My new project 86 Silverado

[Hankster]

Well what are you waiting on sir! Get to it!

[naphtali5725]

woohoo, getting closer... applied for my bond Wednesday, so as soon as i get that, i can go apply for title... i'll update when i get it

[naphtali5725]

bond came through, going to pick it up today, and will apply for the title here in 10 days

updates, and re-assembly coming soon!

[naphtali5725]

applied for title...
heard from DMV, i needed to fill out a form to modify the title
had to increase my bond from 1800--->3000
will have to pay a 15.00 fee to modify the title

shouldn't be to much longer... updates when there are any

[naphtali5725]

also i got my Olds G heads, had them re-checked when i got them, they needed surfacing

so i'm waiting on my springs that match my cam, then i'll have my heads, approx another week

going to FL. to get my other Olds 455 in 2 weeks or so

will assemble as soon as possible so it will be ready for installation once i get the title

also got a Edelbrock Performer intake, fits Q-Jet

anything new comes up i'll update

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

anything new comes up i'll update

Looking forward to it!

[naphtali5725]

sent the cash for my valve springs, should have them soon
once the heads are done, i'll take them with me to FL, and have my engine builder put them on, and check pushrod length, and i'll put the valve train in myself(rockers pushrods, etc.)

hopefully soon aaaaargh

[naphtali5725]

the guides were already cut down to .500 so i'll put some good PC seals on it when they go back together, hope to have the heads back within next week

[naphtali5725]

got the Erson springs, for my cam, and some new PC valve stem seals... taking them to the head shop today(wish i lived in Washington, i'd visit 2 head shops LOL), will try and get some pics of them dis-assembled

probably not going to Florida to get my long block, builder is going to give me a price for shipping thru Fastenal.

would probably spend as much in gas to drive there, we'll see how much shipping is LOL

[NONHOG]

Fastenal is usually pretty reasonable.
I sent a hood once, went well.

So many "green cross" shops in Washington now its annoying.

[naphtali5725]

update on my heads...

the stock Oldsmobile G heads i got, i had inspected...

they were pressure tested/checked for cracks

came with all new valves/retainers etc.
installed the correct springs for my cam, installed height was 1.900
they have new intake guides
they have new exhaust seats
the guide bosses were cut down for PC seals
came with a good valve job/lapping etc.
all the bolt holes are good

the CC's of the chambers were pretty close to each other, average was 78
all they needed was a 5 thousandths cleanup off the surface

i'll get my engine in a week or so, then i can start assembly of the engine, still have some odds and ends to get for it...

soon Ralph, very soon...

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Fastenal is usually pretty reasonable.
I sent a hood once, went well.

So many "green cross" shops in Washington now its annoying.

yeah, too bad NC doesn't have green cross shops, lot's of my buddies with PTSD, TBI's etc. it's all that works, these are not young punk kids, but 40, 50, 60 year old guys that never used it all their life, now they are off their opiates, and psychotropic drug cocktails
they medicate for anxiety/depression, chronic fatigue, IBS and so many other conditions.

doesn't work for everyone, but when it does, it's like a miracle

[naphtali5725]

machinist is done with my heads, will pick them up in a week or so... you know... payday LOL

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Fastenal is usually pretty reasonable.
I sent a hood once, went well.

So many "green cross" shops in Washington now its annoying.

yeah, it will probably be much cheaper than buying gas there and back, hotel, blah blah LOL

[naphtali5725]

picked up the heads for my Olds 455
engine builder is making preps to ship my engine to me thru Fastenal
updates and pics soon

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

picked up the heads for my Olds 455
engine builder is making preps to ship my engine to me thru Fastenal
updates and pics soon

Sweet! About how long you think it will be before you drive her again?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by Hankster

Sweet! About how long you think it will be before you drive her again?

going monday to apply for the modified title, engine builder is working on shipping it to me,
i hope to have it all back together, and running before first of the year

[Hankster]

Sweet! Sounds like fun. I honestly miss this stage of my build.

[naphtali5725]

submitted paperwork to the DMV


had the intake sandblasted...

will post head pics tomorrow

[naphtali5725]

still waiting for the NC DMV to send me my title... hopefully soon
getting my short block shipped to me in a week or so... updates soon i hope

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[NONHOG]

Painting the intake?

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Painting the intake?

i'll probably clear it, not sure yet... won't be blue that's for sure

[naphtali5725]

Woohoo! got my title today, all fixed up, with the new VIN.

stay tuned for a lot of updates!!!

[jpnh]

Cool

[naphtali5725]

it's 17 degrees right now, Holidays are over... so i have time now to get started with re-assembly... wish me luck LOL

I hope all have a Happy New Year!!!