Hercules

[zzrodder]

Out of curiosity, what does it cost to have the dash woodgrained? It looks really good.

That was $400.00 Canadian, not super cheap but way nicer than I could have done....

That grungy old FE cleaned up nicely! [cl[cl[cl

Didn't it though? Couldn't get it to start last night, popping and farting - in the middle of the night the light bulb turned on in my brain(Fords better idea??) - the distributor turns the opposite direction of a Chevy, I had the plug wires on all wrong. Corrected that this morning, bada boom, bada bing, started right up!

 

[bob w]

It lives!!!

 

[zzrodder]

Engine is running, all systems working optimally Making 70lbs oil pressure, the only internal mod to it so far was the high volume Melling oil pump. Those glaspacks and 2 1/2" exhaust really bark - I like it!!
Doors are on and the rest of the Dynamat on them and the floor. Rest of the body parts go on tomorrow, windows, and seats, then maybe a test drive....

 

[smallfoot]

Man, that's nice...

 

[bob w]

Holy Moly, Rocky, what a gem![cl

 

[soltz]

Looks great, can't wait for the video of first drive. [cl

!![P!!

 

[05snopro440]

That looks awesome!

Oil filter brand choice aside, a Napa Gold filter would be black and would blend in to the engine . I don't have much like for FRAM oil filters, though.

 

[kenny c]

WOW!![dr[dr[cl[cl

 

[Torchie]

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[zzrodder]

That looks awesome!

Oil filter brand choice aside, a Napa Gold filter would be black and would blend in to the engine . I don't have much like for FRAM oil filters, though.

Ha, ha, no worries, I have a nifty finned aluminum cover coming for it to hide the Framness.....
Also gonna spray bomb the red distributor cap black.

 

[zzrodder]

Well folks, it moves under its own power!! Lots more to do but just driving it out the door is a real milestone. First time I've driven a standard in 30+ years, fun stuff! Bugs to work out of course, timing too advanced, and the front Panhard rod mount on the axle is no good, wiggly - made for an interesting drive down the road in high gear (sqirrely), all easy fixes - I never expect perfection right off the bat.
I decided to black out the grille, tail lights and headlights (still need to fit Halogen bulbs in them). At this point the headlight reflectors are just polished brass, I might keep them like that, keeping to the brass trim theme....
The last pic is at ride height.

 

[BillM]

Way to go ZZ. I'm still blown away at how quickly you built it!

 

[Old Iron]

WOW
Same thoughts as BillM
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[soltz]

Looks super cool [cl
I’m with BillM, fast and good [cl
Enjoy the ride

 

[dutch]

congrats on the milestone. Looks great

 

[Burgerman]

congrats on the milestone. Looks great

2X. Thanks for taking us along

 

[bob w]

Wow! Several times.

 

[Goldcar1967]

Looks great! Congratulations on the milestone, what a good feeling to have them back under their own power.

 

[Rockable]

Very cool! I like it a lot!

 

[zzrodder]

More test driving today, got the front turn signals installed and mounted halogen bulbs in the headlight reflectors.
Took the opportunity to get a couple pics with its older brother - I think theres a family resemblance...
Got an old Pyrene fire extinguisher from fleabay and mounted it up for a rad catch can.