[Nickvt]

So over the last 4 months I've been rebuilding the motor out of my '72 SS 454. I thought I would update with new pictures and the progress of this rebuild. The pictures are a little behind the progress, but I'll post more in a day or two. As it sits now the new pistons are in, heads are on, intake, timing chain cover and water pump have all been installed. It's mostly been a stock rebuild with a couple minor changes.

1. New Voodoo Lunati Cam 60203

2. Lunati lifters

3. Bored over .030

4. Oversize stock compression pistons

5. Push rods and rockers

6. Brass valve guides installed

7. Hardened steel valve seats installed

8. Alternator and started have been rebuilt

9. Oil pump

Day one.








Heads after having new brass valve guides installed.




Block ready for paint.

 

[Nickvt]

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Muncie M22. This has since been torn down and awaiting parts.


Starter and alternator after being rebuilt.


Heads ready to be put on the block.


Many have asked for some pictures of the car and here they are. My Father bought this car in 1974. Most of the paint is original, the rockers and right rear quarter were painted 25yrs ago, other than that its all original. The pictures are not great since it's still in the barn, but take a look. More to come!!!

 

[mmurphy77]

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AWESOME! Keep the pictures coming!!. What's with the orange connecting rods?

 

[Nickvt]

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Not exactly sure why two rods are a different color? The picture makes them look more orange than they really are, but they are defiantly a different color than the rest. When my Dad bought the car in '74 he was told that one head had been replaced, but that's all he knows about its first two years of life. He has never had anything apart until now.

 

[dreis454]

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WOW! Looks like mine without the vinyl top! Did everyone paint the wheels black on the '72s?

 

[Nickvt]

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I talked my Dad into letting me paint the wheels black when I was 17. Now 13 yrs later I want them back to the original color! I hope it sounds like yours Dan with that Voodoo 60203 cam!

 

[Daytona Yellow SS396]

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Thats going to be sweat!:yes:

 

[664spd454]

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Now that's Cool !!!!!!

Keep the pictures coming!!!!

 

[shadowgray396]

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Looking good. Nice looking car.

Ray

 

[riskyvt]

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Keep up the momentum Nick! Let me know when you're ready to move the car from the barn to the workshop...my offer of a trailer & winch still stands.

 

[Nickvt]

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Keep up the momentum Nick! Let me know when you're ready to move the car from the barn to the workshop...my offer of a trailer & winch still stands.

I'll probably take you up on your offer Gregg. I'm hoping to move the car within the next few weeks! I'm going to have to ride with you to make sure it doesn't take a detour to Berlin though.

 

[Nickvt]

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I've got the M22 cleaned up and ready to start assembling.

 

[sam72]

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1. what color is the color called?

2. is it a bench or bucket car?

love seeing survivor cars like these. nice thread.

 

[Nickvt]

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I'm not a 100% sure what the color is called.... I've heard of people calling it burnt orange, but not sure. It has a bench seat.

Thanks!

 

[nitrousss]

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Beautiful car Nick. Hope you get her on the road soon!

 

[Nickvt]

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Just a few pictures of the Quadrajet before reassemling.









Valve covers are now ready to be installed.

 

[72convertibless454]

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Nick great job - I did this a couple of years ago on my 72W. I see you masked the tabs off on the valve covers. You can use liquid electrical tape for the tabs if the original stuff is peeling off.

 

[Nickvt]

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Thanks, Mark! Most of the original black rubber coating is in good shape, but I did pick up some liquid electrical tape to touch up. I've never used it before so it will be a little trial and error?

 

[1972convss454]

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Cool car! Gonna be great once you get it finished. Keep us posted.

 

[shadowgray396]

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Very nice looking job :thumbsup::thumbsup: