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HappyJack replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

Ed, that is an excellent clear and concise “how to” for a very convoluted process. Can you (or Paul or Steve) with your magic website access put this “how to” somewhere where everyone can find it — like say on the opening screen with flashing lights and arrows all around it?

That will help folks until a simpler method is found.

I’m with…[Read more]
edward ericson replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

This problem is supposedly being worked on as we type. There is a way to post pictures but it is a bit complicated & clunky. Here’s the process, as of now:
go to the upper right part of the screen where it says “Howdy, ricrx7” and hover your cursor there. You’ll get a dropdown menu.
On the bottom of that menu, hover over “media.” That will…

edward ericson replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

This problem is supposedly being worked on as we type. There is a way to post pictures but it is a bit complicated & clunky. Here’s the process, as of now:

go to the upper right part of the screen where it says “Howdy, ricrx7” and hover your cursor there. You’ll get a dropdown menu.

On the bottom of that menu, hover over “media.” That will…

ricrx7 replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

This would be a better discussion if I could post pictures. But I cannot get “source” under the Image icon to work. Any ideas?

edward ericson replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

Interesting. 3/4 of a 350. 200 hp should be pretty easy with that. This should get you started. I think the heads on those engines are the weak point, from a flow perspective, but 200 hp should be available with a small cam, intake and headers anyway. (Ah, wait! There’s an aluminum intake for the Vortec heads! Problem solved!).

The V8 guy has a…[Read more]

ricrx7 replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

I had originally thought I would use a 60 degree V6, but there are many more upgrade parts for the 4.3. I would like about 200 HP. I don’t remember reading about any MGTDr on this site with a V8. Would any be BCWs?

I know I can narrow a rear end to get the Chev rims under the fenders, but the front is going to be the problem. The current rot…[Read more]

billnparts replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

Even if you use the 4.3, it should fit. There are TDr’s on this forum running the small block V8 with side panels intact. I thought about doing that a while back, before joining this forum, and concluded that the accessory drive for the alternator would not clear. Since then manufacturers have devised brackets that tuck it in real close. Problem s…[Read more]

HappyJack replied to the topic Fender stretching in the forum Site-Wide Activity 8 years, 7 months ago

WOW!!

Lookin’ GREAT. Thanks for the step-by-step pictures on your BLOG — they do a great job in walking a viewer through the project.

…and I agree, just cover the tire and let the rest of the beauty of the wire wheel and knock-off can shine through. And I guess we really don’t need a luggage rack, unless you can design one and cobble t…[Read more]

edward ericson replied to the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

If I am not mistaken, the 60-degree GM six fits without taking the side panels off. I think you’re talking about the 3.4 liter? (Not 4.3)? That’s a stout engine for this size car and I believe there is a 4 barrel manifold available.

As for the wheels: You have a Chevette bolt pattern with an adaptor that takes it to 4 x 130, the VW Beetle size.…[Read more]

edward ericson replied to the topic Fender stretching in the forum Site-Wide Activity 8 years, 7 months ago

Man, some people are never satisfied! I actually like the idea of a spare tire cover, Jack, but I think on a wire wheel the tire would be the only thing covered.

There is no reasonable way to make a luggage rack work with the wire wheel; the spinner sticks out too far. Only thing I could see happening would be one of those fold-down “low shelf”…[Read more]

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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Christmas in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

HappyJack replied to the topic Fender stretching in the forum Site-Wide Activity 8 years, 7 months ago

Hey Ed,

Looks great — but it needs to have one of those fine Stafast covers with the center cut-out on the spare — it would look really nifty with the knock-off sitting proud of the cover….or maybe your true-luv can make you a British Flag cover for the spare to go along with the Tonneau you have on the car!!

And how about…[Read more]

ricrx7 started the topic BCW Modifications (future) in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

I have been planning an engine upgrade for my Chevette powered British Coach Works. Probably a GM 4.3 with 5 speed. It looks like I will have to remove the hood side panels. But I would like to keep the top part that has the hood latch. It there any possibility of finding a set of side panels? They may be the same for front engine or VW powe…[Read more]

ricrx7 replied to the topic Christmas in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

This is late, but Merry Christmas! I really enjoy this forum. Oh, and Happy New Year!

edward ericson replied to the topic Fender stretching in the forum Site-Wide Activity 8 years, 7 months ago

Decided to mod my spare tire carrier to accommodate the knock-off wire spare. It was easy enough that when I was done I decided to complicate it.

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secretagentcat replied to the topic Christmas in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Much Love from Your Village Idiot…

Rick

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Dale Schumacher replied to the topic Christmas in the forum General Discussion 8 years, 7 months ago

Merry Christmas to all and God’s blessings!

Greg – PM me – not sure what you are looking for but got a pile of Ghia stuff in a trade and think there are a couple of nice vintage pulleys in that box.