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Re: New car !
« Reply #330 on: May 08, 2016, 05:00:05 PM »
I don't have any info for the early models, but for the 74 and up, the tubular control arms are usually set up to run without the struts(coil and spring, bags or coil overs). They are also available in some altered lengths, as well as adjustable ones. If any of this helps.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #331 on: May 28, 2016, 05:57:37 AM »
Test fit the left side. Only used a couple bolts in each piece ( a little more than finger tight). Have to pick up some ordered stuff this morning to finish assembly. Proper bearing grease, Loctite 271 & Wilwood high temp (600 degrees) brake fluid.....





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Re: New car !
« Reply #332 on: May 28, 2016, 06:03:17 AM »
I also had to replace the 15 lb rad caps I had gotten from Mopac.
The rubber seal in the upper part was not wide enough to seal properly & would leak a bit when shut off & cooling.

New ones from "Be Cool", makers of the rad have a wider seal & are 13 lbs.

So.......I have to flash it up & get to running temp for testing again........ oh darn  ;D

About the mpg.......it's going to be a fuel hog ! Started 3 - 4 times & burned (about) 4 gal !
(about $120.00 worth)
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Re: New car !
« Reply #333 on: May 28, 2016, 07:23:44 AM »
Shouldn't have any trouble stopping with that setup..
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Re: New car !
« Reply #334 on: May 28, 2016, 02:07:58 PM »
Looks great!!!


Dwayne :)
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Re: New car !
« Reply #335 on: May 31, 2016, 08:13:23 AM »
(pics later)

Got the stuff installed.
Had to remove the L brackets off of the frame & go a different way with the flex lines. May make yet another support bracket, that will mount to the spindle - have to check (again) stop to stop & see if the line will permit this.

Bleed the system out of the DOT 4 fluid & put all new Wilwood 600 degree fluid in.
I'll then do a final system bleed all round.

The caliper bolts that come with the kit are too short. I picked up new gr 8 bolts 1 1/2" and they are too long. Will make them right today (shorten).
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Re: New car !
« Reply #336 on: June 08, 2016, 05:45:38 PM »
Anyone want this car ? 30k !

Coolant leak......have to pull the water pump.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #337 on: June 09, 2016, 07:32:05 AM »
You're gonna sell it???? :o :o :o :o :o
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Re: New car !
« Reply #338 on: June 09, 2016, 09:17:23 AM »
Quote from: 74 PintoWagon on June 09, 2016, 07:32:05 AM
You're gonna sell it? ??? :o :o :o :o :o

That totally took me by surprise too!!!

Dwayne :)
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Re: New car !
« Reply #339 on: June 09, 2016, 11:11:23 AM »
Still pissed about the Headers not being right - if they had been, I'd have been able to drive it this year.
If someone offered me 30k (or more ?) it would be gone in a heart beat !

More excited about getting the blue one done.......
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Re: New car !
« Reply #340 on: June 14, 2016, 06:19:04 AM »
Header builder is supposed to be here today to look ....... he thinks an easy fix ! LOL !

Back two tubes need to be re-made, on the left (7&8)

Third back on right (#3) has to be re-made ..... and maybe #4.

We shall see.....

I cannot haul the car to his place. Put the Wilwood brake / hub kit on & do not have the new wheels & tires yet.

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Re: New car !
« Reply #341 on: August 02, 2016, 07:52:46 AM »
Header builder never did show up. I may try my hand on fixing the back tubes myself...... this winter. Another year/driving season lost due to others poor workmanship. Not happy.......


Coolant leak.... pulled the short water pump off. With this pump, you have no bolt in the corner of each water port (I'll post pics later). It leaked past this.
Ordering the gasket that goes between the pump 7 back plate today. I have spares for the front.
Also going to order Permatex thermostat/water pump sealant.

I also changed the front (flex) brake lines/brackets, so need to bleed them again.

If someone has 30k kicking around....... and wants this car to finish....
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Re: New car !
« Reply #342 on: August 08, 2016, 06:53:44 AM »
Forgot to take pictures....

Water pump back on.
Didn't fill with coolant. May be pulling the heads this winter to clay the pistons (last engine builder never did give me a build sheet).
Reason for clay ? Likely going to change the cam from 351w firing order , back to 302.
Also been told by a very good B2 engine guy I left as much as 60 HP on the table.
Car doesn't need more HP, but wanted a little more HP at higher RPM.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #343 on: August 08, 2016, 07:31:22 AM »
Could use a dial indicator instead of yanking the heads.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #344 on: August 08, 2016, 07:43:51 AM »
Guy to the west of me had a 351 C built by the same builder. He had been fighting an over heating problem for a while..... pulled the heads & discovered it had the wrong head gaskets.

Mine has not over heated during tests, in my shop. However, I am a worry sort of guy.....plus I need to know the head gasket compression thickness.

No OEM BOSS 302 gaskets can be purchased anymore......

Guy I'll be getting the cam from will also supply new head gaskets with the "kit".
I'm changing the roller rockers as well.....
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Re: New car !
« Reply #345 on: August 08, 2016, 09:20:00 AM »
That makes sense, guess I'd be pulling them too..
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Re: New car !
« Reply #346 on: August 11, 2016, 05:37:11 AM »
Gaskets are cheap.
Sort of a pain pulling the top of the mini plenum to re-torque the 4 bolts after a heat cycle though.

Adjusting rockers no big deal. This is not a low maintenance engine anyway, with solid rollers.
Checking adjustment & for broken valve springs is a "normal" thing to do....... often.
It's why I ran the plug wires the way I did.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #347 on: August 11, 2016, 07:39:41 AM »
Good stud girdle reduce valve adjustments quite a bit.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #348 on: August 15, 2016, 06:31:14 AM »
Still have to check ,on an engine like this one , just in case......

Wonder how many went cross eyed reading the 30k price ?  ;D
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Re: New car !
« Reply #349 on: August 15, 2016, 09:40:33 AM »
Quote from: Reeves1 on August 15, 2016, 06:31:14 AM
Wonder how many went cross eyed reading the 30k price ?  ;D
Probably quite a few, lol.. ;D
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Re: New car !
« Reply #350 on: August 15, 2016, 05:15:24 PM »
Well built / new B2 (real) engine = 16k + then add on all the stuff that bolts to it.
Intake is a Bud Moore mini plenum - goes for 3k to 4.5k.
Super T10 that is like new, the inline shifter by Long Shifters - about 700 +(for shifter alone)
Narrowed 9" with Mark Williams High Torque axels.
Tubs & tons more.
Rust free (except for a small area on the right door).

Well, you get the gist........it's all been posted here & I'd never hold anything back !
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Re: New car !
« Reply #351 on: August 16, 2016, 07:29:32 AM »
Yeah, stuff adds up quick..
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Re: New car !
« Reply #352 on: August 18, 2016, 06:18:16 PM »
To finish so it can be driven.....

Headers. Fix the back tubes or start from scratch.
Front wheels/tire.
Front alignment.
Safety check, insurance.
Drive it.

To finish (like I want).
Body work.... hood needs work due to damage from last owner & me changing engine up etc.
Right door has a small area to cut out & replace with new metal.
Paint flaws , so all new paint.

Diff floated & wheely bars.
May need a new drive shaft.
Should have a better cage.

Weak point..... Super T-10 has the small input/output. Although it worked fine with a well built B2 engine in a 67 Cougar.


So close, yet so far.......
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Re: New car !
« Reply #353 on: August 20, 2016, 06:29:46 AM »
What do you think the car would go for ?

In USD / CDN ?
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Re: New car !
« Reply #354 on: August 20, 2016, 07:31:42 AM »
Well, something like this is more or less whatever someone is willing to pay for it, but there's always that "someone" out there that just can't live without it, that's the one you need to find. But you came this far with it you shouldn't give up on it now and finish it the way you want it.. Just MWO...
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Re: New car !
« Reply #355 on: November 03, 2016, 07:37:44 AM »
Just because I can......  ;D

Started the engine a couple days ago.
Shop still smells like race gas ! LOL

This time I was "smart" enough to wear a respirator & ear plugs  ;D
Big shop door sealed for the winter, so just a back window & man door open, with a big fan for moving air.

Letting header builder know I'm home , so MAYBE he can fix them........st ill no front wheels so cannot move it.

Work very slow this year.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #356 on: November 03, 2016, 08:00:12 AM »
Gotta love the smell of race gas. :D
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Re: New car !
« Reply #357 on: November 03, 2016, 01:30:17 PM »
It smell's like money ($$$$). Lots of money.
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Re: New car !
« Reply #358 on: November 03, 2016, 09:51:15 PM »
Quote from: dick1172762 on November 03, 2016, 01:30:17 PM
It smell's like money ($$$$). Lots of money.
Ain't that the truth, lol..
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« Reply #359 on: November 04, 2016, 06:19:15 AM »
Quote from: dick1172762 on November 03, 2016, 01:30:17 PM
It smell's like money ($$$$). Lots of money.

About $30.00 a gallon !
I'll use it up starting the car a few more times before spring. Then fresh stuff.
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