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« on: July 23, 2012, 05:05:36 pm »


Hi, its been a while, but I'm back with a new project:


[youtube]http://youtu.be/3N-xYjtQXqs[/youtube]


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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2012, 05:15:02 pm »
LINK IS NOT WORKING........:thumb:
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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2012, 05:25:31 pm »
Quote from: 66 Hertz link=topic=18569.msg185128#msg185128
LINK IS NOT WORKING........:thumb:


:cry: I'M SORRY, WHY YOU SCREAMING AT ME?!:shrug:
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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2012, 05:28:39 pm »
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« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2012, 05:43:55 pm »
Nice, will make a great pair.:thumb:

What driveline are you going with?
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« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2012, 05:49:52 pm »
Quote from: Ash link=topic=18569.msg185132#msg185132
Nice, will make a great pair.:thumb:

What driveline are you going with?



hmmm....It came with a 351w that needs a rebuild.
But I'm not sure about a rebuild, thinking about buying something complete or a crate motor.
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« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2012, 05:50:24 pm »
.......also comes with a c4 that may need a rebuild so again, looking at options.
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« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2012, 05:51:30 pm »
Plan is:

Get the motor and gearbox sorted and fitted
then a new wiring harness

then everything else should be a breeze :violin:
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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2012, 05:56:03 pm »
So pretty much a blank canvas. See what comes up. I'll keep my eye out for you as I see all kinds of things on my travels.

Are you set on old school or would a late model EFI conversion/driveline be considered? I know you were looking at a range of things for the last one.
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2012, 06:09:33 pm »
Thanks Ash, I'd like to stick with old school, or whatever is easiest to get it in there quick.
I'd like to get it on the road by the end of this year.
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« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2012, 06:27:24 pm »
No worries. :thumb:

What other bits do you have to work with? Do you have an exhaust or radiator or anything that is specific to an engine type? If any of that is for the 351W, it may just be easiest and quickest to stick with a 351W.
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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2012, 07:19:19 pm »
Nice Baz.

Love the Acapulco blue.

Cheers,
Frank.
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« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2012, 07:50:10 pm »
Oh very nice, perfect car and perfect color. Glad you found what you were after.

Dale
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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2012, 08:06:20 pm »
Quote from: stangLover link=topic=18569.msg185130#msg185130
Quote from: 66 Hertz link=topic=18569.msg185128#msg185128
LINK IS NOT WORKING........:thumb:


:cry: I'M SORRY, WHY YOU SCREAMING AT ME?!:shrug:

Lol
Looks good mate
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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2012, 08:15:48 pm »
I told my missus that her car will become Garage - Less
Can you imagine the reply i got :hammer:
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« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2012, 08:49:16 pm »
If your gunna have a project car, may as well go all in...,

Keep the pics / progress updates going.

Cheers
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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2012, 08:54:46 pm »
Just love that blue
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« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2012, 08:56:48 pm »
Nope. No exhaust or radiator or any other engine bay bits



Quote from: Ash link=topic=18569.msg185139#msg185139
No worries. :thumb:

What other bits do you have to work with? Do you have an exhaust or radiator or anything that is specific to an engine type? If any of that is for the 351W, it may just be easiest and quickest to stick with a 351W.




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« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2012, 10:39:15 pm »
Nice. Like the colour.
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« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2012, 08:03:11 am »
Looking forward to seeing this project come alive, LOVE the colour.
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« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2012, 08:16:57 am »
Quote from: stangLover link=topic=18569.msg185130#msg185130
Quote from: 66 Hertz link=topic=18569.msg185128#msg185128
LINK IS NOT WORKING........:thumb:


:cry: I'M SORRY, WHY YOU SCREAMING AT ME?!:shrug:


LOL......sorry, just had on caps..........:cheers:
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« Reply #21 on: July 24, 2012, 11:03:02 am »
Quote from: 66 Hertz link=topic=18569.msg185195#msg185195
Quote from: stangLover link=topic=18569.msg185130#msg185130
Quote from: 66 Hertz link=topic=18569.msg185128#msg185128
LINK IS NOT WORKING........:thumb:


:cry: I'M SORRY, WHY YOU SCREAMING AT ME?!:shrug:


LOL......sorry, just had on caps..........:cheers:


Just kidding........

What's the engine you have in your beast?
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« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2012, 01:18:22 pm »
just a standard to 289 brought up to Shelby 66 GT350 specs.







only have a 600 Holley on it though at the moment, still looking for the correct 715cfm Holley LeMans style one to fit
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« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2012, 03:51:34 pm »
hmm...I have a 351w missing manifold, carby, rocker covers and distributor.

Not sure if I want to go down the path of rebuilding it or just buying a complete engine of someone or a crate engine.

Definitely no AFR225 heads, as the last time i bought those, it cost me another 5grand to have custom made extractors and exhaust system.

Hertz, I lurrrve those seatbelts you have in the front seats, where are they from?
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« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2012, 04:03:28 pm »
Ton D Branda.............
http://store.cobranda.com/cosebe.html

only $64.95 each...:thumb:
can't use them here, I only clip them in for car shows etc.
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