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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:36 pm 
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Moving along slowly, main body and doors buffed. Doors hung, side glass in, wheels and tires on, 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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blk cherry 70 SS
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:58 am 
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:aok nice!!!

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11.90 @ 112 MPH,1.69 60 ft. (on M/T ET Street bias tires)
12.15 @ 111.8 MPH,1.85 60 ft. (Certified 100% S/A on Goodyear Polyglas G70-14)

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cowbay
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:29 pm 
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:rock fantastic work. Keep us posted
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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2015 8:44 pm 
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Thanks, got a few more pieces painted...

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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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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2015 10:13 pm 
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The only body panel left to paint is the hood. Got the carburetor back from Ken @ Everyday Performance last week. I need to get it running and install the front clip ASAP.

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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

Yes, I have an addiction.

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Ted Daros
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 7:24 am 
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Lookin good

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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:14 pm 
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Still working on it, I promise. Just slow going, the heat down here is brutal this time of year.


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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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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:26 am 
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Got it running last week, one more thing off the check list. However, the Pypes lead pipe on the passenger side isn't sealing up. It looks like the flare of the pipe is too big. Not 100% sure how to fix that.

Currently hunting down an AC compressor and trying to figure out the brackets.

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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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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:03 pm 
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A little closer...


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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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1972LS5Chevelle
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:18 pm 
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I'm starting to get really enthusiastic about finishing it this year.


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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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Bill C
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:12 pm 
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:aok

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'68 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 unrestored survivor with 90k, 15.82 @ 86 MPH
'68 Plymouth Sport Fury 440 ;), 13.45 @ 97.23 & hoping for 12's
'68 Plymouth Fury II 4 door sedan 383 under construction
'71 Plymouth Fury wagon 383 unrestored survivor
'94 Monaco Dynasty Diesel Pusher Motorhome/Money Pit/Part-time tow vehicle

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1972LS5Chevelle
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:09 pm 
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Hood is painted, buffed, and installed. Went over after work today and hung the front bumper.


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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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Lil 383
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:41 pm 
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Looks like you'll be ready for track testing soon.

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Just a little 383 11.63 @ 119.07 1.73 60’
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1972LS5Chevelle
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The door panels, quarter trims, and seat covers arrived today. This stuff was on back order for months...


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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

Yes, I have an addiction.
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blk cherry 70 SS
 Post subject: Re: 1972 Lemans 400 4bbl 4 speed build...
PostPosted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:11 pm 
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good stuff, thanks for sharing your progress :aok

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1970 SS454 LS6
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12.15 @ 111.8 MPH,1.85 60 ft. (Certified 100% S/A on Goodyear Polyglas G70-14)

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