1970 Duster, Trans-Am-inspired "Pro Touring" build
Another update... I've made a lot of progress since the last post, including swapping the slotted mags for Rallyes and getting the engine fired up for the first time. I had the floats set too low in the carb so it couldn't run for more than 10-20 seconds before stalling out, but when it did run it sounded GREAT!! It took me a while to charge the battery up so it would crank fast enough but once it did it started right up and ran smooth with no misfiring, the timing even sounded decent even though I just set the damper at 8* and eyeballed the distributor. Oil pressure was great too, I primed it of course and after starting it shot up to 80 psi and stayed there. I didn't put it in gear and drive it but the throttle response revving it up a bit was CRAZY, way quicker than any car I've ever driven or heard in person (which doesn't mean all that much but still). I'm super excited to get this thing on the road, all it needs is to top up the fluids and get the front-end tightened up and aligned and it's good to go! Oh not to mention a seat needs to be bolted in lol...
Here's with the new wheels, I should've thought to get closed-end lugs duh:oops:
And the engine before plug wires were put in
P.S. I should probably explain the strange name too, my cousin and I were trying to think of nicknames for my car and it started to get really technical and nerdy as usual. Brainchild because it represents a bunch of new ideas, Triathlete because I want it to go, turn, and stop as well as get decent gas mileage and cruise on road trips. Yeah it's pretty lame I need more ideas if you got them LOL
Another update... I've made a lot of progress since the last post, including swapping the slotted mags for Rallyes and getting the engine fired up for the first time. I had the floats set too low in the carb so it couldn't run for more than 10-20 seconds before stalling out, but when it did run it sounded GREAT!! It took me a while to charge the battery up so it would crank fast enough but once it did it started right up and ran smooth with no misfiring, the timing even sounded decent even though I just set the damper at 8* and eyeballed the distributor. Oil pressure was great too, I primed it of course and after starting it shot up to 80 psi and stayed there. I didn't put it in gear and drive it but the throttle response revving it up a bit was CRAZY, way quicker than any car I've ever driven or heard in person (which doesn't mean all that much but still). I'm super excited to get this thing on the road, all it needs is to top up the fluids and get the front-end tightened up and aligned and it's good to go! Oh not to mention a seat needs to be bolted in lol...
Here's with the new wheels, I should've thought to get closed-end lugs duh:oops:
And the engine before plug wires were put in
P.S. I should probably explain the strange name too, my cousin and I were trying to think of nicknames for my car and it started to get really technical and nerdy as usual. Brainchild because it represents a bunch of new ideas, Triathlete because I want it to go, turn, and stop as well as get decent gas mileage and cruise on road trips. Yeah it's pretty lame I need more ideas if you got them LOL