The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[thunderchicken]

OK........I am sorry I referred to you as the rainychicken...

No apologies needed buddy, I thought it was funny.
I just figured being old school, you could throw low rider in the 8track and cruise low & slow with the grandkids. Lol

 

[femurphy77]

All...my...friends....

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-chevy-impala-fastback/6477547057.html

That

is

sick!




I LOVE IT!!!!



Other than a chrome chain steering wheel and fuzzy dice it's perfect!!

Now to grow out a lowrider mustache and get me a couple of hot latina babes to hang wit me and I'm set! I wonder if Indiucky's wife and sister in law are busy this weekend?? (Just kidding IU, just kidding)

 

[churchmouse]

No apologies needed buddy, I thought it was funny.
I just figured being old school, you could throw low rider in the 8track and cruise low & slow with the grandkids. Lol

1st thought when I saw the car. Cheech and Chong all the way....

The body looks nice. The paint is dated. The suspension (like the bags/pumps on my 64) would have to go.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

“IF” I had an unlimited budget, I would probably build an Impala fastback. Ridiculous horsepower. Ridiculous meats on the back.

 

[churchmouse]

“IF” I had an unlimited budget, I would probably build an Impala fastback. Ridiculous horsepower. Ridiculous meats on the back.

Those body's are timeless. A sweet 62/65 2 door post with lots of engine and 3 peddles.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Those body's are timeless. A sweet 62/65 2 door post with lots of engine and 3 peddles.

Alas, I am stuck with a small block Nova wannabe

 

[churchmouse]

Alas, I am stuck with a small block Nova wannabe

Dare to be different.

 

[Hohn]

I have been told of this product. I am a firm believer/user of permatex. Properly applied it is the end-all for leaks.

Yes. Do it once, do it right. Glue it together.

A hot rod that leaks is NOT cool.

 

[thunderchicken]

“IF” I had an unlimited budget, I would probably build an Impala fastback. Ridiculous horsepower. Ridiculous meats on the back.

It's a classic body style. But I would never be able to get passed how big the trunk is and how much quarter panel there is between the rear wheel and rear bumper. But I could also see it with giant hides tucked under the rear and some serious cubic inches

 

[churchmouse]

It's a classic body style. But I would never be able to get passed how big the trunk is and how much quarter panel there is between the rear wheel and rear bumper. But I could also see it with giant hides tucked under the rear and some serious cubic inches

All if that rear hanging body actually helps these whales hook up...........

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I ordered a Chilton book for the 69-79 Nova. Should cover most of my car.

 

[RustyHornet]

All...my...friends....

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-chevy-impala-fastback/6477547057.html

I’m gonna need a moment alone. WOW! That is killer!!! I wouldn’t change a thing about it! I have a huge love for old school lowriders and that is exactly how I’d want to build one.

 

[femurphy77]

In taking the BMW down for the valley pan replacement one of the about 20 bolt broke off flush with the block. Aluminum block, stainless steel bolt, no protrusion above the block. Now what? These thing are prone to leaking so I don't believe ignoring it is an option. I'm guessing about 1/2" of threaded portion to still be in the hole, the bolt is a 6mm so approximately 1/4". At this point the only thing I can come up with is heating the boss it threads into with a mapp torch and trying to tap it around with a small chisel and hammer but don't have a lot of faith in this option. Anybody have any other ideas?

 

[thunderchicken]

In taking the BMW down for the valley pan replacement one of the about 20 bolt broke off flush with the block. Aluminum block, stainless steel bolt, no protrusion above the block. Now what? These thing are prone to leaking so I don't believe ignoring it is an option. I'm guessing about 1/2" of threaded portion to still be in the hole, the bolt is a 6mm so approximately 1/4". At this point the only thing I can come up with is heating the boss it threads into with a mapp torch and trying to tap it around with a small chisel and hammer but don't have a lot of faith in this option. Anybody have any other ideas?

Use either a sharp cobalt or titanium tiped drill bit. Drill slowly with very little pressure and lots of oil. Then use an easy out.

Or get small round or radius tipped carbide burr. Turn the die grinder down low and be very soft on the trigger and gently grind into the bolt untill you can turn it with an easy out. Be patient and it will come out.

If the aluminum block has plenty of room, worst case scenario is drill it out to accept a heli-coil

Edit- when you reassemble put some anti seize on the bolts

 

[churchmouse]

Use either a sharp cobalt or titanium tiped drill bit. Drill slowly with very little pressure and lots of oil. Then use an easy out.

Or get small round or radius tipped carbide burr. Turn the die grinder down low and be very soft on the trigger and gently grind into the bolt untill you can turn it with an easy out. Be patient and it will come out.

If the aluminum block has plenty of room, worst case scenario is drill it out to accept a heli-coil

Edit- when you reassemble put some anti seize on the bolts

Reverse drill bits..??
I have a set if you need.

 

[femurphy77]

I've got reverse bits, hopefully it doesn't come down to heli coils. I think I'll try heating and then reverse drill it. . . . .and order a 6 mm heli coil kit.

 

[thunderchicken]

I've got reverse bits, hopefully it doesn't come down to heli coils. I think I'll try heating and then reverse drill it. . . . .and order a 6 mm heli coil kit.

Just keep in mind if it's a stainless bolt it will be hard to drill so go slow and keep the bit lubed up

 

[churchmouse]

Just keep in mind if it's a stainless bolt it will be hard to drill so go slow and keep the bit lubed up

Hence the carbide.

 

[femurphy77]

The stainless aspect definitely has me concerned. I'll be tracking down some cobalt bits and burrs today. I was so close to getting this damn thing out of the way too!

 

[ghitch75]

king of the hill......

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