Here is my 72 Grande 351c 2v

[rvanamb]

It's been a while since my last post. I have been working on several engine-related things. While I was at it, I replaced all coolant hoses, replaced the steering box that was leaking badly, and installed new power steering hoses. I had bad rust from battery acid on the passenger front apron. So I cut out the damage and replaced the sheet metal and the battery reinforcement. Installed my gas tank, fuel lines, regulator, and Aces Killshot throttle body EFI. Engine runs on EFI with timing control.
Summit 600 CFM carb did me well for the last year. Will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.

Aces Killshot EFI and Aces Blackjack distributor installed. Removing the original distributor was extremely difficult. It was very stuck and required a strap wrench to get it to even move back and forth. Then a CV joint removal tool perfectly fits under the head of the distributor connected to a slide hammer. Had to move the oil pump shaft a bit with and extension and sock to get the new distributor to drop in. Also freshly painted the valve covers as they were looking a bit rough.

In this picture I installed the replacement apron with rivets and panel bond epoxy. Panel bond has around 3600 psi shear strength, so stronger than welding. Right after this I put seam sealer on all the edges and repainted. I have since replaced the alternator with a one wire so I could increase output and get rid of the voltage regulator. I have also relocated the battery to the trunk. The ECU and new ignition coil are going in this area.

 

[Bill Perkins]

It's been a while since my last post. I have been working on several engine-related things. While I was at it, I replaced all coolant hoses, replaced the steering box that was leaking badly, and installed new power steering hoses. I had bad rust from battery acid on the passenger front apron. So I cut out the damage and replaced the sheet metal and the battery reinforcement. Installed my gas tank, fuel lines, regulator, and Aces Killshot throttle body EFI. Engine runs on EFI with timing control.View attachment 94358View attachment 94359View attachment 94360View attachment 94361
Summit 600 CFM carb did me well for the last year. Will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.
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Aces Killshot EFI and Aces Blackjack distributor installed. Removing the original distributor was extremely difficult. It was very stuck and required a strap wrench to get it to even move back and forth. Then a CV joint removal tool perfectly fits under the head of the distributor connected to a slide hammer. Had to move the oil pump shaft a bit with and extension and sock to get the new distributor to drop in. Also freshly painted the valve covers as they were looking a bit rough.
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In this picture I installed the replacement apron with rivets and panel bond epoxy. Panel bond has around 3600 psi shear strength, so stronger than welding. Right after this I put seam sealer on all the edges and repainted. I have since replaced the alternator with a one wire so I could increase output and get rid of the voltage regulator. I have also relocated the battery to the trunk. The ECU and new ignition coil are going in this area.

Your Ride is Looking Good, keep up the good work

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

It's been a while since my last post. I have been working on several engine-related things. While I was at it, I replaced all coolant hoses, replaced the steering box that was leaking badly, and installed new power steering hoses. I had bad rust from battery acid on the passenger front apron. So I cut out the damage and replaced the sheet metal and the battery reinforcement. Installed my gas tank, fuel lines, regulator, and Aces Killshot throttle body EFI. Engine runs on EFI with timing control.View attachment 94358View attachment 94359View attachment 94360View attachment 94361
Summit 600 CFM carb did me well for the last year. Will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.
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Aces Killshot EFI and Aces Blackjack distributor installed. Removing the original distributor was extremely difficult. It was very stuck and required a strap wrench to get it to even move back and forth. Then a CV joint removal tool perfectly fits under the head of the distributor connected to a slide hammer. Had to move the oil pump shaft a bit with and extension and sock to get the new distributor to drop in. Also freshly painted the valve covers as they were looking a bit rough.
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In this picture I installed the replacement apron with rivets and panel bond epoxy. Panel bond has around 3600 psi shear strength, so stronger than welding. Right after this I put seam sealer on all the edges and repainted. I have since replaced the alternator with a one wire so I could increase output and get rid of the voltage regulator. I have also relocated the battery to the trunk. The ECU and new ignition coil are going in this area.

These are great pictures. The writeup is very good as well..

 

[Paul Schmidt]

Looks amazing my friend. I may be hitting you up on some details of your whole process, as I am going to be doing mine as well to be a weekend rider, not show, and to save some money. I'd like to get some more details on the stripper, the process, etc. It really looks good man. Nicely done.

 

[rvanamb]

Looks amazing my friend. I may be hitting you up on some details of your whole process, as I am going to be doing mine as well to be a weekend rider, not show, and to save some money. I'd like to get some more details on the stripper, the process, etc. It really looks good man. Nicely done.

I am more than happy to answer any questions you have. I figured quite a bit out through trial and error, and I would be happy to share what worked and what was problematic.

 

[rvanamb]

Here is a picture of passenger apron with voltage regulator removed and ECU and new coil added.
If you look close on this picture, slightly above the line going into the fuel regulator, you will see the grommet I put in for the main power to the ECU connected directly to the battery in the trunk and the cable for the Aces 7 inch display. Both wrapped together with tesco tape for a cleaner look. Now I should be able to put the tower brace back in. So much easier doing the work without it in the way.

 

[rvanamb]

I think the interior is done enough to show some pictures. The only question now is where to mount the screen for the Aces ECU.

 

[AndyMan_Tx]

I think the interior is done enough to show some pictures. The only question now is where to mount the screen for the Aces ECU.View attachment 94467View attachment 94468View attachment 94469View attachment 94470View attachment 94471View attachment 94472View attachment 94473

Wowser... that is primo. I am looking at the same seats you have in there. Did you get the upholstery kit from TMI for the back seat as well?

 

[rvanamb]

Yes bought the front and rear seats from CJponyparts as they offer military discount and took a bit off the total. The upholstery shop I paid to do the back seat said TMI did a very good job making the rear seat cover. Only downside was waiting over a month for delivery as it shipped directly from TMI. Worth it in the end as I wanted the material of both front and back seats to perfectly match. I am very happy with how the interior turned out.

 

[rvanamb]

Took my first ride around the block since the car has been sitting over a year while I worked on the paint and then EFI. I'm impressed with the killshot, it is working good, no bog when you get on the gas. AFR readings seem good. Car idle is nice at stop signs. Timing control is working as it should. Now finally time to order a new 3rd member with 3.73 and the TKX. Hopefully I can get that all swapped in over the winter and get the car back on the road in spring.

Everything else is small stuff that I more want to do than need to do. Bushings and various suspension parts that are due. Found a really cool spring seat that uses sealed needle bearings instead of the rubber bushing. Reasonably priced at 280. Mine the rubber is shot from lifting the car. With that installed I don't think you have to worry about leaving the car of the ground.