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I bet one of your wheels is bent or one of your tires is severely out of
balance. I had the same thing happen to me in My Nova That is cheap and
easy to fix. If that is the case you can use your money towards a new
motor. Just a thought!
Andrew Graycar
Systems Administrator
925-456-2156
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I am now able to start my first project on my '69 El Camino.� I have about
$1500 to spend.� I have narrowed it down to either a new engine or rebuild
the suspension.
The engine is�a 307, at idle has a oil pressure of about 10-20 and at
throttle has about 40-45.� It smokes at start up�only when the engine is
already hot. �7 of the pistons have a compression of about 145, with one at
130.� If I were to replace the motor first I would get the best 350 that
$1500 can buy.
I was told that this engine was rebuilt 40k miles ago.� However almost
everything the seller told me about this Elky was bull.
The suspension is crap. needs new everything, from springs to ball joints.
I can't drive�it over 65 MPH (it starts to shake). I should have alittle
left over for a new carb and maybe some headers for the 307 that's in it
right now.
Keep in mind that I need this car for my daily driver.� I have temporary
transportation while I do the work but I�will need to drive this car (with
either the old engine and new suspension�OR new�engine and old
suspension)�until�I�raise more funds.
I'm hoping you guys can give me some advise.� I know in a perfect world I
would do them both at the same time, but it's not.
I've got plenty of pictures of my project on my site if you want to take a
look.
Thanks for your help...
JM
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www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69
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