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'69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:25 pm
by speedbug78
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
Assembled_Car.jpeg
Step 3 - Win an award (actually it was a special award for helping out the event when it was needed, but still)
Award.jpeg
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:08 am
by Gregs672000
A win is a win!
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:29 pm
by speedbug78
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
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:51 pm
by speedbug78
More Engine Pics:
302_Engine_Build3.png
302_Engine_Build4.png
Wrong_Clutch.png
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:53 pm
by speedbug78
Engine Fitment Pics:
302_No_Mods.png
Bell_Clearance.png
Close_Steering.png
Damper_Hits.png
Exhaust_Location.png
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:54 pm
by speedbug78
Interior:
Interior.png
Testing a teak handle:
Handle_Test.png
Handle_Test2.png
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:45 pm
by speedbug78
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
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:20 pm
by speedbug78
Racing estimates. My experience is that the car is usually 1s or so slower than the computer.
Roadster_Dyno.png
Roadster_Drag.png
Re: '69 Roadster Gift
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:39 pm
by speedbug78
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.
Suspension_Work.png
Big headers are good for something
