'61 Biscayne Stroked 348/440c.i. My First Restoration

[sycsteve]

Convert it to a pcv system Steve.

Neah, I'd rather just whipe the few drops off every once in a while.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Cured my problem.

 

[blkblk63ss]

Most of the people i know dont think what they call obsolete engines are worth building unless its an LS engine because everyoune else is doing it.
Everone at the first show i went to was gauking at it all day. Started it a few times too. A few looked confused when i said it was my car.

Most younger people don't even know the older cars. I get asked what year my 66 chevy pickup is, they say they never saw one.

 

[sycsteve]

Cured my problem.View attachment 61515

Wont work with my setup unless I buy a different 1" riser plate. I have the Quick Fuel Race Q carb.

 

[sycsteve]

Does this look like the glass setting rubber I need for my windows? The measurements look correct. Has anyone found it cheaper?

https://www.dkhardware.com/glass-and-acrylic-setting-rubber-channel-for-1-4-material-7-16-base-width-AV4588-product-20282.html?msclkid=f5259177d68e1b224118cb81f7a18dc8&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BSC | Automotive Products&utm_term=4577335626228821&utm_content=Auto Glass Tools & Replacement Components

 

[skipxt4]

They Are, a Great vendor, of hard to find hardware.

 

[sycsteve]

Got 2 trophies this weekend. Had a lot of fun and burt to a crisp.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

 

[sycsteve]

Im surprised considdering i have no door glass in yet or interior just my farm & fleet seat covers.

 

[skipxt4]

Oh Yeah. Way to go Steve.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Congrats, we can tell by the smile on your face that you are enjoying the heck out of this project!

TomK

 

[blkblk63ss]

Im surprised considdering i have no door glass in yet or interior just my farm & fleet seat covers.

That might get you some more ambition to finish it up now and get awards.

 

[sycsteve]

Thanks guys. I'm having a blast in this car. I'm amazed how many people stop and look at the car. Some track me down while I'm looking at other cars just to ask me about it.
Waiting on my glass setting channel parts and sash channel seal material. Having a little cooling problems on these 95 deg days when going slow or stuck at lights. Creeps up to 220 deg. Think I need better electric fans. Been looking at SPAL extreme performance fans.

 

[DonSSDD]

First make sure your temp gauge is accurate with an IR gun.

After breakin, your motor will create less heat as well so put some miles on it and see if it improves?

 

[sycsteve]

Got 2 trophies this weekend. Had a lot of fun and burt to a crisp.View attachment 61900View attachment 61901

The little trophy was top 60 out of over 300. Made my day.

 

[sycsteve]

First make sure your temp gauge is accurate with an IR gun.

After breakin, your motor will create less heat as well so put some miles on it and see if it improves?

Thanks. I will break out my IR gun from RC racing and check the temp. The wires broke off one fan last Sunday and I had to rig it till I got home to solder them back on. They don't have much RPM compared to other guys fans I looked at.

 

[sycsteve]

Is the material in the vent window glass the same as the door sash material?

 

[sycsteve]

I need a close up picture on the quarter window on a 61 or 62 Biscayne rolled up and from the outside. Could someone please send me some pics?

 

[La Hot Rods]

What more?
This is a 62 BelAir

 

[sycsteve]

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What more?
This is a 62 BelAir

Thanks. I wanted to see if I should cut the sash channel longer. I thought it looked a little short for the opening. Wanted to eliminate that gap in the back corner. It would probably help if I had the fuzzy trim around the top to see how tight I can get it.