(not so) new project! barn find '72

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:10 am

Well I was relieved to finally get the 82 finished so I could relax, but now I found a deal too good to pass up! The '72 was driven into the barn in 1984 and is still there now! I pick it up Wed. The car was freshly painted just before it was parked, I'll have to see it it will clean up. Let the fun begin!

kristoj · Post by **kristoj** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:18 am

Sounds like a fun project. Keep us posted. Looks to be in pretty good shape!

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:28 am

Great find! Now you'll be able to see the difference between the 82s and the charm of the early models.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:02 am

hooray for the barn finds! is that the proud new owner in the green shirt?

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:06 pm

No, she's the proud owner of the '82. I was going to autocross it, but she said it's too nice so I got my own.

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:37 am

You just can't stand to relax, can you Trey? Looks like a fun project, Keep us posted as you progress on it. Knowing your work, it'll be a sweet one.
Ron

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:32 am

I didn't buff the hood, because I'm going to paint it semi-gloss black.

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:58 am

powdercoated wheels & new tires:

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:47 am

Those look like higher compression pistons than original, don't they? Here's a pic of one from my 72:

TulsaSpider · Post by **TulsaSpider** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:03 am

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:00 am

[quote="mdrburchette"]Those look like higher compression pistons than original, don't they?
I think so too, someone on Mira thought they were 9.8 c/r. I blew the engine apart tonight, good news/bad news. The engine looks pretty fresh, but looks to have had a thrown rod & has a sleeved cyl.

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:29 am

You two are going to have a really good looking driveway...two red Spiders!
Looks like you got lucky Trey, you have a winter project to keep you out of trouble.
Ron

joshuagore · Post by **joshuagore** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:33 pm

3m and Harbor Freight to the rescue

Car looks GREAT!!!!
Josh

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:43 am

So the 1608 was at max overbore & loose piston to bore clearance, so I went back & bought some more engines from the p.o. of the car. Came back with a 1438 & 1756. The 1756 was wrecked with only 17000 miles, but looks to have ingested water before being pulled. Maybe a good core, but definitely not a runner. The 1438 was mildly modded and the guy actually had a dry lake record with it at one time in a 124 wagon. Looks like it had a few oil leaks, I couldn't tell it had wrinkle painted cam covers until after cleaning, but don't worry I've got a nice set of bead blasted alum ones. He sold me a new set of oversize pistons & rings too. Tomorrow I'm off to the engine shop, wish me luck.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:05 am

It looks like you're well on your way! Did the 1438 come with a flywheel? There's somethig different between the 1438 and 1608 flywheels...bolt size maybe (can't remember) but I hope it doesn't pose a problem.

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