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Very neat you got it home after all these years.
I have always enjoyed the 71-72 era cars.
That one is a survivor for sure!
IMHO..I would be glad a 4 barrel was added!
Welcome from the opposite corner of the cornhusker state! Auburn... Very cool rides you got their.. :thumbsup:
I hope to get back to the drag strip this summer..ever make it to the Kearney track? We have a fleet too..but none are as pretty as yours!
Welcome from Nebraska!
We can help you get plenty of performance out of your ride! We are especially good at advise to spend your money.Lol
I also have a 73 RR born w a 318. Yours is much nicer! Good find!
Very Kool rides and projects..
My uncle Wayne had a '47 flexible bus that was converted to a rv..he removed the flat head 8 and had a 292 chevy in it. Curious what yours was powered with? We went on a trip to Florida with a whopping top speed of 50 in it!...didn't think we would ever get there...
Its simple to see what you have. Jack the back of the car up. Spin both rear tires(suregrip) one revolution..count the driveshaft turns. Its probably about 2 and 3/4 turns.
If it's 8 1/4 it has a cover that's bolted on the back. If it's a 8 3/4 there is no rear cover, the pig is bolted to the...
Correct. 2.73 is a gm ratio. I will edit my post.
8.25 isn't a bad rear end. With a sure grip it can handle decent power on the street, even a bb. Weak spot seems to be the spider gears in a open rear end.
8 1/4 is a c clip rear with axle bearings that use the axle itself as the inner race like...
There are plenty of things you can do youself.
Yes you can buy a hone and reuse the pistons. You may not get every score out but it can go many miles. As far as polishing the crank, there are home remedies...or A machine shop can also turn it and polish it for you. But it really depends on the...
72 the k member for sb and bb is the same.
It sounds like you need to go through the motor. You want to make this trip!! You might be able to just hone the 318 and maybe polish the crank... see what you have.
Most the 72 318 cars have 2.71 in a 8.25 rear. That is already highway geared, ready...