'97 Caprice SHYGMH

[someguy360]

This thread just gets more arousing every update, do you get to drive her much these days Jecs?

 

[Jecs]

haha yeh I still take her out. problem is work is getting in the way haha. gotta find more time and a new set of rears

 

[VS 5.0]

BTW, you've had me running down the rabbit hole of youtube vids on floor coatings lol.

 

[afstruct]

BTW, you've had me running down the rabbit hole of youtube vids on floor coatings lol.

Two pack floor coatings are the go.
When I bought this place was the first thing I did before moving anything into the garage.

Jecs floor does look nice an shiney though especially in those photos.

Mines just practical = light flat grey, but does help with lighting.
Easy to clean, wipe up spills, Very durable to = some mig welding splatter has marked but still there.

 

[Wombles]

I had the exhaust re-done awhile ago. I had asked for Hooker mufflers to be fitted in the centre with my Flowmaster shorty on the end - but when I collected the car he said he couldn't get them to fit and work, which I knew might have been an issue due to the size. I wasn't happy with the note, so I removed the two centre mufflers completely and just kept the Flowmaster on the rear. damn did it liven her up..

I've tried recording but the iphone speaker just goes 'nope'

In the revs this is how she sounds:

and some shots from last night

Reports image for pornography.

 

[Jecs]

I've been trying to chase up rocker cover bolts for awhile, called up a few places who said they couldnt supply a ARP kit for the 304's. Got in contact with ARP in the USA and they were awesome, told me what i needed and got them ordered.

unless someone looks hard enough they'll probably never notice this subtle change, but i love it.

if anyone wants to do this, the part numbers are listed below.

and heres a teaser pic, until i do them all.

 

[someguy360]

Hells yeah, I've been looking for a set for mine, I've got brand new rocker covers with crusty old bolts.

 

[losh1971]

I've been trying to chase up rocker cover bolts for awhile, called up a few places who said they couldnt supply a ARP kit for the 304's. Got in contact with ARP in the USA and they were awesome, told me what i needed and got them ordered.

unless someone looks hard enough they'll probably never notice this subtle change, but i love it.

if anyone wants to do this, the part numbers are listed below.

and heres a teaser pic, until i do them all.

Hmmmm, shiney, got a link to the site? I reckon I'd like something similar for my Buick, to match my polished alloy covers.

 

[Jecs]

Hmmmm, shiney, got a link to the site? I reckon I'd like something similar for my Buick, to match my polished alloy covers.

https://arp-bolts.com/p/catalogrequest.php

you can request to get the catalog and try and find ones that'll suit, or measure up yours and send them an email. they are super helpful.

got around to doing the coolant change today. went down to the reject shop, spent $8 on little measuring cups, funnels and jug to mix the coolant with this dist water before pouring it in. Penrite guide says 50-100ml per 1lt. I wanted to go in the middle so used the 80ml to 1lt ratio.

Its not so hard doing a flush when its just the rad and motor, no accessories. did about 5 flushes in total, after the 2nd one it looked like most of the old coolant was out.

doing an oil change next with some fresh Motul. and yes, im well aware of my ramp game haha.

 

[losh1971]

Nice engine bay, that thing is Bling City, looks great.