Thread: American Graffiti Coupe, My Version

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No apologies necessary EG, I look forward to everyone's ideas.

Thanks Roger, I'll be putting it up tonight, I got my center section today for the rear end.

[QUOTE=racerx1699;520151]I want to get the motor and transmission in as soon as possible, it will look more like a Hot Rod then. But I think I need to get the fuel line and steering column in first, it would be easier. Is there anything else that anyone may think I need to do first. One of the things that Timeless did was paint the underneath and firewall so I hope I won't have to take the body off for paint.

Hi Donny, neat car looks like its off to a good start. As for your question on the steering column on mine I built a small framework under the dash out of 1-1/4'x 3/16" thick square tube to bolt the column to and made that frame go to the fire wall with flat plates 3x3" welded to the framework and the fire wall. Then on the bottom where the shaft goes threw the floorboard I put a bearing block on the steering shaft with carridge bolts . Sorta like what you would see on a pto shaft for a grain truck or farm impliment. The neat thing is that the bearing block will swivel for what ever angle your shaft hit the floorboard.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Late model small block Fords put the pump connection on the left (drivers side) Pre - 1970 they had it on the right (pass. side) that makes it easy to match up the lower radiator connection. And for many years it was easier and cheaper to get a radiator with the Chevy connections. I just wanted to make you aware of that if you didn't have all the components yet.

Also make sure if you change to the right side exit pump that you use the 3 bolt balancer from the 60s to 1970 other wise the pulleys will have to be shimmed. And if you use the 3 bolt balancer then the timming pointer will have to be swapped out too.

Great progress on your coupe!

I'll be thinking about you today while attending our Salute to American Graffiti days right here in Petaluma, where it was originally filmed! Such a cool car your making!

I'll be thinking about you today while attending our Salute to American Graffiti days right here in Petaluma, where it was originally filmed! Such a cool car your making!

Steve, how was the Salute to American Graffiti days? Did you post any pictures?

Brake questions. How big a hole do I have to cut in the floor for the brake pedal, and how do I cover it after the pedals in? What's the best way to access the master cylinder? Does someone make an access door to go in the floor? (pictures please)

Yeah here is the link
Salute to American Graffiti( 42 years old) Car show in Petaluma

I got a little work done, this will be a several year project. Added the head lights and tail lights. Got the headers and mufflers. The next thing I'm going to work on is getting it running.

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Looking good!

Not sure which is cooler the sedan or the garage. Both meticulous. Mine looks like a tornado ripped thru it! Nice work

Where did you get the floor tiles?

A google search for garage floor tiles brought up some sources. Personally, I'd only use them for a shop or garage dedicated to display.

Diamond Garage Floor Tile | GarageFlooringLLC.com

Race deck | Garage flooring |Race deck garage flooring | Race Deck.com

http://www.costco.com/.product.10000...oryTopProducts

They're from Race Deck, they hold up very good. I've had them down for about 5 years, this is the second garage they've been in. When I moved I just took them apart and moved them.

Thanks! I love the look. Always entertaining ideas for either painted surface or mat system but I'm a messy garage owner, I'm afraid I'd mess them up working in there!