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Slipjoint

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Slipjoint last won the day on October 17 2022

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    Louisiana
  • Interests
    Car Shows, Classic Cars, Restoration

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  • Name
    Matthew Mitchell
  • Gender
    Male
  • Year
    1964
  • Car
    Grand Prix
  • Trim
    Base
  • Engine
    389
  • Style
    Coupe
  • Color
    White

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  1. I'm using the Ram Air Resto headers that are alot more accommodating than long tubes. And I am using the 45 degree oil filter adapter and Ram Air Resto's extension block. The serpentine kit is from CVF Racing.
  2. Was able to put the engine in this weekend. Hopefully I will be able to get everything else installed next time I'm in from work.
  3. Started life as a 455. Bored .030 over with Keith Black dometops and Crower 60242 Cam, Edelbrock performer intake and RARE exhaust manifolds. Will be sporting Holley Sniper Stealth EFI. Hoping it will be a fun street setup in this big car. My factory 389 is in storage and will be kept for posterity's sake.
  4. Thanks! Along with the new engine, I'm installing a Tremec TKX 5 speed. After the new drivetrain is in and operating correctly I will start getting the body work cleaned up. It has some rust on the rear quarters. Thanks! Yeah, he will definitely be raised in the car scene as myself as well as my brother in law and his son are quite passionate and involved. Hopefully he takes an interest in classic cars like I did.
  5. Been away from the Forum for a bit due to having a son and working on my GP. Things are coming along, though! The 462 is almost ready to drop in. How has everyone else's projects going?
  6. Back in October. Last show she was in.
  7. The back-up lights as an option amused me. They are a big part of the design in the rear but we're an option. I guess they just crammed a chrome plate in there if unequipped.
  8. Not a mechanical upgrade, but an upgrade nonetheless. When I took receipt of my GP, the original book and warranty pamphlet were in the glovebox. The warranty stamp card was still there and legible so I was able to do some research and track down the family of the original owners. And just recently I have completed the history of my car from build to present. May not be much, but it's quite satisfying to have research pay off with results. I was even able to have the window sticker reproduced.
  9. I was about your son's age, Wrongway, when my dad and grandfather would let me hang around their driveline shop. By age 11 I was working the clutch press and flywheel Turner. By 13 I was helping balance driveshafts and helping with installs/removals. The shop shut down shortly after, unfortunately. But I bought my first classic when I was 17. A rusty 74 Nova. Had a little-more-than stock 350. Me and Dad built the TH350 trans and kept tinkering till it would run consistent 15.5's lol. One of the greatest times I had was driving something that I had helped make possible. Link to the video on the run I held 2nd gear a bit too long and floated the valves. Miss that car, even though it was kind of ratty. PS: don't judge that line jump 😰
  10. I hear that. Little Oli (pictured) has quite a mixture of influences with myself being a muscle fan through and through but daily an Infiniti G37 sedan 6 speed, then his father who is an import guy for the most part, but has a soft spot in his heart for classic American wagons. So I'm sure he will just be a fan of anything cool, whether it be foreign or domestic.
  11. Get them hooked young and they won't be able to afford drugs or alcohol. Little nephew enjoying the day out. Made me a bit nervous with the feet kicking next to the irreplaceable blinker lense TBH lol.
  12. POTM Entry. Thought a pic next to the boat ramp would be fitting for a Yacht. 1964 Grand Prix. 90% original.
  13. Solid point. Unfortunately, the spot in the house wouldn't accommodate a larger tree
  14. Could have used the truck, opted for a more classic approach.
  15. My car and story have been published in this months Rock Auto newsletter. It may not be that big of a deal but I am decided over it! Hope she makes the Calander as well, would be Awesome! Attached pic is of this past weekend's car show. 3rd Place Antique.
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