'69 Roadster Gift

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Yup, somebody gave me this car, but it didn't have an engine.

Step 1 - put an engine in it.

Engine_In.jpeg

Step 2 - Drive it to a car show

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Step 3 - Win an award (actually it was a special award for helping out the event when it was needed, but still)

Award.jpeg

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A win is a win!

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I know my fist post was pretty tongue-in-cheek but I plan to add real build info here soon. Until then, here are a few pictures I have from earlier in the build.

Engine_Building.png

Test_Fit.png

Yet_Another_Test_Fit.png

Fitting_Engine.png

Headers.png

Water_Leak.png

Hood_Fits.png

Side_Pipe_Improvements.png

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More Engine Pics:

302_Engine_Build3.png

302_Engine_Build4.png

Wrong_Clutch.png

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Engine Fitment Pics:

302_No_Mods.png

Bell_Clearance.png

Close_Steering.png

Damper_Hits.png

Exhaust_Location.png

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Interior:

Interior.png

Testing a teak handle:

Handle_Test.png

Handle_Test2.png

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Here is a short video of the first time the car moved under its own power since I've owned it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7bOPf ... sp=sharing

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Racing estimates. My experience is that the car is usually 1s or so slower than the computer.

Roadster_Dyno.png

Roadster_Drag.png

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I've been replacing parts on the front suspension these days. Thanks to Datrock for the parts! I need to replace a few bolts so yet another run to the hardware store, but I'm close to getting it back on the road.

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Big headers are good for something