7tonemonte Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Installed my grille badge finally Cleaned out the trunk, organized that for Carlisle and started on the interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sent me ford 9" center section out for a quick gear swap and refresh..installed roto-joints on rear axle and touched up rear axle paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenewman Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 put heater coil in twice. first one leaked in seams. that job bites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Relaxing evening so far...... Beer,whiskey,a clay bar, some tunes on the radio, got Monte all ready for wax tomorrow! About an inch of pollen on it from being uncovered in the garage for so long. Also removed my original deco-remy coil and condenser, boxed it up and I'll probably keep it in the trunk just in case the new junk dies! After last years ride home a $12 part left me pushing that beast through the toll booth I figured I'd check what other original small parts were left and replace them. Amazing how that old stuff is still going after 43years and the new things don't last half as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72jrfan88 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Â Â Took my lab in garage with me. Gave car a good wash and wax. Conditioned the vinyl top and did a basic cleaning/degrease of engine bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm part way through my heater core swap today on the 71. There are so many things I can paint to make the engine compartment look better and it's really hard not to let this snowball into something more. I'm trying to restrain myself since I have a car show next Friday through Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 A pic of the progress just before I went inside for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Washed her and detailed the engine bay. Heading to a local cruise-in at a hamburger joint that I hung out as a teenager some 30 + years ago. Â David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VETTEWITHLEGS Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Called body guy again asking for pics of work to date. Will post as soon as I get them. He did bring me the leftover parts he removed from the lower rear quarters. Pieces of metallic HVAC tape, glue side out with thin gray cardboard, skim coat of bondo, and 6 to 8 layers of primer and paint. You think this is why they didn't bother to bloc the body under the quarter panel trim?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Installed my second new a/c condenser, first one broke at the inlet tube "mysteriously" last year. Upon removal and inspection looked like a bad solder job from the manufacturer. This I can now tell you all, installing a a/c condenser is not an easy job on these cars. I tried doing it without dismantling the entire front end and bumper off and all, very tricky but probably quicker just to take the whole nose off car. Also permanently affixed a trans cooler which I had temporarily installed awaiting this condenser swap. Got the condenser at rock auto on sale for $60 genuine AC Delco part WOO HOO!!! Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Have no pictures but the rear window on the 72 is just about done. Got the package tray welded in place along with the panel between the window and the trunk lid. Both wheel tubs are installed and tacked in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Had a little garage time yesterday. Finally crawled under her to start putting the transmission back in. Still need to install the crossmember, driveshaft and exhaust, but it's progress. Also had to fix a couple wiring issues and added an inline connector for my electronic speedometer. If I need to drop the trans again it will be a quick disconnect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider70 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 STARTED IT TODAY!!!!!!! Got the cam broke in, and it sounds great! Dad's brother and his son came out to help. Seems fitting that we fired it up on Father's Day. Miss you Dad, wish you could have heard it. Although, you may have heard it. 3" duals have a pretty good bark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Mostly cleaned and ready for Carlisle Amazing how much horse poo we have here on the roads Had to hand polish all the Lower moldings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Iron Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking Super Sharp Tony ,Is that posi in yet  Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Mostly cleaned and ready for Carlisle Amazing how much horse poo we have here on the roads Had to hand polish all the Lower moldings  That does not look like a pic of horse poo on the rocker moulding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking Super Sharp Tony ,Is that posi in yet  Terry It's in!!         My shed I scheduled help week after Carlisle from a friend so itll be in before super chevy anyway. Didn't want any surprises before or during the trek to Carlisle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Iron Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I hear ya Tony,I don't like to tackle a big change close to any event,if something can go wrong it will .I think you'll be happy with the upgrade and the twin tire burn outs thats for sure You'll need to correct the speedometer,you won't like it being off ,I would expect 10-15 mi off at 50-60 mph. I just posted the place that can give you the right gears for Rock.Thats where I got mine ,they give you the correct drive gear and the driven gear,its easy to change the one on the trans shaft ,just need to drop the drive shaft and remove the tail section from the tranny and its held with a clip on your 350. Â Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 It's been a busy three weeks in the little work shop. got all the rot cut out and new metal welded in place Got the drivers fender patched up Wheel tubs in place with the trunk hinges mounted and the metal work behind the rear seat yes I said rear seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Good work and progress Robert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider70 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Finished breaking the cam in today on my lunch break, got a rough tune on it, topped the trans fluid off, told my 16 year old to take shotgun and I drove it for the first time in 17 years. I was 23 the last time I got to drive that car, Dad tore into it about 6 years ago, and he's been gone almost 3 years now. We idled out to the end of the driveway, turned around, and idled back to the shop. I had to do a quick chirpie, well, just because that would have drove Dad nuts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 What kind of idiot waits til it's 90 degrees to replace their A/C compressor? I do just have to slap the belt on & charge er up and enjoy the rest of the summer    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I see your problem Cory, you forgot to open your beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Getting the rear axle ready for the reinstall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Finished installing the thermo-tech cool it insulation on the floors and insulation behind the rear seat and rear side panels. Next step is to hook up the floor shift cable, make the adjustments, and remove the steering column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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