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    3/16/2023 7:00 AM  #1

    Steve69
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    3/16/2023 8:06 AM  #2

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    Re: Some progress pics on my sons 68

    Very nice work, especially the EPAs conversion
    .Is the  Prius EPAs speed sensitive so fixed boost?
    I used a  Vue unit and a potentiometer for assist control.

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    3/16/2023 11:12 AM  #3

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    Rudi wrote:

    Very nice work, especially the EPAs conversion
    .Is the  Prius EPAs speed sensitive so fixed boost?
    I used a  Vue unit and a potentiometer for assist control.

    Thanks! Right now it is fixed assistance but I believe I could wire in a potentiometer

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    3/16/2023 11:49 AM  #4

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    Very nice

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    3/16/2023 11:54 AM  #5

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    Wow that is some really fine looking work going on there. A lot of updated mods.  Quite the ambitious project - I would kill for a shop like that to work in. Good Job!
    I see that you got the driver's side header to clear that protrusion on the block at the forward end. Did you have to trim it, or was it not a problem? My 351W was a 1976 block.
     

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    3/16/2023 1:54 PM  #6

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    Engine area is nice, neat and clean which makes it a whole lot easier to work on the car. What engine (HP) are you putting in the car?

    Money can't buy happiness. Butt it can buy Car Parts... and that is pretty much the same thing.67 FastBack
     

    3/16/2023 2:58 PM  #7

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    Very nice work.
    I have to ask, is that copper tubing brake lines on the master cylinder?  It is my understanding that copper tubing does not have the pressure rating needed for brake systems.  

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    3/16/2023 6:00 PM  #8

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Very nice

    Thanks!

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    3/16/2023 6:03 PM  #9

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    Ron68 wrote:

    Wow that is some really fine looking work going on there. A lot of updated mods.  Quite the ambitious project - I would kill for a shop like that to work in. Good Job!
    I see that you got the driver's side header to clear that protrusion on the block at the forward end. Did you have to trim it, or was it not a problem? My 351W was a 1976 block.
     

     The engine came out of a 1994 F150.  I was impressed with how well these JBA 351w cable clutch headers fit.  When my son graduated from college I moved my daily driver outside for a space for his mustang.  Now my wife didn’t want her car outside…lol.  So he moves it out when he’s working on it and moves it back at night when he’s done.

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    3/16/2023 6:04 PM  #10

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    Engine area is nice, neat and clean which makes it a whole lot easier to work on the car. What engine (HP) are you putting in the car?

     
    With the cam and heads setup I’d say in the 425 range.

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    3/16/2023 6:05 PM  #11

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    Very nice work.
    I have to ask, is that copper tubing brake lines on the master cylinder?  It is my understanding that copper tubing does not have the pressure rating needed for brake systems.  

     
    They are copper.  I asked my son the same thing and he said it should be good.

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    3/16/2023 6:08 PM  #12

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    Copper is not good for brakes.  There is some tubing with copper color, but is an alloy and designed for brakes.  If yours are just copper, please don’t drive it.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    3/16/2023 6:34 PM  #13

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    Cupronickle, Yes.  Straight copper, NO!!  Too soft.  If your brake setup is right you'll be able to put 1400 psi or more on the brake lines.  Butt (TS&T), really nice work, Steve.  Hope we get to see it one day. 

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    3/16/2023 8:05 PM  #14

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    Their was a guy on e-bay that sold a whole brake tubing set up. I bought one for my car several years ago. He even had them all labeled to where each tube went to where. You might look to see if he is still there.

    Just looked, He is still there. Less that 65.00 for the whole set.

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    3/16/2023 8:11 PM  #15

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    He said It's copper nickel. It's not straight copper. It's rated for the brake pressures and dot approved.

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    3/16/2023 8:14 PM  #16

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    Nice looking work there bro.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    3/17/2023 4:54 AM  #17

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    That’s some nice work Steve.

     

    3/17/2023 7:24 AM  #18

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    Looking good and it has to be motivating seeing it come together.   I can relate with moving stuff in order to work. 

    I was thinking of using the same brake line riding.  I’ve read it’s easy to work with.

     

    3/17/2023 7:59 AM  #19

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    Bullet Bob wrote:

    Cupronickle, Yes.  Straight copper, NO!!  Too soft.  If your brake setup is right you'll be able to put 1400 psi or more on the brake lines.  Butt (TS&T), really nice work, Steve.  Hope we get to see it one day. 

      Thanks BB! He's hoping to have at our local street drags this summer at the local speedway.  
     

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    3/17/2023 8:40 AM  #20

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    Steve69 wrote:

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    Cupronickle, Yes.  Straight copper, NO!!  Too soft.  If your brake setup is right you'll be able to put 1400 psi or more on the brake lines.  Butt (TS&T), really nice work, Steve.  Hope we get to see it one day. 

      Thanks BB! He's hoping to have at our local street drags this summer at the local speedway.  
     

    I wish him well and all success.  You guys are doing a great job.  Good times for Dad and Son.

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    3/17/2023 9:26 AM  #21

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    Looking good and it has to be motivating seeing it come together. I can relate with moving stuff in order to work.

    I was thinking of using the same brake line riding. I’ve read it’s easy to work with.

      Its really nice to work with.


     

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    3/17/2023 9:26 AM  #22

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    That’s some nice work Steve.

      Thanks Bob and Dan!
     

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    3/17/2023 12:57 PM  #23

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    You can’t leave us hanging…we need details.😁

     

    3/19/2023 8:52 AM  #24

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    Regarding the brake lines, if regular OEM steel lines aren’t being used; Copper-Nickel brake lines are much easier to work with than SS.  Just saying.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    3/21/2023 11:11 AM  #25

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    You guys are making great progress. It looks really nice. 

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