Sandy and I give our best wishes, get better soon. You have alot of people who care, lean on them, for now, and get back home. You can do it, after all YOU ARE BUILT FORD TOUGH!
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Sandy and I give our best wishes, get better soon. You have alot of people who care, lean on them, for now, and get back home. You can do it, after all YOU ARE BUILT FORD TOUGH!
Did you say there's a 427 Chevy engine in your car?
I feel 15" wheels look correct. People mention issues with buying tires that diameter size, not been an issue for me. Not to mention, great people out at the Trigo company. I have two sets - one race...
What power steering? Pump the front wheels up, higher pressure = easier steering.
Boy, you got that right. Cobras are not for everyone. First thing I was taught was not to stab the throttle unless the wheels are straight. They're like little missles - just point and shoot.
Cannot...
This is the article I spoke of.
This is from Kit Car Builder - February 2012
I don't know of a link. Assume that would require Kit Car Builder to offer a digital subscribtion? I guess I could scan the article and post as a picture. Would that work?
Also, there's a write-up...
Hello,
Sandy (my wife) and I had an article written in the most recent addition of Kit Car Builder magazine. Tells a funny story about Thunder (our 427 build) and us. Speaks of relationships and...
I would be more concerned with the installation , than the gasket type you are choosing. I run FelPros on my 427 and they've worked for many years. The "secret" is you need to install on clean...
I have four, closed hooks, looks like the end of an alxe strap, bolted right to the 2" x 4" frame. I reach under with a web racket - catch one hook to the floor tie down and the other to the...
I think alot of people have had this issue. It was explained, by a mechanic smarter than me, that once you install the new header gaskets (good and tight) your engine needs to go through at least two...
Sandy nor I will be making the trip, now it's her parents to attend to. My Dad passed last October, Mom in a nursing home. Sandy has her Dad (92) in the nursing home and her Mom (88) will not go.
We...
Had a nice weekend in the 50's-60's. This morning, woke up to 1-1/2" of snow. Well, it is March up here in the North. Thunder's still sleeping in the trailer.
I just snowblew 6 " of snow off the driveway this morning. I afraid there will be many weeks of winter up here in New Jersey. But - Thunder is waiting in the trailer and that says alot to me. I love...
It's just WRONG! And no different than putting a Chevy engine in.
That's the way I feel it and I will not change. And please don't give me any Bull about freedom and choice, unless you want to...
Alignment is key, but don't forget to use the Wilwood High Temp brake fluid. Not doing so has caused failures in itself - fluid cooks from overheating and Game Over. Also, I remember guys putting the...
I have used Zaino Brothers products for years (especially as they are a New Jersey based company). They have beaten the competion for years - even the big boys, domestic an abroad. I've also noticed...
My advice is Mount and Balance your new tires right away.
I'm sure others have had this experience as well, but it's not uncommon to have brand new rubber that is so out of balance or defective...
On Pocono, PA tri-oval (North Course road track). I didn't have the courage to look down, I was mentally preparing for the braking to go through a sharp right turn; heavy brakes and throttle...
Do you know who built the engine? What's the plan to improve or fix the existing one? Does this engine have issues?
Just being nosey.
I wouldn't do a straight up trade.
I purchased the polished aluminum door strips from a customer of Unique Motorcars. I cannot remember his name, met him at a Carlisle show. Call Maurice or Alan, they'll hook you up. I have them on...
I love the simple understated look of the car. Looks like is belongs from the 60's(wheels and lack of stripe). I bet the day will come when someone pulls up and underestimates what she's got.
Have...
I removed the alternator, unbolted the two small nuts that hold the external regulator to the backside of the alternator and found, what I think, the failure problem. When the electrical shop mounted...
Anyone else having issues with their external voltage regulator (mounts on back of alternator)?
I noticed a discharge on my dash guage and suspect the regulator has burned out again. No problem, I...