1949 Business coupe update

[falconvan]

I finally hit that point where I had to stop working on the car and start cleaning; the car was full of tools and junk, every flat surface was piled with stuff and I couldn't find anything. So now everything is cleaned up and I was able to get the car to the point of a crank test. Starter circuit works and after testing some voltages on the PCM it looks like I have power where it needs to be. Next thing is to run the fuel lines and see if she's going to start. Might get there tomorrow!

 

[skull]

nice

l like it so far[

carry on

Later

 

[falconvan]

It's alive! I've got a few wiring snafus to track down but it does run! Time to start reassembling and work on getting it road ready.

 

[soltz]

It's alive! I've got a few wiring snafus to track down but it does run! Time to start reassembling and work on getting it road ready.

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[skull]

allright

sounds like good progress[cl

Later

 

[jfg455]

Great job Pat! [cl[P

 

[Dirtyrat]

Awesome!

 

[Snake Farm]

Video please.

Lovin' this build! [cl[cl[cl

 

[falconvan]

As soon as I get it runniing right and get some exhaust on it, I'll put a video up. I still have to order the programmer for the Ford EEC and I've got a couple of wiring issues to work out. Right now it'll run but wont idle; I dont have 12v power to the IAC or the O2 sensors. I must have missed a wire somewhere but I'll get it tracked down.

Im taking a break from the wiring for a bit and going to go ahead and get the 8.8 swapped in so I can get a driveshaft built. Lots of useless brackets to cut off the rearend and new spring perches to mount but I hope to have it mocked up by next weekend.

 

[31chevrod]

wow thats looking great, good job figuring out rats nest wiring lol
Mike

 

[falconvan]

Thanks, Mike. Yeah it was a real challenge when almost every wire had to be lengthened or shortened. Thankfully, Dirtyrat49 sent me all the factory wiring PDFs for this; would not have made it without them!

Last night I got all the brackets and spring pads cut of the new rearend and got the old one pulled. I ran out of Argon or I would have had the new one sitting on the springs for a test fit.

 

[falconvan]

Got the 8.8 test fit, pinion angle set, and pulled it back out to weld on the spring pads today. Tomorrow it gets some paint, build some shock mounts, and put it back in for good. This week I'd like to get the rear fenders bolted back on along with the rear gravel pan and the rear bumper. I really want this baby on the road by May!

 

[1952B3b23]

Good work, you're moving right along nicely!

-Chris

 

[falconvan]

Yesterday the 8.8 got a coat of paint along with the spring plates and some lower shock mounts I built. She back in and ready to go as soon as I run the brake lines. Next I want to get the rear fenders bolted down and the bumper and gravel pan on.

 

[falconvan]

Today I got the fenders bolted down, bumper & gravel pan on, and had to do some re-engineering on the gas filler. It stuck out way too far before so I had to shorten part of it and make a couple of brackets to hold it steady. I think the next order of business is clean out the trunk and get some POR-15 on the floor of it; then onto getting the hydraulic clutch hooked up.

 

[sawzall]

I can't wait for this to be done, It is going to be the coolest business coupe I have seen!

 

[bob w]

Looks really good from the rear, FV.

 

[falconvan]

Thanks, dudes. Trunk is done.

 

[1952B3b23]

That trunk looks ready to hold a few cases of wobbly pops
Well done.

-Chris

 

[christcrusader13]

That trunk turned out clean, did you go with POR15 on it?