351 4v ( 408 and TKX )

[bkdunha]

Looks like you are making great progress. With quality attention to detail. Great work. Spent the past several minutes getting myself back up to speed on your posts. Looks great! Something to be proud of for sure.

 

[jowens1126]

How long do you think it will be before your completely done?

 

[mach71351c]

Looks like you are making great progress.  With quality attention to detail.  Great work.  Spent the past several minutes getting myself back up to speed on your posts.  Looks great!  Something to be proud of for sure.

Thanks Brian. Truly appreciate you checking out my build.

 

[mach71351c]

How long do you think it will be before your completely done?

2 more years would most likely be reality. Hopefully sooner.

 

[73pony]

Finished up the front suspension this weekend. Detailed and stalled the steering linkage. I went with a Wilwood kit even though my car was a disc brake car. The Wilwood kit seems like a good value for what you get. Are they better than the stock discs who knows. The only mod was the spindles had to be drilled and taped for the caliper brackets. 

Nine inch and rear suspension is next.

I have the same kit to install for the front brakes. How big of a PITA was it to drill and tap the spindle while on the car? What are you using there for a guide in the pic of the thread tap?

 

[mach71351c]

Finished up the front suspension this weekend. Detailed and stalled the steering linkage. I went with a Wilwood kit even though my car was a disc brake car. The Wilwood kit seems like a good value for what you get. Are they better than the stock discs who knows. The only mod was the spindles had to be drilled and taped for the caliper brackets. 

Nine inch and rear suspension is next.

I have the same kit to install for the front brakes. How big of a PITA was it to drill and tap the spindle while on the car? What are you using there for a guide in the pic of the thread tap?

Hey Jason, It wasn't bad at all. I used a good bit and cutting oil. My biggest concern was drilling it straight. The guide was tab cut off a adapter plate to bolt a 302 to a VW bus trans.

Mike

 

[scgamecock]

WOW!!!!  This thread is encouraging and motivating.  GREAT JOB!!!!

For the black on the skirt is it flat black or gloss?  Are you doing flat black on the hood?

What paint system did you go with?  Brand, primer, etc?

::thumb::

 

[mach71351c]

WOW!!!!  This thread is encouraging and motivating.  GREAT JOB!!!!

For the black on the skirt is it flat black or gloss?  Are you doing flat black on the hood?

What paint system did you go with?  Brand, primer, etc?

::thumb::

Used Ditzler hot rod black by PPG on the hood and lower body. Just like the sheen of the hot rod black.  Primer, shop line. Paint and clear PPG.

Thanks.

 

[Mister 4x4]

SWEET!

I have no other words because as usual, I'm struck dumb by the awesomeness in your pictures.  Well Done, Brutha! ::thumb::

 

[mach71351c]

SWEET!

I have no other words because as usual, I'm struck dumb by the awesomeness in your pictures.  Well Done, Brutha! ::thumb::

Thank you very much Eric.

 

[mach71351c]

Today I headed out back. I pulled the N case 3.50 T loc that I install back in 95 when I first got the car. I'll tell you what I forgot what a heavy Sum Beach it is. After hitting it with the wire wheel I found the pinon carrier is broke.  :-/  The plan is to go threw it and add 3.70s gears.

 

[Pegleg]

It looks like yours is fighting you all the way. I know that feeling.

 

[73429mach]

Mike, looks like things are coming along well. I see you're going with 3.70 gears, that's what I ended up installing in mine. What are you doing with the transmission, 4 speed, auto or auto and? Ryan

 

[mach71351c]

Mike, looks like things are coming along well.  I see you're going with 3.70 gears, that's  what I ended up installing in mine. What are you doing  with the transmission,  4 speed, auto or auto and?  Ryan

 The car was a FMX. My original plan was to use the C6 from my 72 Mach 1 parts car and put a Gear vendor behind that. After thinking about the $$$ to put that all together I would be at Tremec money maybe more. And the fun factor of the 3rd pedal decision maid 5 speed it is. I'm still on the fence about maybe going with 3.89s. Pretty sure going with 3.70s to be safe.

 

[Mister 4x4]

You can weld that broken dog ear back on with no issues.  I had a transfer case adapter on my Jeep crack-off a similar piece - had it welded back together, cleaned-up & re-bored, and it's been good since the '90s.   ::thumb::

 

[mach71351c]

You can weld that broken dog ear back on with no issues.  I had a transfer case adapter on my Jeep crack-off a similar piece - had it welded back together, cleaned-up & re-bored, and it's been good since the '90s.   ::thumb::

 That is a thought of mine Eric. May just buy the updated Daytona style.

 

[turtle5353]

That sucks Mike! But the good thing is that it's probably salvageable. I wouldn't be afraid to weld that back together. Just clean it up good with a grinder and V out the groove you want to weld. Put some heat to it with a torch, then weld it up. Grind the weld down and no one will ever know it was broke. Shouldn't have to worry about it leaking since the sealing surface is above that bolt hole.

 

[mach71351c]

That sucks Mike! But the good thing is that it's probably salvageable.  I wouldn't be afraid to weld that back together. Just clean it up good with a grinder and V out the groove you want to weld. Put some heat to it with a torch, then weld it up. Grind the weld down and no one will ever know it was broke. Shouldn't have to worry about it leaking since the sealing surface is above that bolt hole.

Never thought about heating it with a torch first.  :chin:

 

[Mister 4x4]

Probably has something to do with making sure the cast metal being heated is better for taking the welds, or something along those lines.   :whistling:

Look at me... watching Forged In Fire is making me think I actually know something about metal work and stuff.   lollerz

 

[turtle5353]

I takes the weld better. But its mainly to get any moisture out of the porous cast metal. Don't have to get it cherry red or anything but you do want to get some good heat into it.