koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 From now on, I am posting the progress of my 428cj project with many photos as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 These were photos from the first day we had the keys from its prior owner. Paint and body work was in very good condition. Interior has some little issues to be fixed. Engine and undercarriage must be overhauled. Lets begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Front bumper lip arrived from USA. A bit of body work was done just for perfection. Also FlowMaster mufflers, x-pipe and complete custom chrome exhaust installed. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Interior updates started. Complete heat&sound isolation installed. Back of the seats restored. Leathers were in great condition. Added AUX in. Fixed cracks in inner fender covers 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 After some test runs, we found out that clutch is not working fine. Engine has some ignition problems. And the power steering is not suitable for this vehicle. Then we decided to take the engine out to work easier in those parts. And we ordered complete MSD Ignition kit, clutch kit, BORGESON power steering kit and roti kit. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 We ripped all the engine out. Find out that the cylinder heads are in bad condition and valves need to be changed. Cylinder head rectified and new valves were ordered. Crank, pistons and combustion chamber were in good condition. New piston rings added. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 All parts gathered up back again with complete gasket kit. Engine block painted to Ford Corporate Blue. 2 Grabber70Mach and mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 MSD Kit arrived and applied. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Find out that the brakes are not working well. New westinghouse, brake center ordered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Engine placed back in its place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Very nice Thanks for sharing. It's looking great, keep us updated as you progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Because of the new MSD Pro-Billet Distributor is higher than the original distributor, I wont be able to use my beautiful Cobra written air filter. Now I have 14 inch round Edelbrock filter cap with K&N filters. You will be missed Cobra filter... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koleligarage 8 Report post Posted July 16, 2019 Here comes the video of the first ignition! Don’t panic, the smoke is coming from the 50E93344-B0A3-4DAC-8F8B-D12A2A791BEC.MOV 50E93344-B0A3-4DAC-8F8B-D12A2A791BEC.MOV manifold because of the brake fluid poured on it. 8C48A744-06BC-4520-84F0-3EB2B41F9C4D.MOV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
