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by ttamrettus
Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

So the front end came off Bruce. I removed the quadrajet from Bruce and installed it onto Alex's vette. You push the gas pedal 2 - 3 times and it fires right up. It has a bad exhaust leak. But it runs. Next to get the brakes working and to see if it moves under it's own power. For Bruce, the next st...
by ttamrettus
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

Bruce moves under his own power. I drove it off the trailer. Tomorrow, next to the garage, up in blocks and off cones the QJet. Then to see if Alex’s car runs.
by ttamrettus
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

I thought the same thing on the snorkels but 81 only came with L81. I'll check the block stamping when I get it apart.
by ttamrettus
Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

So I fell into a donor car. 1981 corvette, blue, $1k. I got it home and got it running on the trailer. Next to put tires on it and see if it moves under it's own power. It looks to have a new master cylinder, pads and a passenger front caliper. Then I'm going to pull the quadrajet off it and out it ...
by ttamrettus
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243602

Re: My 7th Vette

Sweetness
by ttamrettus
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Replies: 435
Views: 190028

Re: 1978 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Perry........welcome....
by ttamrettus
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

wxo wrote:Alex, enjoy this project with your Dad. It has great potential. Keep the updates coming. I'm looking forward to helping you find parts at Carlisle in September.
Absolutely
by ttamrettus
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

Maverick wrote:Have you done a compression or leak down test? The video sounds like it's missing on a cyl or two.

I believe it's an exhaust leak. I'll see what I can do though.
by ttamrettus
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

well maybe "running" is a stretch. it starts, idles for a minute or three. then dies. touch the throttle, it dies. leaks a tiny bit of gas from the filter bowl even though everything is tight. BUT the up side is no knocks and 38 -40 psi (on the oem gauge) of oil pressure. https://youtu.be/...
by ttamrettus
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1981 corvette
Replies: 35
Views: 13422

Re: 1981 corvette

the car runs (sort of) kind of idles on it's own. Probably going the Holley Sniper EFI route as he says he wants to keep this car. The important thing is it has oil pressure and I didn't hear any knocks. I then gutted the interior to see what we were working with. There is some surface rust but that...
by ttamrettus
Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4
Replies: 10
Views: 4620

Re: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4

Front end updates

In order
Factory.
Plugged front plate holes.
Coated tow hooks red.
Black vinyl over the front grill emblem.

I also did red vinyl inside the tailgate emblems.
by ttamrettus
Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Replies: 435
Views: 190028

Re: 1978 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Maverick,

We wish you all our best on your health and happiness. You guys did a great job on the video. If we can help in anyway please let us know.

Matt & Alex
by ttamrettus
Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1966 OLDS 442
Replies: 196
Views: 133514

Re: 1966 OLDS 442

Sweet.
by ttamrettus
Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4
Replies: 10
Views: 4620

Re: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4

MBRP muffler installed. It’s about 3-4db louder at idle. I can now hear it running. It’s not too loud that the auto start /stop is weird either. It’s just right.

30 ish minutes in the driveway. Sawzall, hand tools and some music.
by ttamrettus
Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4
Replies: 10
Views: 4620

Re: 2021 Ram Rebel 4x4

As most of you know, a lady hit my new truck. I had 1691 miles Her USAA insurance did cover the $3,500 repair and the $1,000 rental car, 100%. I have it back and have a few minor mods. 1. bed rail hole plugs - done 2. weather tech mud flaps - done 3. front bumper plate holes, plugged - done 4. vinyl...