The Jalopy Journal
Yeah Ted! Glad to see your making progress. You in CA yet? Sent from my ADR6410LVW using H.A.M.B. mobile app
I used Gambino notch kit and was very pleased. Saves a lot of time with centering, leveling, and measuring... Posted using the Full Custom...
Here it is with the gas pedal put back in: [ATTACH]
The original trans in these cars is long and skinny, and the 6L80E I dropped in was short and fat. I'm not running a center counsel of any kind so...
OK Progress report: Firewall is welded in and smooth. I made a drop down door for the ECU, fuses, and relays to tuck up under the dash and...
Well its about time you joined up! He failed to mention he is one of the coolest dudes around. I met Art while getting road side assistance and...
I took this of my dads GT while following him to the Temecula Rod Run this year.
Thanks for the reminder. We'll be there! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Here is where I left off for the weekend. [ATTACH]
WOW it took my forever to get the last of my wiring to the fans and OBD2 figured out and ran. But once I did, (using insulated connectors), I was...
Dam Girl you drove in head first! You will be glad you are taking the time to organize. There are so many different screws and thread types,...
Had to section nearly 3" out of the hood latch support back when I originally modified it. So before re installing it I took time to grind with...
I then shot some primer on the back and tough coat on the front ant put er in. Started to place the radiator overflow and reroute the brake remote...
I then test fit to mark areas for additional trimming where needed. [ATTACH]
Ok time for some progress updates. Worked this weekend on the radiator support. Picked up a 4X2 piece of sheet metal and filled the newly modified...
Brought the Caddy over today! Hoping work on it will commence once I get some time in the next few weeks. To do list: Cut and mount rear convert...
Thanks for the tip! I got a spare computer from my father-in-law and the video card for cameras from a friend. Now I just need to order a couple...
I don't remember what I paid (but VERY reasonable) to Wait4me Performance, but they did the PCM tune/flash for like 180 and cut away my extra...
Ok I think I may be more excited about this post than any other progress posted to date... No more working in friends side yards or borrowed shop...
Think about it? I quit everytime I run out of money or enthusiasm. But sell my tools... Never! Building and working on cars and basically anyting...
Thanks HRP, this is more like what I was looking for... All I could find was pics of rusty Ford's and not many quality sleds. Sent from my DROID...
Had a couple girls run up to my car and one yells out "omg I want to have sex with your car!" Keeping in mind that it doesn't have new paint or...
Couldn't get out there this year so I was trying to get my fix from the web. Hoping someone was able to capture the highlights... Sent from my...
Subscribed. Well done. Looking forward to more. Sent from my DROID device using the TJJ mobile app
Good... I haven't seen any updates from you in a while!
The floor covering over the trans is now welded in place and sealed. Now to work on the hole in the rear were I cut for the drive shaft. [ATTACH]
My dad finished about a year ago his 65 k-code GT Fast back. Got this cool pic from my phone following him to the show this weekend. [ATTACH]
Engine in. Radiator core support, and fans in. Exhaust and brake lines in and bled. Hydraulic lines to hydro boost and power steering in. Was...
Hey Ted long time no talk! Finally got a moment to catch up on your build. Glad to see the passenger side trim pieces I sent worked out. I almost...
Pretty crazy and complex pic. Meant to show that the header is now bent out of the way of running into the steering linkage. Also show the...
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