MAC390 327 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 Separated the engine and trans today. Cleaned and painted the engine ford dark blue and left the PI manifold alloy. cleaned the C6 and then refitted it to engine , at least no surprises . Got a modified shaker base we use on hi rise manifolds on our falcons to mount the shaker correctly so the shaker will be ok. 1 69Mustang16 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 Looking tidy! Any plan with the headers while they are out? You painting them or putting a coating on at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 Yes, getting them ceramic coated i think. Was working on the heater box when it literally fell to pieces, Got a real nice unit off e-bag complete with all ducting $400 oz to my place , dollar is crap at the moment And a jack and lug nut wrench never used $150 oz to my door. One step forward two steps back but the end result will be worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 I think from memory coating is about $400 here. Surely you'd have a guy down your way that would do it. I think there are a couple of guys in Cardiff that do. They look great when they are done. Was the heater box you got an original unit or an aftermarket one? Not wrong, saw the dollar on the news this morning, it's heading in the wrong direction again. At least it was only two steps back this time, not any more. If you want a spare Falcon jack set, let me know. I'll send one down to you. I've got a heap of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 The heater box is an original unit and great condition including the floor ducts. Going to the car today and will get some more pics of the mounting holes . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted December 27, 2016 Nice score indeed! Cheers for that. Hopefully there may be some updates on yours too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 Well we have had a good couple of days over the Christmas break Pretty happy with the way the car is turning out , she is straight. 1 69Mustang16 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 6, 2017 Still making great progress. Great work. Obviously the humidity hasn't had too much effect on you guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 Yep , was hot and humid and a couple of cleansing ales at the end of the day worked. Onto the front valance and stone tray next, coming together. Getting the rear bar re chromed at Newcastle Chrome, heard bad reports about Hamilton chrome. Ordered Mach 1 carpet, set of door trims and drivers remote mirror, fold down rear seat carpet and i got a deal on all that. That was the Christmas present. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 You got treated well for Chrissy! It's been a while since I've dealt with a chrome shop. Can't even remember which one we used to use all the time. I was in a bike shop in Broadmeadow so most likely the Hamilton guy. None of it was ever cheap though. How far away is paint do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 We are hoping to paint in Feb, both of us have work next week but the car is coming along really quick. We have not had any really bad issues so far . The repop hood is crap , going to add metal to the rear trailing edge as the edge comes in.$700 oz and you cannot just fit it . Tomorrow is another day. 3 Selmadox, MiKCerEt and SextKecy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 Ouch, no good on the hood. No luck at all shopping around for an original? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 Tried everyone i knew who had good parts but no luck . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 Car is in high build, blocking starts next week and it's real hot down here, hard work. Car is looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 A better pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 Using the hood blackout paint for the xw-xy gt falcons ,looks pretty close. The paint is Glasurit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 You've done well, great stuff! I for one know how hot it has been and still is. I've been on the spanners too but not on my stang, just work stuff. I can not keep the fluids up to me quick enough no matter how much I stop to drink water. I didn't get the temp yesterday but it would have been in the 50's. Last night we couldn't even sleep in our house, the A/C has been on non-stop for days but it's working over time and having no effect. Thankfully we have a small granny flat which we slept in instead. It's meant to back off tomorrow though, back in the 20's. So I'm going fishing! ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 SICK OF THE SPAMMERS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Colour starts next weekend, i am excited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Hopefully the temp stays where it has been the last day or so for you and not like last week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Did some more to the car today, started on the blocking with 320. Drilled the holes in the repro hood for the hood pins, the hood is shit and we have to reshape the left side. All will be ok just frustrating. Painted the engine bay and plenum. Should be ready for colour next weekend or the one after, getting close. 1 69Mustang16 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Great progress for the day. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks mate, Finding little things to slow progress but we are looking good and besides it's bloody hot. We reckon latest finishing time is about 2 weeks or less then she's back home. Getting the headers ceramic coated at Procoat Wyong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 Bloody hot alright! And this week coming is meant to be worse. I think we'll be in the 50's again here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 Well my 3M di noc wood grain sheets arrived today. Finished the passenger side dash insert as instructed by caseyrhe , came out great. Then did the wood grain vinyl as instructed by thatblue69-mach 1 , again came out real good. All i can say is thanks guys. 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
