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Jul 11, 2017 11:33:05 GMT
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Radiator and hoses done. The upper hose was kinda complicated but with an eventual solution that was quite easy and elegant. It's a stock Mustang upper that has been sectioned in the middle and now lines up like factory. Put some hose clamps on hoses to keep water inside, add fluids and we can light this candle. Waiting on some cool "heat shrink" clamps to go over the sectioned part of the upper hose. ![](http://i.imgur.com/MWkwdHD.jpg)
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Jul 10, 2017 18:13:50 GMT
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Great weekend. Fishing on Saturday was great and made progress on the Molvo. 1-Throttle cable installed 2-Rad hoses found and fitted to radiator 3-Hybrid cable that allows Ford speedo cable to drive Miata speedometer was completed. Very elegant solution. 4-Oil filter location finalized and oil filter is now in place after having been filled with oil 5-Transmission partially filled with fluid ( PITA using LOKAR filler/dipstick tube) can fully fill until running. Was pretty proud of my throttle linkage: ![](http://i.imgur.com/JW96gR5.jpg) Then this happened when I told the Missus to go ahead and check it out. Ball end slipped right off the cable. Damn Chinese quality! should read "Made OF China" on the package. ![](http://i.imgur.com/1KBJaJf.jpg)
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Last Edit: Jul 10, 2017 18:14:46 GMT by bjornagn
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The good news is that I drove over the border and picked up the new radiator; it fits in the hole and the inlet/outlets are the right size. Filler moves to the LH side, but that is inconsequential. ![](http://i.imgur.com/SSAG9u0.jpg) The bad news is that with the bet lost, summer being here and good friends to spend time at the lake with, I am less driven to spend all my spare time in the shop. So excuse me if this moves along in drips and draps until September or so. ![](http://i.imgur.com/VAhZ2VP.jpg)
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Knew from the first pic that you were going to buy it; it's your flavor of crazy sauce.
Have you done the math bit where it wont fit through the shop door?
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Every time I read your post and note the name, I flash back to my mis-spent youth at Dragway Park. Circa 1978 ![](http://i.imgur.com/IAuTSKJ.jpg)
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Jun 27, 2017 16:49:32 GMT
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Broke down and ordered a new radiator today. The one I have seems to have the inlet and outlet transposed. This made it impossible to source radiator hoses since not only do you need to get the convolution right, but one end had to be 1.5" and the other 1.75".
I think it is a manufacturing error, but since it was bought two years ago, not much chance of a refund.
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Jun 26, 2017 19:11:30 GMT
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I know its too late for this project, but a good way to power a bead roller is to steal the workings from the missus' treadmill. Extra points for pointing out two years after the fact, when she finds out, that she took that long to notice!
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Jun 23, 2017 14:27:47 GMT
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Regarding the steering shaft. I finally found a solution that did not require any welding of the steering shaft. While the vendor is less than kind to non-USA clients, they did solve the problem. www.woodwardsteering.com/ Two of their joints and a double-d shaft cut to lenght took care of this challenge. ![](http://i.imgur.com/OmtDOCb.jpg)
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Jun 22, 2017 17:07:07 GMT
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In case anyone is wondering what was left when the bell rang... ![](http://i.imgur.com/kWFgV21.png)
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Jun 22, 2017 12:17:09 GMT
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Don't worry guys, it is far from being abandoned, and it will still move under it's own power sooner rather than later, but I am no longer pushing to get stuff done. An eye opener at this stage of the project has been the cost of miscellaneous stuff that is needed to awaken the beast. Fluids, belts, rad hoses, battery, battery cables, assorted specialty fasteners, cables and what-not add up in a big hurry
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Jun 22, 2017 12:02:33 GMT
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Was not expecting black. Nice surprise.
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Jun 21, 2017 18:15:43 GMT
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At least the pressure is off and you can hopefully get back to enjoying doing the work. Deadlines are a stupid idea anyway, things are done when they are done. Agree in principle;" this does not put food on the table. If it is not fun, we are doing something wrong". That said, I do manage projects as parto f what I do for a living, and if there is no deadline it never does get done. I like projects with enough scope to kill 5 calendar years @ 10 hours/week. I have been pushing way past the 10 hours/week over the last few months, so while the bet kept it fun, it was turning into a chore.
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Jun 21, 2017 14:42:08 GMT
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0 days left ;( ![](http://i.imgur.com/0xJi693.jpg) ![](http://i.imgur.com/tnjtn5n.jpg) So, rather than have to pay for her own wheels and tires, Mamma gets to go on a vacation paid out of MY fun account. The silver lining is that with no money in the Molvo account, I can take the summer off and go fishing with a clear conscience!
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Jun 20, 2017 10:56:19 GMT
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Moosevan: That is quite the project you did with your son. I think the dollar bills on the bodywork are brillant ![](http://nebula.wsimg.com/b3402f68b40d59d0dabc7c2ba6e45b57?AccessKeyId=8C72C8E1E01C5DFC878B&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)
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Jun 18, 2017 16:04:45 GMT
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Forgot to mention that i follow your build and like the quality and approach of your work very much. I did a MGB V8 conversion and still have the car but this is a different ball game. Keep up the good work and thanks for showing it Peter Thank you for the kind words...agree with George though...I have seen your work!
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Jun 17, 2017 23:50:24 GMT
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I have an electric fan. Just not going to use it right away.
Priority is to get the thing moving so I can shake down the chassis. Being down a few HP while sorting the rest is not a huge problem.
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Jun 17, 2017 13:57:59 GMT
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Getting down to the wire... ![](http://i.imgur.com/MkA7EIJ.jpg) ![](http://i.imgur.com/hel9MsX.jpg)
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Jun 13, 2017 17:37:31 GMT
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Nervous about the deadline? Pretty much....Still a bunch of little stuff to do that all seems to have some obstacle. Finding the fittings for the side of the AOD to attach -6AN fittings to the cooler has been today's faled effort. If I have to order them from the USA it will be too late. Need trhottle cable and TV cable figured out Need a gasket for the Holley carburator (could steal the FITECH one) Need to weld the rad support in Need to resolve a radiator hose sizing issue Need rudimentary electrical circuits to run and crank the engine Need to finalize the fill tube for the AOD Need to adjust the Miata shifter to shift the AOD
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Jun 13, 2017 14:56:05 GMT
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This is going to be a close thing... The fuel lines are plumbed I abandoned the AC compressor for the time being as it was not going to be running for the maiden move anyways. The plan was to put it in the lower RH side of the engine. The mount that I made worked brilliantly, but the belt touched the alternator bolt. The only way to resolve would be to add another idler pulley. Speaking of idler pulleys, in order to run this configuration, I have added on on the upper LH side. Will pick up a 60" belt on the way home tonight. ![](http://i.imgur.com/AIDYspW.jpg) 8 days left
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Jun 12, 2017 17:30:32 GMT
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She'll be in the workshop as soon as she's able. Just because she's a lass doesn't mean she doesn't get to have dirty handy. While I highly endorse this attitude in child rearing, it does have it's limits and you have to know when to let go. Mine was quite into the car thing until about 13. Then she discovered fashion and she has since pursued her own passions. As it should be... Here she was at 13 doing some welding on the Bugeye sills. ![](http://i.imgur.com/vwMSPR9.jpg)
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