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Yeah, I've got a full size spin on for it, I plan to put up front between the regulator and carb. I just wanted the extra protection for the pump for a while. The tank should be clean now after four tank fulls.

The '72 is the last of the non-smog 350s. It's got smaller combustion chambers and slightly bigger intake valves than the '73-up. They stuck cat converters on in '73. And it's possible it may have hardened valve seats already in it. Something to do with the casting numbers. My remember isn't...

Just a heads up on a possible problem. I have a ⅜" Wix inline filter mounted between the tank and fuel pump just in case I didn't get the tank washed out real good. The other day, I was out running around town, when the Ghia acted like it was running out of gas. It finally stopped and on...

Got the glass packs welded in and they do a fair job at cutting the noise level down. It's a deeper and slightly less annoying sound now. It'll have to do. Fine by me if the local law doesn't give me any trouble. I haven't passed one yet but, I will. And I did a little paint change on the lower...

I don't know if you'd call it a classic but, it's my old Toyota p.u. '85. I just had to put a tranny in it after 315,000 miles. Last job was about 45 minutes, 30 miles each way. It still makes 25 mpg.

I got a good start on the exhaust again. Took the new glass packs, measured out where they are going to fit and cut the pipes. I was going to attempt to weld them up but, the power pole out at my Dads' place broke and I had to wait around for the light company to show up. That's all.

I used a '75 Cutlass pedal and cable. A bunch of vehicles used simple pedal and cables. Look around. You'll find one that'll work. Good luck.

Took a little twenty miles each way run today and it all worked fairly good. The ground on the fuel pump became ungrounded once, and I had to clean that up. And had to get a jump to start the 429. I thought maybe the timing was bumped up too much but, after turning that back, still turned over...

I'm using a two speed fan from a '94 Volvo 760 5 cylinder. Got it rigged to run on low speed until engine hits 190 then the high speed relay kicks in. So far, the 429 running thru a '87 Dodge truck radiator, hasn't kicked in the high speed. Stays right at 180. I had to cross-breed the fan with a...

Good tip, dj3100. I used a variation of it today. Worked great. Thanks.

I didn't get the bottoms cut like I wanted but, they'll be ok for now. I had an idea on side pipe inserts that actually worked. (sort of) I used the 3" exhaust leftover for a past project, drilled 5/32" holes in it, welded it to my street hookups, using dj3100's clamp suggestion, and put that...

I've done a lot of engine swaps,(different brand engines) and so far, haven't ran into a problem with the pressures being wrong. Right now, on my Ghia, I'm using a '98 Escort rack and pinion with a '70 Merc pump. Works great. As far as fittings, I usually use the original ends off of both...

Well, not working really put a crimp in the project. But, I went ahead and got two new tires for the front, anyway. I couldn't find any different rims, so I used what I had. Then, had to rethink and redo the fenders. I got one done except for trimming the bottom off and reshaping the top a...

One fender is almost done. A person would think that if I mirror this side, it would fit the other side. So, I think I'll just start over on the driver's side. I tried bending this flat bar, without heat, and it didn't work out very good. So, I cut and welded. I tried to make this fender so when...

Good thinking Willowbilly3. There's an older guy,(70s), around here that I gave some scrap metal to, the other day. When he came to get it, he just couldn't quit asking things about my Ghia. He finally said that he'd done a lot of hot rodding when he was growing up out in California. Built them...

I finally got started on the fenders. The 2" X quarter flat bar I found is a little too much to bend without a torch. So, I'll just cut and weld. I got 7/16" cold roll to go on the back of the brake backing plate. Put longer bolts in the two rear mounting holes but, had to drill a hole for the...

Lookin good!! What you going to do about seat height with the frame rail in there? You've got a little more headroom with the Bug than I do with the Ghia. It loks kind of tight. I still loose my hat every time I get in mine. Once in, there's plenty of head room. Keep up the good work.

Can be useful at times for identifying items or maybe for crossover. www.showmetheparts.com I spent about an hour playing on it this evening.

I finally got some material to mount the front fenders. We'll have to see how that plays out. I've got a fairly good idea on how I want them to go but, I won't know how it's going to work, until I get started on it. And on the side pipes: I'm ordering a couple of 3½" glass packs, that have an...

Welcome from southeast Texas!! Just right down the road from ya.:)