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Well, for the most part I guess we're done. This thing was a major pain in the butt to fit a V8; not really my cup of tea but it was too nice and cheap to pass up. It's got a problem with cutting out under a load; not sure if it's carb or ignition. It kind of acts like a bad coil but it's a minor probem and it's time to take a break for a week or so. All is back together, it shifts good other than being really low geared. I looked it up and the stock Chevette rearend gear is a 4:11 for that year. Even with cutting out, it takes off like a scalded dog. I've got the exhaust installed back to the mufflers; tailpipes are on order. I put stock mufflers on so it's pretty quiet even without tailpipes. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. I was going for the "what if GM built a stock V8 Chevette" look and I think it came pretty close. Sorry i couldn't find anyone to do a video for me, Brick. I'll keep looking, it'll be around for a few months before I put it up for sale. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions, you guys really keep me motivated.

Originally Posted by falconvan

Well, for the most part I guess we're done. This thing was a major pain in the butt to fit a V8; not really my cup of tea but it was too nice and cheap to pass up. It's got a problem with cutting out under a load; not sure if it's carb or ignition. It kind of acts like a bad coil but it's a minor probem and it's time to take a break for a week or so. All is back together, it shifts good other than being really low geared. I looked it up and the stock Chevette rearend gear is a 4:11 for that year. Even with cutting out, it takes off like a scalded dog. I've got the exhaust installed back to the mufflers; tailpipes are on order. I put stock mufflers on so it's pretty quiet even without tailpipes. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. I was going for the "what if GM built a stock V8 Chevette" look and I think it came pretty close. Sorry i couldn't find anyone to do a video for me, Brick. I'll keep looking, it'll be around for a few months before I put it up for sale. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions, you guys really keep me motivated.

Ah Grasshoper you have put the heart of a lion into a butterfly. Must flap wings fast to keep bird from eating!

Falcon that does look good since you kept it stock looking . Takes off like a rubber band I bet engine to weight ratio .

Well hit the 60's here today and guess what some motivation hit me also . I got up hit the Peotone,IL swap this morning . Came home cleaned up a little in the garage and did a little wall art with some things I acquired over the long winter . Seeing cars pop up this Mustang will be plated this year He$$ or high water .