1979 rs
#1
1979 rs
I am new to the Forum, but think I'll fit in.
I brought home a 1979 RS last weekend. It is a work in progress. Currently no engine installed, but have a 396 going on the engine stand next weekend. I have removed all of the interior and I am almost ready to start putting it back together.
The car was a "Barn" Find. It was sitting in a barn without a motor since 1992. I have dropped the TH350 to have it rebuilt and beefed up, including a shift kit and 300 stall converter.
The 396 will have a mild cam and a Holley 670cfm dual feed, double pump sitting on top.
I have not decided on the exterior color yet, but I am thinking Candy Red or Candy Orange. The interior is being changed to Black.
The car has the RS 14" rims complete with all trim rings and center caps. I am not sure that they will stay because I cannot find any tires bigger than 245\60\14. I would like to get a little more tire diameter than that. I will probably look for some old school Cragars.
I brought home a 1979 RS last weekend. It is a work in progress. Currently no engine installed, but have a 396 going on the engine stand next weekend. I have removed all of the interior and I am almost ready to start putting it back together.
The car was a "Barn" Find. It was sitting in a barn without a motor since 1992. I have dropped the TH350 to have it rebuilt and beefed up, including a shift kit and 300 stall converter.
The 396 will have a mild cam and a Holley 670cfm dual feed, double pump sitting on top.
I have not decided on the exterior color yet, but I am thinking Candy Red or Candy Orange. The interior is being changed to Black.
The car has the RS 14" rims complete with all trim rings and center caps. I am not sure that they will stay because I cannot find any tires bigger than 245\60\14. I would like to get a little more tire diameter than that. I will probably look for some old school Cragars.
#2
Welcome! The old 396 is a great choice for any Camaro. They wind pretty good for a big block, and make good power with the right setup. The stock 396 in a Camaro SS was 375 hp, and in a Corvette in 1966 it was 425 hp. I think you'll be very happy with that choice.
#3
Welcome.
I got a call last week offering a 369 w/ 10,000 on the rebuild for 1500 bucks including the tranny. I have no spare change or it would be in the 85 shorty box at my dads. I still may trade off the T/A for it. Good luck, keep us posted.
I got a call last week offering a 369 w/ 10,000 on the rebuild for 1500 bucks including the tranny. I have no spare change or it would be in the 85 shorty box at my dads. I still may trade off the T/A for it. Good luck, keep us posted.
#4
I put the BBC on the engine stand yesterday. I was trying to post pictures, but all I can post is a link.
I also tried to get into the Photo Gallery and I get the error message below:
jazzdunn, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
I also tried to get into the Photo Gallery and I get the error message below:
jazzdunn, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- <LI itxtvisited="1">Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
#5
You may have to have 10 posts first before you can post in certain sections. There has been alot of spam posts before this.
Welcome to the forum. I've got a 79 too, good luck on your build. I'm about ready to get back at it again with mine now that winter is here.
Welcome to the forum. I've got a 79 too, good luck on your build. I'm about ready to get back at it again with mine now that winter is here.
#7
Just spam this thread for the post it's your thread after all lol. but I believe the problem your having isn't the post related [could be wrong] I believe it's how, if you don't have a photo bucket account get one it's free then just upload there copy the link then paste here for the pic thats what I do. that engine sounds nice I wanna see