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 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:21 pm 
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Doing interior work today, and failing miserably. Headliner bows won't slide in, the "pockets" are too small. Oh well... some updated pictures in the meantime.


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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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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: Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:23 pm 
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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 Mar 24, 2016 2:20 pm 
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The interior turned out nice.


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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 Mar 24, 2016 2:22 pm 
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I got the windshield installed and the trim on since this picture.


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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: Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:40 pm 
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Possibly road worthy in a few weeks?

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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: Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:16 pm 
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I kind of got sidetracked with other things. This car is a hard starting SOB. I need to figure out why. It will not start cold unless I spray starting fluid into the carburetor. Once running, it's great. Also, having issues getting fluid to the front calipers. I am going to start working on it again this weekend. It's so close, but being a royal thorn in my side.


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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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I was able to resolve the hard start issue, finally found the proper choke rod and box through a vendor. Trouble shot the brakes, loose fitting on the proportioning valve and a bad master cylinder. Now, trying to figure out where the draw in the electrical system is. I also removed the 3.07 geared rear axle and swapped in a freshly rebuilt 3.55 unit.


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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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