37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread

[kwhizz]

First off........No one mention 1 of 1, L-89, 074's or anything else in reference to that thread and we will be able bring this thread to a final conclusion........With that said, as I remember we were at about this point in the construction when the other thread was interupted....

The chassis was at about this point so I will bring everyone up to where we are now.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00827.jpg

Got all the Brake lines in and the system is bled and operational

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00849.jpg

E-Brakes are also installed and working.........


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00821.jpg


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Also.....got the fuel system completed.....It's a GTO fuel pump built into the 37 tank.....the GTO Pump assy is a single line design, thats why there isn't a return line

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Ken

[WILMASBOYL78]

Nice work... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Tubor for President http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

Got the engine installed, hooked up and modified the lokar cable shifting mechanism to work with the 4L65E trans, also worked on the Exhaust system...


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00911-1.jpg


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Next week Monday I'll have everything finish welded and installed for good

[kwhizz]

Now we get into the interesting stuff.........Things that "Spark" if they aren't assembled correctly.....LOL....Got all the factory computer harnesses modified by Speartech in Indiana....opened the box and got goosebumps.........With the excellent diagram and instructions, in about 15 minutes everything was plugged in.....Well almost.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00981.jpg



Gotta find a place for all this stuff...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00986.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Your our, very own... special 1 of 1! Welcome back! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Now its not so boring....anymore! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[kwhizz]

Also...........I'll be picking up the Body on Monday.....turned out pretty good........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00935.jpg

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During wetsanding and buffing..............


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00962.jpg


I already picked up the doors and deck lid.......look at the reflection from the trailer ceiling....

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Ken

[427TJ]

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Welcome back Ken!

KILLER color on the '37. Now everyone's gonna' want a "Buick Blue" ride. (Remember the "Candy Brandywine" craze back in the '80s?) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

What 1 of 1 car??? (WAIT! Juuust kidding.)

[Postsedan]

Midnight Blue http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[kwhizz]

A couple more pic's from today......Getting the wiring a little more organized

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC00993.jpg

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Ken

[Salvatore]

WOW, a great color blue! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[69 Post Sedan]

That car looks beautiful Ken...glad to see it and you back here!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Canuck]

Ken
Been following all along... thanks for sharing. make me want to join in on the power tour.

Paul

[SS427]

Welcome back Ken!!

[VintageMusclecar]

Glad to see you're back Ken. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[1969l78]

Welcome back....

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
Glad to see you're back Ken. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Now let's see your front. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[CC Rider]

Oh yeah, all the cool pics, all on ONE web site! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Thanks Ken. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Welcome back Ken!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeppers! Now, bring it to Goodguys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
Welcome back Ken!!

[/ QUOTE ]

...and just when I thought he was gone for good... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

Lookin' GOOD Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Welcome back buddy!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Kwintessential Kwhizz!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Very nice progress on the "rod". It will be nice to see it to completion. Are you going through the Quad cities on the way to Newton for the start of the tour? If so, start early and we'll have eats at the "Shed".
Good to have you back....and I don't say that to very many Republicans. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Plowman]

Enjoy to see you back, Ken.

[92646]

Things are already getting better. It just works so well with Ken's posts and everyone's great observations from this site. The step by step workmanship of this car makes me check in everyday. Ken could sell advertising to go along with the progress.

[barker]

Ken,
Your car os looking awesome!! I can't wait to see it completed!
Dennis
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

Today's projects were to put Gas in the tank and get the fuel pump working, pressurize the system and check for leaks before putting the body on.....Got it powered up and found out immediately that tight is not tight at 60psi....Tightened everything again.....and got all the leaks taken care of......Glad I did that before the body was on........



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I also got the exhaust system installed, just need to finish the ends of the tailpipes after the body is on to final fit....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01000.jpg

Also.......It was hard enough learning about all the #'s "Stuff"......Now.....I gotta learn about this Computer Crap........Picked up my O2 sensors (Computer talk) today....You Numbers guy's and Muscle car guy's out there might not know what a oxygen sensors are......LOL.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01001.jpg

Ken

[ORIGLS6]

WOW, look at this guy; he even has a <font color="blue">Blue</font> toolbox to match the car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01000.jpg


Oxygen sensor? Is that what Howie has in his bathroom?

[Postsedan]

Oxygen sensor? Is that what Howie has in his bathroom?

Ouch!

Dan.

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Oxygen sensor? Is that what Howie has in his bathroom?

Ouch!

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think that would be an oxygen tank...so visitors can breathe safely http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[kwhizz]

Before we get started today I have to say one thing to a couple of members here that are Bashing this thread.....#1 I'm not building a "Riddler" award car, #2...If you don't like it, don't visit this thread, #3....Go bolt together your store bought parts......With that said......Spent the day getting the wiring and vacuum lines straightened out and finished up and I also picked up the body and rear fenders........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01005.jpg

Vacuum line running down to the Brake Booster

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01004.jpg

O2 Sensor Installed...........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01007.jpg

Picking up the Body and Fenders with the 1 pc windshield installed.........The Jury is still out on the windshield as they have a slight distortion in them......If it bothers me I'll take it out and put in "V" butted flat glass...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01009.jpg



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Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

"Before we get started today I have to say one thing to a couple of members here that are Bashing this thread.....#1 I'm not building a "Riddler" award car, #2...If you don't like it, don't visit this thread, #3....Go bolt together your store bought parts"

Well Said! This is a 1 of 1 in my book! I love it!

Dan.

[Canuck]

Ken
Who is the manufacture of the mufflers you are using?
Car is coming together nicely!

Paul

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
Oxygen sensor? Is that what Howie has in his bathroom?

Ouch!



Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey, now...no toilet humor allowed...this is a family site http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken
Who is the manufacture of the mufflers you are using?
Car is coming together nicely!

Paul

[/ QUOTE ]


Paul........Just Generic Turbo Mufflers.....Nothing special.........Those LS engines are quiet.....That's if I can get all this wiring figured out and get it started...LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[1969l78]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

"Before we get started today I have to say one thing to a couple of members here that are Bashing this thread.....#1 I'm not building a "Riddler" award car, #2...If you don't like it, don't visit this thread, #3....Go bolt together your store bought parts"

Well Said! This is a 1 of 1 in my book! I love it!

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes it is http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

"Before we get started today I have to say one thing to a couple of members here that are Bashing this thread.....#1 I'm not building a "Riddler" award car, #2...If you don't like it, don't visit this thread, #3....Go bolt together your store bought parts"

Well Said! This is a 1 of 1 in my book! I love it!

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes it is http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Ken, after the 66 build up, I don't know how you can deal with all the goobledegook of wires on this ride!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Ken will have it figured out really quickly! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[ORIGLS6]

And if not, ...... he's got people. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I can relate to the windshield distortion. That can get very irritating, sometimes to the point of nausea.





79 days to PT. tick, tick, tick, tick ................ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Kim_Howie]

My bathroom practices is NOBODY business but mine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[SS427]

[ QUOTE ]
My bathroom practices is NOBODY business but mine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

So after all these years you still have to "practice" heh............? And by yourself no less........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[resto4u]

Ken, The people making those comments are the ones who do not know how to do anything other than open there mouth and wallet. There just trying to bring you down cause you can actually get your hands dirty. Roger

[kwhizz]

Got the body back to the shop today....and after unloading it I needed to spray some undercoating on the underside of the floors......Helps to have some special tools.....LOL

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Got the chassis ready.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01013.jpg

Getting the body back on the frame.........Ya Mon!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01026.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01031-1.jpg

I knew there was going to be some interference with the GTO pump assy so I measured and Plasma cut the opening prior to putting the body on.........Worked out pretty good...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01028.jpg

Didn't put a scratch on it yet!!

Ken

[SuperNovaSS]

FANTASTIC!

[Charley Lillard]

You might as well scratch it now so we don't have to hear you whine on Power Tour when you do it then.

[Mr70]

Welcome back E.F.Hutton.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Damn, that motor sure is SNUG in there !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

great job Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Plowman]

So Cool.

[Postsedan]

Ken,

How about a sneak peak at your Tire/Wheel combo? Looking Great!

Dan.

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
You might as well scratch it now so we don't have to hear you whine on Power Tour when you do it then.

[/ QUOTE ]

LOL, that is funny right there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

Charley will probably carry around a white out pen to simulate scratches. That could drive a guy crazy!


Jason

[Charley Lillard]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

How about a sneak peak at your Tire/Wheel combo? Looking Great!

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]
That is his wheel tire combo.

[Dave Rifkin]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Ken,

How about a sneak peak at your Tire/Wheel combo? Looking Great!

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]
That is his wheel tire combo.

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[kwhizz]

Actually..........The car will be fitted for wheels/Tires next week......those are the only rollers I had...the rears are 14" and don't clear the disc brakes, but I had to get the car down on the ground to get the body on....Any Port in a storm..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Now........Where's her purse at?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[firstgenaddict]

I love it... the color is awesome, it looks about the same color Lyon Blue (except metallic) as my dad's original 40 Ford Woodie...

http://www.crossroadspaper.com/WoodieFrontWeb.jpg

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
I love it... the color is awesome, it looks about the same color Lyon Blue (except metallic) as my dad's original 40 Ford Woodie...

http://www.crossroadspaper.com/WoodieFrontWeb.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]


N$$i$$c$$e$$ W$$o$$o$$d$$y$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[firstgenaddict]

You should have seen it when we bought them... 2 in a field in Kentucky back in the mid 80's... the carpenter bees had set up shop in the 1/4 panels and they were none too happy to be disturbed!

[VintageMusclecar]

[ QUOTE ]
You might as well scratch it now so we don't have to hear you whine on Power Tour when you do it then.

[/ QUOTE ]

Rachel just said that she has fingernail polish that's a dead-on match, so if Ken needs any touch-up paint... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[napa68]

[/ QUOTE ]


N$$i$$c$$e$$ W$$o$$o$$d$$y$$ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

well, thanks for noticing! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

After getting the body back on the chassis.....I needed to get it back up in the air to check clearance around the Trans/Harness etc. and also finish up the tailpipes.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01039-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01043-1.jpg

Tailpipes finished.........at last.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01044-1.jpg

Got my first scratch............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01049-1.jpg

Getting fitted for wheels and Tires on Monday..

Ken

[mockingbird812]

Love it when it comes together. Lookin great Ken! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Hey Ken...They sell these really cool things called hoists...They make em in two and four post....

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Ken...They sell these really cool things called hoists...They make em in two and four post....

[/ QUOTE ]

The Hoist is at home.........and the car is at the shop.....LOL.....But........the two will soon meet as I'm getting thrown out of the shop due to a customer ordering a Press line and they need the space for assembly......Stupid Customer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif .............. At least I got all the big stuff done as I can now easily finish it at home....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[napa68]

Hey Ken! Back away from the computer and get to work! Power Tour is coming sooner than you think! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

All this tech stuff is getting boring http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif...how about getting some pretty Wisconsin girls to pose by the car??

Have you ordered your custom TUBOR license plate yet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
All this tech stuff is getting boring http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif...how about getting some pretty Wisconsin girls to pose by the car??

Have you ordered your custom TUBOR license plate yet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/65z13/tubor37.jpg

[kwhizz]

Don't you guy's have anything better to do??..........LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[napa68]

We missed you while you took a "vacation"

[budnate]

go for it Tubor, it would make for a cool plate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
All this tech stuff is getting boring http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif...how about getting some pretty Wisconsin girls to pose by the car??

Have you ordered your custom TUBOR license plate yet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

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[Mr70]

And get a custom made chrome frame that reads.."Who the #### is Tubor?" on the bottom.
Classic. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

[ QUOTE ]
And get a custom made chrome frame that reads.."Who the #### is Tubor?" on the bottom.


[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
And get a custom made chrome frame that reads.."Who the #### is Tubor?" on the bottom.
Classic. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


now THAT is Funny !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[kwhizz]

Hummmm!!..............I wonder who Southside really was??...........

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

Spent the day doing all the little time consuming things like getting all the body to frame bolts in and got a rear fender bolted on for the wheel fitment.....but that got postponed until tomorrow.....a couple of pic's from today......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01055-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01051-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01052-1.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Man, I`m Diggin that Blue!

Dan.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Isn't this thing done yet..???

[njsteve]

No body's gonna touch my record for longest unfinished car thread, if I have anything to do with it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Don't make me come over there and help you finish this car!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(Nice work, by the way)

[70 Forest Green Zee]

You sure made the right color choice Ken...I just love it! Can't wait to see the wheels and tires that you pick for this beauty! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Are you using the rounded bead welting between the fender and the body?

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Are you using the rounded bead welting between the fender and the body?

[/ QUOTE ]

Yep!!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Are you going to paint it body color, or leave it a neutral? The reason I ask is that there can be an adheision issue with the welting sometimes depending on what you spray it with.

[mrtimstik]

Spent a few minutes with our mutual friend today. He suggested I take a look at the progress. I am very impressed. I can only imagine how you want to get this on the road.

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Are you going to paint it body color, or leave it a neutral? The reason I ask is that there can be an adheision issue with the welting sometimes depending on what you spray it with.

[/ QUOTE ]

I've got some SEM vinyl dye...........

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

This is not the wheel or tire size I will be using, we just mocked it up to get the back spacing set....the tire on that rim is 27" in dia and the size we are going to use will be 29" in dia.......with the 29" tire and the gear ratio in the rear I should be around 1800 rpm at 65 MPH....The rims and tires should be on the car early next week.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01058-1.jpg

One of the other issues I'm dealing with is the 1pc windshield.....seems the glass place is having some issues with getting the glass shaped correctly.....the windshield was installed at the body shop and when I picked the body up I really didn't focus on the glass as I was blown away by the body and paint work....after a week of looking at the glass, I can't stand to look at it any more.....I'm in communication with the glass company trying to get a good piece of glass......if that doesn't happen......out it comes and I'll just have to put in the flat "V" butted windshield...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01059-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01062-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01065-1.jpg

Ken

[napa68]

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[kwhizz]

I also cut a hole in the floor and got the wiring inside the car today......I 've got a couple of plates made that will seal the opening in the floor and traps a rubber grommet around the harness as it comes thru the floor to seal everything ......I was trying to figure out where to fit the ECM and decided that I would mount it right in the middle of the firewall as I have a real neat touch screen radio that I have to build a mini console for so it will be hidden behind it........The radio is pretty cool.....Flip screen, touch screen, navigation system, satellite radio,audio and video CD player, and it has a camera built in for backing up......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01070-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01073.jpg

I also have to put in the sound deadener before I get too far..........

Ken

[L-79 Nova]

Ken, windshield looks good from here, maybe different in person? Ron......

[ORIGLS6]

Whoa! I have to disagree; that windshield would drive me nuts. The fit isn't good but more importantly, that's GOTTA give some serious distortion when you look through the center part. As cool as it COULD be, personally, I'd opt for the butt-joint flat pieces. I could get used to the seam, but I think the distortion issue would be a constant irritation.

[Schonyenko2]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Are you going to paint it body color, or leave it a neutral? The reason I ask is that there can be an adheision issue with the welting sometimes depending on what you spray it with.

[/ QUOTE ]


I've got some SEM vinyl dye...........

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Perfect. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Lookin good!

72 days to Newton. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[black69]

that car is looking great. Was kinda hoping you would go old school tires, hurst pie crust tires with some aluminum or magnesium torque thrusts. Very nice ride! the engine looks too reliable, so you need to add some risk back in (like scary tires).

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
that car is looking great. Was kinda hoping you would go old school tires, hurst pie crust tires with some aluminum or magnesium torque thrusts. Very nice ride! the engine looks too reliable, so you need to add some risk back in (like scary tires).

[/ QUOTE ]

That's okay, he's planning on a hood mural with a likeness of Charley on it.

That oughta scare 'em! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Are you talking front or back of Chas. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Are you talking front or back of Chas. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Hmmm...I think either would work Kim! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[kwhizz]

Got the transmission shifter cable up to the steering column area area ready to be hhoked up later.....also got the computer harness finished off where it came thru the floor and up the firewall with the hole finished off and the harness sealed and insulated with a big rubber gromett....I also made a plate for mounting the ECM and the trans module and got it mounted to the firewall and got the harness roughly mounted in place.....It actually fit pretty good..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01074.jpg

Evereything looks so neat in the above pic...here's a shot in the opposite direction.........LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01076.jpg

And......I was feeling mighty good after getting that "Stuff" mounted......Then I opened up the "Other" harness box and got that "Sick" feeling again........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01077.jpg

I'll get the new fuse panel mounted tomorrow then I'll take everything out for the installation of the sound deadener/insulation.........I also recruited one of my friends to tackle the wiring while deal with the other things that need to be finished off......

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Canuck]

Ken
is that a Toyota Electric accellerator??????


Paul

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken
is that a Toyota Electric accellerator??????


Paul

[/ QUOTE ]


LOL...........

GTO unit..................

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[1969l78]

Looks like a work bench in the second pic http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[black69]

hum....a toyota pedal and electronics could buy you a get out jail free card if caught speeding. can't wait to see your floormat to pedal clearance...

[kwhizz]

Here's a picture of the floor plate and gromett that seals and insulates the computer harness as it comes thru the floor......couldn't have worked out any better as far as the length of the harness....


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/DSC01080.jpg

Also got a lot of the Insulation mat'l in place on the firewall and the computer doesn't (I hope) have to come off again

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/DSC01079.jpg

I also got the column back in for getting the wiring sorted out , hooked up the shifter to the cable assy, and I also got the Emergency brake figured out, mounted, and hooked up...........also got the new fuse panel installed



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/DSC01084.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/DSC01087.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/DSC01097-1.jpg

Dave is coming on Monday to start on the wiring, Wheels and Tires on Wednesday..........

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

You sure got a lot done in two days ......looking great. Are you using a GTO steering wheel, or something totally different?

Dan

[kwhizz]

Billet Banjo Wood...........Heres an old mock-up pic

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/211.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

No pics since, 3/27? What`s up? It hits 75 degrees and you`ve gone golfing? Gives us some updates and pics!

Dan

[kwhizz]

My friend Dave has tackled the wiring issues and is doing pretty good at getting everything sorted out....Remember this mess?..........LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01077.jpg

Dave dealing with the Mess............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01098-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01119-1.jpg

And here's where we're getting to......Looks a little better.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01112-1.jpg



Ken

[kwhizz]

While Dave has been dealing with the wiring.....I started on Getting the Radiator in, getting the A.C. and heater hoses in.....didn't get them final crimped as of yet as I'm waiting on a fitting to complete the system....Got the trans cooler lines in , finished up the loose ends on the A.C. compressor mount...Got the Power steering hoses in.....Lot's of stuff getting crossed off the to do list...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01099-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01128.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01127.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01126-1.jpg

Getting closer...............

Ken

[Postsedan]

Very nice, time to get that car off them horses before an accident happens...your making me very nervous.

I`m sure you hand made these horses, but you just never know?

Dan

[kwhizz]

Nah!............We've built some Dies on those horses that weighed twice as much as the car............Just got off the phone with the place that ordered the rims.....they came in today but are not correct......Plan B coming up..........LOL

Ken

[WILMASBOYL78]

Don't let him kid ya...he was at the driving range today...75* in Cheeseland http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Hope he didn't lose too many balls.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[napa68]

Nah....he was cruisin the Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

[ QUOTE ]
Nah....he was cruisin the Nova http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Cruisin to the driving range http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mr70]

How many plan B's do you have?

[Smokey]

He's a hot rodder...He doesn't need more plan B's. He has C'sand D's. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
............Just got off the phone with the place that ordered the rims.....they came in today but are not correct......Plan B coming up..........LOL

Ken

[/ QUOTE ]


Plan B is pretty cool too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


64 days to Newton.

[Charley Lillard]

Plan C http://www.yenko.net/attachments/451891-P1010008.JPG

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Plan X maybe!

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Plan C http://www.yenko.net/attachments/451891-P1010008.JPG

[/ QUOTE ]

Nah!!....................This is plan C

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Grove066.jpg

My favorite car of all time.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

Plan D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Grove068.jpg

Ken

[Charley Lillard]

Plan E http://www.yenko.net/attachments/452026-tn_003.JPG http://www.yenko.net/attachments/452026-tn_006.JPG

[Xplantdad]

Is the Malitude back at your place? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Could be at yours

[Xplantdad]

Just what I need http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ORIGLS6]

I wondered if that was the "'Tude". I like the new look.

[napa68]

[ QUOTE ]
Plan D

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Grove068.jpg

Ken

[/ QUOTE ]

Okay.....who has this now? Thar car gives me wuud http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

I'll give you a hint; Who else would own a car like that?

pSYCo

[1969l78]

I saw that car at mecum.....pretty cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ORIGLS6]

That Nova had DRU's name on it even before he bought it. And, ....... it's a Power Tour veteran.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif car; http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif owner, .......... perfect match. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

O.K............Getting back to the build....Spent the morning getting all the bugs out of the cable shift assy ... I had to add some length to the shift arm to get the Ratio of movement to match the column shift.....another thing crossed off the list........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01136.jpg

Dave spent the morning hooking up some more wires and adding grounds.....we took the GTO gauge module and plugged it in and as it was going thru it's start-up dianognistics it gave a couple of errors.....one that there was a traction control issue and another that there was a problem with the fuel gauge......Dave sat down and double checked the schematics, but decided to give John at Speartech another call..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01138.jpg


While all that was going on I decided to start mocking up the Mass airflow sensor and cold air box..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01140.jpg

Went and got all the stuff to install the Battery and cables today for installation tomorrow....(been using a booster battery pack till now)maybe some of the computer issues are from low voltage from the pack.....??????? Hit the start key and the starter wanted to engage, but again a lack of voltage was an issue.....It's close to starting??

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


60 days to Iowa.

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


60 days to Iowa.

[/ QUOTE ]

He'll be done way sooner! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

First off.............The "Tangle" of wires is disappearing.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01147.jpg

And I have all the outside A.C. and heater lines crimped and assembled.......the break in the two smaller lines in the pic is where the Filter/Drier goes.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01145.jpg

Also got the gas tank vent put in.......I positioned it high in the wheel well opening where it will be covered by the fender and high enough to do the job.....It has a small slotted screened area that is facing away from where the tire would throw stuff that is where the vent opening is

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01148.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01149.jpg

As I was digging around looking for some parts today I came across the coil covers and just for the heck of it I put them on....I didn't think they would fit, and they dropped right on.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01151.jpg

Now............At this point Dave said "Let's see if it will start"..........Hit the key and it started Imediately.....Wow!!.......I didn't have much faith in the engines starting with the complexity of the wiring and everything else.....Just go's to show that Dave and the GM Engineers know what they are doing......Even the drive by wire gas pedal worked http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken (with a smile on my face)

[mockingbird812]

Congrats Ken! Looking great and coming along!!!

"Ken (with a smile on my face)"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/Funny/chumbawamba.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Awesome! Keep smiling http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Plowman]

That is COOL!

[WILMASBOYL78]

is this turd done yet..??

[kwhizz]

Spent the day today getting the car down on the ground and and setting the pinion angle.....Wheels and tires are still not in..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01156.jpg

Got the steering linkage in and finished

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01157.jpg

Picked up all the new side and rear window glass also....Next week we will get all the inside hoses hooked up, get the heat and defrosters hooked up.....Radiator Hoses and get the Door internals installed and put the doors on.....Off to the upholstry shop in a week

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01158.jpg

Ken

[Salvatore]

Man-O-Man Ken, Looks great and even runs. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

In addition to making a bunch of parts and gaskets to clean up and seal the installation of the windshield wipers (install and pic's tomorrow) I got the air intake pretty much finalized, after I get the front sheetmetal installed I will be making a cold air box to draw outside air in thru the Hood sides.........Lot's of misc parts coming in this week to finish everything up.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01164.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01163.jpg


Ken

[budnate]

nice , your getting close to firing it up, no rod is complete without a drive around the lot sitting on the milk crate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

The air intake looks great...

I remember all of the looking at SEMA for just the right part...

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
The air intake looks great...

I remember all of the looking at SEMA for just the right part...

[/ QUOTE ]


Yep!!......................That one part makes everything fit http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

Got the new thermostat housing in, it will make getting a lower radiator hose to fit a lot easier and will look neater......Before and after

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01109-1-2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01167.jpg

Also neatened up the towers for the windshield wipers, there used to be a nut holding the unit together and a threaded stud that a big nut went on that held the wiper arm on...........cut off the stud and tapped the shaft and threaded the inside of the tower guide to eliminate the nut.....cleaned it all.....I'll make a decorative cap that will probably be installed and just install the wipers if needed..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01169.jpg

also got the heater hoses installed and heres a shot of the Volkswagen Beetle wiper assembly modified and installed, also the defrosters are hooked up.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01173.jpg

Waited all day yesterday for the Fedex truck to show up with the parts I need, he ended up showing up after everyone went home according to the tracking info.....hopefully that won't happen today.....Wheels and Tires are promised for Friday....going to the upholstry shop in a week and a half



Ken

[WILMASBOYL78]

Will this rod pass the state inspection or do they give you an exemption for being 63.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Xplantdad]

Looking great Ken!

Did I miss it or...what happened with the windshield...what did you end up doing? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Not sure about Wisconsin but you can get anything passed in Illinois (Chicago), .................... with a big enough check! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Ken,

Is that Thermostat housing a Qualitek product? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Looking great Ken!

Did I miss it or...what happened with the windshield...what did you end up doing? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[/ QUOTE ]


Looks like I'm stuck with the windshield, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif I think I can fix the rubber seal to make it look a lot better, If I can make it acceptable I'll leave it in.....If not....Out it comes and I'm back to flat 2 pc glass with a seam.........which is what I should have done in the first place...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Not sure about Wisconsin but you can get anything passed in Illinois (Chicago), .................... with a big enough check! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Ken,

Is that Thermostat housing a Qualitek product? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Street and Performance product....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

I picked up the driveshaft and got it installed today, filled the trans with fluid.......started the car with the rear wheels off the ground and ran it thru the gears .....also got the radiator hoses installed.....No leaks anywhere.....so far so good!!.........Then the Fedex truck shows up with the GTO Body Control Module and the Powertrain Interface Module........Great...Now we can try and get the dash module functioning.....open the box....take ouit the modules...........Damm!!...........No Plugs.......I reminded them a couple of times that the modules are useless without the plugs......Darn!!......Now we do the waiting thing again......

Ken

[L-79 Nova]

Excellent work Ken,can't wait to see it with skins on it. Ron.....

[Xplantdad]

I wonder if suppliers even listen anymore...and sometimes I wonder how they stay in business http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[kwhizz]

Got all the A.C. and heater hoses finished and installed

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01691.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01704.jpg

Got the rear fenders installed ....Here's a couple of shots with the fender welting installed....the welting looks lighter in the pic, but it matches the body color perfect.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01737.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01738.jpg


And.....the wheels and tires showed up......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01739.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01732.jpg

The missing plugs also showed up.......on Monday we will find out how much of the GTO dash gauge module we can get to work.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01724.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Seems like yesterday.......................LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC03743.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01732.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC03746.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01739.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

I LOVE IT! This car is turning into a Beautiful Modern Hot Rod!
One even Charley would be proud to own.

Dan

[x Baldwin Motion]

Ken looking great ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Did you fab all those AC hoses ? If so, what's the crimper tool look like? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[CC Rider]

Looks great Ken! Can't wait for my ride. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken looking great ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Did you fab all those AC hoses ? If so, what's the crimper tool look like? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

I had them crimped at a local shop......the crimper was powered by a Impact gun and had six segments that compressed the Ferrule..........

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Just awesome Ken!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[ORIGLS6]

I dunno 'bout them new tires and wheels. I'm really likin' the wide whites. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC03743.jpg


She's gettin purttier every day. Any scratches yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Mr70]

Outstanding looking Ken..when it's all said &amp; done,how many hours will/did this take?

[resto4u]

Ken, is it going to make the wis. dells show in may? Roger

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Outstanding looking Ken..when it's all said &amp; done,how many hours will/did this take?

[/ QUOTE ]

Don't know for sure but probably in the 1500 hour range (not counting body or paint)......But......If I would have done this at home you could easily double the hours....

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken, is it going to make the wis. dells show in may? Roger

[/ QUOTE ]

Roger.....It's gonna be close....I going to the upholstry shop this afternoon to pick out the material and get it ordered, the car is going on thursday to get the front end aligned, Friday for the A.C. system, and next Monday to the Upholstry shop.......Depends how long it stays there........I would like to take it to the Dells for a trial run before the Power Tour.....Don't want to be like Charley and as the last lug nut is tightened, the key is being turned in the ignition for the start of the trip.......LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[firstgenaddict]

I love it!

[Xplantdad]

You'll do just fine! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[kwhizz]

Interesting day today......Since I had the doors at home for safe keeping, I can only bring one at a time safely in the back of the pick-up.....got the first one down and installed today.......Making "Progress"...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01753.jpg

Remounted the Optima battery and installed a shut off switch for the Battery to make life easier.....then Dave got the Partstrain Interface Module installed today and after a little head scratching and dinking around, we jacked the rear tires off the ground and started the car to see if the GTO gauge module would work......

Look at the module.....Tach works, speedo works, fuel gauge works.....but the Temp gauge didn't and we got some errors in the display

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01746.jpg

Dave is going to get together with John at Speartech to try and resolve these issues.......But......We are moving foward very quickly.....

As we were checking the speedo (gonna have to recalibrate it) we noticed that the rear wheels were slightly wobbling.....Hummm!!! Lugnuts were tight.......Pulled the wheels off and everything looked O.K.......Put a Dial indicator on the Rotors and noticed that there was a lot of runout....Hummm!!!.....pulled the rotor off and couldn't see anything....put it back on and tighten it up and it still had runout.....Humm!!!......After checking again I noticed that there was a shiney spot on the chamfer on the rotor I.D. where it mounted against the axle flange........Determined that the chamfer from the factory was not large enough to clear the diameter on the axle flange that originally located the brake drum.......Being a "Spoiled Brat"....I just happened to have a lathe 10' away and machined it larger and reassembled everything ....Runout.....Gone......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01752.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01751.jpg


Tomorrow I will get the other door installed and work on installing door hardware while Dave works on resolving the small issues with the gauge module.........

[CC Rider]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[m22mike]

Show off http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01751.jpg

[Postsedan]

Nice lathe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Dan

[Xplantdad]

That's Ken for you http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Looking great buddy!

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
.......Being a "Spoiled Brat"....I just happened to have a lathe 10' away

[/ QUOTE ]

"It's GOOD to be the King......" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Is it done yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif ..... and BTW, ....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/CharleySucks.gif





45 days............... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[SS427]

I agree, "spoiled brat"! Looking good Ken.

[napa68]

Good thing it was not an axle flange! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Canuck]

Ken

I am loving this build, now I know you would not need to do this but.........it would be worth the look on the face of a GM dealer if you rolled these beast in for "service". Just tell them its a GTO.

Paul

[kwhizz]

If anyone can help out resolving some issues, it would be greatly appreciated........With the GTO Gauge module plugged in, we have Tachometer and Speedometer functions.......the fuel gauge raises from the power off position to the "E" level......I only put a couple of gallons in the tank so it might be correct.....I will add some more fuel tomorrow to see if the needle rises.......with that said.....after the ECM go's thru the start up diagnostics.....we get a fuel level gauge error.....also the Temp gauge doesn't work and the ECM won't turn the cooling fan on......any input would be appreciated......
Now, for today's progress.....Got the drivers door installed....got most of the hardware installed in both doors.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01760.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01761.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01764.jpg

Also got the Gas Door and fill tube installed.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01770.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01768.jpg

Dave got the A.C. controls temporarily installed so when the car go's in for A.C. system charging on friday it will be functional......
So.....the schedule........Thursday afternoon...Front end alignment......Friday morning....A.C. charging.......Sat and Sunday......I need to get as much as possible finished.....Monday......Going to the Upholstry shop.............

Ken

[RPOLS3]

Looking great Ken, good luck with the electrical sort out.

Jake

[Kim_Howie]

You are the MAN, Great car build. Not much of a blue color fan, but I do like this color!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

Dave (1Badsc) scratching his head trying to resolve the communication issues between the modules.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01782.jpg

"And"......I had an appointment to get the front end aligned today......First time the car moved under its own power in 10 years...Pulling out of the shop..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01783.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01784.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01787.jpg

Ken

[SuperNovaSS]

I get excited everytime I see Kwhizz has made a new post to this thread. Looking excellent Ken!


Jason

[kwhizz]

In the trailer on the way to the alignment shop.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01791.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01799.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01802.jpg


Tomorrow...............A/C system to get charged

Ken

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice lathe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Dan

[/ QUOTE ]

Sometimes the little things in life ARE important. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Looking good!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Xplantdad]

So very cool!

[kwhizz]

Today the car went to Frameup Wheelworks in Waukegan, Ill for the A/C system check out and Charge.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01808.jpg

Billy working his "Magic" and it seems I only had one "O" ring that got damaged in assembly, after he found and repaired it...then we were good to go!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01811.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01812.jpg

Back home in the garage after being away for a year.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01814.jpg

Gonna get the door glass and some other stuff finished up over the weekend.....going for upholstry on Monday..........Hopefully getting some weight into the car will help get it a little lower.....Right now it sits like a 4 wheel drive car..........

Ken

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Ken...any progress on fixing the error codes in the dash module? I really need a ride in this beauty when it's finished....this is gonna be the coolest car in your stable....and you have many cool cars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Ken...any progress on fixing the error codes in the dash module? I really need a ride in this beauty when it's finished....this is gonna be the coolest car in your stable....and you have many cool cars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

We have a couple of things to try tomorrow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Thanks again for taking us along for the ride...You are getting close!

[napa68]

looks real good!. Bet all of those other old Chevy's are feeling neglected http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Your beautiful Car now looks like a matchbox car, thanks to this new web design <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

Dan

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken,

Your beautiful Car now looks like a matchbox car, thanks to this new web design <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

Dan </div></div>

yeah, how much longer until we send Tubor to fix the website?

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken,

Your beautiful Car now looks like a matchbox car, thanks to this new web design <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

Dan </div></div>

yeah, how much longer until we send Tubor to fix the website? </div></div>

I`d gladly pay a renewal fee to see this.

Dan

[kwhizz]

Got the door glass installed today.....one of the reasons I didn't put power windows in is that these cars had a neat feature where the window slides back as you start to roll it down and you get a mini vent window.........Decided to keep that feature

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01816.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01817.jpg


&quot;And&quot; more importantly we got the gauge module functioning......Speedo, Tach, Temp Gauge, Fuel Gauge, Gear position Indicator.........Cool!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01820.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01822.jpg

Ken

[kwhizz]

Looks like the picture is too small to see the gauges.....If you want to see the pic's fullsize......heres a link

http://www.thecamarosite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237


Ken

[Postsedan]

Ken,

Looks nice, but we no longer can see all the details with these tiny images.

Dan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Looks like the picture is too small to see the gauges.....If you want to see the pic's fullsize......heres a link

http://www.thecamarosite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237


Ken </div></div>

See that web site.... &quot;Gets it&quot;

Dan

[ORIGLS6]

Ha! I had forgotten about the little window trick on those cars.

Cool! Glad you decided to keep that.

Now, ....... what 'r we gonna do about those gauge faces? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[napa68]

for the first time I can remenber, Ken's car was not on the first page of the Lounge. ttt

[kwhizz]

There's been a couple of days delay in getting into the Upholstry shop, but in the mean time I have a couple of loose ends to catch up on......I have to finish the dash and deal with the rear quarter window seal issues.......anyhow here are some pic's of a empty shop...Kind of funny walking in with the car and my mess gone...........LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01825.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01824.jpg

Ken

[Postsedan]

What is next year's project? Hopefully she upgrades to a larger purse.

Dan

[kwhizz]

Probably gonna go thru the 66 Chevelle convert next year.....But, if I was smart, I would sell it as it is a great high end driver to someone, and after a resto I would probably not be so inclined to just jump in it and go somewhere........Torn between going thru it or just leaving it alone with it's couple of minor paint flaws.........
Opinions............


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20Chevelle%20Convert/DSC00063-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20Chevelle%20Convert/DSC00062-1.jpg

Ken

[ORIGLS6]

If it were mine, I'd <span style="font-weight: bold">DRIVE IT!</span>

But we all know how you are with cars. If it ain't 'just right', it's gotta be fixed. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif


Are Keith &amp; Chris looking for another project for you? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Postsedan]

Ken,

You have to have atleast one driver in the stable.... my vote is leave it as is.

Dennis, is correct.... But we all know how you are with cars. If it ain't 'just right', it's gotta be fixed.

Dan

[wheelhop]

Ken,
why don't you come down to Chevellabration with us in that convert before you tear into it? It's the weekend of June 10th?

You might be on Hot Rod power tour?

[Postsedan]

Ofcourse he`ll be on the Power Tour, it`s his time chill!

Dan

[kwhizz]

Taking the car to the Upholstry shop tomorrow.....I held off on finishing the dash until I knew that we were going to get the GTO Dash Module to be functional.......Since that happened, I can now finish up the install......Here are some pic's.....I originally roughed in a basic frame for the module......
Starting point.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01827.jpg

Bent up another Bezel to form a outer frame so the module will be recessed in the final assy.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01832.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01836.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01840.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01843.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01845.jpg



Partially Finished

Ken

[CC Rider]

Nice work Ken!

[ORIGLS6]

Here's the part I've been waiting for. What's your framing; rod or tubing?

I'm anxious to see the blend of old and new on the dash. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

3/8&quot; dia x 1/16 wall tubing......Bent everything by hand.....Patience and minimum Brain activity are all that's required...........LOL......Just dropped off the car at the Upholstery shop so I'm not going to get to do anything on the Dash today.......I had my camera with me today, but I was so excited about getting the car in, I forgot to take any pic's....But, it's only a 1/2 hour away so I'll be posting progress pic's as Dave progresses........Looking to get it back on May 15th, that will give me a week to bolt the sheetmetal on so I can (if the Planets are in alignment) take it to the Automotion show in the Wisconsin Dells......

Ken

[kwhizz]

While the car is in for upholstry, I got the dash roughed in ready to go back to the body shop for finishing and painting........got all the garnish mouldings ready also....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01859.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/37%20Ford%20Project/DSC01865.jpg

After a bunch of head scratching, I decided to only build the center A/C vent into the dash.......I was going to build two more (one on each end of the Dash) into the dash, but there was so much of a profile change in those area's that it wouldn't have looked right......so I make some Aluminum bezel plates and mount them just below the dash at each end..........
The blank area in below the center vent will get a CNC'd decorative emblem made to fill in that area........couldn't mount anything in that area that had any depth to it as the A/C unit is right behind that area and there just isn't any room..........
I also got the headlight buckets stripped, modified for the Halogen light kit, painted and assembled, they are just waiting for the car to come home for installation...

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Ken

[markjohnson]

Ken, I'm so impressed by your ambition and drive to finish this project. A lot of it really hits home to me because I used to work in a very similar shop and built several cars there one piece at a time. Now.....I couldn't actually bring the entire car into work but I'd work on a different part everyday after I finished my &quot;official&quot; duties and bring the pieces home for installation. I always worried about if anything would ever happen to that job how difficult things would become as far as car-building.

[kwhizz]

Yep!!.........Believe me.....I know and understand that what and where I'm doing this is being the &quot;Ultimate&quot; spoiled brat...........

Ken

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Ken....any pics from the upholstery shop or is that in Hiatus SC too? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

[kwhizz]

One of the big problems I had left to deal with was the rear quarter window seals......when I took the car apart 10 years ago, I threw the seals out figuring that I would just buy new ones........Lesson Learned.....(never throw anything out until you have a replacement as good or better than your old part).....Well....when it came time and I was ordering all the parts for the car I found out that these seals were not being reproduced and weren't available anywhere........The quarter windows on this particular model are of the &quot;Swing Out&quot; style and are unique to the Club Coupe......standard Ford coupes had a fixed window in that position.......(Club Coupe has a rear seat and the standard does not)......So.....What to do.....
This seal attaches to the garnish moulding and seals the window as its pivots and also has a outer lip that seals the window opening to the opening in the body.........After looking thru catalogs I seen that the 46-48 Ford coupe had the same type of window......Humm!!......I decided to take a $100 gamble and buy a set hoping they would be close to the profile I needed......when they showed up I noticed that they were much larger but the cross section profile looked like it was close and I thought I would be able to modify them somehow....Well!!.........Today was the day......Here are some pic's of the process...........

Starting point.....Garnish moulding and window assy........Missing the seal between the window frame and the moulding.........

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As you can see the seal is larger than the moulding

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After sectioning the seal I test fit it into the channel and it fit and sealed perfectly (the lip on the seal in this pic should be on the other side)

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I started with the Pivot holes and started working around after cutting some sections out

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The shape followed the radius pretty good without any puckering

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I got it figured out to fit with only two seams or joints....But....trying to cut soft rubber and get a perfectly square end were the two parts came together was not that easy..........I didn't want any leaks or to be able to see the jointed area

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So..........Being a &quot;Spoiled Brat&quot; again............I made up a block that had the same shape as the seal channel and slid the seal into the block which I had mounted on a surface grinder and ground the end perfectly square

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Then I cut the upper piece to fit the upper pivot hole and fit and ground the ends and made this piece to be slightly longer than need be to provide a little compression (about a 1/32&quot;) at the joint.......Bingo.....a finished seal.....I love it when a plan comes together.........

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Another thing crossed off the list...........Now I can get all the garnish mouldings painted for installation when the car comes back from the upholstry shop.........

Ken

[ORIGLS6]

I'm gonna start callin you Norm Abrahams. You got too many cool tools. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[budnate]

Ken we used to do the same on the bug quarter windows aftermarket rubber was to long, super glue nails the 2 rubbers together pretty good if you want try it and I think I read somewhere they have rubber glue now also. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: budnate</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken we used to do the same on the bug quarter windows aftermarket rubber was to long, super glue nails the 2 rubbers together pretty good if you want try it and I think I read somewhere they have rubber glue now also. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif </div></div>

Bud.................
I've got some glue that's like super glue, except after applying the glue you can still move the parts for alignment, then you give the glue a shot of activator and it locks immediately......neat stuff.....

Ken

[budnate]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

I got the rest of the window trim stripped and ready for Paint....The plan is to drop off all the Interior parts for paint on Monday and get them back on thursday........As I was sitting in the house this morning, I felt the Dashboard calling me from the garage......So....I went out and got it roughed in for the Body guy to finish......Going to the Upholstry shop today so I'll post some pic's later.......

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Ken

[Postsedan]

pm sent

Dan

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Ken [/quote]


Ken, what did the dash start out as? Is this original dash from car ?
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[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

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Ken </div></div>


Ken, what did the dash start out as? Is this original dash from car ?
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[/quote]




Original...............

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Ken

[kwhizz]

Good News today........Got all the trim and Dash out for paint and talked to the upholstry shop.......I'll be picking the car up next Saturday, it will be finished except for the seats.....which is O.K........That way I can pretty much finish up the assy of the sheetmetal and bolt the seats in last.....Hopefully I'll make the Dells Automotion show...

Ken

[70 Forest Green Zee]

That's great news Ken...I know how much you're looking forward to going to the show in the Dells....just make sure you remember to take your camera!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

Went out to the Upholstry shop today and the car is moving along very nicely......Took some pic's but they didn't turn out very well....so .....I'll take some more on Saturday when I pick the car up.............. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ken <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[napa68]

Upholstry in one week? You must have pictures of the man in the closet! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Upholstry in one week? You must have pictures of the man in the closet! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif </div></div>

There are two people working on the car..........almost everything except the seats will be finished on Saturday, I'm picking the car up and will continue with the final assy and pick up the seats towards the end of next week...............the window garnish mouldings and dash didn't get painted as planned.......I had to go and pick up some of the mouldings from the body shop so the door panels could be final fitted and finished by Saturday......Gonna drop them off at the body shop Monday morning for painting........After a week off, I'm ready to get back at it for final assy...here are a couple of &quot;In Process&quot; pic's.......Headliner and windlace are installed and look'in good

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Ken

[Postsedan]

Carpet color compliments the car very nice <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[ORIGLS6]

Nice choice.

HRPT, ...... 23 days and counting. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[kwhizz]

One of the few things that I don't like about a 37 Ford is the way the tail lights are mounted as stock......the tail light stand is big and it raises the tail light high off the fender and is almost like an after thought......Stock....

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and I don't like the smoothie look where they are flush with the fender surface......so............I decided to make a custom tail light stand that would move the tail light much lower and closer to the fender........we have Solidworks solid modeling software at the shop so I sat down today and designed up some stands that would do what I wanted.......the parts will be machined tomorrow so I can get the assy's finished and ready for paint next week......here are some Solidworks models as to how they will look..........

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Ken

[Xplantdad]

You have all of the toys! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif\

Looking great Ken! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

What a spoiled brat!!!!

[x Baldwin Motion]

I like those little mounts <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif keeps the great shape of original housing but douses the &quot;after thought&quot; look of the long and gawky stand.
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[Belair62]

You are one ambitious old fart !

[kwhizz]

While the seats and door panels are being finished, I brought the car home to do some more final assy..........

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Ken <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

Looking great Ken! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[kwhizz]

Some things never change..........Ordered new bumpers, opened the box and they sent me two front bumpers.....No rear.............Street Rod suppliers are no better than Muscle car ones..........LOL

Ken

[kwhizz]

Started out the day today putting the running boards on and had a flow going so I continued on with the front sheetmetal....(Note!! to self......Retap all fender mounting holes to get the Paint buildup out, &quot;Before&quot; putting fender on.....LOL) I also ordered new Bumpers for the car and when I opened the box today, I had two front bumpers and no rear one.....Darn!!!
Here are some pic's of todays progress.............

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Starting to look like a car again........... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ken <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Ken, what you do with cars is inspirational...I honestly don't know how you do it, let alone how <span style="font-style: italic">quickly</span> you do it! It takes me 1 1/2 years to scrape up enough to build one final lousy small block project, and you wrap up an entire car in less time.

Makes me feel like a hack. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

The car is turning out beautifully...not that there was ever any doubt it would. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Eric

[kwhizz]

Here's some pic's from today....................More assy.........The LS engine now looks like a neat package.........

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I talked to a Tech at TCI where the front suspension came from as I was concerned about the front springs being too stiff and the front end sitting too high.....He said that after I got some miles on it the springs would settle....but...If I loaded some weight on the front it would quicken the settling process...So......Here was my bandaid fix....LOL

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I also didn't like the way the car sounded with generic Turbo Mufflers, so..I bought some Flowmasters and put them on today also.......



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Got the front bumper on also along with some Fog Lights that I had......The Jury is still out on the Fog Lights........If they stay on, they will be my turn signals...

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Ken <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[ORIGLS6]

You answered my next question before I asked it. (I wondered what you were using for front turn signals.) So now I'll ask, do you have the accessory panel that mounts between the grille and the radiator? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Wickedly cool car. And the attention to detail. Yeow. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

My vote is to keep the fog lamps. I think they look <span style="text-decoration: underline">Ggggrrreeaattt</span> on the Club Coupe, particularly with a front bumper. Very tasty. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Wayne

[RPOLS3]

Looking awesome Ken - very impressive. Hope to catch up with you at a show this summer to see it.

Jake

[CC Rider]

Wow! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69SUPERSPORT396</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>


You can say that again! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[kwhizz]

Spent the day today getting the front sheetmetal aligned....and Dave was over getting the wiring ready for the Dash installation and he also got the Driver Information Control button (DIC) that came out of a GTO to work and the Dash Module now functions just like the factory designed......Pretty cool....I also decided to keep the Fog Lights as turn signals, I'm just going to make new mounts for them so the bottom of the light will be the same height as the top of the bumper......called the place I got the bumpers from and they are sending out a rear bumper next day air .......Man....that went too easy............

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Dash and Trim should be ready tomorrow.........

Ken

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Man....you're cuttin it kinda close if the Dells show is this weekend....good luck but I know you'll make it! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[napa68]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

You'll need these after this thrash!

[Xplantdad]

AWESOME!

Nuff said! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[resto4u]

turn signals built into the headlights would be cool also. seen them at shows, but not sure who makes them. Roger

[Postsedan]

All that is left is a &quot;Kwhizz&quot; Hood Ornament.

Dan

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All that is left is a &quot;Kwhizz&quot; Hood Ornament.

Dan </div></div>

I searched and searched and couldn't even come close to finding one fitting this excellent piece of work.


Here is one from the guy next door that NEVER has the right tool.

(Definitely NOT Ken) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif




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[kwhizz]

I decided to not rush everything and not push getting the car done for the Dells.....Too many little things I need to make and finish......Maybe Rolling Meadows in two weeks <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ken