[Mark G]

Well for me

Converter swap ditch the dot tires new set of Mickey T's

Oil change clean everything

[Johnny406]

Building a new bullet, a roller cammed 4-bolt 428 to replace the tired 463.

[footjoy]

New cam and new heads and tri power.


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[Mean Green]

Induction Solutions Fogger
Motor/Mid Plates
Smith Racecraft Rack and Pinion kit
TRZ A-arms
Aerospace Components Front Brakes
2 1/8 to 2 1/4 Headers
4 inch Mufflers
Rhodes Tubular Core Support
Aluminum Driveshaft
Rewire Car

[Mark G]

Originally Posted by Mean Green

Induction Solutions Fogger
Motor/Mid Plates
Smith Racecraft Rack and Pinion kit
TRZ A-arms
Aerospace Components Front Brakes
2 1/8 to 2 1/4 Headers
4 inch Mufflers
Rhodes Tubular Core Support
Aluminum Driveshaft
Rewire Car

I did all that but took longer than a winter..lol

[Scott Stoneburg]

Gonna try and do more racing now that it's not 100 degrees.

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by Mark G

I did all that but took longer than a winter..lol

Can't wait until it's done. I've done all the work myself, except the final welds, I just tacked everything in place. It's been 2 months so far, hopefully it will be back together in 2-3 weeks.

[twooldgoats]

I've got a lot to do in the "off-season" this year--actually the temps are still around 80 in the day here. I blew an O-ring (at least) in my driver-side head at Pontiac Heaven on my first full pass. I have no compression in cylinder 3 (1 and 5 OK), so I have to pull the engine to begin the process of seeing what needs fixing.

In the mean time, I'm upgrading the cooling system: new aluminum Scirocco radiator with a filler neck to replace the old plastic one and I'm adding a coolant recovery tank between the radiator and the overflow tank, so I don't need to keep adding water after every pass.

Also, I may give in and have Ellen tow the car with our Silverado, at least back to the pits after a pass, instead of driving it everywhere.

I have an intermittent starter issue that came up in the lanes at Phoenix and I need to get that sorted.

After the issues at Pontiac Heaven, I gave some thought to the future and made a commitment to continue running the car at least until I'm eighty (only a little over three years away), Lord willin' and the creek don't rise. I would like to move up that seven-second Pontiac door car list.


Jim

[Mark G]

Originally Posted by twooldgoats

I've got a lot to do in the "off-season" this year--actually the temps are still around 80 in the day here. I blew an O-ring (at least) in my driver-side head at Pontiac Heaven on my first full pass. I have no compression in cylinder 3 (1 and 5 OK), so I have to pull the engine to begin the process of seeing what needs fixing.

In the mean time, I'm upgrading the cooling system: new aluminum Scirocco radiator with a filler neck to replace the old plastic one and I'm adding a coolant recovery tank between the radiator and the overflow tank, so I don't need to keep adding water after every pass.

Also, I may give in and have Ellen tow the car with our Silverado, at least back to the pits after a pass, instead of driving it everywhere.

I have an intermittent starter issue that came up in the lanes at Phoenix and I need to get that sorted.

After the issues at Pontiac Heaven, I gave some thought to the future and made a commitment to continue running the car at least until I'm eighty (only a little over three years away), Lord willin' and the creek don't rise. I would like to move up that seven-second Pontiac door car list.


Jim

Your a great inspiration to us young 59 yrs old whippersnapper... I to would like to make that list ..need a lighter safer car ..lol

[GTOGEORGE]

Originally Posted by twooldgoats

I've got a lot to do in the "off-season" this year--actually the temps are still around 80 in the day here. I blew an O-ring (at least) in my driver-side head at Pontiac Heaven on my first full pass. I have no compression in cylinder 3 (1 and 5 OK), so I have to pull the engine to begin the process of seeing what needs fixing.

In the mean time, I'm upgrading the cooling system: new aluminum Scirocco radiator with a filler neck to replace the old plastic one and I'm adding a coolant recovery tank between the radiator and the overflow tank, so I don't need to keep adding water after every pass.

Also, I may give in and have Ellen tow the car with our Silverado, at least back to the pits after a pass, instead of driving it everywhere.

I have an intermittent starter issue that came up in the lanes at Phoenix and I need to get that sorted.

After the issues at Pontiac Heaven, I gave some thought to the future and made a commitment to continue running the car at least until I'm eighty (only a little over three years away), Lord willin' and the creek don't rise. I would like to move up that seven-second Pontiac door car list.


Jim

Maybe try a solid head like KRE's Solid Cast Aluminum HP head!
I run a IMI starter on my engine.


GTO George

[quick67bird]

Fix wiring issues in my car.
Reinstall back window.
Fix all other issues I have found lol.

[jimmy daniel]

Tiger heads and intake are sent to BES. 535 short block going back to Butler to freshen. I sold the APD 1050 Maxspeed and bought the 1250 version. Sent the Hughes converter back back to loosen 200 more ( 6700). Looking forward to seeing how much it picks up.

[Dragncar]

New engine, 461 with High Ports. Pump gas, should be around 700HP. The old 455 deserved a good retirement. Freshen it and put it in a 79 TA street car with smaller can and RA round port ex manifolds.

[Jack Gifford]

With plans to get to the first 2020 LTA event on the 1.5 mile Loring ME track, just minor changes to the lakester-

> Halotron-1 agent replacing foam in driver's fire system
> Some body work around the hole I made for the blower
> Try to find someone to mold a "smooth" Lexan body piece over the blower
> Add a solenoid activated secondary fuel bypass, for consistent lean warm-up
> Source a blower pulley to allow driving the blower a little faster
> Perhaps outfit the '59 GMC as tow/push/support vehicle
> Most important- stitch my name in place of prior owner's name on the used -15 firesuit I bought

[JSPONT]

Tighten the converter back up, put a different stator in it was too loose. I am cutting and welding the crossmember to make the pan and engine removal even easier. Rebilding the turbo since it has a seal leak, adding a billet wheel while I am at it.
I had a rough year, hope this one will be better, want to go the track early spring.

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

... With plans to get to the first 2020 LTA event on the 1.5 mile Loring ME track...
... > Perhaps outfit the '59 GMC as tow/push/support vehicle...

To preserve the truck's pristine finish while hauling fuel, tools, etc., I just finished building a "free standing bedliner" of half-inch plywood. It will mount on four existing bed floor bolts, with 1" space all around and underneath. It's only 53" long, since I already have a weather-tight storage bin across the front 18" of the truck's bed. I still need to fabricate a fitted tarp to cover it- probably with a single removable shallow bow across the middle, to minimize "flapping". It's just under 80 pounds, so two people can easily install/remove it.

[Dragncar]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

To preserve the truck's pristine finish while hauling fuel, tools, etc., I just finished building a "free standing bedliner" of half-inch plywood. It will mount on four existing bed floor bolts, with 1" space all around and underneath. It's only 53" long, since I already have a weather-tight storage bin across the front 18" of the truck's bed. I still need to fabricate a fitted tarp to cover it- probably with a single removable shallow bow across the middle, to minimize "flapping". It's just under 80 pounds, so two people can easily install/remove it.

That truck is so freaking cool. Can we get a pic under the hood, Pontiac Power style ?
I grew up with a 54 then a 57 Chevy pickups then a 62 Catalina convertible then 66 Catalina station wagon.

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

With plans to get to the first 2020 LTA event on the 1.5 mile Loring ME track, just minor changes to the lakester-

> Halotron-1 agent replacing foam in driver's fire system
> Some body work around the hole I made for the blower
> Try to find someone to mold a "smooth" Lexan body piece over the blower
> Add a solenoid activated secondary fuel bypass, for consistent lean warm-up
> Source a blower pulley to allow driving the blower a little faster
> Perhaps outfit the '59 GMC as tow/push/support vehicle
> Most important- stitch my name in place of prior owner's name on the used -15 firesuit I bought

As I should have known, the list about doubled (Halotron-1 also in engine compartment, added GPS speedometer, A/F ratio gauge, etc.). Nevertheless most items checked off. And the bed liner actually fits in the GMC!

LTA entry done... just crossing fingers that the event occurs.

[Dragncar]

Little more on my new engine. Its a bottom filled 73 400 block, .035 over Ross Fts, splayed billet caps, billet Crower mid weights and Scat 4.25 forged crank. It will have the 100% SD lifter brace and the High Ports with 2.20 valves were done by SD Performance and go 359cfm. Norris SS 1.65rockers with stud girdle. Big custom pump gas cam, 11-1 CR. Crower roller lifters. Northwind intake to start. Have several other to try also.
Will start with a HP 850, then HP 1000 and will try a 1050 and see how that does.

[Mike S]

I am cutting the steel roll bar out and installing a cm cage. Going to reinforce the stock suspension points. I will also be notching the frame while I have it apart. I will also need all new safety equipment. The plan is to get my license to go faster than 10.00.
My last race I had 240lbs of weight, a 1.700 restrictor plate and pulled 4 degrees of timing in high gear. Still ran 9.99/133. Had a best 60' of 1.342.