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Sept 18, 2009 14:38:35 GMT
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Finally i've got something done, i've been too busy enjoying the car get anything done ;D I've put new jbl gto 6x9 speakers in the rear deck, and a used jbl cs amp in the trunk. The amp will be camouflaged in a suitcase or old emergency bag or something like that, and the cables will be changed for something less extreme.   The speakers were supposed to sit under these  But I modified the speaker covers wich were in the car when I bought it. They look alot more funky.  (yes I know one mesh is not in place ;D ) another pic  Here's the next problem...  Looks very ugly, doesn't fit the car, and I don't like the way it doesn't want to show the name of the song ;D Not sure what to do about it yet though. A period stereo hooked up to a mp3 stereo in the glove box would be cool, but I like to see the name of the song and change tracks easily. I also changed plugs, I think it runs a bit lean, and I have a bit of oil in at least the one to the left?  Then on to the main event! Exhaust!  I really like the way it turned out, altough I almost regret not getting half an inch bigger pipes. These are 3 1/4" Not sure if i'm to polish them or leave 'em "raw" I kinda like the "unfinished" look. They're also dirty in the pics, they look better clean. It's not done though, I guess I need to weld some proper supports for them...  ... (i'm also aware that I really should change that brake line) That's it, hope you don't have to wait as long for the next update ;D  |
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Last Edit: May 29, 2010 12:28:40 GMT by dude
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Sept 18, 2009 16:17:47 GMT
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I found this at a flea market for 3,50, perfect for my purpose  Made a hole for the cables, and added fake patina with a knife and sandpaper  A perfect fit. I also added some black duct tape to the gash red wires.  I'm very pleased with the end reslut, i even have a key to it ;D  I just need to secure it with some screws and change the wires to some longer more subtle looking ones, and wire them better, right now they're a mess. |
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Sept 18, 2009 16:50:02 GMT
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Nice work!
You might want to put a pc fan in the back of that case though that turns on with the amp as they can get pretty hot.
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Sept 18, 2009 17:17:39 GMT
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Nice work! You might want to put a pc fan in the back of that case though that turns on with the amp as they can get pretty hot. Thanks! That might be a good idea, i think i've seen tiny ones somewhere. Altough it only powers two 6x9's and not at too high power for too long. But it wouldn't hurt anyway. |
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tri
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Nov 11, 2009 18:55:09 GMT
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Then on to the main event! Exhaust! Wooooooooooooh momma! |
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 I forgot how to retro...  |
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Nov 11, 2009 20:43:25 GMT
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agreed about the fan to cool the amp. Looking good there dude.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 12, 2009 11:38:00 GMT
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Damn, don't bump stuff like this a month after i've taken it off the road! ;D Can't wait for next summer ;D
Here's a video of the car, destroying the last of the tires before winter storage.
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Nov 12, 2009 12:17:58 GMT
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That video has made me very very jealous. A classic American muscle car is right on top of my wish list.....and that sound. OOOFFFF!
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Nov 12, 2009 13:53:09 GMT
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Sounds lush! 11 FTW!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Nov 12, 2009 17:27:00 GMT
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I think my housemates must be able to hear me listening to that at full whack and then giggling like a schoolgirl.
Outstandingly good noise.
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Currently:
Mk1 Focus blandmobile
Formerly:
1969 MG Midget
1972 Avenger GT
1981 Datsun Cherry
1989 Corolla
1979 Mercedes W123 200D
1995 Ford Falcon
1996 Ford Telstar (bet you had to google that one)
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tri
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I think my housemates must be able to hear me listening to that at full whack and then giggling like a schoolgirl. Outstandingly good noise. I lol'd. Sorry for bumping. Gonna keep it on page 1 til you man up and drive it in the snow. LOL. |
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I forgot how to retro... |
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I think my housemates must be able to hear me listening to that at full whack and then giggling like a schoolgirl. Outstandingly good noise. I lol'd. Sorry for bumping. Gonna keep it on page 1 til you man up and drive it in the snow. LOL. I'll do a lap on the local ice circuit and upload the video here ;D Something like this ;D |
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Last Edit: Nov 13, 2009 9:15:04 GMT by dude
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Well it's finally back on the road, as i've got the caprice sold to a finnish version of lemmy  Got a few things to sort out before mot time in a month though.  |
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ImpManiac
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May 13, 2010 17:00:19 GMT
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That is a mighty fine automobile, dude. (Not trying to be cool - that is your forum name.) Your planned mods sound good too. If you're not getting through petrol fast enough, you must fit a dual 4-barrel inlet manifold FTW. That'll see you into the single digit MPG.  I love Yank muscle. Simple, brutal, noisy, brash. Fan-tastic! Paul  |
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1966 Singer Chamois sprint/hillclimb car in white over blue two tone
1975 Triumph Stag long term project (over 20 years so far) in colour TBA
2003 Vauxhall Vectra GSi 3.2 in black sapphire
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May 13, 2010 17:15:02 GMT
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Thanks mate, it already got a 4 barrel carb and, obviously, intake ;D
I've been contemplating some small upgrades to get the power a bit higher in the powerband, right now it's rather flat after 4k. I wouldn't want to do the old holley mistake as i've got a really well working rochester on it right now.
I've been searching for some better heads and a cam kit, although i'm a bit poor for that right now.
I've also heard about a 396 some guy is selling in pieces cheap with new pistons, it needs a rebuild kit and a rebore.
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ImpManiac
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May 13, 2010 22:52:55 GMT
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Stroked/ bored small block or big block? Paul |
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1966 Singer Chamois sprint/hillclimb car in white over blue two tone
1975 Triumph Stag long term project (over 20 years so far) in colour TBA
2003 Vauxhall Vectra GSi 3.2 in black sapphire
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May 13, 2010 23:22:57 GMT
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Stroked/ bored small block or big block? Paul A 1968 big block ;D Not sure at all of the specs, as i haven't contacted the guy due to a serious lack of money lately  |
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May 16, 2010 15:41:37 GMT
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Last Edit: May 16, 2010 15:42:57 GMT by dude
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qwerty
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May 16, 2010 17:58:36 GMT
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Slotmags for the mother huffing win!
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May 17, 2010 18:53:34 GMT
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Absolutely, i'm starting to like the slotmags/cragar combo more and more, although i'd like some 15" to fill up the front wheelarches better, and get it a tad lower all around.
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