Ventura Note Log

1976 Pontiac Ventura
Property of MotoSkiier. Added Oct 31 2014

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Aug 6 2016

I purchased a crankcase breather, 2 battery cables, a tube of rtv, and valve cover hold downs for $50.30 at O'Reilly Auto Parts of Hastings, MI.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 6 2016 at 5:44 pm

Aug 4 2016

I purchased a Holley 4160 Carburetor for $307.95 from Summit Racing Equipment.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 4 2016 at 7:55 pm

I installed the starter and headers.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 4 2016 at 5:12 pm

Aug 3 2016

I purchased starter mounting bolts for $4.99 at O'Reilly Auto Parts of Lima, OH.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 4 2016 at 5:10 pm

Jul 31 2016

I installed the transmission cross member.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 1 2016 at 3:05 pm

Jul 30 2016

I installed the transmission dipstick, mounted the engine on the lift, mated the transmission to it, and installed it in the engine bay.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 30 2016 at 9:30 pm

Jul 29 2016

I cleaned and painted the transmission dipstick, installed a new transmission filter, welded in my motor mounts, and I got ready for engine installation.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 30 2016 at 9:24 pm

Jul 25 2016

I purchased a transmission mount and a transmission filter kit for $14.70 at O'Reilly Auto Parts of Lima, OH.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 25 2016 at 2:01 pm

Jul 23 2016

I purchased the bolts for my motor mounts for $2.53 at Tractor Supply Co. of Hastings, MI.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 23 2016 at 6:25 pm

I cleaned the firewall for the last time and primed it. I also cleaned the power steering pump, fuel line, and dip stick and then painted them and installed them on the engine. I then painted the engine bay and removed the hood hinges.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 23 2016 at 6:22 pm

Jul 21 2016

I purchased 2 cans of flat black paint, 2 cans of primer, and 1 can of gloss black for $20.45 at Menard's of Lansing, MI.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 21 2016 at 4:58 pm

I purchased the Bellhousing bolts for $2.47 at Tractor Supply Co. of Lansing, MI.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 21 2016 at 4:56 pm

Jul 19 2016

I installed the alternator-fan belt, the fuel pump, and modified and reinstalled the power steering pump bracket.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 19 2016 at 8:19 pm

Jul 18 2016

I purchased a complete belt kit, and 2 motor mounts for $27.82 at O'Reilly Auto Parts of Lima, OH.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 18 2016 at 3:36 pm

Jul 17 2016

I painted and assembled the alternator, cleaned the fuel pump and gas line, painted the fuel pump cover, and removed the motor mounts.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 17 2016 at 3:50 pm

Jun 27 2016

I purchased 2 grilles from Ebay for $16.00.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jul 5 2016 at 2:16 pm

Jun 18 2016

I set the distributor and properly timed it in the 305. I also, fixed the sill plates and cleaned the 1976 Michigan license plates.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Jun 18 2016 at 8:50 pm

May 30 2016

I removed the dashboard pad and the bumperettes on the front. I also cleaned the lower and upper ball joints.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 30 2016 at 6:01 pm

May 29 2016

I set the initial valve lash and powerwashed and sandblasted the engine bay. I also mocked up the headers and valve covers.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 29 2016 at 10:04 pm

Aug 21 2015

I sanded on the firewall again.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 28 2015 at 7:12 pm

Aug 20 2015

I cleaned and sanded the firewall a little more.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Aug 28 2015 at 7:10 pm

May 24 2015

I painted and installed the crankshaft pulley, and the alternator brackets. I cleaned up the alternator.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 24 2015 at 2:06 pm

May 17 2015

I painted the cooling fan.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 17 2015 at 7:42 pm

May 9 2015

I bought 3 Ventura emblems and 2 15x7 Pontiac Rallye II rims at the Coldwater Car Show and Swap Meet in the Branch County Fairgrounds of Coldwater, MI for $55.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 9 2015 at 5:43 pm

May 8 2015

I didn't like the finish on my brackets so repainted them.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 8 2015 at 5:27 pm

I bought a can of Rustoleum (Black Gloss) in Walmart of Ionia, MI for $3.27.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 8 2015 at 9:09 pm

May 6 2015

I set the distributor in place.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 7 2015 at 5:49 pm

May 2 2015

I installed the harmonic balancer and installed some brackets.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 2 2015 at 9:23 pm

May 1 2015

I painted the accessory drive pulleys and installed the water pump.

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Added by MotoSkiier on May 1 2015 at 4:51 pm

Apr 30 2015

I painted my water pump.

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Added by MotoSkiier on Apr 30 2015 at 3:55 pm

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