🔧 BUILD Taws697's 1963 Biscayne Build! the anti-swap. Engine updates on page 5

[RICH17]

How did I miss this? Freaking bad ass man! that little patch looked great! Link on those magnets?

 

[taws697]

How did I miss this? Freaking bad ass man! that little patch looked great! Link on those magnets?

I got them from Eastwood. I pinched my fingers a couple times because they are so strong.

Eastwood Stitch Weld Magnets

Super strong magnets hold patch panels in place, perfect for blind repairs

www.eastwood.com

I also picked up this vise sheetmetal brake. I used it to make the patch pieces for the inner rockers. It worked real well.

Eastwood 6 Inch Vise Mount Press Metal Brake

Make reinforcement channels, ribs and much more all with one convenient, easy to store tool.

www.eastwood.com

 

[taws697]

Small amounts of progress has been made on the car. I removed the tail lights and buffed out that area. It doesn’t come totally clean, but it definitelylooks better. I also replaced the tail light seals while they were out.

 

[taws697]

I also decided to gather some items that I wanted powder coated. So, I removed the inner fenders and stripped down to sets of lower control arms. Believe it or not, 6 cylinder cars did not have front sway bars. So I got 2 sets of v8 lower control arms and sway bars. 1 set for the Biscayne and 1 set for the Belair. I also gathered some pulleys, v8 fan shroud, v8 motor mounts, 5 blade fan, and then dropped it off at my powder coated to be done in chassis black.

 

[taws697]

I’ve had millions of powertrain ideas, but my budget won’t let me get real fancy. I decided on a small block, 4 speed, and 9 inch. I came across a 327 out of a 65 Vette. It’s has the factory small journal forged crank, “Pink” LT-1 rods, and .030 over forged flat top pistons with reliefs. Best part is that it was super cheap. I plan to dress it up like a factory 300hp 327, but hope that it makes around 400hp.

These are the heads that I picked up for it. They are trick flow aluminum “Double Hump” castings. Once painted, I don’t think anyone will know the difference but they should flow pretty well.

I’m going to run an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold. I plan to grind off the edelbrock lettering and have a hole milled in the front for the oil fill tube.

 

[taws697]

Some measurements/calculations:
Pistons .027 in the hole
Valve reliefs= 3cc’s
Combustion chambers= 60cc’s
Head gasket= .015

I’m coming up with a compression ratio of about 10.4:1 with .042 quench.

 

[taws697]

Forgot to mention I picked up a pair of Hookers..........X-frame headers look weird. They are 1 3/4in primaries and 3in collectors. I’d like to get them jet hot coated on a cast iron color to keep somewhat of an original look.

 

[Outlaw]

Wow! Badass car man, love that you're sticking with a period drivetrain.

 

[taws697]

Wow! Badass car man, love that you're sticking with a period drivetrain.

Thanks. It’s no El Malo, but I’m having fun with it!

 

[Outlaw]

Thanks. It’s no El Malo, but I’m having fun with it!

That’s all that counts! Enjoy it. Don’t be ashamed of a project taking too long either lol.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Not sure how I missed this thread... as others have said, this car is awesome.

What have you done to "brighten" the paint work ?
I can offer a thread or two that may help.

 

[taws697]

Not sure how I missed this thread... as others have said, this car is awesome.

What have you done to "brighten" the paint work ?
I can offer a thread or two that may help.

Any input would be appreciated! I’ve buffed every panel with the heavy rubbing compound from Turtlewax. It’s like a red gritty paste. That cleaned up most of the orange stain around all of the specs of surface rust. Then I went to a light polishing compound to bring out some shine in the lacquer. After that I did a coat of wax. Meguiars ultimate paste wax I think? Definitely not top notch products, but they seem to be helping some. I’ve been doing this all by hand because it doesn’t take much to rub through the lacquer and reveal the red oxide primer.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

There is a lot reading here but it breaks down like this. It is hand applications which is safe
Meguiars has a show car glaze, #7. it actually moisturizes or conditions the single stage paint. 2-3 applications allows the paint to be ready for a very light finishing polish or straight to a pure carnauba wax.

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints Copyright ©PBMA - AutogeekOnline.net® All Rights Reser

www.autogeekonline.net

I may highlight and post sections in the detailing section, I do not want to clutter your build thread.
My suggestion for the carnauba wax is Collinite 915.

I would not "attack" the original paint with a rubbing compound. Single stage paint is typically THIN and the last thing you want to do is use an abrasive product.
The show car glaze has a ZERO cut level.

 

[taws697]

There is a lot reading here but it breaks down like this. It is hand applications which is safe
Meguiars has a show car glaze, #7. it actually moisturizes or conditions the single stage paint. 2-3 applications allows the paint to be ready for a very light finishing polish or straight to a pure carnauba wax.

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints Copyright ©PBMA - AutogeekOnline.net® All Rights Reser

www.autogeekonline.net

I may highlight and post sections in the detailing section, I do not want to clutter your build thread.
My suggestion for the carnauba wax is Collinite 915.

I would not "attack" the original paint with a rubbing compound. Single stage paint is typically THIN and the last thing you want to do is use an abrasive product.
The show car glaze has a ZERO cut level.

Awesome! I’m going to sit down and read this more in depth later. After briefly scanning the article, it looks like I’m doing exactly what it says not to do! Lol Thanks again!

 

[CoppeR]

Don't be like Phil and LS, 409 that sucker! LOL

 

[taws697]

Don't be like Phil and LS, 409 that sucker! LOL

I wish..... I do have a fresh 348 shortblock with a tri-power setup. Its going in my 60 though.

 

[taws697]

Fresh powder coat!!!!

 

[daturbosix]

this is great! i love it.

Carl@Redline you check this out yet?!

 

[Jon01]

What a great find, that car is awesome!
You're doing a nice job keeping the OG feel to it while preserving it from deterioration. Keep it up!
Also love the not LS drivetrain.
Here's a pic of my old 64, little different approach but it too had a 6/glide. 22mpg was nicebut man was it a pooch.

 

[taws697]

What a great find, that car is awesome!
You're doing a nice job keeping the OG feel to it while preserving it from deterioration. Keep it up!
Also love the not LS drivetrain.
Here's a pic of my old 64, little different approach but it too had a 6/glide. 22mpg was nicebut man was it a pooch.

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That looks killer!

 

[greasy]

Great work and love the ride! Keep the updates coming .

 

[MrDragster1970]

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Agree completely, this is amazing and the work is spectacular!!!!

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[taws697]

Thanks for all of kind words. It helps with the motivation some times! Haha

 

[MrDragster1970]

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DUDE, you deserve the compliments, you really are doing great work on her!!! Keep plugging away!!


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[taws697]

I’ve been moving along slowly with the car. I installed new rubber flaps on the inner fenders and them mounted the inner fenders and battery tray. The fresh powder coat looks kind of goofy next to all of the other stuff. Oh well. I did cruise the car around a little and get some photos of it.