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Nice - - - I like your grille!
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Bolted to Floor wrote:
Make 1/2 lowering blocks to center the rear end in the car to eliminate wheel rub as the last thing before finding suitable rims with more back spacing.
Stop the leaks in the front and back glass.Install a HiPo Boss style Alternator pulley. The belt will not stay tight for very long before it squeals on start-up.
Pull 3rd member to inspect gears, I have a odd/howling sound as I let off the gas above 75. Chunk was bought used, I painted and installed.
New weather strips on vent windows. It causes the same screeching from the passenger seat like BB'sComplete interior - Interior lights, Paint and install upper console, Paint seat belt sashes, Scuff plates
Install electric window kit.
Install oil pressure and water temp gauges.Mount the back up camera.Install the choke on the carb.
Send the Speedo and dash clock off to Rocketman CCI for refurbishing
Fog light kit someday.
I did get the second chrome valve cover installed.
I know I won't get all of this completed during the 3 weeks of winter we have around here, but I can try.
Be sure to get steel, not aluminum alternator pulley. The aluminum ones wear out very quickly.
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No worries there. Ordered a steel one from Steve Buzek.
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Gonna turn that beamer into a parts hauler for your F100?
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I'll be driving my 65 FB around Big D and thinking about a center console to match the rear seat delete.
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68FSTBAK wrote:
Replacing the old 302 with a 347 stroker EFI and T5
Give me your shipping address and send you a Ford fender cover
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I am thinking about buying a mini-lathe. What I am thinking about using this mini lathe for is Ford Galaxie hood hinges wear out. They currently do not reproduce these hinges and used ones are getting expensive, and are usually also worn. What I am thinking about doing is making my own custom "rivets" but with a thread on the end that I can put a thin nut on then tack weld to the hinge in places were they will fit, therefore making the hinges rebuildable in the future. Not all the pivots wear out on these hinges, and the ones that get really bad that cause the hoods to sit an inch high there is enough room for a nut. Ive even thought about possibly using clevis type pins and squeezing everything together and welding it. Biggest problem with that is these parts while they need to move also have a bit of an interference fit. I bought a set of rebuilt hinges from a guy who used to rebuild them, but I need another set now, and the current prices on these babies are over 450.00 dollars for a rebuilt set. I think there is room to do something here. Grizzly has a mini lathe at a decent cost.
Further, I discussed the future of my convertible project with my oldest son yesterday, asking him if he wants to "step up" and take Aaron's place. He doesn't want to mess with it, as he has three small children and never shown the ability to even check his own oil, anyways.. Just not a mechanically inclined man. So, tonight, when I gather with all my brothers, we are going to discuss the future of the car. I have two brothers who are very mechanically inclined like I am, and one brother who is way sicker than I am, who would love to. All options may be discussed, unless it winds up getting too emotional. I have a few ideas I may run accross them. Im pretty much going to have a lot of free time soon. Between taking care of my elderly neighbor and my son, and my own health issues (eye) this car has just gotten put off and put off. I will always have the times he did come over to help me tear it down and such, but we never thought to take one picture. Going to come up with a plan moving forward here.
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Greg, I like your hinge build plan.... Hope you are able to complete it as described... Document your work and share it please. Between you and Daze, you guys can really fabricate...
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Greg B....
Check out
But also get a lathe...
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Greg, I've no idea where you live, but this non mini lathe is yours for the taking if you'd like. Just passing on the same deal I got. Shipping would probably be a fortune, but if you're close enough to pick up...
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I thank you for the gracious offer. But unfortunately I am in the midwest, and I wouldnt have any room for a fullsize. I wish I had twice the space and 4 feet more in height.
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josh-kebob wrote:
Greg, I like your hinge build plan.... Hope you are able to complete it as described... Document your work and share it please. Between you and Daze, you guys can really fabricate...
Thank you, but Daze and Hakan are head and shoulders, and worlds above me. Those guys have mad fabrication skills. Ive made a few cool things over the years, but I think my ability more lies in being able to think up great ideas, Ive had a few really good ones, but Ive never done much with them.
My hinge idea is kind of base on the hood hinges on my wife's car. When it was in an accident, only half of the hinges were replaced. the uppers and lowers are put together with a specialized shoulder screw. So, its a play off of that, and not even an original thought. LOL
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Greg B wrote:
I thank you for the gracious offer. But unfortunately I am in the midwest, and I wouldnt have any room for a fullsize. I wish I had twice the space and 4 feet more in height.
You are quite welcome. Yeah, twice the space and feet higher! If only...
Before you go mini, and If you've got the room, look into 1960's era Atlas/Craftsman lathes. There still a boatload out there. I've got one that is just 5' long, has a 3' bed and 12" swing. Small enough to not take up a lot of space, and I've turned the bearing housings on my 9 inch housing.
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Why must I live so far?! I'd love that lathe, if only...
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Replace the camshaft in my 289 1966 mustang. This is to come back to the original configuration.
I know it is necessary to remove the radiator, but will be this enought for the cam to exit?
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I've never done it in a classic Mustang before. In a Fox body there's just enough room to get the cam out and in with the radiator removed. The issue I see in a classic Mustang is the hood latch support may also need to come out.
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I am finishing my AOD build and may be... JUST may be!!! I will have the transmission in the car... ?? LOL yeah MS law apply..
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Marco wrote:
Replace the camshaft in my 289 1966 mustang. This is to come back to the original configuration.
I know it is necessary to remove the radiator, but will be this enought for the cam to exit?
I found it necessary to remove the grill/hood latch support, AC condenser, and radiator....pretty much a PIA...in a 66.
BB
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I have removed the cam with removal of the radiator only. Did not require removal of the ac condenser. The rear cam bearing journal is larger than the front cam bearing in the block, so the cam can be tilted a very small angle as the last journal comes out/goes in.
Or maybe I am just lucky.
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MS wrote:
Or maybe I am just lucky.
Or...maybe I'm just inexperienced...or dumb.
BB
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