...

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Going to cut this out and replace the panel, rather than weld up all those dent puller holes and fight with the warped panel.

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Trunk pan showed up yesterday, the original has a lot of "buckshot" from the panel under the rear window leaking.

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:01 pm 
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And this didn't help get the bodywork any further along, but is progress towards the finished product...

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15 X 7's to replace the factory 14X6's. The factory 14's are lighter, but less tire sizes available.

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:41 pm 
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Wish I had more to report, but the only new progress lately is this:

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Trunk pan is in. Still have a few small spots to finish welding up. When I have had time, I've been helping my father work on his old truck. (67' C-10, box tube chassis, LS1/4L60E, etc.)

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:48 am 
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Haven't touched this car since February, but started buying engine parts last week. Going to drop off the block and crank this week, then order pistons and bearings based on the findings. It is currently .040" over, hoping it doesn't need to go more - the next oversize piston is .060"

Will be finishing the rust repair around the windshield, then taking the body off the frame. Good project for this fall when it's not so stinkin' hot outside! :sick

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:32 pm 
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Bores finished up nicely at .040, ordered pistons. They arrived Wednesday, already dropped them off to the machinist. Hoping to have a complete short block in 2-3 weeks. Just a teaser for now, more pictures of a complete short block to follow.

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:40 pm 
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Major set back, both sets of heads I have are cracked. :( Any Pontiac guys out there that can hook a brother up? The shortblock is done, need a set or heads ASAP.

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:38 pm 
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If you were closer I'd take care of you, but shipping costs on core heads isn't cost effective. :shrug

What part of Florida are you in? There are quite a few good Pontiac guys down there. Are you a member of any of the Pontiac sites, like http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/ ? They've got a good classified section on there and I'm sure someone could help you out.

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:16 pm 
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I am in Orlando, already got hosed by someone on PY on one set of heads. Found a pair of 6X kicking around the shop. Going to try and make those work tomorrow. Hopefully they aren't cracked. :?

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:24 pm 
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Butler Performance hooked it up today. Should have a pair of heads ready to go in the next 7-10 days.

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1972 Chevelle SS 454 4 speed
1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
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Good news indeed!

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:06 am 
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Got a cam question, using a Melling 067 replacement cam. What is the best position to install it? Straight up, advanced, retarded?

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1969 Malibu 2dr hardtop L48/4 speed -> 427 L72
1968 Malibu 2dr hardtop restomod
1972 Monte Carlo

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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:30 pm 
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Depends!
I think straight up and only adv or ret as needed once you run the car!
If you spin bad and run out of steam, retard it! And vice versa!

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