Cascade Crew

Alphius · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject:

The T5 was apparently swapped in sometime in 2001 according to the previous owner who had owned it since 1998.

Then it was rebuilt by an AAMCO employee after hours as a favor in 2004 and broke within a couple hundred miles.

2.77 is a little low for a T5, I agree. Very Happy

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:52 pm Post subject:

Check the rear deck on the motor to see if it's actually a 5.7L.

My old car had the 5.7 badges and RPO code for it and sticker under the hood..... but it was a 305.

Just sayin'.

fiveoformula · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:18 pm Post subject:

When I was selling auto parts there was a customer who told me he had an IROC with a tuned port 350, he said the dealer told him it was a 305 but he said he knew it was a 350 because it took a 350 dizzy cap. Rolling Eyes

Alphius · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject:

Good flashlight and mirror is your friend :O)

Alphius · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:55 pm Post subject:

Well, I saw a bit of rust behind the driver's door rub strip so I pulled it off gently and a bunch of paint came off revealing even more surface rust. Sad

I might start looking for a new door. It had a bit of crash damage (really just a bump) anyway which is what started the rust. The rest of the car is solid, even if the clearcoat is a little worn.

This thing might get a Maaco special and new IROC decals after it's on the road to make it look nicer.

Alphius · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:32 am Post subject:

Now that I've slept on it, I think a new door is the way to go. That's part of how I talked the guy down, you could see rust bubbling under the red paint on the door right at the rub strip under the door handle. I was a little discouraged by how much was actually there, but I knew it needed to be done anyway.

On this specific picture you can see how the rear end of the rub strip on the door is kind of pulling away and you can also see the rust starting to form right above it. You can also see the only two noticeable dents on the car, one on the front fender lip and one right in front of the gas door.

Regardless of cosmetic issues, step 1 is to get it on the road (with all gears!). I will be working on that through this weekend.

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:54 am Post subject:

Do you have a DA? If it's doomed to be repainted and can't be touched up then I would buzz down any areas to see how bad they are before you do any work. Laughing

Alphius · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:07 am Post subject:

I think for max value it is doomed to be repainted. It literally has no clearcoat on the hood, fender tops, roof or rear deck. That's a hard sell at the price I'm thinking I would like to get eventually. Wink

I don't have a DA. I can borrow one from my dad when it gets to that point though.

I was gonna block with 80 grit on some areas before I decide if it's worth painting.
I will look closer tonight but as far as I have seen it's the factory original paint everywhere else on the car so there shouldn't be any repaired damage.

Not gonna lie, I got pretty pissed when I peeled the strip back and a bunch of paint came with it. Laughing

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

At least they should be easy dents to fix.

Alphius · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:13 am Post subject:

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Should hopefully push her into the 5 grand range. I used to have a guy who would respray for 200 bucks , but have since lost contact

Alphius · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:44 am Post subject:

Paul, I used a mirror and a bright flashlight and it is a 5.7 still. Very Happy

No 305 nonsense in this engine bay!

RSFreak · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject:

Alphius · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject:

Excellente!

Alphius · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject:

1850 RPM at 70MPH with the .73 fifth trans that is in there now.
If I can't fix the trans, I'll throw in my spare one with the .63 fifth and only be spinning 1600 RPM at 70. It's like a poor man's T56! Laughing

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject:

TPI curve + 700R4 ratios (3.07 first, 0.70 fourth) mean the 2.77's make perfect sense for a normal car.

Good to hear it is a genuine L98. Thumbs up

Alphius · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:52 pm Post subject:

RSFreak · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject: