1975 Alberta Astre Project
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:10 pm
Hello Everyone,
I have been checking out this site for a little while now. Ever since I picked up my project from a local farmer. I have been trying to learn all I can about the car, how to do the conversions, what I need and don't need and ultimately drive off into the sunset in a fun, reliable car. The work I have read about on here, the cars I have seen on here are amazing and beautiful!
I am planning to begin my project this fall and pick away at it through the winter. I hope the end result will be a nice little street cruiser with good manners and good looks.
Below are some highlights of what I want to do. Anyone's input or expertise to steer me right is absolutely welcome!
I currently have a 1998 Vortec 350. Has about 500 miles on it. I rebuilt it and had it in my Nova. Its around 300hp. I had a NWC T5 behind that engine. I Loved the manual because it shifted like a Swiss watch. I may stick with it. I also have a 200 4R that I could use but it would need a complete rebuild. The Astre is a manual.
I bought a 83 S10 for a hundred bucks earlier this past spring. Was going to use it for the 5 lug conversion, maybe steal the master cyinder, radiator and anything else that might be useful. Any suggestions here would be appreciated! I also have a 7.5 rear from my Nova that is available to use.
Here are some shots of the car the day I picked it up. Thanks!
Joe
I have been checking out this site for a little while now. Ever since I picked up my project from a local farmer. I have been trying to learn all I can about the car, how to do the conversions, what I need and don't need and ultimately drive off into the sunset in a fun, reliable car. The work I have read about on here, the cars I have seen on here are amazing and beautiful!
I am planning to begin my project this fall and pick away at it through the winter. I hope the end result will be a nice little street cruiser with good manners and good looks.
Below are some highlights of what I want to do. Anyone's input or expertise to steer me right is absolutely welcome!
I currently have a 1998 Vortec 350. Has about 500 miles on it. I rebuilt it and had it in my Nova. Its around 300hp. I had a NWC T5 behind that engine. I Loved the manual because it shifted like a Swiss watch. I may stick with it. I also have a 200 4R that I could use but it would need a complete rebuild. The Astre is a manual.
I bought a 83 S10 for a hundred bucks earlier this past spring. Was going to use it for the 5 lug conversion, maybe steal the master cyinder, radiator and anything else that might be useful. Any suggestions here would be appreciated! I also have a 7.5 rear from my Nova that is available to use.
Here are some shots of the car the day I picked it up. Thanks!
Joe