Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Looking for a 57 Chev Conv

[kalsplace]

I live close to the Vancouver, Wa , hate to say it, "junk yard", but will look for what you seek.   Larry Z.....do you remember seeing one in there?

 

Kelly 

 
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From: Alex LaRue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 16:27:21 -0400
Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: Looking for a 57 Chev Conv

My local resto shop is looking for a buildable 57 Chev convertible. Anybody know of one that can be had? Thanks.

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry Shouse
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 3:47 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] My 396 Build

Guys (and gals),

 

My machine shop now has my block, crank and heads to do their thing. I hope to have it all back within 2 weeks. They spec'ed out the following components for me:

 

TRW-L2242F30 SPEED-PRO POWER FORGED PISTONS

MOLLY RINGS _ CANT READ P/N

COMP CAMS CCA-11-430-8 MAGNUM RETRO-FIT HYD. ROLLER CAMSHAFT .566 LIFT/280 DURATION

COMP CAMS CCA-1320-16 PRO MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS

COMP CAMS CCA-854-16 HIGH ENERGY HYDROLIC ROLLER LIFTERS

COMP CAMS CCA-924-16 VALVE SPRINGS - DUAL

COMP CAMS CCA-7110 BILLET TIMING SET - DOUBLE ROLLER

COMP CAMS CCA-7934-16 HI-TECH 3/8 IN PUSHRODS

 

All ARP head bolts, rocker studs and main studs, Felpro gaskets, etc.

 

They CC'ed my heads, and they came in at 111cc's. With the pistons above, I'm looking at roughly 10.5:1 comp. ratio.

 

Block is getting bored 30 over, align bore checked, my L78 rectangular port heads are getting the complete workover, rods getting resized, everything balanced.

 

I went to Summit to compare pricing, and I was surprised that the prices I was quoted from these guys are the same or lower than Summit pricing. I figured a local shop would charge more...

 

I still need to decide on an intake and carb.

 

As I have been out of muscle car building since the late '70's, I welcome your comments.

 

Larry