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McMurphy · 05-16-2013, 12:26 PM

Not being familier with the Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest I just googled images of them.
I can see the attraction, some of them have a real DeLoren look to them.

I had to smile when you said "future project" I know even with all the space I am going to have on our homestead, any "future projects" are goibng to come with an exacting dicipline of "you are next" or "you are following this one".

Otherwise I am going to end up being that old guy that you meet, who wont sell something because "I am gonna fix that up, someday...." but they never do.

Whatever you end up doing Astro, I would like to watch.
The work you do is amazing !!

**LEEVON** · 05-16-2013, 02:56 PM

I didn't know there were any Starions left! A girl we went to high school had a white one, we always called it a Plymouth Starion Conquest because I think that's what the nameplate said. We still joke about the car, 15 years later. At the time we all though they were really a collection of overstock parts from Mitsubishi and Chrysler/Dodge. The parts guy in town knew the car well, and dreaded it. My friend who was always working on it would have the hardest time finding the right stuff!

Jmorales3181 · 05-16-2013, 07:28 PM

That's pretty funny after seeing you post up the starion I saw one tucked behind one of my neighbors house like .... He was stashing it for a future project

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theastronaut · 05-19-2013, 05:34 PM

Well... when it rains it pours!! I had found a one owner '89 Conquest with the SHP suspension package (1" wider wheels all around- 8"/9", 8 way adjustable Tokico struts) on craigslist but the guy never emailed or called back... so I bought the two that were down the road. I had just finished loading and hauling the second one back to the shop and was pressure washing it when the guy called and said that his buyer passed and I was second on the list. See where this is going?

I drove up and looked at it yesterday and I'll be going back this week to sign the title over and drag it home too! So much for extra Goldilocks bucks... The first two will be sold or parted to recoupe most of the cost of the white car.

He has the original sales invoice, a lot of service receipts, the owners manual, and a few pictures from when it was new. It has the 2.6 turbo, 5 speed, sunroof, leather, and SHP package. Still has the original paint and has never been wrecked or had any body damage other than the cracked front spoiler. It needs a good detailing, a clutch, brakes, fuel system refresh, and the seats need to be soaked in conditioner to soften the leather.

The first two I bought.

likaroc13 · 05-19-2013, 05:49 PM

Hmmm...I must admit those are interesting looking cars, especially the white one. I kinda dig it! Sucks that it takes away from Goldilocks' money though, haha. You getting a little burnt out at the moment, or just too good of deals to pass up on the cars? I saw where you mentioned them being one of your childhood dream cars. Like Murph mentioned, whatever you're working on, I think we all look forward to watching what you do.

theastronaut · 05-19-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Hmmm...I must admit those are interesting looking cars, especially the white one. I kinda dig it! Sucks that it takes away from Goldilocks' money though, haha. You getting a little burnt out at the moment, or just too good of deals to pass up on the cars? I saw where you mentioned them being one of your childhood dream cars. Like Murph mentioned, whatever you're working on, I think we all look forward to watching what you do.

Not burnt out at all, I was able to pick up the first two for $800 and the white one for $1000 so I couldn't pass up those deals. We are super busy at work (three restoration jobs), and are still are helping with Gene's Willys at nights so that's the reason for no progress on my truck. I can part out the first two and probably come close to clearing the cost of the white one. The rear window louvers on the black car are worth around $500 alone. If nothing else, I could get the white one cleaned up and running and sell it for around $5k, which would go a long ways on 'Locks! I really want to keep it though.

cAlvis165 · 05-19-2013, 09:11 PM

Congratulations on the new projects! I'm not familiar with these cars, but I like the way they look!

MalibuKasey · 05-22-2013, 10:53 AM

Tuners on a Chevy truck forum.... Im starting to really worry.
It was great to see you Saturday. I should have snuck you in and drove you around to see some of the other trucks and most of all.... thanks again for the rearend! Its going to get stuffed full of goodies hopefully REALLL soon!

theastronaut · 05-23-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Tuners on a Chevy truck forum.... Im starting to really worry.
It was great to see you Saturday. I should have snuck you in and drove you around to see some of the other trucks and most of all.... thanks again for the rearend! Its going to get stuffed full of goodies hopefully REALLL soon!

Yep, enjoyed seeing you and Buttercup again! And worried? I'm not too sure about that, the evidence says otherwise.

MalibuKasey · 05-23-2013, 05:03 PM

Hahahahaah!

Low Elco · 05-24-2013, 03:15 PM

Them thing were the shiz-nit back in the day! The physics teacher at school had a red TSI, it was cool! Congrats!

MalibuKasey · 07-09-2013, 10:09 AM

Back to buisness. Any update on the Locks -Nes-monster?

theastronaut · 07-09-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Back to buisness. Any update on the Locks -Nes-monster?

Ummm... I found a second Chevy script valve cover, another offset-stud mirror head, and I'm bidding on a pair of Cibie headlights. I thought I had the whole week of the fourth off so I was going to section the crossmember but dad decided that we needed to work half a week... But yeah I need to get the engine/trans mounts made and start back on the frame bracing.

Btw, I've got nearly everything needed to get the fuel system sorted in the Conquest, once it's running I'll sell it and buy lots of Goldilocks parts. I'm sure that makes you happy.

MalibuKasey · 07-09-2013, 10:45 AM

Yes... Yes it does!

mcbassin · 08-20-2013, 11:11 AM

I love this project. Only one thing, it sure looks like it will be way more than a "driver" when done. Love all the custom mods you are doing. Subscribed.

theastronaut · 08-20-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I love this project. Only one thing, it sure looks like it will be way more than a "driver" when done. Love all the custom mods you are doing. Subscribed.

Thanks Mike!

JR25 · 08-20-2013, 04:29 PM

I knew there was a reason I subscribed to this thread........ I work in Anderson!
Would love to stop by sometime and see some of your projects, and pick your brain on mine!
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theastronaut · 08-22-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JR25

I knew there was a reason I subscribed to this thread........ I work in Anderson!
Would love to stop by sometime and see some of your projects, and pick your brain on mine!
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Sure thing, come on over sometime!

theastronaut · 08-26-2013, 08:16 PM

Just did a google search hoping to find a Weber manifold for LS3 heads... Inglese is now my favorite company of all time! And it's sand cast so it'll look at home with everything else that looks old!

I need to rebuild and sell my two original Weber IDA's so I can pick up a set of Empi 51 EPC copies. Also just transfered money so I can order the No Limit rack and pinion kit. The Conquest/Starions are for sale as soon as I get the title back for the white one. Progress will resume!

http://www.compperformancegroupstore...ChevyManifolds

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 08-26-2013, 08:30 PM

That looks sweet!!!

-Sam

duallyjams · 08-27-2013, 09:30 PM

I can see that big grin from here, the wheels are turning.

68GMCCustom · 08-27-2013, 11:06 PM

yes that is a beautiful setup.....just costs more the most motors. Like say a GMPP LSX454 to put it on....or 2 LS3's.

theastronaut · 08-27-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

yes that is a beautiful setup.....just costs more the most motors. Like say a GMPP LSX454 to put it on....or 2 LS3's.

Not really, intake is $600 and four new carbs are $13-1400. So only around $2k for the main components- just need linkage, filters, and fuel lines to be complete. Way cheaper than 8 stack EFI with 100% of the performance. Other than cold start ups, the IR intake/Dellorto carbs on my VW run as smooth as the LS2 in my sisters TBSS and have 1000x better throttle response. The two minutes of running smooth at start up isn't worth spending 2k+ more for EFI. It's an old truck, it's supposed to have some quirks!

I'm going to make my own linkage and the filter will be in the hood... Going to make an air box in the hood to seal down on the carbs.
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jhrusk · 08-28-2013, 08:08 AM

very cool

**pdxhall** · 08-28-2013, 09:00 AM

I'm glad you're able to get back to work on the truck. I've been patiently waiting.

05-16-2013, 12:26 PM	#476
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Not being familier with the Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest I just googled images of them. I can see the attraction, some of them have a real DeLoren look to them. I had to smile when you said "future project" I know even with all the space I am going to have on our homestead, any "future projects" are goibng to come with an exacting dicipline of "you are next" or "you are following this one". Otherwise I am going to end up being that old guy that you meet, who wont sell something because "I am gonna fix that up, someday...." but they never do. Whatever you end up doing Astro, I would like to watch. The work you do is amazing !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

05-16-2013, 02:56 PM	#477
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I didn't know there were any Starions left! A girl we went to high school had a white one, we always called it a Plymouth Starion Conquest because I think that's what the nameplate said. We still joke about the car, 15 years later. At the time we all though they were really a collection of overstock parts from Mitsubishi and Chrysler/Dodge. The parts guy in town knew the car well, and dreaded it. My friend who was always working on it would have the hardest time finding the right stuff! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-16-2013, 07:28 PM	#478
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build That's pretty funny after seeing you post up the starion I saw one tucked behind one of my neighbors house like .... He was stashing it for a future project Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

05-19-2013, 05:34 PM	#479
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Well... when it rains it pours!! I had found a one owner '89 Conquest with the SHP suspension package (1" wider wheels all around- 8"/9", 8 way adjustable Tokico struts) on craigslist but the guy never emailed or called back... so I bought the two that were down the road. I had just finished loading and hauling the second one back to the shop and was pressure washing it when the guy called and said that his buyer passed and I was second on the list. See where this is going? I drove up and looked at it yesterday and I'll be going back this week to sign the title over and drag it home too! So much for extra Goldilocks bucks... The first two will be sold or parted to recoupe most of the cost of the white car. He has the original sales invoice, a lot of service receipts, the owners manual, and a few pictures from when it was new. It has the 2.6 turbo, 5 speed, sunroof, leather, and SHP package. Still has the original paint and has never been wrecked or had any body damage other than the cracked front spoiler. It needs a good detailing, a clutch, brakes, fuel system refresh, and the seats need to be soaked in conditioner to soften the leather. The first two I bought. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

05-19-2013, 05:49 PM	#480
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Hmmm...I must admit those are interesting looking cars, especially the white one. I kinda dig it! Sucks that it takes away from Goldilocks' money though, haha. You getting a little burnt out at the moment, or just too good of deals to pass up on the cars? I saw where you mentioned them being one of your childhood dream cars. Like Murph mentioned, whatever you're working on, I think we all look forward to watching what you do. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

05-19-2013, 09:11 PM	#482
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Congratulations on the new projects! I'm not familiar with these cars, but I like the way they look! __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill DD 2000 Chevy Suburban 4x4/5.3 Vortec/4L60E/4:10s, 18" Escalade rims, Electric fans Project Dooley One-Ton 4x4 on 38.5s Corn-binder build

05-22-2013, 10:53 AM	#483
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Tuners on a Chevy truck forum.... Im starting to really worry. It was great to see you Saturday. I should have snuck you in and drove you around to see some of the other trucks and most of all.... thanks again for the rearend! Its going to get stuffed full of goodies hopefully REALLL soon! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

05-23-2013, 05:03 PM	#485
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Hahahahaah! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

05-24-2013, 03:15 PM	#486
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Them thing were the shiz-nit back in the day! The physics teacher at school had a red TSI, it was cool! Congrats! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-09-2013, 10:09 AM	#487
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Back to buisness. Any update on the Locks -Nes-monster? __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

07-09-2013, 10:45 AM	#489
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Yes... Yes it does! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

08-20-2013, 11:11 AM	#490
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I love this project. Only one thing, it sure looks like it will be way more than a "driver" when done. Love all the custom mods you are doing. Subscribed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2013, 04:29 PM	#492
JR25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 131	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I knew there was a reason I subscribed to this thread........ I work in Anderson! Would love to stop by sometime and see some of your projects, and pick your brain on mine! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3200 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582898

08-26-2013, 08:16 PM	#494
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Just did a google search hoping to find a Weber manifold for LS3 heads... Inglese is now my favorite company of all time! And it's sand cast so it'll look at home with everything else that looks old! I need to rebuild and sell my two original Weber IDA's so I can pick up a set of Empi 51 EPC copies. Also just transfered money so I can order the No Limit rack and pinion kit. The Conquest/Starions are for sale as soon as I get the title back for the white one. Progress will resume! http://www.compperformancegroupstore...ChevyManifolds __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

08-26-2013, 08:30 PM	#495
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build That looks sweet!!! -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208



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08-27-2013, 09:30 PM	#496
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I can see that big grin from here, the wheels are turning. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

08-27-2013, 11:06 PM	#497
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build yes that is a beautiful setup.....just costs more the most motors. Like say a GMPP LSX454 to put it on....or 2 LS3's. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-28-2013, 08:08 AM	#499
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build very cool __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

08-28-2013, 09:00 AM	#500
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I'm glad you're able to get back to work on the truck. I've been patiently waiting. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

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