Falcon it is a darker blue flash seems to lighten it in pics . The Chevette is moving right along looky there engine all mounted and with the trans .
I am spending some time cleaning up garage today to get back on Stang for spring .
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Falcon it is a darker blue flash seems to lighten it in pics . The Chevette is moving right along looky there engine all mounted and with the trans .
I am spending some time cleaning up garage today to get back on Stang for spring .
Looking also at the room looks like you have about as much as the A for exhaust room . Have you got a combo in the works yet for it ,
I tried ram horn manifolds but no go. I ordered a set of Speedway block hugger headers, we'll see what happens when they get here.
Dave your welcome out here anytime, I even have a pet project to keep you busy:DQuote:
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I haven't put a lot into this part yet but i did think that the ram horns were shorter then block huggers at the exhaust collector . I have looked about for some ram type for the sbf locally and cheap since i don't know if i would like the look of them .
I'm not too well informed on what Ford offers, Bobby. Somebody mentioned Sandersons; they probably make something but they're a little pricier than plain jane headers. Good news, I got the Speedway blockhuggers in the mail yesterday and it looks like they're going to do the trick after some slight modification. $59.00, you cant go wrong.
Cheap enough at $59 when it says Ford it still pricey . So far $100 plus for what I have found been looking at the swaps but mostly Chevy stuff at all of them its so popular .
Once I get finished up around here and moved, you may regret that statement!!!! :LOL::LOL::LOL: Still have lots of friends and family out in Caliphony I plan on visiting!!!!Quote:
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Trans tunnel is about 95% done except for around the steering column; I need to work out the steering shaft/exhaust clearance but it's getting there. I trashed the old steering shaft idea and bought a shaft and a couple u-joints from Speedway so i can have a smaller diameter shaft. It's better but not there yet. As soon as it's right I'll pull the motor back out, finish weld the mounts and firewall, and paint the engine compartment. I also had to raise the shifter an inch to clear the trans but it's finished and working.
Got it all in there, now just some time to clean up and finish up the little stuff. Expect to see the video of totally wild burnout soon!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:
Hopefully not too long, Dave. I'll have to figure out how to do a video and put it online, never tried it before. We just bought our first rental house so I've got about six weeks to get this heap finished before I have to start on the house. The banks are just about giving foreclosed homes away so it seemed crazy not to buy one. Just a basic clean it up, paint, replace some flooring, and with any luck find some good renters who'll pay their bills. Wish me luck.
Falcon nice floor work as what you always do well . I am with Dave i want to see the first wild burn out . But I will do it from here :) taking up 2 lanes of traffic would open my eye's up :D
Renters now that is a whole different build subject . The house across the street on a normal market would pull a little over 200K (240K ish ) bank has (repo) at 129K just to dump it . 1/2 acre lot 3 bedroom ranch needs paint and carpet to be right . Thought about it but economy is so bad and i think will get lower for a bit to buy and flip .
Absolutely; I got a 3 bdrm 1,200 sq ft house on a 3/4 acre city lot for $40,000. It appraised at $110K but when the previous owners were foreclosed on, they trashed the inside pretty good on their way out. The bank has been trying to sell it for 6 months. The outside and the yard looks nice plus it had a new roof, A/C and furnace, and updated electric; it seems foolish not to take it.
Good price couldn't pass that up . Guy i work with does some house flips , says anything you can get and sell for under 100K moves fast . So i guess this is the market to be in he says not much profit on each so its a slow climb .
HEY THERE EVEY ONE ! IM JUST READIN THREW IVE SPENT SOME HOURS READIN IN THIS SITE AND I LOVE IT! MY WORK JUS JUST BEGAN ON MY 47 HOPE ONDE DAY I CAN POST A FINISHED CAR! BUT A CAR LIKE A HOUSE IS NEVER FINISHED! I LOVE TO CHANGE THINGS OVER AND OVER LIKE MY 51 CHEVY SHORT BED GONE FROM CLASIK TO LOWRIDER TO HOTROD AND CUTIN AND WELDIN WELL DATS BEST THING TO DO! :whacked: EVEN THO I HAD MY SHARE OF MISMEASURES! WELL EV1 HAVE A GREAT DAY AND SUM AWESOME TINKERING!:D:D:D
Glad to have you aboard, let's see some pics of that 47!
I finished the trans tunnel and the column mount. Looks like the brake pedal is going to have to go over further so I can get the accelerator in there, but it's coming together. I've got Monday and Tuesday off to work on it; probably pull the motor back out and start finish welding everything.
Looks good Falcon, been doing some work for a friend, haven't had any time for my own stuff.... Oh well, needed a break from it anyway I guess.....
I've been recruited to help a friend do some work in his shop and try to get the books back in the black after some less then ideal employees took advantage of him....to the tune of $70K over 6 months, and 0 productivity...(average of 16 billable hours for 40 hours worked for one of them!!!)
Anyway, brought the next project into his shop yesterday and what a great way to start out. This old Plymouth is just drop dead gorgeous, no rust, and gets a complete rebuild to modern specs!!! 40 years of this hot rodding and I've never started with an old sedan in this good of shape!!!!!!!
Dave it looks like a great project. What are the owners plans?
Wow! Looks like it came from a museum. Where did he ever find one that clean?
Yeah, it's a very nice car!!! I had one of the guys take the front sheetmetal off today, and everything on the car is in very good condition!!!! It still has the original flathead in it, and it turns over just nice as can be!!! Some restoration dude would kill to get his hands on some of these pieces, I'll bet!!!
Anyway, the owner wants MII front suspension, triangulated 4 bar rear, coilovers all around, rear discs, power steering, A/C, smoothed and shaved body, remote entry, and all the bells and whistles... Starting one in this condition, the entire build is going to be a blast!!!
Dave, is he going to keep it Mopar drive train?
I don't know, never have talked to the guy.... I think he might come up to the shop this weekend..guess I'll know then...
The guy has a couple done muscle cars, and a few more projects... I don't think the stock stuff interests him much...
It's really a neat car and I think a 340 would look pretty nice in the engine compartment.
My grandfather had one very similar in the late '40's and I've got a scar on my chin to prove it. :LOL::LOL:
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Think the jury is still out on the drivetrain.... Probably what he wants to talk over this weekend. The frame gets a bit narrow at the front, but with the firewall sticking so far out, sure wouldn't be anything major to move the firewall back and lay a nice 340 with a six pack in it!!!!!!
Sort of my thoughts. I guess you could shoe horn a big block in it if that what the guy has in mind. I'm just thinking out loud.Quote:
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Got one of the shop guys taking the Plymouth apart. Front suspension pieces are on order. Should get the rear suspension, fenders, and boards off tomorrow, then remove the body and get the fram ready for it's upgrade!!! Sure is fun working on one this nice, heck the gas tank isn't even rusted out!!! The owner is coming up on Saturday so we can make plans for the rest of the build! Looking forward to it!
You guys have been busy. I thought you were headed out here for some warm wether and Ford truck work! :D
Dave that is one clean body shouldn't take to long once the direction is established . You will be rockin and rolling on that that soon specially with all that walking room around you . I've been tinkering but no heavy progress on the stang keeping the garage clear though so it's easier to do that .
No bites on my A so I am thinking of popping the flathead in it and working it to a driver may go better this way .
That thing looks great, Dave. It must be exciting to do a project like that without having to address major body repairs. I can't wait to watch this one develop.
Bobby, what you need is a V8 powered Chevette. Bring that A down here and we'll do some horse tradin!
Well, I got the motor pulled back out and the fireewall finished up and painted. The color's a little off but it's pretty close so I guess I'll leave it. Now I just need to go back inside and finish all the tack welds holding the tunnel together before I put the engine back in. Also found out that Chevy vans use the same gauge cluster but have 5 MPH more on the speedo plus oil pressure and temp gauges so I'm going to swap that in.
Falcon would be nice but the A is the funding for the 37 afraid to use my money right now economy . But I do know your building it right so its going to be a great car .
Good find on the cluster also with the extra gauges and all, Chevy was saving some cost there .
The owner of the '36 Plymouth is coming up tomorrow to chat about the car, sounds like it will be getting one of the new style Hemi's for power!!!! Should be fun! Busy, busy week and no slacking off this weekend. Lots of catching up to do!
Just a couple shots from around the shop..... Did a bit of work today, took the body off the frame on the Plymouth and finished welding the new quarters on the Camaro. The Vette just got wheels painted, new center caps and trim rings, a bit of touch up on the paint....
Dave,
I think these are time delayed on TV. It is sunny out now at my house, it's 4:45 and I'm about 30 minutes away from Pomona. So maybe they will still get it done.
Ken
Hope so Ken!!! Been a long time since I've seen any drag racing on the tube, the withdrawl pains are getting severe!!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:Quote:
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So what's it like to live in man-Disneyland, Dave? Very cool shop, you're a lucky dude.
It's a decent shop, not really big enough or laid out properly but it's workable... Once things are on the proftiable side, then an addition is in the works to get the sanding dust and welding/grinding sparks in a separate part and away from the cars going together... For now, I'll put up a couple divider curtains....
Dave-You have a very nice place, I don't think we ever finish our shops, there is something we think that can be improved the more we use it.
Ken
sorry I posted that message on the wrong thread about the races.
Ken
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Not my place, Ken. Friend of mine bought the place awhile back and hired some really bad help..... Now I'm running the place for him and trying to get things turned around and on the road to profitability.... Things are going ok so far, have some good jobs in their now and more pending... Think we can make it work...