37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[randyr]

Well ya gotta be happy about making some progress! To bad about the centering issue. It looks like the tail lamp(s) are frenched. Or is it an illusion?

It's just an illusion, Mike. I'm using the stock taillights which are bullet shaped on a stand.

[35fordcoupe]

Randy- Nice looking rear seat. They are comfortable and it looks great in your car, but a word of caution if you are not planning on reupolstering, the stitching has been known to bust open on those seats. I have not had trouble with mine yet (knock on wood), but it's something to think about.

Rich- do you have some more shots of your car? I really like the picture you posted.

[randyr]

Randy- Nice looking rear seat. They are comfortable and it looks great in your car, but a word of caution if you are not planning on reupolstering, the stitching has been known to bust open on those seats. I have not had trouble with mine yet (knock on wood), but it's something to think about.

Thanks 35Fordcoupe! Yeah, I'm aware of the stitching problem on the top of the seat. Mine has it but it looks repairable. I haven't decided my interior colors yet so I don't know if I reupholster it or fix it and stay with black. I've been reading on a GTO forum about these things and I see you have an '06. Once I have mine put together, it won't get as much sun on it as it would in the GTO because of the small back windows. I need to see a pic of how the seatbelts/shoulder harnesses are installed so I can fabricate mounts for them. I'm supposed to talk with a guy who's parting one out today to get some pics of that.

[35fordcoupe]

I believe my car had tinted windows before I got it. I found out when the tint guy I took it into told me there was lots of glue residue (wonder what else was done and taken back to stock that I don't know about) so hopefully the tinted windows have saved my stitching.

You have those door panels a bit further back toward the seat than they come in the GTO. It looks like if you slide them toward the front of the car they won't fit so tight against the seat and still be functional...just a thought.

[randyr]

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You have those door panels a bit further back toward the seat than they come in the GTO. It looks like if you slide them toward the front of the car they won't fit so tight against the seat and still be functional...just a thought.

Actually, the armrest is not in it's final place. It's just lodged in there to hold it up. I was just showing Dave that I think there's room to use those narrow armrests with these seats. There is still a lot more fitting to do before it's functional. Thanks for the heads up about placement though..

[34_40]

Another awesome piece of work Randy! And it looks like you've cleaned the garage some too! 8-)

[randyr]

Another awesome piece of work Randy! And it looks like you've cleaned the garage some too! 8-)

Thanks, Mike! I cleaned out the car before I took these last pics. If I shot the pic from the other direction you might not see much improvement in the garage. But, in my defense, I have been working on the car which tends to create more mess......

[34_40]

Yeah, I know all about the mess.!.! I took this last week off from work and made a real concerted effort to complete the bodywork and was hoping to paint it. I realized last night that I wasn't going to make it.... 8-( I'll need tomorrow to clean up and put stuff away. Maybe in a week or two I can get the color on....

[randyr]

Yeah, I know all about the mess.!.! I took this last week off from work and made a real concerted effort to complete the bodywork and was hoping to paint it. I realized last night that I wasn't going to make it.... 8-( I'll need tomorrow to clean up and put stuff away. Maybe in a week or two I can get the color on....

What color? You know you're supposed to post pics of the prepping process, too!

[34_40]

What color? You know you're supposed to post pics of the prepping process, too!

A shade of blue. No metallic - just blue. BC/CC. I snapped some pics just to tired to get it into this confuser. Once I'm rested and this pain is a memory I'll post it up for you and all.

[randyr]

A shade of blue. No metallic - just blue. BC/CC. I snapped some pics just to tired to get it into this confuser. Once I'm rested and this pain is a memory I'll post it up for you and all.

A shade of blue?? What does that mean? Sky blue? Navy? Marina? What? You can't just say a shade of blue! That only works with black!! LOL!

[34_40]

A shade of blue?? What does that mean? Sky blue? Navy? Marina? What? You can't just say a shade of blue! That only works with black!! LOL!

It's a sherwin williams stock color, 49109 I think it was. It's just a "nice" blue, not dark, not light... kinda reminded me of the Mustangs Grabber Blue, so that triggered that purchase!

I've run out of imagination and patience I think so 1 color began to look like every other color. After 10 years I just want to drive it! Need to get a color on it and send in the paperwork to begin registration... what fun!

I had the whole deal assembled last year and removed the front fenders to aid in hood installation, now the front seems to be cursed and it's causing me much hair loss! In the past 2 days I've only reassembled the running boards and front fenders and I still need to fine tune the alignment....

[34_40]

What color? You know you're supposed to post pics of the prepping process, too!

Seems I almost forgot to post pics to satify someone!

[34_40]

Seems I almost forgot to post pics to satify someone!

And a few more, just because! And someone asked for a couple more of that ramp si I added it in here.

[randyr]

Seems I almost forgot to post pics to satify someone!

Nice!!! The pic gods are happy now!! I was afraid I might have to pull the the old "Y" and use it on you again!

Question: is this the final tire size or are you going larger in the back & smaller in the front?

Cool car and looks like a great setting too!!