jacob Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Every things good to go... put in our goe gibs racing break in oil filled up our champion radiator with water no leaks . the oil primer tools in place and to spin it we got a big old drill to spin that thing we used it to drill holes in concrete so it shouldn't burn out or tear up. We got a remote push button starter to fire it up and i was thinking about it and ... there's no way to turn it off so Jim made us a kill switch so we could cut it off and he made us up a tach wire for the tachometer so were going to fire it up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Sounds like a plan. I like it! Good luck. You'll have a smile from ear to ear and won't be able to smack it off your face! The thrill of the first start. Ain't it great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Good luck Jacob! It's a huge thrill so enjoy, sounds like your all prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 FIRE IT UP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 With all the work done since you started this project Jacob, you must have a great sense of accomplishment getting to this point. My congratulations! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 IT RUNS GREAT!!! I cannot describe how it sounds... it shakes the ground when it idles and one of our neighbors sayed it sounded like a big block. were letting it cool down now weve got it back in the garage now when it was running it was just below 180 it just had perfect temperature, oil psi and no major leaks exept for a little fuel leak ( loose fitting) and little water leak. I am so proud of it it was worth all the time money and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badddoin Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Way to go, Jacob! Nothing like firing one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 IT RUNS GREAT!!!I am so proud of it it was worth all the time money and work. Definetly exciting, in my younger days that's how I would describe it too "time, money & work", but for my old butt it was blood, sweat & tears Keep up the fine work young fella, cant wait to see more progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 That takes care of all the mechanical stuff so on to the rust repairs and body work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Great work Jacob! It really is a great feeling that most of us here remember well to have your first motor fired up take great pride in the fact there is some of the skin from your knuckles there in that engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Way to go young man!! It is a great feeling firing up a new mill and it runs without issues. Keep up the good work!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks for all the comments I will work on getting our pictures and videos posted I am so pleased with how good it sounds ... its just got a great rumble and is plenty loud I think the neighbors agree to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Congrats Jacob...keep up the good work. You'll always feel proud of all the work you put in to this car. You rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvssmail Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Damn it roars, I can here it from here, LOL Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 heres the break in this is the video of it cranking up for the first time keith really helped us out. Just click on it and the video will come up this is the first video i have put on here hope it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Love the sound of a brand new engine getting cranked over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badddoin Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Excellent, Jacob. It's a little tense when they first start. Sounds great; Thanks for posting that. I didn't reaalize you had the body off the frame. Nice looking work there, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Keep it up and you will be having it at Pigeon Forge next June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Sounds like a small block to me Jacob good job on the rebuild. how is the body coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have some other videos I can post on here and it sounds better in person than in the videos our next door neighboor is the one who said it sounded like a big block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Jacob, you've come a long way it sounds awesome. A huge thumbs-up and thanks for sharing. It's great to see a young man such as yourself with a passion for these relics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Heres another video of it during the break in... WE MADE SURE IT WAS IN PARK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Sounds good! Great video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 we talked to one of my granddaddy's friends and he has a almost rust free 1972 Monte Carlo it had been restored and then left out side and water got under the vinyl top so the roof rusted and then water got in the car and rusted the floor. So the guy that owned the car got 2 parts cars one with a perfect roof the other has a good floor and trunk lid both of the parts cars have been wrecked but there's still use able parts on both of them. we might use the body off the complete Monte Carlo on my frame. Will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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