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Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:57 pm
by S Allen
Got both roadsters hauled south with a ton of parts 66/67 2 liter. Safely tucked in the new shop. Purchased a 2 post lift before things got crazy. Brother and I got it installed on our short trip south. Always wanted one and had room in the new shop. Will make a nice addition. So, I scored the passenger side quarter panel and a rear panel. I already had a trunk floor panel. Once I get the three '69's that were given to me parted out I will start back up on the '66. Lot's of cutting and welding in front of me. Looking forward to getting back to the projects.
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Steve
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:44 pm
by Florida Roadster
Nice, the 2 post lift will make it easier and safer to remove the bodies from the frame and vice versa. As well as all other work and maintenance. Just don't call the Roadsters tractors!
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:06 am
by S Allen
Yeah, I should have taken a shot without the tractor but we were getting ready to leave and that is where it was parked. Will give the lift a real work out over the winter.
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:20 pm
by 70MTRoadster
I sure like my 2 post lift...at 74 crawling around under cars anymore just doesn't cut it.
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:33 pm
by Curtis
My turn now Steve. Fresh from the machine shop, 1800cc of short block. Bored .040 over for Std Toyota 5R pistons decked .060. Reconditioned rods, street grind cam, G15 crank and all balanced. Next up the head for some work. Second flywheel is for my other engine.
Thanks to Steve and Dave Premo for the info on how to do this.
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Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:21 pm
by S Allen
Looking good Curtis. I am sure you will be happy.
Steve
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:27 pm
by Curtis
I paid $540 cash yesterday for rods, piston fly cut, bore, cam bearing install, balance and mock up. Crank had already been ground by them before.
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:47 pm
by Daryl Smith
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Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:31 pm
by S Allen
Wow, you got an awesome deal on the machining.
S
Re: 1840cc 66 Roadster Build
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:00 pm
by Curtis
S Allen wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:31 pm
Wow, you got an awesome deal on the machining.
S
Yes and they are one of the only crank grinders. Maybe one or two others left around here. Guy looks like he's been at forever.
Shop is top notch and builds race engines.