Google says 960 miles LA to SEA. So that would add $2K to total costs.
Neil
Joe,
It's going to be a little more expensive and complicated than we seem to be thinking. Since the car doesn't run you'll pay a premium for shipping, plus how are you going to get all the parts to your destination?
Where's Donna when we need her?!!!
Joe,
Some thoughts on your engine:
1. I would go to a roller cam for power and vacuum signal. A roller also negates the need for a 20 minute 2,000 rpm cam break in right off the bat. New engines make a ton of heat during this 20 minute break in. I would speak to COMP Cams and get a recommendation.
2. I put an aluminum radiator electric fan combo in mine. This required the Ron Morris mounts to set the engine back a bit. So driveline length will need to be addressed.
3. Boy do I like Stan Johnson (Ford Powertrain Applications) headers tuck up nice and tight. Have them on both my cars.
4. Lentech is the S--T. You will love it. This requires some shifter mods. Not sure if you saw the thread I did on a mod to a stock shifter to prevent accidental shifting into neutral.
5. I put Lokar Cables for both Throttle and Throttle Valve cable on my car. One downside of this is a fairly heavy feel on the pedal. The quality of their bracket is second to none. Check it out below. The Firebird has one on it as it has a Lokar pedal and a 700R4. Comes in natural or black. It does add 1/4 inch to the carb height. What hood are you going to use. The Boss 429 scoop looks bad ass and it allows for a massive hole if needed! The dual spring return ensures no stuck throttles..... Boy am I an ass!!!
http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/new-products/newproduct-pgs/4150series-for-street.html
6. Is the short block assembled? Are the heads on?
Some other thoughts/questions:
1. I assume the window tracks and regulators are out of the car?
2. Are any brakes functioning?
Now the real question for you. I love projects like this a bit earlier in the fall winter time frame. After Memorial Day and until Labor Day I call "lake time". This means a lot of time away from the shop.
So if I take it now it may take longer. I work about 4 to 5 hours a day seven days a week. This way I stay fresh and do not hurry any items to completion. The Firebird has been in may garage since mid November.
I only charge for hours spent working on the car. I keep a simple paper log of what I did and the hours spent each day. The Firebird was missing a lot of parts and GM is a bit "furrin" (foreign) to me. I can look at a pile of Mustang parts and tell you what is missing. Not so on the turd bird.
I keep all receipts and you may get tired of me calling or e-mailing for thoughts. I keep in constant contact when working on your car.
Rob
Reliable Carriers quote:
Base = $1,386
Non-Running = $100
Delivery to the Boonies = $250
Total = $1,736
Alright, I think I'm gonna do it.
It'll take me a few weeks to get all my parts together. I have them at 3 different locations. I'm going to go through all of them and determine which I'll re-use and which I'll replace. Maybe I'll bolt the heads, valve covers, and oil pan on the shortblock and place it in the engine bay so it'll transport easier.
Maybe I'll be ready to ship by the end of Feb?