Author Topic: The Coupe! (Read 22371 times)

germeezy1 · « **Reply #75 on:** June 27, 2012, 12:26 PM »

I think you need a black RPM T shirt with a Grabber Orange RPM logo!

Midnight Pony · « **Reply #76 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:33 PM »

Quote from: germeezy1 on June 27, 2012, 12:26 PM

I think you need a black RPM T shirt with a Grabber Orange RPM logo!

I agree

bwkelley76 · « **Reply #77 on:** June 27, 2012, 10:55 PM »

<<<I like this Idea!

Before color sanding (my favorite pic so far)

Color sanding stage 2, not quite ready for polish...

bwkelley76 · « **Reply #78 on:** June 30, 2012, 11:10 PM »

Well it looks like we'll be polishing the next day or two, then flat-black stripes over the clear, new headliner and window install, and reassembling the body and painting bumpers, then back to the suspension and drive-train work.

I need to get this thing back on the road if I want to autocross it this year. I have LOT left to do and most of the parts are just sitting there waiting. ...Camshaft and heads, EFI conversion, 4-wheel disc brakes, narrowed 9", dial in the suspension, repair electrical and gauges, yard-out the old under-dash A/C system, and the list goes on. ...paint wasn't supposed to happen actually, but I take opportunities as they come.

mramx390 · « **Reply #79 on:** June 30, 2012, 11:17 PM »

The Stang will be a true work of art when you are done sir. The coupe is looking great !

bwkelley76 · « **Reply #80 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:36 PM »

Alright, finally down to 1500 grit and ready for polish! ...I did not realize how much sanding was required.

Boss Man · « **Reply #81 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:58 PM »

Gonna be awesome !!!

I am really enjoying watching this project come together.

bwkelley76 · « **Reply #82 on:** July 04, 2012, 12:15 AM »

Quote from: Boss Man on July 02, 2012, 11:58 PM

Gonna be awesome !!!

I am really enjoying watching this project come together.

Thanks for watching!

Coarse buffing has begun...

mramx390 · « **Reply #83 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:17 AM »

Very slick, coming together nicely bwk ! I have really enjoyed watching this build take shape sir.

bwkelley76 · « **Reply #84 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:38 PM »

Quote from: mramx390 on July 04, 2012, 11:17 AM

Very slick, coming together nicely bwk ! I have really enjoyed watching this build take shape sir.

Thanks!

Quarter panel is starting to show some shine.

bwkelley76 · « **Reply #85 on:** July 15, 2012, 07:25 AM »

7/14/2012.... Well crap, it's always somethin' right? My painter's appendix ruptured last week and he is out recovering from surgery for at least 3 weeks. I have someone that is going to finish cutting and polishing the car the early part of next week, so at least I should be able to move forward on getting the car assembled after that. Stripes probably wont happen until my painter gets back on his feet.

A few mechanical changes are in the works. To make up for some time and money I am selling the really nice complete EFI system I have, and will be going with a quick-fuel carb and torker 289 intake (one of my favorite old-school combos on a SBF). I am working on a set of seriously ported old-school Iron cylinder heads, and 1.72 adjustable roller rockers to go with the E303 camshaft I have. Kindof an old-school meets new-school setup.

7/15/2012..... So, I put a scope down into the #1 spark plug hole today and I was very pleased with what I saw. I was told by the seller of this car that the engine has less than 1k miles on the rebuild. The piston looked brand new and still shiny, and cylinder wall had fresh hone marks. I was able to read the piston part# so I did some research. Pistons in this motor are 4.040" TRW flat-tops (cast unfortunately but luckily TRW cast pistons are plenty good up to 400 HP, even on a low psi boosted motor). I will stay naturally aspirated and under 400HP with this motor so I'm golden. These pistons have large, deep valve reliefs so I wont have any PTV issues with the 1.94/1.6 valves I'm running. Cam lift will be at .540 and 280 duration, also no problem. I've run larger cams with the same size valves and smaller valve reliefs in the past, without any issues at all. Things are working out nicely with this car so far. Not bad for a budget-minded build.

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