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[66rdster]

And another one

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One More

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And Again

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Even though I can't get the video to work, you can see that I did take it for a "spin".

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The next day I set the body on.

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Different Angle

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I'll need to set the ride height a little lower. I can't go much more, but I'll get it as low as I can within the confines of the suspension/springs.

[LMH]

I was going to ask why I could see lettering on the front tread but none on the rear!
But I see the answer on the asphalt!  
Looks good Mike.
Larry

[66rdster]

HaHa! Yeah, I was hav'in a little fun. The neighbors thought the redneck from hell moved in next door.
Hopefully I can get going on the body work soon.

Mike

[Phil Berania]

Man that looks good....Great Job

Phil

[Ryan Cassidy]

Mike,

 That looks completely AWESOME!!!!!  It's a real clean build. I also noticed the lack of lettering on the rear tires... A big grin came across my face. :-)

 BTW why did you opt for the PCV valve going to the carb as opposed to a filter for a crankcase vent?

Cheers,

[66rdster]

Thanks guys. Its hard to keep it in the garage to start on the body work. I just can't help myself. I keep taking it out for rides around the neighborhood.

Hey Ryan,
Yes I did go to the carb with the PCV valve. Its just the way I've always done it, but theres no particular reason for it. I don't know if there's any advantage either way. If anyone else has any thoughts on this, I sure wouldn't mind hearing them. I'm sure not opposed to changing it if I'd be better off doing something else.


Mike

[Ryan Cassidy]

Mike,

 I wasn't sure...  It was on mine when I got it, but I now have a filter there.  I have a leak at WOT on the front of the intake manifold and it could be because there is too much pressure (IE those vents aren't venting enough).  I was told to consider putting the PCV valve back on as when hooked up to the carb it will pull air out as opposed to just venting like those vents do.

 Of course it is a cork gasket up front, and it was sitting dry for 6 months so that could be the issue.

 But it REALLY looks good Mike.  Take pictures if you wouldn't mind while your doing the body work.

 I'm hoping to focus 100% on the body sat/sun of this week.  I'm SOOOO tempted to put it on the car to see how she looks though. It's a daily battle I fight.  

Cheers,

[66rdster]

Ryan,
That makes sense. It would seem that with the pcv pulling additional air through the engine there would be less pressure to build up in the crankcase. The intake ends are prone to leaks when using the cork or rubber gaskets. If you ever decide to replace the intake gasket, toss the cork gaskets that come in the gasket set and use a thick bead of silicone gasket sealer. Let it set for about 10 minutes and install the intake. This usually does the trick for preventing leaks.

I plan on taking a lot of pics while doing the body work. I'll be sure to post them.
My current plan is to get the body bolted down good, fit and gap each panel, do whatever mods that I can while the body is on (ie rear of the rocker panels, move louvers etc) do the initial blocking on the body itself as Mike suggested, fill low areas that require it and fit all the latches and other exterior components. Then I'll disassemble it and remove the body, do any other mods such as the door sills and start priming and blocking. Then finally paint.


Mike

[herman]

Build pics look great.  I am also planning to use fe 427 with top loader.  Any problems with fit.  Also, your headers look great.  Ceramic or chrome?  Where did you get them done?  Hurricane doesn't offer that option...do they?  Color of body?  Thanks for info.