White 4-door 1984 Caprice classic with 237,000 original miles. Originally had a 305, now has a 350 with all emmissions still on it. that means I get about 20 more HP and BIG FAT torque, but it still passes emmissions. I basically replaced the 305 long block with a 350 long block.
Stuff I did:
350 SBC truck engine, with all sensors, valves replaced (summer 2003, at 232,000 miles)
Edelbrock performer intake (2003)
Rebuilt Rochester quadrajet (2003)
New AC, upgrade to 134A
(2004)
all peripheral stuff replaced, like the water pump, smog pump, alternator, AC pump and dryer, steering pump, fan clutch, etc. (2002-2004)
rebuilt th700R-4 (2005)
all front suspention control bushings replaced, ball joints, all new springs, steering coupling rebuilt, etc. (2003)
brakes REBUILT, front and back (2004)
Pontiac 8 3/4" rear end (non-posi). The other one broke because of the 350
new stock muffler and catalytic converter (2003)
new headliner, new windshield, new cadillac visors with the lighted mirrors (2005)
rebuilt all the doors (cleaned/fixed the window mechinisms, replaced bad switches) (2004)
New aluminum radiator (2006)
Baby moon 15X8 wheels
She is ugly, but still has the great ride, and now with the 350, it has cojones too. some other parts I replaced with junkers that were in much better condition (i.e.: exhaust manifolds, AC brackets, etc.) A very cheap and mild project, but it's been fun and a good learning experience. I am trying to save money to get the body fixed up and painted. It has nothing major, just the usual rust spots (nothing too bad though) and faded paint of a 22 year old car. I already have stashed away a whole bunch of ebay steals, like a a new grille, hood ornament, all the badges, ad I still have all the trim and it's in good shape. What I really like about it is that all the parts are so CHEAP.
