Classic Car thread

[Buzzrock 14918]

Focus on the color if you want, but that thing was tight. All new interior, roll cage, carbon fiber dash, plastic race windows. Not sure what the grill on the front is all about since the motor is out back.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Just now, Buzzrock said:

Focus on the color if you want, but that thing was tight. All new interior, roll cage, carbon fiber dash, plastic race windows. Not sure what the grill on the front is all about since the motor is out back.

Well, that's a bit like saying don't worry about the fact the chick is ugly, it's what's inside that counts...

Speaking of roll cages, from time to time I think about a 68 KR style roll bar in my 65.

[Prepuce of Doom 21069]

2 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Along with a balding, paunchy, short guy... in that color at least.  Porches should be red, black, silver. Just my opinion of course

It’s my opinion that silver, black, and white (in that order) are the most "traditional" Porsche colors and don't really care for red on a Porsche. Leave red for the Italians... 

That being said, the rarer colors are far more attractive to me. In no particular order, and depending on the model/version, all of following (and 85% of the rest of the stock and PTS colors) kick the shit out of S/B/W/R in my view:

 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Yes, like the more unusual colors in the metal range colors. Like all of those except the lite blue.  Yes, on the white as a traditional color, but no red ?!!  Fuu-getabout-it !!

[Assman 1830]

K5 update...

 

Like I mentioned earlier, the previous owner rewired the entire truck it seems. Whenever a gauge would stop working, he'd just install a stand alone gauge separately. So what I've done is ripped out his extra aftermarket gauges, and got the OEM oil pressure gauge working again thanks to a new sender, and at the same time, replaced the entire cluster with a cluster from a '79 with a factory tachometer. The factory tach was an option from 77-81 and they are extremely hard to find. This allowed me to rip out the aftermarket tach. It took a little modification to work, but it wasn't too bad.

 

The previous owner also wired up a toggle switch for the wipers because the wiper switch in the column was worn out. So I disassembled the column to change that out, and at the same time replaced the stalk, upper steering wheel bearings, and retorqued the tilt screws. This was probably one of the most labor intensive projects I've ever done and hope I never have to do it again.

 

Finally, once all that bullshit was done, I installed 4 new speakers, a new head unit, and a new dash pad to tie it all together. It's coming along...slowly.

 

 

 

[AUinHsv 579]

I hope that doesn't have a clock spring or if it does you replaced it while you the column apart.

[Assman 1830]

I hope that doesn't have a clock spring or if it does you replaced it while you the column apart.

No clock spring in this column.

[tbone_ 14116]

I envy you fuckers that can do this shit on your own.

[Brew 3049]

3 hours ago, Assman said:

K5 update...

 

Like I mentioned earlier, the previous owner rewired the entire truck it seems. Whenever a gauge would stop working, he'd just install a stand alone gauge separately. So what I've done is ripped out his extra aftermarket gauges, and got the OEM oil pressure gauge working again thanks to a new sender, and at the same time, replaced the entire cluster with a cluster from a '79 with a factory tachometer. The factory tach was an option from 77-81 and they are extremely hard to find. This allowed me to rip out the aftermarket tach. It took a little modification to work, but it wasn't too bad.

 

The previous owner also wired up a toggle switch for the wipers because the wiper switch in the column was worn out. So I disassembled the column to change that out, and at the same time replaced the stalk, upper steering wheel bearings, and retorqued the tilt screws. This was probably one of the most labor intensive projects I've ever done and hope I never have to do it again.

 

Finally, once all that bullshit was done, I installed 4 new speakers, a new head unit, and a new dash pad to tie it all together. It's coming along...slowly.

 

 

 

Man, I’m jealous. My K5 is still my favorite vehicle I owned.

[Mach 1 1677]

Check out this fucking engine.

 

Let's place it in the car, shall we?

 

ABORT ABORT ABORT

My engine mount caught a corner and tore in half.  Engine still hanging in the air until the replacement arrives. OK China, what else do you have for us in 2020 besides a pandemic and shitty auto parts?

 

[Anastasis 23469]

3 hours ago, Mach 1 said:

Check out this fucking engine.

 

Let's place it in the car, shall we?

 

ABORT ABORT ABORT

My engine mount caught a corner and tore in half.  Engine still hanging in the air until the replacement arrives. OK China, what else do you have for us in 2020 besides a pandemic and shitty auto parts?

 

Them headers purty. 

[Mach 1 1677]

20 hours ago, Anastasis said:

Them headers purty. 

Danke.  FPA long tubes, made to order specifically for your engine.  I've read a bunch of stories about mid level headers not fitting, hitting the steering slave, etc so I went with these guys.  They even stamp your name on the header for personalized service.

[mulletpelini 5211]

 

On 9/3/2020 at 7:14 PM, PRONG HORN said:

This company is still building F1 V10 engines that you can buy today

 

hit play and lookie that header glow WOW, I want one.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

On 9/9/2020 at 6:40 PM, Mach 1 said:

Danke.  FPA long tubes, made to order specifically for your engine.  I've read a bunch of stories about mid level headers not fitting, hitting the steering slave, etc so I went with these guys.  They even stamp your name on the header for personalized service.

Not a fan of headers.  Had a couple sets on different cars  I eventually removed them. They always mess with steering boxes, mods need to be made to steering linkages hoses, leaks keep developing at the block to header connection, and those are the ones that were supposed to be perfect fit bolt on units.

I've read so many stories on forums about issues with headers beyond just fitment issues, they just don't seem worth the trouble.  Hopefully yours with the custom fit avoid  those fitment issues.

I went with stock Shelby exhaust manifolds, and have been more than happy with the results as they're factory designed. OEM fits.  The only mod I needed to make was shave the edge of a single engine mount. Had 'em jet coated, and they've stayed a beautiful shade of grey for 5 years now, little to no discoloration.

Are your headers coming with a factory ceramic coating  ?  It's worth the extra cost to keep 'em purty.

[ROFL BOX 6649]

Not a fan of headers.  Had a couple sets on different cars  I eventually removed them. They always mess with steering boxes, mods need to be made to steering linkages hoses, leaks keep developing at the block to header connection, and those are the ones that were supposed to be perfect fit bolt on units.

I put headers on my 350 Vortec when we pulled it for a rebuild due to a head crack (overheating, wasn't a simple gasket blowout, unfortunately) (.30 over)

My only headache was a small crack that formed @ the collector. Had that attempted ro fill but it didn't take. Didn't matter, the entire system sounded badass & had much more resonance than a simple cheap-ass muffler swap.

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[Jkwellborn 6697]

The only header issues I had were they hit the head studs. I had to notch them a little with a grinder on the outside and paint them black so I couldn’t see where I’d done it.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

oh yeah results vary with the with the headers my personal experience wasn't horrible but they were just too much of a pain to keep dealing with. The Shelby exhaust manifolds  do exactly what the headers do  and theyre Shelby which make them  cool as shit

[Armybrat 40833]

Don’t see many of these out & about during the week..

 

[Mach 1 1677]

11 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

I've read so many stories on forums about issues with headers beyond just fitment issues, they just don't seem worth the trouble.  Hopefully yours with the custom fit avoid  those fitment issues.

Are your headers coming with a factory ceramic coating  ?  It's worth the extra cost to keep 'em purty.

Yeah I had them coated.  I Googled the address for FPA Headers and it looks like some farm house in Washington, so I wouldn't say factory.  Not sure what that dude has going on in the barn, but he's put together quite a following in the Mustang world. 

Agreed on the horror story fit issues, so I splurged to avoid any headaches. I wanted to install the engine with the headers on, but it would be impossible to get the motor mount bolt in, so they will have to wait. Probably would have scratched and dented them anyway.  Fingers crossed no issues.  I did some measuring and I think I'll be fine, they really do hug the block and meander away from the steering/starter, etc.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

4 minutes ago, Mach 1 said:

Yeah I had them coated.  I Googled the address for FPA Headers and it looks like some farm house in Washington, so I wouldn't say factory.  Not sure what that dude has going on in the barn, but he's put together quite a following in the Mustang world. 

Agreed on the horror story fit issues, so I splurged to avoid any headaches. I wanted to install the engine with the headers on, but it would be impossible to get the motor mount bolt in, so they will have to wait. Probably would have scratched and dented them anyway.  Fingers crossed no issues.  I did some measuring and I think I'll be fine, they really do hug the block and meander away from the steering/starter, etc.

You mounting them straight to the block or using gaskets ?  I've read quite a few posts on the allfordmustangs forum from guys who don't use the gaskets, and say they see fewer leak issues. I didn't use them on my exhaust manifolds, and haven't seen a leak yet. 

[Mach 1 1677]

2 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

You mounting them straight to the block or using gaskets ?  I've read quite a few posts on the allfordmustangs forum from guys who don't use the gaskets, and say they see fewer leak issues. I didn't use them on my exhaust manifolds, and haven't seen a leak yet. 

FPA sent them with their own gaskets and bolts, so I'm using them.  I know you're not supposed to use gasket and sealer, but I'm going to use just a little to stick the gasket on the header before installation. I've found it nearly impossible to install without, the gasket keeps slipping and I can't get the bolts on at that ridiculous angle - and that was on the test stand.

 

[mulletpelini 5211]

Seems like most of you header haters are Ford guys.  Just pointing that out.

[Mother mopar 3318]

Headers are great when they seal but alot of the sealing issues (IMO) is the header face not being flat (get it machined flat) or using a shitty gasket. I have used remflex gaskets a set but have never had an issue. I have also used high temp RTV as that is what most racers use due to frequent engine removals.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

6 hours ago, mulletpelini said:

Seems like most of you header haters are Ford guys.  Just pointing that out.

Well my experience has only been dealing with Fords.  I don't know make of the vehicle has much to do with it really though.  I've heard the stories from GM owners as well.

[Armybrat 40833]

Your grandmas were great headers, and never leaked.

[Bevo&Pevo 5131]

10 minutes ago, Armybrat said:

Your grandmas were great headers, and never leaked.

Shut it down.  Old age and treachery defeats youth and enthusiasm again.  Brat wins.

[Bozo_Casanova 26447]

19 minutes ago, Armybrat said:

Your grandmas were great headers, and never leaked.

Cradle robber

[Jkwellborn 6697]

Your grandmas were great headers, and never leaked.

[TexasEd 8066]

On 9/8/2020 at 6:00 PM, Mach 1 said:

Check out this fucking engine.

 

Let's place it in the car, shall we?

 

ABORT ABORT ABORT

My engine mount caught a corner and tore in half.  Engine still hanging in the air until the replacement arrives. OK China, what else do you have for us in 2020 besides a pandemic and shitty auto parts?

 

Jealous

[Armybrat 40833]

My son in his new 1986 Firebird he received as a birthday gift from his grandma as a HS graduation gift.

 

[Bozo_Casanova 26447]

 I got one of those General Electric alarm clocks. Still works. 

[Bo 139]

Blazer got some updates.

 

 

[Bo 139]

Just needs better tires and some serious tint.

[Armybrat 40833]

23 hours ago, Armybrat said:

My son in his new 1986 Firebird he received as a birthday gift from his grandma as a HS graduation gift.

 

Geeze... one of these days I’ll pay attention to what I’m typing all the way through the sentence.

[Anastasis 23469]

That Blazer is looking fucking good.

 

Went by Sandeez for lunch today.  They do a little classic car meet up every friday.  Saw some cool rides.

 

 

 

[BillyGoatHill 4312]

Show in Marble Falls next Saturday, the 3rd....with seating restrictions for the game, will probably be there.

https://www.marblefallskiwanis.org/car-show-2020.html

[Armybrat 40833]

[Prepuce of Doom 21069]

You bought that from Fred Flintstone, didn't you? 

[Mother mopar 3318]

Beautiful day to rebuilt the trans...right up to the point where my bearing inhave is the incorrect size. Only issue was trying to press the bearing off, finally said screw it and cut and chiseled it off

 

 

[TexasEd 8066]

Small retirement home show yesterday 3 miles from my house. 

[Anastasis 23469]

Love the white ford truck. 

[TexasEd 8066]

Upgrading my radiator before I get new AC. here are my parts and before shot. 

[TexasEd 8066]

Got all the old out today 

[TexasEd 8066]

Test fit new radiator but need a new hood latch support. 

[Mother mopar 3318]

Small retirement home show yesterday 3 miles from my house. 

83 Hurst Olds brings back memories. My old man had one when I was in high school. Had the lightening rod shifters...pretty cool and they only made like 3000 of them. Some nice cars none the less, thanks for the pictures.

[Bevo&Pevo 5131]

1 hour ago, TexasEd said:

Small retirement home show yesterday 3 miles from my house. 

Cool idea to have a show at a retirement home.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

28 minutes ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

Cool idea to have a show at a retirement home.

We do one at the local VA hospital every year.

[TexasEd 8066]

51 minutes ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

Cool idea to have a show at a retirement home.

I sat by my car and had a lot of them come by and ask me questions.  Got a lecture on red cars getting more speeding tickets and to lighten up my foot.  I had my hood up for a while then one woman said I don't know anything about engines I just like looking at the lines so I closed my hood again.

Most of those that came out were in their 70s (My parents ages) I guess but a couple in their 80s.  

It was fun and I would go back.  

Edited September 28, 2020 by TexasEd

[Bevo&Pevo 5131]

I kinda figured it would trigger memories for the men and women.  Next time, we set up to do one I'll bring this idea up.  Rock on guys.

[mulletpelini 5211]

6 hours ago, TexasEd said:

That '79 Prelude looks sick!