Ryan ~ Wudro's New Wheels....

[Wudro]

She’s off to the suspension shop. Cutting the front coil springs down and replacing the upper control arm bushings. He said the rest of the steering and suspension look to be in good shape
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[Wudro]

Finally time for the heart of the beast... dropped off the 390 FE out of a 1964 Tbird at the machine shop. Old school guys that know what they’re doing. I’m worried about the cost but you gotta pay to play. So I’m doing it once and doing it right. They had a **** of a time disassembling it! They fought the distributor for hours. I just bought and received a new Edelbrock intake and carburetor. He is going to put in a a Pertronix Flame thrower and added a mild cam while he was in there.
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[Wudro]

Going with the classic Ford Dark Blue Engine paint. It should be a nice contrast to the light blue inner fender wells. I previously painted the valve covers and air cleaner the Corinthian Gold in accordance with the stock 1964 color. The builder doesn’t like it, says it’s too dull. That gold never shines good enough. Blue and gold go together well though. So I’ll have him install them and once in the car, if I don’t like it, it’s an easy fix to remove and repaint and reinstall down the road. Painted the inside of the dog dish hubcaps a brighter white. I like the way those are looking, I can’t wait for the wide white walls. A nod to Tweety Bird—Thanks Ray!
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[YellowRose]

Hi Ryan! Great pix! Things are coming together well, it looks like. I like the looks of the blue rims, chrome beauty rims setting off the Ford Dog Dish hubcaps! It looks great!

[Wudro]

Thanks as always for the support Ray!

[Wudro]

Getting close... waiting on the Pertronix distributor tomorrow. Picked up the Bird from the suspension shop after work in 110 degree weather. Ugh. They cut off 1 1/2 coils from the front springs. Didn’t drop much. But it feels less stiff when I pushdown on it. The final decision will obviously be made when the motor and tranny are installed.


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[YellowRose]

Ryan, that is a really nice looking paint combo I think, with the lighter blue top and the darker blue body, and then the color of the engine is really gonna set off the engine bay, I think! Things are coming along!

[Wudro]

Got her home, the 390 that is. My Stepdad and I worked on it this weekend. Installed the fuel pump and water pump, got a bunch of new bolts. I like the way it’s looking! I have questions though, of course. Maybe I’ll post them in the main forum.
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[Wudro]

A little further along here. I had the Cruiseomatic completely rebuilt by a great Transmission mechanic. He painted it Gun metal grey and I got it back to the shop.

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[Wudro]

I also bit the bullet and after much research coughed up the cash for custom headers from Stan at FPA. They are Killer! Had them ceramic coated for an extra fee. Such precise measurements that they fit absolutely perfect. I was already missing the right side exhaust manifold. So $250 to replace that “log” or take that money and get some that would let the 390 breathe wasn’t a hard choice.

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[Wudro]

Yesterday I mated the 2 together temporarily. To get the motor off the stand I found a guy online named “Stumpy” that custom builds engine cradles. I ordered one for the Ford FE, and am very impressed with it! I’ll put some casters on it this weekend.

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[Wudro]

The Bumpers are getting Straightened and rechromed as we speak. I dropped off the interior last Saturday to get wrapped. Purchased a new radiator, and the Classic Auto Air “Perfect Fit” A/C kit. Installed a new fuel line from the tank to the engine bay.
Now my wallet has to rest. And me. It’s SO HOT in AZ! Finally rained Thursday after 155 days.

[YellowRose]

Ryan just sent me pix of what he did with his rims! He gave them the Tweety Bird treatment! I think this looks great! Here are the pix he sent me! Feast your eyes on these! I see he was able to obtain a good looking set of Ford Dog Dish hubcaps! That really set it off I think. I know I got a lot of complements on Tweety Birds yellow rims and Dog Dishes! I bet he will also!