Getting closer - Update

[MrJLR]

Now my header issues are resolved, I got the starter in, bell housing bolted, torque converter bolted motor mounts bolted, carb on, distributer in, etc...
Its coming together.

Jeff

 

[318willrun]

Looks very nice!!!! It's getting time to "shake, rattle, and roll"

 

[dgully]

That's sure pretty...

 

[yellow rose]

What headers and what issues???

 

[MrJLR]

What headers and what issues???

Dougs D453....clearance around the power steering. ...I dented them in a little and all is well now...!

Jeff

 

[krazykuda]

Lookin' good...

Why are you running an aluminum water pump on a 68? Does it have the later radiator to match the opposite hose outlets??

 

[318willrun]

LOL....... ha ha ha..... this water pump story is never going to rest....

 

[MrJLR]

Lookin' good...

Why are you running an aluminum water pump on a 68? Does it have the later radiator to match the opposite hose outlets??

It's a perfect match to what was on it...so it should work...

 

[MrJLR]

Side by side

Jeff

 

[ScampMike]

very nice! ya thinking this weekend or....?

 

[MrJLR]

very nice! ya thinking this weekend or....?

No....still got a bunch to do...but it's getting closer!
Still have to install the new gas tank, new engine wiring harnesses, alternator, power steering, radiator, fan, etc....I have a little way to go!
I'm hoping to fire it up in a week or two. ...depends on how much time I get for it...

Jeff

 

[1972_Demon]

Looks great. You should be back up and running soon.

I can't wait to get mine even that much back together.

 

[MrJLR]

Looks great. You should be back up and running soon.

I can't wait to get mine even that much back together.

It's been a LONG haul....about a year. Mostly because of money...and a bad case of "while I'm at it"!

Jeff

 

[1972_Demon]

It's been a LONG haul....about a year. Mostly because of money...and a bad case of "while I'm at it"!

Jeff

I know the feeling! My project snowballed too. More and more money for everything I decided to replace or upgrade while its apart.

 

[ScampMike]

It's been a LONG haul....about a year. Mostly because of money...and a bad case of "while I'm at it"!

Jeff

oh yea - I think we all fall into that trap - sometimes though, you gotta define a stop point and just git 'er done - I have a few items I "also" wanted to do, but I decided I wanted it running more than I wanted a new this that or the other thing... I honestly believe that once you have a running car, the rest of it will come as feel you have time and $$..

 

[MrJLR]

oh yea - I think we all fall into that trap - sometimes though, you gotta define a stop point and just git 'er done - I have a few items I "also" wanted to do, but I decided I wanted it running more than I wanted a new this that or the other thing... I honestly believe that once you have a running car, the rest of it will come as feel you have time and $$..

I agree. I'm finishing up the stuff I have and getting her back on the road....
I miss driving her!

Jeff