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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
(Post 16432741)
Yes... he got a really nice car and I got it out of my cousin's car port since the Ferrari took its spot in the garage...AND I no longer have to open my garage to access my washer n dryer! !
Google "Beedy GTO" and you can see his bright orange race car. |
Brent Hajek
Originally Posted by HIO Silver
(Post 13699197)
... 'Spent a couple of hours all over the internet and finally figured out what that air dam/spoiler came off of. It's no wonder I couldn't find one in the salvage yard... it's sourced from a 2WD '11-'13 F250 SuperDuty.
PN: BC3Z17626AA My Ford Owner Magazine | WORLD'S FASTEST FARMER http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.myfor...jpg?1326124277 This fella lives down the road away from me. Ames, OK has a cool little museum of old fords, race cars and mustangs. Brent Hajek, pronounced "hike", is a good old boy, been to a party or two at his place. |
Originally Posted by 67nukeford
(Post 16432671)
How come you sold the Pontiac? Nice looking car!
'Sold it because I had one too many vehicles since adding the Ferrari. The original plan was to sell it before getting the Spider but it didn't happen........ and it was a GM product!!! I got a text from the buyer and he and his wife have been weekending the car throughout the foothills with the top down and smelling all the smells .. pastures, orchards, weekend barbeques, etc... he's happy. I'm happy.... Plus, the Lemans was so long in my garage (an enclosed carport) that I could not get to the other side without opening the garage door. It's really nice not having to open it to do laundry!!!! On another note, I just got back from the GoodGuys show in Pleasanton and ended up talking to a rep of IDIDIT steering. 'Turns out they changed their design for 67-72 F-trucks and it is no longer based on GM bits and pieces and required a GM-spec steering wheel..... now they offer a tilt manual trans column that uses Ford splines, a Ford turn signal switch, and bolts right in... perfectly. A paintable tilt column (floor-shifted manual transmission) is right around $480. It'll be on the shopping list for the continuing saga of the LBB build..... 'Picked up some 40- and 80-grit flap wheels, cut-off wheels, a Mothers clay bar kit, a 36-count bag of microfiber towels, two Confederate flag license plates (cuz I figure they won't be produced again given the uber political correct climate), and a 1964 vintage Coleman two-burner stove ($20). I looked for the Ford light bulb ("Better Idea") front plate but struck out. . |
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Thanks. But the "better" one is the version that is just "FORD" with the O replaced by the light bulb - no other text.
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No worries mate. Go here.:)
Vintage 1990's Tin Ford better Idea Novelty Dealer Advertising License Plate | What's it worth |
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
(Post 16537187)
Thanks. But the "better" one is the version that is just "FORD" with the O replaced by the light bulb - no other text.
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Originally Posted by pat67shorty
(Post 16537635)
Oh, you mean this one? :D
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
(Post 12033536)
While dismantling the front end, one of the mounting studs snapped off the turn signal lamp housing (left in the pic below). Plus the housing was severely rusted due to a bad gasket. It was fixed by first soaking in the electrolysis vat and the then broken stud was rosette-welded to the housing. After a coat of paint, I used stainless steel duct sealing tape to provide better light reflectivity. Simple.
http://i49.tinypic.com/261zzmt.jpg Thanks for the stainless steel duct tape idea HIO. Awesome! :-X22 |
Originally Posted by 72CC428
(Post 16547005)
Both of my signal light brackets bolts broke off while removing. I drilled through the spots and I'll use screws and nuts for assembly. I don't have welding assets.
Thanks for the stainless steel duct tape idea HIO. Awesome! :-X22 |
Originally Posted by HIO Silver
(Post 13449033)
Good progress.
'got the firewall painted after pulling body plugs, pushing the wiring harnesses into the cab. Sealed up some of the gaps with strip caulk like the factory did. Strip caulk is also used on the washer nozzles and steering column plate. http://i42.tinypic.com/2nizog1.jpg I spent a few hours of "quality time" with this puppy. It quickly ate the rust, dirt, and whatever residue was left. A smaller version was employed to get into the nooks and then used 80-grit by hand... Btw, wear a full face shield, a respirator, and ear plugs cuz the drone of grinder is tiring.. plus it was 90° today. http://i43.tinypic.com/25rnj9j.jpg While drying, I got a few more of the suspension nuts and bolts wire-wheeled and primed. Also took inventory of the front end and still need to get brake pads and front shocks. Masked off the firewall, wiped off the bare steel with acetone, primed with Rustoleum Rust Converter, and then waited after sunset before spraying the Rustoleum Engine Paint in semi-gloss black. It's a bit too glossy for my taste but what the heck. http://i43.tinypic.com/2hf3orn.jpg This week's to-do list is cleaning up the steering box, fabbing a bracket for a Wilwood prop valve, and installing the MC and booster. The TKO-500 arrives tomorrow. BTW, what a Wilwood Prop valve for? |
Originally Posted by 72CC428
(Post 16547032)
HIO, I hope I can get mine to look this purdy. Nice job and I ike the gloss BTW. That's what I'm gonna do.
BTW, what a Wilwood Prop valve for? The Wilwood prop valve is for the disc brake upgrade. I chose it because the OEM disc/drum bias valve is unrebuildable and troublesome... OFF WITH ITS HEAD! |
I went to Cars N Coffee at Blackhawk Plaza (Danville, CA). There must have been 250 cars of all makes and models from exotics, imports, old muscle, contingents of newer Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers.... I drove my Ferrari but was on the lookout for Bumps and Dents and only located one.. a 72 F250 Sport Custom.
Met some nice people. Make sure to visit a Cars and Coffee if there is one held in your area. A neat way to 'network' too... I met a fellow Ford guy who can re-gear the 9-inch in the LBB with a 3.90 and Traction-Lok. |
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