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Moving right along, transmission redone! What needed to be replaced? That would be everything But, the good news is with 100% new everything, it'll take a beating while chasing that Charger! Sadly, water filled the case and while the gears were free, they were pretty badly pitted. And looking closer...123426.... the last 6 of my VIN! I didn't know Ford stamped the transmissions that year. I know on Mopars it was hit and miss. Pretty excited to difinitively know the engine and trans and 100% "Born With" [Who the heck came up with that stupid term, anyway?]. Anywho, I replicated all the markings I found so it's ready to meet up with its partner.... the Boat Anchor 390.... that I get back tomorrow from the engine shop. Very exciting! Sending unit with the low fuel warning sensor, original steering box, and AM 8-Track all sent out for restoration.
And this sweet looking '67 GT500 steering wheel... just like Frank used.... Will be dropped off at the upholstery guy to get leather wrapped. I really like that wood look though. Speaking of seats... it's time to join the Blister Battalion and recover those bleached out buckets! Man that's a lot of Bs...I personally like Ds... but that's neither here nor there. Mo' to come! Cheers Dave |
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A three hundred word post..... and I am focused on the D’s :-)
Ryan
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1969 Beaumont 350 Auto White Sold 1969 Beaumont 307 Auto Green Sold 1969 Chevelle SS 396-L35 Auto Blue Sold 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 'S' Sports Coupe W31 |
#223
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Engine back! It's all coming together and more importantly.... everything numbers matching original! More to come next week!
Cheers Dave |
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I love those FE engines, but you are going to have to remove the rocker shafts and all of those push rods to install the intake manifold.
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Freddie 1969 Camaro RS/SS396 (427) 4 speed |
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Dave, that was great, what a great find
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#226
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Saaaamokin’!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks guys! Yeah, I know all that comes off but that's no biggie. I'm FE certified!! Errr...a certified nutjob, maybe
Stay tuned.... more to come next week! Cheers Dave |
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So impressive...man what a great job Dave. Love the commentary too. Can't wait to see the engine between the fenders.
Did you build the engine back stock?
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65 Corvette Coupe L78 67 427/390 Vette Coupe unrestored 67 L-79 Vette roadster (Top Flight) 69 L71 Roadster Survivor 69 L46 Roadster Survivor (Sold) 69 Z/28 RS 69 Dodge Charger R/T 70 W30 442 Auto Air Survivor 2016 Z06 Coupe M7 70 AAR Cuda (Sold) 69 L78 Chevelle |
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What a week..... two steps forward, seventeen back! But, I'm making progress. Engine is just about done. I found a date coded thermostatic vacuum switch to round out the whole package! Oil pan will be in next week. Carburetor is being done by Eric, and I should have the correct 68 only aircleaner done sometime next week too. Meanwhile, onto the front suspension. Disk brakes up next! Lines are laying in place and there's a host of suspension markings and such get all situated.
But first...I have to go to recurrent training this weekend. Bleh! I can see it now...."So Dave.... what's the maximum landing weight of the 767-300?" "Oh.. um... that would be the maximum weight at which the aircraft can land..... and did you know that if you squint real hard you can increase your vision 10%?" Hmmm... maybe I should go study Cheers Dave |
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So is a Ford motor such a boat ancor that you must use the bottle Jack to keep it from breaking you engine stand....
Sorry Dave I could not help myself... Really lookin' good. Mike |
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