JD08 42 Report post Posted October 6, 2016 I discovered more evidence that the PO had some sort of diminished mental capacity. The 2 inch seal from the cowl to the heater box is missing and there's a 1x2 hole cut in the top half of the box, yet he use blue RTV to seal the two halves together. That moron should never be allowed to work on another car ever. With nothing to do but wait for the storm to hit, I decided to upload pictures of the PO's incompetence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Yesterday I finished welding on the OTR shock tower reinforcements, I also made out of 11 ga steel "L" shaped reinforcements that the OTR kit does not come with that go in front & rear of the shock towers to the frame & started welding them in. I also ordered a rebuilt steering box from Chockostang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 6, 2016 With nothing to do but wait for the storm to hit, I decided to upload pictures of the PO's incompetence. I see your heater box ...and raise you one Hurst shifter .Some one has cut the shift arm off ,you 4 speed guys know what this shifter costs .He didn't even leave the arm so i could weld it back on ,at least it is cut below the boot so an arm can be welded on with out ever seeing it .The problem is ,i have three Hurst shifters done the very same way .If i can find arms for them a can weld them back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 8, 2016 Summit Racing sells the flat Hurst Competition Plus flat shifter arms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillC 38 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 Today I replaced the crap homemade shackles with OEM and removed the 1" block that was installed under the axle. Now it sits 1" higher where it belonged and the ride is a lot smoother. JD08, I hope you stayed safe and dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD08 42 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 We got lucky and it stayed offshore until it got well north of us. Unfortunately they weren't' as lucky in North Florida and the Carolinas. Problem is that my car's been moved over to make room for the wife's car and now it's going to be more difficult to work on and impossible to get her to give up her half of the garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattskin 1 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 did some bodywork today, sanding most of the time. if i go on like this for another 2 or 3 weeks i maybe can paint the body :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 Bought a brand new paint gun today ,started cleaning out the paint booth .It will still be a while before i paint but i will be ready to shoot .Really not much body work but i plan to block sand 2 or three or four times .It may be black ,it may be Gulf stream aqua or it may be Black jade ...only time will tell . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 Gulf stream aqua........I Just love that on a 69....But its not my car...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 If it's open for a vote I'll pick Gulfstream Aqua also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted October 10, 2016 Do I hear anybody else for Gulf stream aqua? Going ones Going twice Three times ?? Black jade with pink flames and pom-poms always wins out..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 11, 2016 Just so happens i have been saving 3 gallons of Gulf Stream Aqua ,the 35 gets one gallon .Paint shop just told me they have some kick ass clear to go with it .Been a few years since i painted but i think i can still handle it .Gota try out this new gun first . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 11, 2016 Painted the first of 2 coats of Master Series silver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillC 38 Report post Posted October 11, 2016 Do I hear anybody else for Gulf stream aqua? Going ones Going twice Three times ?? Black jade with pink flames and pom-poms always wins out..... I always wonder about the Pom-Pom girls in high school. If one Pom is called a Pom-Pom? Then shouldn't the girls be called Pom-Pom-pom-Pom girls? Oh yeah, I vote for Gulf Stream Aqua too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted October 11, 2016 Going to have a new 2500 stall-converter put in the FMx tranny in my car! YAY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Ordered some new Shelby Repos from ridge! Since my Maier fiberglass ones are starting to crack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Shelby repos what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Shelby repos what? Lower side scoops maybe? I applied the first coat of Master Series chassis black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Installed a new Stall converter. A Hughes performance brand at 2500 rpm. Install went without a hitch! works really good too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Shelby repos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 yup, forgot to add shelby side scoop repos..lol 2 ashleesmach1 and JimmyByday reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 111.jpg Those are the ones I put on my 69 Coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 I added screens to Ash's scoops ,they are not really set up for it but they went in fairly nice .There is not a lot to bond screens to at the lip in the front that meets up to the body . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted October 15, 2016 I have to swap out the front pass side Spindle. It is slap worn out. I have a good used set to replace it with. I'm also going to replace the inner and outer bearings and races. I'll do the drivers side bearing and races for good measure. Going to have fun on Saturday! YAY! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 15, 2016 Installed the idler arm & started installing the suspension on the r/s front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
