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10-02-2014, 06:02 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Coming along nicely! Getting ready to get back on my '64 short step, Can't wait to hear that 292 purr :-)
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10-03-2014, 01:47 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Today was all about brake lines.
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10-03-2014, 01:48 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Anyone see any issues that I missed??
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10-03-2014, 01:48 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
One more.
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10-31-2014, 08:41 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Time for some FatMat!!!
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11-19-2014, 02:41 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
this is a nice build ....
nice attention to detail ...
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11-19-2014, 04:46 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
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11-20-2014, 12:02 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Back to the Radiator Saga...
I contacted the company that sold me the Radiator, I explained that they had sent me the wrong one based on the discussions that we had. They swore that this radiator would fit my BIG BLOCK motor, and would have plenty of room considering that I was not using a serpentine system... and since this was originally a V8 truck, that the saddles would allow for a simple drop in installation... As most of you know, none of that is true, and I explained that too the guy. "We are so sorry, if you ship it back to us, we can make you a custom fan and shroud at your additional cost and we will send you the correct radiator saddles for another $200" "oh, and shipping is on your responsibility".... Needless to say, it is on the way back and if they don't refund my money, in full, along with the shipping costs, I will gladly reveal the name of the company. If they take care of the return and the shipping, I will gladly let this go as an honest mistake. I think they are going to work hard to stiff me on the shipping, but I am sure I can get $160 in bad press for them. |
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11-20-2014, 07:03 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Today's work.
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11-20-2014, 08:27 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Leadfoot racing sells champion radiators and has good customer service. I went through this on my chevelle, 2 wrong rads. I called them, they sent me a rad with alum shroud and fans. Fit perfect and cools great, has been in there for 2 yrs. Friend of mine builds a lot of old cars and trucks, he has bought several with never a problem. He just got a 4 core for a 37 ford truck that has a BBC in it. worked great. If you have problems finding it, PM me and I'll look it up.
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12-24-2014, 12:02 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Man, I'm enjoying your build and I can't believe how little rust you have. One pinhole, WOW. Good luck on the rest of the build and I'm subscribed.
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12-24-2014, 12:15 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
You can repair your ignition hole by getting some seals/washers (like oil drains plug gaskets) only larger. place one in the back and one under the bezel to sandwich it in.
These washers are available in many diameters and are used to seal fitting and plugs. I have some in soft aluminum and I would think they should form in to the front recess. Something like these....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-999218/overview/ Last edited by Joe Pass; 12-24-2014 at 12:25 AM. |
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12-24-2014, 12:40 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
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03-16-2015, 09:00 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
I am still working on wiring.... still working on brake lines... and having a huge issue...
For some reason, I can not get my brake lines to flare correctly. I have watched about 20 videos... looked at several web sites... followed all of the instructions.. and I just can NOT seem to get my brake lines to flare. And it's not my brake line tools, I am already on the second set. Anyone have any thoughts??? |
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03-17-2015, 12:27 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Don't have a suggestion unfortunately but just want to say you got a sweet build going
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03-31-2015, 09:30 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
I have a question for my followers... The radiator that I pickup up is Aluminum 3 core from a 55 thru 59 Chevy...
It's too tall to put in using the saddles, and it has flanges for mounting flat against the radiator support... But the height is such that if I don't pull the lower cross member under the radiator, it will not fit... A friend of mine used this radiator with success and pulled that crossmember... Any thoughts???? |
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03-31-2015, 09:37 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Can't help with the radiator, but I can say that's a nice set of rims you ordered. lol
 
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04-01-2015, 08:12 AM
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Re: My 63 Project
Great Build!! Love the LED parking lights!! One suggestion, paint the master cylinder!! I have the same one from CPP and made the mistake of not painting it. Now it is rusted. I'm going to have to take it back out sand and paint. Unless ofcourse you did paint it silver..
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04-01-2015, 06:49 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Today was about getting the radiator installed.
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04-01-2015, 09:47 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Top view.
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04-24-2015, 10:16 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
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04-26-2015, 04:04 PM
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04-26-2015, 04:06 PM
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06-03-2015, 07:46 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Pulled the valve cover off to set TDC.... And look, it's a roller motor!!!
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06-03-2015, 07:48 PM
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Re: My 63 Project
Little bit of ignition wire management....
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