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10-02-2024, 04:27 PM | #251 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
As usual Vic, I'm very impressed. Such awesome workmanship.
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10-02-2024, 04:54 PM | #252 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
Thanks, Dale. Hope all is well out your way.
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10-03-2024, 04:30 PM | #253 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
Thanks Vic, I'm seem to be doing ok right now.
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10-04-2024, 04:52 PM | #254 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
Good deal! I always worry about you during fire season.
The steering column is mocked up. The included front mount fit in the factory location with no mods. All I had to do was clock the Microsteer unit per the directions and snug down the bolts. I may trim some of the cowl area where the fresh air vent is located to give it some additional clearance. The folks at FR include a nice little swivel ball that covers the opening where the shaft passes thru the firewall. Before the carpet goes in, I'll pack some 3M Strip Caulk on the inside to seal out the elements. (For all the times it will get driven in the rain. )
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10-04-2024, 05:55 PM | #255 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
Watching this install intently to learn about the new pwr steering option.
No beads for the firewall to help strengthen things as well as vibration resistance. *EDIT* Just re-read & noted the mention of material thickness vs the limits of your bead roller.
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10-04-2024, 06:18 PM | #256 | |
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The Flaming River microsteer unit came with a controller that accepts a VSS input from the transmission. So, the steering effort is supposed to vary with vehicle speed. More bells and whistles than my brain can process so I'm learning too. What is that saying about flying a plane while building it?
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10-07-2024, 09:48 AM | #257 | |
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10-09-2024, 02:14 PM | #258 |
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I'm pedaling as fast as I can.
The Wilwood compact master cylinders will have to be recessed to clear the back of the driver side head. The new firewall is actually a bit forward of where the OEM firewall sat. This will necessitate a box that moves the brake/clutch pedal assembly rearward. Wilwood makes one but it isn't deep enough. So, I'll have to spend some time on the mill whittling one out. You can see the approximate location with the drawing superimposed. Unfortunately, the tunnel side will interfere with the electronic gas pedal. Looks like I'll have to trim one of the upper tabs for it to clear. Once I get the recessed panel built, I'll see what I'm dealing with and whether I can reposition the tab with adhesive. I really don't think there would be an issue using just two tabs, but you always wonder if there was a reason the factory set it up the way it is.
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10-09-2024, 03:47 PM | #259 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
Looking good. Is that a little rust in the lower cowl?
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10-09-2024, 04:15 PM | #260 |
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I hope not. I think I've patched most of the rusted areas. One thing I do, depending on the situation, is use panel adhesive to glue a sheet metal patch over an area with tiny pinholes. (Next to the orange arrow in photo below.) I have no qualms about doing this on the side that doesn't show. Any adhesive that extrudes out the other side can be ground down and body worked. I have absolutely no luck MIG welding up pinholes. If you're bound and determined to bust out the welder, all you can do is cut the entire panel out and weld in a replacement piece that extends well beyond the rusty spots. Sometimes I can use a copper backer and get it to weld a pinhole cleanly without burning back about a half mile. But hands down, the best way to deal with small, lacy areas is to glue a patch over them - IMHO.
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10-09-2024, 06:44 PM | #261 |
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I have only used adhesive once and was impressed. Great stuff!
Build is looking nice!
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10-09-2024, 07:15 PM | #262 | |
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I didn't read your post very carefully, Darin. I'll bet what you're referring to is the rot in the photo below. I haven't really done anything about it as my plan is to fully enclose the cowl area from above to seal it from the elements. I've already cut out the grille below the windshield and will weld in a filler panel. I'll also plug the weep holes below the wiper escutcheons and block off the drains at each end of the cowl where water is supposed to exit. There will be no fresh air vent when all is said and done. Vintage Air or rolled down windows will have to do. I'll probably block off the opening and maybe use seam sealer around that area in the unlikely event any moisture gets thru.
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Today, 10:59 AM | #263 |
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Re: 65 Fairlane pro-touring build
I'm looking at the pictures from my phone so they are pretty small. Reason I looked is because I'm replacing the upper and lower cowl on a 66 mustang. And going back to the panel bond I'm going to glue it in. Maybe a couple welds in the corners.
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