GEEZ LOUISE Engine swap - Page 3

Geez Louise · 25-06-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TruBlu351

Looking great!

Hey, are they skulls on the end of your rocker cover bolts?!! :evil3:

You're going to love the toploader!! What clutch do you have in it?

Why yes...yes they are..and it's a twin plate

Geez Louise · 15-07-2009, 02:40 PM

Been awhile since the last update but I have been flat out with work...grrr..So as I have the day off today...YAY!..here are some progress pics of what has been done so far.

We decided to get the engine bay sandblasted as it was in desperate need of a good clean up after a battery acid spill made it virtually impossible for the paint to be taken off with a grinder.

You can see what state the metal is in...

Here she is off to get Sandblasted. She had to put her rain coat on as it was drizzling...

Geez Louise · 15-07-2009, 02:50 PM

Here is the coupe back from Sandblasting.

It was also discovered that a bracket on one of the guards was just a little bit broken...

That has now been fixed. The coupe was missing alot of Bolts and nuts etc...guess it got a little bit rattled when we took her to Adelaide

Geez Louise · 15-07-2009, 03:03 PM

Also decided to get a new front spoiler fitted.

Valance panel before:

Valance Panel after:

Spoiler fitted

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Geez Louise · 15-07-2009, 03:13 PM

The guards, doors and bonnet have been realigned.

No more slamming coupe doors

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That is about it for the updates...Plenty more pics were sent but these are enough for now

Also on the engine rebuild front, my very good mate in Newcastle - Scotty, who has joined the dark side and now worships the Lion, very generously sent me a brand new Edelbrock manifold for nix!!

Thanks buddy...I owe you a bottle of Jacks next time we arrange a drinking session.

but at least you dont have any Ford parts in your shed anymore....

tony302coupe · 15-07-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Also on the engine rebuild front, my very good mate in Newcastle - Scotty, who has joined the dark side and now worships the Lion, very generously sent me a brand new Edelbrock manifold for nix!!

Nix? didn't jack have to pay with somthing

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Looking good guys stay focused; and if need front end parts ie ball joints and the like give Ringwood auto parts a call they gave me a great deal on mine for the ute.

Cheers
Tony

Tha Jack · 15-07-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tony302coupe

Looking good guys stay focused; and if need front end parts ie ball joints and the like give Ringwood auto parts a call they gave me a great deal on mine for the ute.

Cheers
Tony

Cheers Tony,
We Just picked up a new set.
Rob at Ringwood Auto Parts is always the first person I call when I need any parts as I found him to be heaps cheaper than the regular auto parts stores.
I highly recommend him as well.

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Bearman · 15-07-2009, 09:34 PM

Hey Jack and Coll, can't wait to see the finished item, it's looking great!! A heap of work has gone in but it'll be worth it.

I'm embarrased to lift my bonnet......

Roll on Echuca.....................

Geez Louise · 15-07-2009, 10:18 PM

I will have to let you know about Echuca at the end of the month Craig....Things are not looking that promising for us to go at this stage...All depends on when the car comes back from paint and IF we can now reschedule getting the exhaust fitted as the dates for everything have blown out. :(

Work commitments are also proving a little bit of a challenge...but we are definitely trying to have it all organised so we can be there!!

Geez Louise · 17-07-2009, 04:06 PM

How do you all like my new engine... 1 man power - Flintstone style!

We have paint!!! Wahooo

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We should have more pics later today...Getting really excited now! :sm_headba

Geez Louise · 17-07-2009, 07:36 PM

HOW GOOD DOES THAT LOOK!!!

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I think I am in love with my car all over again

Apollo66 · 17-07-2009, 11:46 PM

That's looks sweet

:, I can see a few late nights coming up soon.

Geez Louise · 18-07-2009, 01:28 AM

I think that is a guarantee Kerry. Dont know where we are going to fit the time in between work, kids and other commitments but if anyone is gonna get it ready in time...It will be us

And thanks for the comments Kerry. Not many replies on this thread I am afraid. Just mainly me prattlin on. I am not feeling the coupe love :(

Maybe I should just keep the rest to myself until it is up and running and goes on a club run......Honestly, I have seen more comments written on the walls in the girls loo at Myer!!

montyv8 · 18-07-2009, 02:26 AM

man that engine bay is bright! you'd get more 'traffic' if the thread was in the general projects area ;)

cob115 · 18-07-2009, 07:18 AM

does look great coll,u n jack must b wraped,keep up the pics n info

great 2 watch the progress,all the projects going on to keep coupes alive is very noice

fordmfp · 18-07-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

I think that is a guarantee Kerry. Dont know where we are going to fit the time in between work, kids and other commitments but if anyone is gonna get it ready in time...It will be us

And thanks for the comments Kerry. Not many replies on this thread I am afraid. Just mainly me prattlin on. I am not feeling the coupe love :(

Maybe I should just keep the rest to myself until it is up and running and goes on a club run......Honestly, I have seen more comments written on the walls in the girls loo at Myer!!

Mate i feel your pain :( Im in the same boat!!! But seriously this is one beautiful car!! I wish mine was half as mint as this!!

tony302coupe · 18-07-2009, 09:07 AM

[QUOTE=Geez Louise]I am not feeling the coupe love :( QUOTE]

Sounds like Colll needs a COUPE hug!!!!

Chin up guys, If you need a hand just call I think that I can leave some DNA on youre coupe, the engine bay looks real nice and the front spoiler looks ffantastic.

I think Im starting to miss the red coupe

Cheers.
Tony

GT-GTF · 18-07-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

HOW GOOD DOES THAT LOOK!!!

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I think I am in love with my car all over again

Colleen - that is hot you should be wrapped! I hope to see you, your car and lots of other coupes in Echuca. Imagine if you don't come you will be kicking yourself for the next 2 years.

fatasslandau · 18-07-2009, 10:36 AM

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT KEEPING THE PICS TO YOURSELF maybe everyones drooling on their keyboards and finding it hard to type .. can't wait to see it a echuca .. hint ...hint...

InfernoSR · 18-07-2009, 10:43 AM

Engine bay looks great... but i think chrome hinges might have looked better... but thats my personal opinion :P

Muzz Landau · 18-07-2009, 01:44 PM

Hi,
You coupe is looking hot. Don't stop the pics now.
Nothing like a pretty girl in a sexy red dress.....

Geez Louise · 18-07-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tony302coupe

Sounds like Colll needs a COUPE hug!!!!

Chin up guys, If you need a hand just call I think that I can leave some DNA on youre coupe, the engine bay looks real nice and the front spoiler looks ffantastic.

I think Im starting to miss the red coupe

Cheers.
Tony

Tony the last time you tried that on Lindsays car you ended up with Stitches... :Up_to_som

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Originally Posted by montyv8

man that engine bay is bright! you'd get more 'traffic' if the thread was in the general projects area

Yeah I know but I like the coupe club.

After all it is a coupe...and I am a member of a special group of Ford enthusiasts :sm_headba

Geez I was just havin abit of a laugh and made my comment last night tongue in cheek...didnt mean for all you guys to take it so seriously. A woman having a whinge,,,how strange!!

I couldnt care if no one comments on the thread to be honest with you...as long as someone hopefully sees something that they can use to make their project go a little easier...well then I am happy...

but thanks for sending out the love guys

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tony302coupe · 18-07-2009, 06:02 PM

[QUOTE=Geez Louise]Tony the last time you tried that on Lindsays car you ended up with Stitches... :Up_to_som QUOTE]

It was just a flesh wound

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Geez I was just havin abit of a laugh and made my comment last night tongue in cheek...didnt mean for all you guys to take it so seriously. A woman having a whinge,,,how strange!! :

Good, now the whingeing is over with, go and polish that Edelbrock manifold :dr_Evil:

And add some skulls and flames to it

Cheers
Tony

duaned · 18-07-2009, 07:07 PM

With the way this car is coming it would look every bit as good driving around with the bonnet off!

Tha Jack · 19-07-2009, 07:55 AM

Well the coupe is now finished being painted we will be bringing her home next week and getting stuck into reassembling her.
Ill be sure to give Col all the hard dirty jobs so she can really experience the joys of working on a coupe. :hihi:

fatasslandau · 19-07-2009, 12:34 PM

now thats the spirit make sure to sit back in a comfy chair with an alcoholic beverage and supervise col doing all those hard dirty jobs..... not that she needs supervising just that an extra set of eyes sometimes helps

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Tha Jack · 19-07-2009, 12:39 PM

I like your thinking.
Off to get a comfy chair now

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Geez Louise · 19-07-2009, 11:14 PM

Hard dirty jobs....pfft.. I have a teenage son that never cleans his room. Now that is a dirty job! Putting the car back together will be a breeze compared that!!

Think I will take a few days off work this week...I want to get it finished and back on the road. Gee I miss driving it! Going to feel strange once the new motor is in. Driving her as a manual.

Count down to Echuca is definitely on!!

fatasslandau · 20-07-2009, 06:10 PM

taking time off to work on the car..... i think i need to get you to talk to my wife

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Geez Louise · 20-07-2009, 10:55 PM

Cant wait till tomorrow and I have my baby back home!! I am really excited!! ...then the fun begins...putting it back together.

Even managed to get tomorrow and Friday off work...YAY!!

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Tony...keep ya phone on...I might be calling you on the weekend!!

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