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

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Then the next light came on - since my upholsterer is now stonewalling me (yesterday's revelation!!), figured that it had best go in the basement garage - and lo and behold, it actually moves under it's own power and for the first time - ever. Two problems - the fan wiring has a problem and a heater hose leaked a couple of quarts of water/antifreeze loose on the floor. Either - no big deal. It runs like a bear, and the Flowmasters are a "bit" loud and may have a drone that I wont tolerate for too long if that is true. Now - I have to clean up that stall so I can get my truck inside.

Well, ALL RIGHT! That's Cool! Shame about the leak, funny thing is that mine leaked a bit too, from the "gooseneck" a small green puddle on the water pump mount. Didja have a hard time keeping the wheels from spinning and the foot from pressing that small peddle to far? That's what happens to me every time I drive mine around.
I've got hushpower mufflers and inside seems to drone a bit but, it sounds nice outside. I'm hoping once I insulate the interior that drone will go away.

For the most part that was great news Dave. Let's hope the upholstery guy get on the stick and gets 'er done!

[IC2]

Well, ALL RIGHT! That's Cool! Shame about the leak, funny thing is that mine leaked a bit too, from the "gooseneck" a small green puddle on the water pump mount. Didja have a hard time keeping the wheels from spinning and the foot from pressing that small peddle to far? That's what happens to me every time I drive mine around.
I've got hushpower mufflers and inside seems to drone a bit but, it sounds nice outside. I'm hoping once I insulate the interior that drone will go away.

For the most part that was great news Dave. Let's hope the upholstery guy get on the stick and gets 'er done!

Mike - While sitting on a box, I did have to be careful - tho I did dig a couple of ruts in the yard when I put it back in drive to bring it into the basement garage

My upholstery guy is not on my best friends list right now. He does great work, that is when he gets around to it.

And yes, the water leak does seem to be coming from the "gooseneck". I'll fix that problem first then do my "punch list".....that is as soon as I finish my laundry room rebuild. This @#$% house doesn't have a wall that's square, plumb, level or straight which is trying my patience

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Mike - While sitting on a box, I did have to be careful - tho I did dig a couple of ruts in the yard when I put it back in drive to bring it into the basement garage

My upholstery guy is not on my best friends list right now. He does great work, that is when he gets around to it.

And yes, the water leak does seem to be coming from the "gooseneck". I'll fix that problem first then do my "punch list".....that is as soon as I finish my laundry room rebuild. This @#$% house doesn't have a wall that's square, plumb, level or straight which is trying my patience

Okay. So I just got back from Miami at 1:30 this morning and am sippin' some coffee while reading this. Hotel lost it's internet the last couple days and I'm trying to catch up! Dave, I just knew you'd have to stuff your foot in it! Now your killin' the grass!

Did you use one of those Ford Motorsport chrome "goosenecks" also? The one with the o-ring? I did and am not happy about it!

I need to finish my spec list so we can start the addition to the house, I'm NOT swingin' a hammer this time. Gonna try and find a Gen'l. Contractor.

While it's not an 82' day like Miami. It's supposed to get to the high 40's so I'm going to go to the garage and see about "re-working" the front sheet metal. I bought 2 steel inner fenders from Spadaro and they arrived while I was gone. New parts always get me excited about working on the car and it'll be warm enough outside my heater should easily get the shop to 65 - 66.

Have a good day everyone!

[randyr]

Hey Dave,

It's great that it fired right up and you got a little taste of how it's gonna run. Is that the first time you've started it? I'm sure you'll get the bugs worked out of it soon.
Do you have the 50 series Flowmasters on it? They aren't supposed to be so loud are they?
Like Mike said, I hope your interior guy gets with it soon! Who is it? maybe we should bombard him with emails on your behalf! LOL! Just kidding, that would probably just piss him off and postpone you further.

[IC2]

Hey Dave,

It's great that it fired right up and you got a little taste of how it's gonna run. Is that the first time you've started it? I'm sure you'll get the bugs worked out of it soon.
Do you have the 50 series Flowmasters on it? They aren't supposed to be so loud are they?
Like Mike said, I hope your interior guy gets with it soon! Who is it? maybe we should bombard him with emails on your behalf! LOL! Just kidding, that would probably just piss him off and postpone you further.

Randy - that's the first start since December - I have probably and 1.5 plus hours on the engine so this leak is a bit of a surprise after sitting all winter. The fan - who knows - I probably have a wire on wrong

I do habe the 50 Series Flowmasters. I for sure can tell it has a nice cam, but the possible drone.....

My upholsterer - well I can do some needling too,

[bluestang67]

Randy scoring some parts here . The cowls on the 37 are are bit weak and looking at patch panels costing at $400 I started asking about some being available . Well was contacted and a real clean set was acquired (thanks henryJ $65 ) . So just a few pics of getting ready for some sheet metal to fix this sweet car . Still more to get but I am getting moved buy your build .

[randyr]

Randy scoring some parts here . The cowls on the 37 are are bit weak and looking at patch panels costing at $400 I started asking about some being available . Well was contacted and a real clean set was acquired (thanks henryJ $65 ) . So just a few pics of getting ready for some sheet metal to fix this sweet car . Still more to get but I am getting moved buy your build .

Looks like a nice score on the patch panels, Bobby!
Here's a link to detailed build on a 38 Ford coupe that has some good ideas, too. http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/onlinestart.htm

Didn't get to work on mine this weekend....I'm doing my taxes....argh!

Hopefully will post more progress soon....

[bluestang67]

Randy great link thanks .

[35fordcoupe]

I have wondered for a long time what this thread was all about, but didn't care much thinking it was just about Ford tech. My curiousity got the best of me today though as I wondered how long a discussion on fitting headers with GT40P heads could go .

I am glad I checked this out...you're pedal adventure seems similar to mine. I got a pedal assembly from JPL (forget the brand now...it was about $530 a year or two ago ). I have a hydraulic clutch though...I have over $100 in my hydraulic line because I needed a threaded fitting for the clutch master cylinder and a push style to connect to the slave . Anyway...looks good! carry on