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My wife's old car. A '66 coupe restomod-eration

Thanks Rusty. That is also what I was told by my engine guy. I'm going with the Gforce T5. I really, really don't want to cut up my transmission tunnel to accomodate the bigger tansmission.

On another note. I posted previously that I ordered the Mustangs to Fear engine panels and they didn't fit. That was pretty dissapointing as I like the way they look on other cars that I've seen. I specifically told the lady who handled my order I had a TCI front end in the order. What she sent me is not even close. It is being returned for credit. I will put the credit towards one of their fuel tanks with the built in electric fuel pump. Anyone have here have any experience with their tanks?
 
This is their tank from another project we are working on but it's not in the car yet.

 
Beautiful car Rusty thanks for sharing. What color red is that? It's striking.

That looks like a side fill tank for a Elenore build? I'm going to do the standard fill. What is your opinion of the quaility? I think for the money it's pretty reasonable. The price and in tank pump is what sold me. I was planning on installing a 20 gallon tank in mine but don't like an external electric fuel pump. What are the three bungs for?
 
The color is SPI red www.southernpolyurethanes.com it is a solid red with no orange tint and 6 coats of their clear.

Not and Eleanor but a 1968 fastback restomod with side gas filler.

Very good quality. Fuel line, return and the other must be for a vent.
 
Engine is at the machine shop. Ordered my G-force T5 yesterday. I already have a shot peened alum bell housing. I am using a Modern Driveline hydr clutch. I will order my transmission crossmember from Mustangs plus as well as my transmission mount.

Engine mounts. Anyone use the adjustable RPM mounts? Any opinions?

Now I am looking for a radiator. The car was originally a I6 car. I'm going with a 351W in the car. The engine was previously in a cougar and was supposed to be pretty potent. Depending on what the machine shop has to do will determine how I go. If everything is good and it's just a matter of clean up I'll go back the with the pistons etc that was in the car. If it requires a bore etc. and I have to replace the pistons then I will stroke the engine and go to a 427. All that said what radiator should I go with? I've read about people going with a 69 radiator and opening up the raidator support to accomodate. I like the idea of a larger radiator. The battery will not be a factor as it will mounted in the trunk. I'm also planning on using electric fans. Any recommendations? I will be doing my own research on this and other sites as well. Thanks

Body work is ongoing. When I am able to get to the shop and take pics I'll post up. The cowl vents are going, the frame rails are being cleaned up and the dash is being modified to accept a double DIN stero along with some smoothing and the steerting column is being mocked up.
 
On the electric fans I know a lot of people swear by the mystic/tempo or the Taurus factory Ford fans most use a aftermarket fan controller.

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Opening the radiator support area is a fairly common thing to do to accommodate a larger radiator. The 67/68 version is a good choice. Just have to make sure on the hose connections as to which side mates with your engine. I have always recommended these guys and have yet to hear of anyone having but great things to say.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Aluminu...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ad5e653cb

Fully welded with no epoxy like some of the bigger named (much higher priced) makes.
 
Horseplay said:
Opening the radiator support area is a fairly common thing to do to accommodate a larger radiator. The 67/68 version is a good choice. Just have to make sure on the hose connections as to which side mates with your engine. I have always recommended these guys and have yet to hear of anyone having but great things to say.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Aluminu...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ad5e653cb

Fully welded with no epoxy like some of the bigger named (much higher priced) makes.
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I went from a $500 Fluidyne radiator that failed in one year to a new Engineered Products radiator. While the EP does not have the same styling looks as the Fluidyne, it cost less than half the price and does a great job cooling the car. 400 Hp, 105 degree summer heat, 2 hours of cruising to go two miles and not one problem with the temp going up. I am running a Flex-a-lite fan with built in controller. No problems with either and would do it again.
 
Excellent information thanks guys. I see these radiators have a flange mount. Do y'all use the flange or cut it off and do a saddle mount? If you use the flange do you isolate it somehow to help prevent galvanic corrosion of the alum?
 
After losing the first radiator to galvanic corrosion, I did quite a bit of research on the topic. Isolating it from the car was not the answer. In fact just the opposite. I grounded the crap out of the radiator and added a sacrificial anode radiator cap. Time will tell if this works any better.
 
kb3 good information thanks. I was thinking of grounding as that is how the aluminum radiator in my truck is installed from the factory. I have read many conflicting things regarding this on forums and was second guessing myself. I think that is how I will go. I'll use the flange on the radiator and run a good ground strap to a grounding stud on my frame rails. The grounding stud will be a stand alone. I don't want it receiving any residual voltage from my electrical system.
 
Also ordered my rear differential cover with gasket and bolts yesterday. It's really coming along. Things have slowed down a bit at Corey's shop and he will be able to concentrate of the car for a little while. With all of this stuff coming together I hope to have the majority of the mock up complete by the end of October and the car coming back apart to go on a rotissery for the bottom clean up, seam seal, paint and undercoat. I was told it might be going to Crusing the Coast to be shown as a project. Corey works with the Little Angels foundation and they will have a booth next to Counts Customs and they asked if he would bring the car.
 
I make oil said:
Thanks Rusty. That is also what I was told by my engine guy. I'm going with the Gforce T5. I really, really don't want to cut up my transmission tunnel to accomodate the bigger tansmission.

On another note. I posted previously that I ordered the Mustangs to Fear engine panels and they didn't fit. That was pretty dissapointing as I like the way they look on other cars that I've seen. I specifically told the lady who handled my order I had a TCI front end in the order. What she sent me is not even close. It is being returned for credit. I will put the credit towards one of their fuel tanks with the built in electric fuel pump. Anyone have here have any experience with their tanks?
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I've sold over 500 of those engine panel without a single complaint of any of them not fitting. We install them everyday in our shop. If you would have sent me some pictures I could have easily shown you what you needed to do. We make the panels for TCI, Rod and Custom and Heidt's for 65-70
 
Engine still going together. It's nearly done. T5 transmission is in from G-force. Ordered RPM adjustable motor mounts, transmission crossmember and transmission mount from CJ Pony parts. Shifter fork, hyd clutch slave cylinder, shifter etc from Modern driveline and the fuel tank from Mustangs to Fear. The fenders are rolled and work to the dash and closing off of the cowl vents is ongoing. Hopefully the engine and tranny will be installed for mock up soon and the rest of the front sheetmetal finished. Once this is all complete I will order a hood and be ready to tear it apart for finishing and paint. I am so ready to see this thing in paint with all 4 wheels on the ground.
 
It's been a while since I've posted anything interesting. Things are finally starting to come together. The fuel tank came in from Mustangs to fear and it's very nice. Anyone considering one don't hesitate.

It fits perfectly and clears my 4 link with no problem, I'm extremely happy with it.


The block and heads finished up at the machine shop and where delivered to Joe my engine builder.


I had planned on painting the engine Ford blue but after seeing it mocked up in black have decided to go black with it. I think it goes well with the billet and will look nice in the engine bay.




Hopefully the engine and transmission will be mocked up by next week. I'm ordering the radiator tomorrow. :thumbsup:
 
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More progress. Hydralic clutch master, brake master, AC bulkhead and steering column swivel all installed. Found a few new areas that can be filled and smoothed.

 
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