Mississippi

[molyorange 77]

Any guys here in Mississippi like to go fast turn left and right? There are a lot of Drag Racers down here ( I know I used to be one)

[go-fish]

Gulfport/Biloxi here.

[Z06vet]

Not sure if you guys read about the motorsprots park coming to the mobile, AL area. It got big press here in pensacola since the earnhardts are one of the investors. Supposed to be 1/4 strip, 7/10 oval nascar style, 3 mile road course, and a midget track. I'm looking forward to it if it all comes together. I saw about a month ago that a site has been selected. Scott

[molyorange 77]

STOP IT! 3 miles of road racing, OH OHH im getting excited!!!

[go-fish]

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[SatisTraction]

i am in jackson. to be honest i must admit that i am still a drag racer!!!

[go-fish]

MollyOrange is up around Jackson. I'm gonna try to meet up with him when I get back from this deployment overseas.
It'll be nice to have a pro-touring contingent at Cruisin' the Coast too. Even though you are a drag racer it'll be nice to hang out with some like minded folks. I know it's not till October but I will hafta get the cuda going.
You know any machine shops up there?

[SatisTraction]

a good friend owns butler machine. what do you need?

[chevella]

I'm about 30 miles south of Jackson, but commute to Jackson daily.

[go-fish]

StatisTraction, I have a Mopar 360 I need to get bored to .030 over and some oiling modifications done to the oil galley (tube). Also an oil crossover tube in the valley. I have instructions to do all that because I know most places are Chevy and Ford influenced. The small bloc Mopar has some issues with oiling when you go big.
I have a forged rotating assembly, 4" stroke crank, shouldn't be any clearance issues, and a D1-SC ProCharger centrifugal SC.
I am in a strange and distant land right now but my battalion gets back to Gulfport in about a month and I would like get the block machined and have the engine assembled not long after. I have been saving for the other parts and will be ordering everything to complete the engine the week I get back or before on the parts that will need some lead time to get there.
So I guess the works if they can do it. Machining and assembly. I would put it together myself if it was just a rebuild but I would rather have someone that does it for a living tackle this one.
I'd like to get up there and talk to some machine shops. I know it's nearly impossible to do a ballpark figure on machine work. Machine shops on the coast are more trouble than what they're worth.

Oh, and welcome Chevella. This is a pretty good site, glad to see more folks from MS on here.

[SatisTraction]

well lamar built my 438 inch stroker motor and my buddies 1300hp turbo 331. he used to built race boat engines in vicksburg but he moved to philidelphia ms. He can get it done for you!!! when you get ready Pm me for his number and i will tell him you may be calling.

[SatisTraction]

I'm about 30 miles south of Jackson, but commute to Jackson daily.

welcome to the site

[go-fish]

He certainly sounds capable, StatisTraction. Are you aware if he is familiar with Mopars. Alot of guys say they all bolt together the same and while that is true, the small mopar does have oil system issues that would need to be addressed. I can get him the information on how to go about that, no problem.
Now all I have to do is wait for that plane ride back home!

[SatisTraction]

not sure about the mopar thing. he builds lots of race engines and he is honest. i will ask him about it.

[molyorange 77]

Chevella) were are you from, Crystal springs, Harrisville,Florence! Im in Clinton.

[chevella]

molyorange 77,
I am in Hazlehurst, but work in Jackson. Do you ever go to the cruise in's at Byram or at the Res?
Charlie

[molyorange 77]

I do go but I just havent taken the car yet, Just got it running And need to tune and button everything up!

[chevella]

Molyorange 77,
What kind of car do you have? My rear end is apart right now as well. I am working on the rear disc set up. I hope to have every thing back together in a couple of weeks. We'll have to meet up at one of the cruise in's in April!

[molyorange 77]

I have a 77 camaro 388/w 6speed richmond, my rear is also a mess I am now replacing an old posi and changing ring and pinion this weekend. I bought a detriot true trac I want to see if they are anygood, Alot of the guys on this site recommend them so i'll try anything once. I started out looking for a 1970-73 camaro and I could not find one to my liking and happened to be driving through an old neighborhood and this one was sitting in a back yard with a for sale sign and $200 and a new battery and drove it home 2 days later. Its rough but looks are not what Im after I just want a strong running beater- believe me its a beater!

[chevella]

Sounds like a cool ride. I have always been a fan of the 70 to 73 camaro's as well. I was actually looking for one when I bought my Chevelle. The only reason I went with the Chevelle was like you I got a really good deal on it and the wife liked it better, which made things a lot easier. It is also somewhat of a beater with a cheap paint job that was on it when I got it. You may have seen it around, it is a malibu, white with black stripes. I just put the new wheels on it, before it had ralleys. How do you like the Richmond? I eventually want to go with a 5 or 6 speed.

[molyorange 77]

U think your car is WHITE mine is triple white( paint,vinyl top and interior) man this thing is straight from the DISCO era.What kind of wheels did you put on it, Im a big fan of the rallys. So far I love the richmond its my first stick with some H/P to play with and a little tight but they told me it will take some running to break it in. With the 3.73 I will have a cruise RPM of 2500 @ 70 MPH its got a 2.73 in it until this weekend. Im ready to lay 2 black strips down Hwy 27.:6gears:

[chevella]

I put a set of polished ZR1 corvette wheels on it. 9.5 in the front and 11 in the back with 275 17's and 315 17's. Going from 15's to 17's made a huge difference in handling, a totally rebuilt suspension helped a lot too. Nothing like trying to keep a car in road with 37 yr old rubber bushings! If just had a drive train like yours I would be set!!

[molyorange 77]

Man your right wheels and new bushings make a Big difference. Did you install tubular control arms or use stock ones with the poly bushings. I used the stock control arms, I Just dont have enough feedback on if they really work and which arms to buy. I blasted the frame and sprayed POR on it piece by piece, I just dont like the high gloss, and used the HOTCHKIS TVS kit I still have not had it aligned yet but I can tell it handles very crisp and responsive. Im ready to bolt my wheels on it and drive it hard or like Steve Mcqueen as they say.! Lets try to meet sometime soon.

[chevella]

I used the stock front control arms with poly bushings on the front and custom made adjustable upper and lower control arms with Currie Johnny Joints on the rear. I have been thinking about going with adjustable uppers on the front with the tall ball joints, but haven't decided if I want to finish the interior first, I'm on a budget of course. If we had a road course or autocross near, I know what my decision would be. So many things to upgrade, but so little buget. :hand: We'll definately have to meet up some time. I'll PM you my contact info.

[SatisTraction]

i talked to lamar and he was ok with building a dodge. he said he had done a few dodge race engines and was familiar with the oiling system. so when you get back and are ready let me know!!!

[go-fish]

Awesome! Awesome!Awesome!
I may have located a race block in So. MS, an R3. They are Mopar blocks that have four bolt mains!
2 more weeks till I get to come home.

[go-fish]

I am back on the Gulf Coast thank God. I am going to relax for a few days and try to get over the time change. I look forward to meeting some fellow Mississippi Pro-tourers.
See ya, guys.

[Cruiser]

Lots of drag racing around here, if you want to go fast and turn left there are dirt tracks all over the place. Going fast and turning right and left........no place around that I know of. We have some nice two lanes though!!

[molyorange 77]

Sorry Cruiser I dont do it in the Dirt, The only places I know of are NO problem raceway LA, AFBs like Meridian, Grenada, Columbus. these are very large airport runways coned off . And these that were mentioned are SCCA sanctioned events.

[chevella]

Dirt :lmao: . Hey Molyorange, what ever happened to the autoX they used to have a couple times a year at the fair grounds?

[molyorange 77]

Whats-up Charlie, The auto-X @ the fairgrounds is on hold for now the fair commission said they would not let us hold an event there at the present time. And wouldn't say anything else, pretty much left us hanging after a schedule had been set. I drove a miata with a stroked 347 ford and t-56 and it was WAY too much!! The course was really meant for V-6s and 4 bangin ricers and thats what most of the guys in the clubs run, really not built for THE DOMESTIC IRON. But the other places like Grenada, Meridian,Columbus are built for the BIG BOYS where talkin vettes, vipers, camaros,stangs,and thangs like that. When I get a schedule i'll let you know, It might be something you want check out!

[chevella]

Definately let me know!! Are you planning on taking your car to any of these events?

[molyorange 77]

Yeah I'll take it to Meridian,Columbus. By the way are you going to Super Chevy this weekend 20-22 Memphis? Robert

[chevella]

Nope, I had planned to go, but won't be able to make it. I went last year, it was a great event. Are you driving or trailering your car to Colombus and Meridian? I would love to take mine if I have the new seats and seat belts in by then.

[molyorange 77]

Driving!

[go-fish]

Belle Chase Naval Air Station in N.O. held SCCA events but I don't kno after Katrina.
I am going to pull the 'cuda out of hibernation after 7 months and send the Tremec off to Cali. to get beefed up to 700 lb/tq!

[chevella]

Hey go-fish, how was cruzin the coast last year? Me and I guy I work with already have a couple of rooms reserved for the second weekend this year. Curious how the event was since all the damage from Katrina.

[go-fish]

The turnout was great. However, Hwy 90 has alot to be desired. It always has really.
All of the casinos are just about back. Hard Rock should be opening on the Katrina anniversary this year. I live four blocks from the beach in Long Beach, if you have a travel trailer and can get it down you are welcome to the backyard. Just bring an extension chord.
I know most of the fun is at the Motels but if there is anyone that wants to camp here, it's alright. I just hope te 'cuda is streetable by then.
They have all the crap cleaned up off 90. No more rubble.

[molyorange 77]

Welcome Home friend, I'll bet a million its good to B back home in your surroundings and to sleep in your own bed! The weather is getting right so whats next for the cuda after the tranny mods?

[go-fish]

Thanks, after missing so so much like ALL the firsts for my daughter I have just been chilling out at the house and catching up on the yard. I bought a new self propeled push mower, told the wife I got it so she could use it but that won't ever happen. I sold my Dodge Stealth before I deployed so I had to get a new vehicle. I found a one owner 73 Dodge pickup with air conditioning and disc brakes, well equiped for a 70's Dodge p/u. I've been tinkering with that.
As for the 'cuda, I need to get it out of the barn and pull that tranny, send it off and get the block machined, do the short block. In the mean time I need to get it on a frame machine. I noticed it rocked while it was on the jackstands last time. It may be the slab but I want to make sure it is true'ed up before I weld in the sub frame connectors. There are some really cool connectors out that are laser ut to perfectly match the contour of the ridges of the stock floor pans. From a bottom view it looks as though it is a full frame car, they tie into the front and rear subs beutifully. The chassis will be complete after that.
The turn around with the tranny will get it back before the engine is done. I need to bend some brake lines and order the top end for the engine and go driving.
I think I am going to go primer black while I am saving the money for the repop OEM style rear quarters from Goodmark, they're close to going into production. I hate to do anything with the bodywork before I am ready to do it all but if it is close to Cruisin' the Coast I aint taking it out in it's multi colors. The black 17's I have on it should make it look pretty mean in black primer, even if it does have some waves in the metal.
I was looking at buying a Mopar race block but the 360 I have should take the upgrade to 408" with the main girdle I have for it. The R3 block would allow me to reach alot of ponies but I won't need any more power than my original plans called for.
I should be Cruisin' this October. That's my time table to get it road worthy. Cruisin' 08 should see the car totally done if all goes well, that's if I stay away from buying anymore lawn mowers with my 'cuda money! :)

[vr1967]

Go-fish,
If you can't get up with Satistraction's machinist, I can recommend a good one in Denham Springs, LA (just east of Baton Rouge)

Virgil

[go-fish]

Wow, I totally forgot about this thread. I had to find a shop with a Mopar smallblock cam tunnel fixture for the lifter bore bushing. I was fortunate to find Southland Performance, a Mopar shop, in Gray, LA (near Houma on Hwy. 90).
I only recently took the block over there. We had to take in the mother in law and we are paying for her medicine and it's driving me nuts. She has taken so much away from my car budget and she is so ungrateful. Enough of that though.
I am going to have them do the whole thing, all the way to dyno. We should be lookin at middle to end of November.
Too bad it couldn't be done for Cruisin the Coast.

[SatisTraction]

i wanted to make cruising the coast but work prevailed!!! THAT SUCKS.

anyway if any of you ms folks need a stong 383 look at my post int he classifieds. you can even "test" it if need be :)

[molyorange 77]

You guys Have a Wonderful Christmas and A Happy NEW YEAR!!! BOTTOMS UP!!!

[SatisTraction]

you too. we all have to try and meet up one day. I will have my car on the road soon :)

[go-fish]

That would be great. I am leaving for yet another deployment soon but maybe in about Aug. 08. I finally got my engine in a machine shop after much delay. Made 650hp but I haven't got it in the car. I leave in Feb so won't be able to get it on the road. I don't know how much longer after I get back I will be stationed here on the coast. Looking like I may have to relocate to VA. I have really enjoyed MS te last 5 years fellas.

[SatisTraction]

that kinda blows. I spent 6 years in the navy so i understand. holler if you need anything. if i get mine together i will head down that way before you head out.

[go-fish]

I was planning on getting the engine/trans in the car and get it going down the road a couple times before deployment.
We had some problems with the enginr that required tear down so we are going to dyno again at the end of the week.
I'll probably get it home by the weekend or the first weekend in Jan.
I would like to take a week of leave and thrash on it.
I have to set up the fuel system, run the battery from the trunk, plumb the rack and pinion and the Hydro-boost to the PS pump, find a drivers seat, run the plumbing for the water injection and some other minor things like safety wire on the rotor hats.
I would like to show the fellas at work that I actually do have a cuda and it is bad as$ as I have been saying it is, LOL.
If I get it running before I leave I would love to do a shake down run up to Monticello.
If I had the engine back when I was spposed to it would have been close but now it's close to impossible.

[chevella]

Merry Christmas guys!!!

[lil zl1]

I recently finished my 69. It was 31 months in the making. Martz front suspension, Martz 4 bar rear suspension with sway bars front
and rear. Strange fab 9 rear with traction lok and 4.10 gears. 4 wheel wilwood 12.19 brakes. Dse mini-tub and stainless gas tank.
Boyd wheels--17X11 rear with 335, 17X8 front with 245 all Pilot sports. Custom built all aluminum 427 small block--Brodix heads and block--approx 620HP. D&D chevy viper 6 speed. Semi-custom interior. AC,PS,rack and pinion. Chevy tri-coat magnetic red metallic.
A blast and pleasure. Glenn Price in Saucier, MS
Oh yeah, I forgot--a custom one-off 3 inch stainless exhaust with the mufflers by the tank in the back.

[chevella]

Did you have your car at crusin the coast this year? If so did you stay at the Island View Casino?

[SatisTraction]

sounds like a nice car!!! where are you located?

[lil zl1]

Yes, I was at CTC for entire week. Saucier, Ms is immediately north of Gulfport. So, basically I call Gulfport home.

[go-fish]

Cool, I will be relocating to Gulfport from Long Beach soon. Do you take the car out much? I would love to see it. I have been building a 'cuda... slowly and have been bitten by the Camaro bug. My wife wants one for "the next car". It would be a deal sealer if she saw yours I'm sure.

BTW, Statis Traction, can I come up and look at your 67 this week? (228) 343-6560

-John

[chevella]

Yes, I was at CTC for entire week. Saucier, Ms is immediately north of Gulfport. So, basically I call Gulfport home.

We were there Fri, Sat & Sun. We stayed at the Island View and there was a camaro parked a couple cars down from me Sat night that sounds a lot like yours. I remember it well because it was the first camaro I've seen that had the mufflers at the back of the car. If it was your car you need to post up some pics!!!! :twothumbs

[lil zl1]

We did go and eat at the Island View and parked in the parking garage, so that was probably my car.

[go-fish]

Alright, time to kick this thread in gear again and let you guys know what I have been up to.
I left for the Mid East in early Feb. I just got too busy to get with lil zl1 and see his car. I wish I had though.
I am in Bahrain and it is quite a different experience than my other deployments, that's about all I'm going to say about that.
I have enrolled in a distance learning program to get my Bachelor of Science in business/Management.
I got orders to a Team at Stennis over north of Bay St. Louis on the Pearl River.
When I get back I am planning on doing the body on the 'cuda and eventually paint but I would also like to do the interior. Either way I would really like to get it at least looking decent and get it road legal by Cruisin. That was last years goal too but it never happened.
Tell you gys what, I am really missing the coast.

[molyorange 77]

Did you ever get the motor done and running? Was you around during the cruise because I didn't make it last year. If so how was the turnout. I will be their this year because pop's want's to take the 56 for a drive and show it to the folks. The camaro has been on the jack stand express since august 07 with no motor. But it maybe going back in this week end if I get the 6 speed out of it and mate it back to the motor

[SatisTraction]

its good to hear from you!!!! my car looks just like it did when you were over :(

i need to get my butt in gear!!!!

[lil zl1]

I thought all of you had vanished. We went to a car show in Picayune yesterday and the car got a specialty award called the Golden Rod Award. We left there and went to a cruise-in at Edgewater Mall in
Biloxi. We had good day and and put almost 150 miles on the car. Glad to see spring and that you fellows had not vanished.

[bradf74]

NIce to see some MS boys on this site. I am in Summit.

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[SatisTraction]

nice ride. My car is only a couple weeks from being on the road. i have had it running but the sending unit was leaking. as soon as it is back i am hitting road!!!

do you know Greg Ginn from your area?

[bradf74]

No I do not know him.

Thanks for the compliment. My car has fast burn 385, 700r4, 3.73 gears, IROC power sterring box, 800 watt stereo, lowered 2 inch in front and 1.5 in the back. I drive it about 20-50 miles a week.

anybody else in south MS?

I have a 68 vert with LS1 for sale if any MS guys are interested.

Thanks

[go-fish]

Did you ever get the motor done and running? Was you around during the cruise because I didn't make it last year. If so how was the turnout. I will be their this year because pop's want's to take the 56 for a drive and show it to the folks. The camaro has been on the jack stand express since august 07 with no motor. But it maybe going back in this week end if I get the 6 speed out of it and mate it back to the motor

Yeah, I got'er done about three or so weeks before I had to leave for this desert. She made a best of 650 hp but there were signs of knock so we backed the timing off a couple degrees. I forgot what the final pull told us. The torque didn't change at all throughout any of the changes we made, 607 lb/ft all day.
It looks good. All the powdercoating paid off. If you guys need powder done I know The Man.
I get back in about a month thank God! The bullet is still on the engine stand where I left her 6 months ago. I will be spending some quality time with it to make Cruisin' in my jalopy.
The car is green, primer brown, primer gray, 17" black wheels, and it will be hoodless with this diamond of an engine nestled in the bay. You WILL NOT be able to miss it.LOL

[SatisTraction]

looks good. be sure to hit me up when you get back. we will be at cruisin this year.

[go-fish]

Will do.
What boat were you on? We were somewhere and took something to one of those things. It was a special delivery.
Stories to tell when we meet up in person!

[SatisTraction]

i was on the USS Tucson

[go-fish]

Well it wasn't the Tucson but the same type.

[molyorange 77]

Yeah, I got'er done about three or so weeks before I had to leave for this desert. She made a best of 650 hp but there were signs of knock so we backed the timing off a couple degrees. I forgot what the final pull told us. The torque didn't change at all throughout any of the changes we made, 607 lb/ft all day.
It looks good. All the powdercoating paid off. If you guys need powder done I know The Man.
I get back in about a month thank God! The bullet is still on the engine stand where I left her 6 months ago. I will be spending some quality time with it to make Cruisin' in my jalopy.
The car is green, primer brown, primer gray, 17" black wheels, and it will be hoodless with this diamond of an engine nestled in the bay. You WILL NOT be able to miss it.LOL I do need some powder coating done. I would like to get your # and contact you at cruisin this year and meet your powder coating guy. What kind of operation, Home or Commercial Co. name? and does he do the prep work or do I need to do it? You can PM me with your contact #. Thanks Robert

[go-fish]

I PM'ed my number to you and a timeframe I will be back in the States.

The guy I deal with is Terry Snow. He sold the business to a lady friend of his but he still runs everything. I never got into why he sold. I think the lady is just more savvy financially. He is the type to give hook-ups and breaks for buddies. You can't be like that and make big profits.
The do the prep work there. They use acid, sadblast, etc. They also use that special green powdercoat tape and plugs for thread holes. It is staight up professional stuff. He does alot of work for Trinity yachts. One of the big NASCAR owners had his CAT engine in his yacht done by him and gave him kudo's. The Coast Guard and some people out at Stennis Space Center (NASA) has used him. Richard Stephens sends his dragster bodies to him. Alot of chopper frames in there alot.
The name of the place is or was Gulf Coast Powdercoating. I don't know if the lady has changed the name. It is at Hewes Avenue and Glover Street in Gulport. Try (228) 868-1788 . Tell Terry that John from the Seabees sent you.

[go-fish]

I am so ready to come home. I am leaving where I am at right now and will be going to the last place I will be at while over here. Doing the transition thing. When I leave where I am going next I will be on a bird back to Mississippi!

[SatisTraction]

sounds like a plan. hurrry up so you can get the cuda on the road

[go-fish]

I'm back ya'll!
After 20+ hours on the plane I finally landed in Gulfport, MS. I must have caught something on the plane breathing all the re-circulated air for all that time. I have felt like crap ever since I walked through the door.
I have been passing the time by watching Nemo and Little Mermaid. I played shark and horse. It is a little bit of a change from last year. Then it was Lady and the Tramp. Now it seems like I will be watching alot of ocean related and Princess movies. I have yet to watch Shark Tales but I am sure it is coming today.
Oh BTW, if you haven't figured out I have a daughter by now re-read the last paragraph, LOL.

[SatisTraction]

welcome back!! i was down your way last weekend. i went to rwtd for a dyno tune.

[chevella]

Any of you guys going to crusin the coast this year?

[SatisTraction]

I am :)

[chevella]

Me too! :jump:

[go-fish]

I will definately be there but it loks like I might need a miracle to get the 'cuda on the road by then.
I am living in Bay St. Louis now, a little closer to my next duty station over at NASA, and will be mostly at the Long Beach and Bay St.Louis events. As always though, the Edgewater Mall is a good nightspot for burnouts and things.

[go-fish]

Molyorange and StatisTraction give me a call. Anyone else too if your down this way 228-343-6560. I have to go to a Navy Leadership couse Aug. 11-15 but I am pretty much off work untill the 15th of Oct.
I am going to be workng hard as money permits on the 'cuda.