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WestFest Purists Organization Art Car Project - A Five Year Wait (since 9.14.97)
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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12.16.02: For the first time in five years, a 1975 Chevrolet Nova coupe is about to be resurrected as the WFPO Art Car.
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It's been a five year hiatus for a garage cleanup where a 1975 Chevrolet Nova coupe has been sleeping.
Just this evening, a recycled Chevrolet 305 motor (which was originally a 313,968.6-miled powerplant that burned oil) was lowered into the recipient vehicle which will be used by the WestFest Purists Organization as an art car for 2003. Originally, the motor was delayed because of no funding, where the WFPO Cruiser was used for the remainder of the year.
As of this writing, the WFPO Cruiser (a 1981 Chevrolet Blazer 4 x 4) will need extensive rehabilitation, which will include bodywork, welding new floor panels, having the rear frame rails straightened, and re-sealing the camper top. During the interim winter break, plans to complete the WFPO Art Car Project has been initiated since November 2002.
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Setup (before 6 p.m.)
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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The shop hoist...
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#2
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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second shot (before the chain was attached)
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recycled powerplant (the Chevrolet 305)
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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recycled powerplant (frontal shot)
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
seributra_d@yahoo.com (281) 437-4931 (home); (281) 386-8999 (cell) 7023 Dickson Way Missouri City, TX 77489-2506
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recycled powerplant (without the intake manifold)
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
seributra_d@yahoo.com (281) 437-4931 (home); (281) 386-8999 (cell) 7023 Dickson Way Missouri City, TX 77489-2506
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As of this writing, the intake has been undecided - the final choice will be determined after a coin toss.
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Home at Last
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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When the motor was lowered, the chain was too short, which necesitated raising the front end with a floor jack. The motor was finally in around 8:00 p.m. (sorry, missed the HIMC Radio Show and the weekly programming meeting because of a vacation)
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Duct Tape?
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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Here's the shot of the lifter valley again, only that it was covered with masking tape (would not expect garbage in the oil pan)
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Exhaust headers
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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This may cause a few car alarms to go off - a set of tubular headers were orignally part of a motor swap which dates back to April 1990, when I was a student at Willowridge High School
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Duct tape (#2)
by DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA
Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at 7:42 PM
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Don't mind the valve covers - they were placed on the motor for looks only (until the flashy pieces arrive on Christmas Day).
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| 97% Completed (accessories on board) #2 |
DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA |
Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at 7:29 AM |
| 97% Completed (accessories on board) #2 |
DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA |
Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at 7:27 AM |
| 97% Completed (accessories on board) |
DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA |
Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at 7:24 AM |
| 95% Completed (installation of a secondhand intake) |
DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA |
Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 at 2:46 AM |
| 1.1.03 update |
DON "The Emissary" SERIBUTRA |
Wednesday, Jan. 01, 2003 at 3:00 PM |
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