102 is here!! Tri 5 build

Blue70 · 01-29-2018, 04:23 AM

Just picked up this 56 210 this weekend.

Originally an all black V8 car, with black steel wheels, and an ivory and black interior.

Floors and trunk are SOLID. body is great other than a spot on the lower front fender on the passenger side. Will do a patch panel there.

Came with all the trim. A 79-81 Camaro front subframe has been grafted under it at some point in it's life.

Excited for this one.

robertmee · 01-29-2018, 06:28 AM

Very cool. Lots of potential there.

Mr. E · 01-29-2018, 07:05 AM

Oh man that is a solid car to start. It's going to be sweet!

Mwilson · 01-29-2018, 07:45 AM

Very nice!!!

Hotwire · 01-29-2018, 11:58 AM

Subscribed!

Blue70 · 02-03-2018, 04:58 PM

37deg out, little cold out there to be pressure washing, and I can no longer feel my fingers, but worth it!!

Washed the 56 I picked up last weekend, and threw on a new set of wheels.. Looking better already

Hotwire · 02-03-2018, 10:30 PM

Looks good! I'd be afraid to pressure wash my car, lol would only have a frame left.

Blue70 · 02-04-2018, 06:09 AM

Lol. Your car looks pretty solid to me. You need to come do everything you hve done to yours so far to this one for me..

Got the trunk lid open yesterday, no surprises there, very solid!

Floors inside are solid, though where the water pooled the last 30 years whenever it rained, it's got some surface rust, but still solid. Need to clean it up and seal it soon.

chevymec · 02-04-2018, 07:50 AM

What's the plans for it?

Blue70 · 02-04-2018, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevymec

What's the plans for it?

I Soooooooo want to do a gasser, but I want it to be something I can drive comfortably anywhere. So that rules out gasser.

I am not sure on color. Having a really hard time with that one.. I do like satin black and put trim back on, 2 lane blacktop, or blasphemi style, but if I take the time to paint, it's the same work to make it shiny... If it's shiny, I am lost on what color or colors...

The only things for sure are that I will probably go through the 350 I have in the garage. Just a crate motor. Remove the dished pistons and throw in some flat tops, aluminum heads, a little cam, and top it off with a FITech EFI to give me good drivability. I don't have a transmission yet but I do want some sort of overdrive.

I really need to dial in the color so I can decide on things..
Well first thing I need to do is wrap up the Formula and Mustang and sell those, then I can have room to move this into the garage and get to work!

Mwilson · 02-04-2018, 10:11 AM

wow huge difference!!!

Justin. · 02-04-2018, 12:47 PM

Real nice!!

Does this mean the formula will be for sale soon?

Blue70 · 02-05-2018, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin.

Real nice!!

Does this mean the formula will be for sale soon?

As soon as I put in the new lock cylinders, window motors that I have, and buy some tires, the Formula is going on Craigslist lol.

***RichardCranium*** · 02-05-2018, 06:42 AM

Gasser would be pretty badass though...

Mwilson · 02-05-2018, 07:33 AM

I like the color it is, light blue?

**Heater** · 02-05-2018, 10:57 AM

Two Lane Black Top clone would be Teh Shit

Hotwire · 02-05-2018, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heater

Two Lane Black Top clone would be Teh Shit

Get a cowboy hat and roll!! (EDIT, american graffiti...

)

Finnegan did a good job on his 55, but his new set of sidepipes are off, don't know what it is but please don't do that, they're too laser straight for that car or something..

robertmee · 02-05-2018, 01:05 PM

For color, gunmetal/dark grey. Kind of like the bottom of this one

Justin. · 02-06-2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue70

As soon as I put in the new lock cylinders, window motors that I have, and buy some tires, the Formula is going on Craigslist lol.

I can take care of those issues, an idea on price? PM if needed.

Blue70 · 02-07-2018, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin.

I can take care of those issues, an idea on price? PM if needed.

PM Sent

Blue70 · 02-16-2018, 05:52 AM

Well, even though I am not supposed to be "working on it" until the Mustang is gone, I did order new pistons, rings, bearings, oil pump, etc.

Once they arrive I am hoping that I can find someone to press the pistons onto the rods in a reasonable amount of time so that I can start building up the engine.

Need to finish tearing it down and start cleaning it up

Blue70 · 02-27-2018, 03:23 PM

Closer...
Will be working more on it tonight.

Mwilson · 02-27-2018, 03:34 PM

looking good

Blue70 · 02-28-2018, 07:12 PM

got a few parts today and just set them on top for now. This is NOT the carb I will be running.

Blue70 · 03-01-2018, 01:41 PM

Think I just found a 5 speed to go behind it

01-29-2018, 04:23 AM	#1
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	102 is here!! Tri 5 build Just picked up this 56 210 this weekend. Originally an all black V8 car, with black steel wheels, and an ivory and black interior. Floors and trunk are SOLID. body is great other than a spot on the lower front fender on the passenger side. Will do a patch panel there. Came with all the trim. A 79-81 Camaro front subframe has been grafted under it at some point in it's life. Excited for this one. Last edited by Blue70; 05-01-2018 at 09:47 PM..

01-29-2018, 07:05 AM	#3
Mr. E Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 1,693	Oh man that is a solid car to start. It's going to be sweet! __________________

01-29-2018, 07:45 AM	#4
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,373	Very nice!!! __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

01-29-2018, 11:58 AM	#5
Hotwire Resail Red Hater Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,245	Subscribed! __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread Last edited by Hotwire; 01-29-2018 at 12:03 PM..

02-03-2018, 04:58 PM	#6
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	37deg out, little cold out there to be pressure washing, and I can no longer feel my fingers, but worth it!! Washed the 56 I picked up last weekend, and threw on a new set of wheels.. Looking better already Last edited by Blue70; 05-01-2018 at 09:47 PM..

01-29-2018, 06:28 AM	#2
robertmee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh Posts: 282	Very cool. Lots of potential there.

02-03-2018, 10:30 PM	#7
Hotwire Resail Red Hater Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greensboring Posts: 1,245	Looks good! I'd be afraid to pressure wash my car, lol would only have a frame left. __________________ Jeff 02 s10 blazer 2wd, 4dr - L33 5.3L, Z06 cam/springs, 8.5" rear, 3.73s, built 4L60-E, 02 Z28 SS rims - SOLD Click here for build thread 64 Chevelle mordoor Malibu, red headed step foster child LQ4/T56 swap Click here for build thread Last edited by Hotwire; 02-04-2018 at 07:36 AM..

02-04-2018, 06:09 AM	#8
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	Lol. Your car looks pretty solid to me. You need to come do everything you hve done to yours so far to this one for me.. Got the trunk lid open yesterday, no surprises there, very solid! Floors inside are solid, though where the water pooled the last 30 years whenever it rained, it's got some surface rust, but still solid. Need to clean it up and seal it soon. Last edited by Blue70; 05-01-2018 at 09:48 PM..

02-04-2018, 07:50 AM	#9
chevymec 10 BOLT JUNKIE Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richlands Posts: 3,186	What's the plans for it? __________________ 1997 SS S10 1969 SS Chevelle

02-04-2018, 10:11 AM	#11
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,373	wow huge difference!!! __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

02-04-2018, 12:47 PM	#12
Justin. Custom User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mooresville dragstrip Posts: 627	Real nice!! Does this mean the formula will be for sale soon? __________________ I make custom and OEM replica vinyl decals. Just PM if interested

02-05-2018, 06:42 AM	#14
*RichardCranium* Administraightbanyourass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Cackilacky Posts: 22,761	Gasser would be pretty badass though...

02-05-2018, 07:33 AM	#15
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,373	I like the color it is, light blue? __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

02-05-2018, 01:05 PM	#18
robertmee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh Posts: 282	For color, gunmetal/dark grey. Kind of like the bottom of this one

02-16-2018, 05:52 AM	#21
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	Well, even though I am not supposed to be "working on it" until the Mustang is gone, I did order new pistons, rings, bearings, oil pump, etc. Once they arrive I am hoping that I can find someone to press the pistons onto the rods in a reasonable amount of time so that I can start building up the engine. Need to finish tearing it down and start cleaning it up Last edited by Blue70; 05-01-2018 at 09:49 PM..

02-27-2018, 03:23 PM	#22
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	Closer... Will be working more on it tonight. Last edited by Blue70; 05-01-2018 at 09:49 PM..

02-27-2018, 03:34 PM	#23
Mwilson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Duncan Posts: 15,373	looking good __________________ 1979 CAMARO 383ci, 3.42 gear 10.96 @ 122 footbraking through the mufflers

02-28-2018, 07:12 PM	#24
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	got a few parts today and just set them on top for now. This is NOT the carb I will be running. Last edited by Blue70; 05-01-2018 at 09:49 PM..

03-01-2018, 01:41 PM	#25
Blue70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,965	Think I just found a 5 speed to go behind it

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