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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2016, 03:19:11 pm »
Well the heater core is finished, wasn't much to it. The 1 nut everyone talks about, mine was gone so it was really easy job.
Out with the old in with the new

I found some lighters from way back then too. I'll be replacing the thermostat and flushing the radiator tomorrow

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Offline 79 Royal Sierra

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2016, 10:56:37 am »
How easy was the job, and what all did you have to remove to get her done? Thanks
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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2016, 10:59:14 pm »
Quote from: 79 Royal Sierra on October 14, 2016, 10:56:37 am
How easy was the job, and what all did you have to remove to get her done? Thanks
Easy job. Glove compartment has to come out. You don't have to drop the fender well or drill holes. A swivel and 4 extensions you can get to that hard to reach nut everyone talks about on the fire wall under the hood . I found that tip on YouTube. I took my dash off so I could make sure all my air ducts was intact & sealed added a few screws were it was loose before. Used some duck tape  to lay back some old insulation. 

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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2016, 11:00:51 pm »
Here's another picture

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Offline Captain Swampy

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2016, 10:20:11 pm »
If it's going to be your daily driver, maybe consider a 700R4 to gain the lock up torque converter and over drive. Could be worth 2-3 mpg depending on what your commute looks like.
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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #20 on: October 21, 2016, 09:37:27 am »
Yes I've been eyeing that tranny maybe find 1 that's broke. Beaf it up for the small block 400 I found
I gotta get an overdrive. My 78 is my daily driver, ,and it's awsome really didn't know how much I missed it till I started driving it again

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Offline 79 Royal Sierra

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #21 on: October 21, 2016, 10:28:53 am »
Thanks for the info bud
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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #22 on: October 21, 2016, 12:51:47 pm »
Quote from: 79 Royal Sierra on October 21, 2016, 10:28:53 am
Thanks for the info bud
Well did you have to do a heater core swap

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Offline 79 Royal Sierra

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2016, 01:04:38 pm »
I need too bud, just havent got around to it. I am recovering from a few surgeries, so I should get her done soon.
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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2016, 05:42:29 am »
Quote from: 79 Royal Sierra on October 23, 2016, 01:04:38 pm
I need too bud, just havent got around to it. I am recovering from a few surgeries, so I should get her done soon.
Well get well soon my friend. It took me probly 3hrs. And I took my time

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Offline 79 Royal Sierra

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2016, 05:14:51 pm »
Thanks for the support. I got around to changing the oil today. That was hard enough, lol. I just bought a 90 Camaro RS as well. My dad going to pick it up tomorrow. I will get something done soon. Hope you guys have a good weekend.
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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #26 on: December 17, 2016, 09:36:19 am »
Well its been awhile guys and gals
But I bought myself a small Christmas gift. Some new headlights and better bulbs

I was gonna buy me a new hood, but I had surgery and several other things come up. But God is still good.  I'll post the before and after when they get here
Merry Christmas everyone

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Offline redhot1.4

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2016, 07:51:35 pm »
Well I got the lights in. It's been awhile since I have ordered from  , , I believe I'll look else where to buy parts from now on from sending me the wrong part to helpless customer service and now may have sent me broken bulbs. But at least they fit. The high beams don't work.  So I will replace the dimmer switch. Before I call them. 
I tryed taking a picture but doesn't show up well. I'll try to take another before it's totally dark . Those parking lot lens are a very soar eye. Will be replacing those next month. The light bulbs  aren't as good as I thought they would be but still better than the factory.  THE Halos ARE SWEET tho

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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2016, 08:38:15 pm »
Those lamps appear rotated 90°.  Looking forward to the nighttime pics.
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Re: Brought my high school 78 bonanza back to life
« Reply #29 on: December 23, 2016, 03:06:28 am »

Got the halos hook up
My dimmer switch went out
 Got the new bulbs inn. And went to hit the high beams and nothing I'll post some pictures this weekend when I fix it.

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