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  1. tmontanez

    create or rebuild

    Hello all, I have a 350 out of a 69 camero. My local shop charges about $1400 for a stock rebuild. I have been reading on the GM goodwrench mexican crate 350 (10067353). It's priced from $1400-1500. It's going in a 64 chevelle, daily driver. I know I would get more power with the rebuild but...
  2. tmontanez

    Adjusting valves

    Hello all, I started to get some rocker noise from both sides of the engine and a chattering sound when I accelerated to 40-50mph. I thought maybe my cam had gone flat, I checked the rockers and all cylinders seemed ok but I think the valves need adjustment, is there a way to adjust these...
  3. tmontanez

    Fuses for Accessories?

    Hello All, I am new to the wiring and electrical world, I have done all the wiring on my project. I just want to know where should i put inline fuses so I don't harm or short any wires. my set so far is: -Electric Fan w/ relay (fuse box IGN) -Electric kickdown (fuse box IGN) -Stereo (fuse...
  4. tmontanez

    Warm/hot horn relay

    Hello all, I noticed the other day that my horn rely on my 64 chevelle is warm/hot to the touch after the car has been off for hours, this is also my main power block. Is this normal? Nothing has gone wrong so far
  5. tmontanez

    Overheating issue!

    Just put my rearend in and took my 64 chevelle for its first drive, about 5 miles in the car started to over heat and was not able to accelerate past 2nd gear. The radiator was extremely hot and was overflowing. I need help, it has new hoses and a new thermostat. the new thermostat has been...
  6. tmontanez

    braze welding question

    My buddy owes me a favor, so I asked if he could weld in some bucket seat brackets for my 64 chevelle. He said he could do it but it would be braze welded. Is brazing good for this application? Will it be strong enough Thanks
  7. tmontanez

    Shaved Firewall/Engine Wire harness

    My firewall is now shaved and nice and smooth, anyone know some ways that I can run my stock wire harness into the engine bay that look slick. Also the placement of the bulkhead/fuse box . thanks much
  8. tmontanez

    my 64 chevelle project

    first off this site kicks ass! I got a notice from the city last week asking me to remove my car from my drive way as it was violating city ordnance and i had no place to take it...but a buddy of mine came through and is letting me store and work on it in his garage! I am a youngster to the...
  9. tmontanez

    have to get my 64 running in 5 days

    I have had my build sitting outside my house in my drive way and has been sitting there and have been working on it for maybe two months. I received a notice from the city stating that I am against city ordnance having it sitting in an open area, I can not put it in the garage or store it...
  10. tmontanez

    Shift kit? or Not? TH400

    I am having my TH400 rebuilt by my buddy and I cannot decide if I want a shift kit installed or not. I am running a stock chevy 350, stock rear end, no crazy mods. I would like some pros and cons...or just some definite answers why I should or should not. thanks and i hope everyone is...
  11. tmontanez

    64 brake pedal assembly

    can not find a 64 brake pedal assembly for the life of me! help please! online no luck, junk yards no luck, craigslist no luck....would a 64 chevelle pedal work? thanks Tony 64 chevelle automatic
  12. tmontanez

    good double flare tool for steel brake lines

    looking for a good double flare kit for flaring steel brake lines. I've tried the rent a tools though local parts stores...they are a pain and do not work..probably cause the lines are steel, ha. not looking to spend a ton of money as i don't see my self flaring a lot of lines but you never...
  13. tmontanez

    roll fenders or not?

    Hello All, I am contemplating rolling my fenders... I have a set of 255R/60 on a 15x8" wheel with a 4.25BS that i want to put on my 64 chevelle. The rear has disc brakes. they rub on the fender lip and would clear if I rolled the lip, or i can go with new smaller tires? what would be a good...
  14. tmontanez

    brake line bracket and t fittings

    hello, I am looking for the brakets that you weld to the differential and the one's you weld up front for the brake lines. i found these online, they are bolt on or weld on. https://www.circletracksupply.com/Brake-Line-Bracket-Bolt-On-or-Weld-On.-L-Bracket.html Also heard you could go get a...
  15. tmontanez

    Is this a good deal on a TH400?

    I found a trans online and the guy is willing to except a trade for my old powerglide plus $50 on top for his TH400. The 400 works but has some miles on it. do i have a good deal here? thanks
  16. tmontanez

    350 chevy cam referrals?

    Hello all, I am looking to put a new cam into my 350. the engine is stock so there are no upgrades, but I would like to upgrade the cam for more hp. Can i get suggestions of some affordable cams that boost performance? thank you
  17. tmontanez

    Paint floor pans/sealing

    I have been working on my project car, Its a 64 chevy chevelle. I want to start working on the interior. Inside is completely guted out. I am looking into making this into a beater. I don't want to spend much money on the cosmetics but performance will be killer. There is some surface rust on...
  18. tmontanez

    Hello from california

    Greetings to everyone! I am a youngster in the game and new to this site. This is an amazing site with amazing people behind it. Glad to now be a member. I just got my first project car! and I am slowly working things out. It is not a rod, but I know I can get great tips, advice and more...
  19. tmontanez

    Disc Brake and Wheel Backspace

    Hello, This is my first thread on RRR, this site kicks ass and I had to join! I am a youngster and fairly new to the game. I love rat rods! I have started my first project, which is a muscle car (not a rat rod), a 64 chevy chevelle to be exact. I am not qualified to step into the rat rod world...
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