Chris goes army. - Page 7

Rooster · 27-08-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Whens she due back from paint Ben? Got some lazy Tuesdays coming up......

Dude, ring me when ya down, the car is in a shop 10 min drive from the shed!

The Cage in place ...........

please ignore my apprentices, they look to have never seen a camera before, I don't think they cope well on such an oxygen rich planet .........

just looked at my watch, will talk more later, must sleep, new 24hr macca's on the drive home will kill me .....................

Rooster · 31-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Car on the Bare Bones, Engine in and check bonnet clearance, HOK rep came down from Sydney, SM came down for a shoot. Undercoat going on tomorrow, Engine Dyno in Melbourne, insert image of cat on a hot tin roof, dog pooing razor blades ...................

**CAT600** · 31-08-2009, 10:18 PM

Damn Benno that is a lot of blower out the top...... suppose it will work out well if you ever have to do a blower changeout/upgrade as you can leave the lid down and have a 360 degree workbench

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Love the "plug" on the radiator in the second photo

Daniel

b2tf · 31-08-2009, 10:54 PM

Down tomorrow mate, may give you a bell at some point

ltd · 02-09-2009, 12:12 PM

Damn, I find myself constantly checking back to this thread to see how restoration is done "the proper way". What a truly awesome build. Can't wait to see the painted photos.

Mickxr8 · 02-09-2009, 12:28 PM

ok might be a dumb question but any chance of some high res pics ( not through photobucket etc ) maybe via email upon request ? . this car looks better everytime i see it . would make for some real good wall pics ?

**CAT600** · 02-09-2009, 06:21 PM

OMG Benno, I got your text........................... Post it up!

:sm_drool:

Daniel

tex · 02-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Love that grill, the tower or power, love the whole damn thing. By the time some air cleaners go on those carbs, you'll need to inform air traffic control before you take her out of the shed.

Well done lads.

divine_afg · 02-09-2009, 07:57 PM

Work of Art !
Can't wait for the finish project ... although all the fun is during build.

Rooster · 03-09-2009, 09:13 PM

The 532 BB Ford made 934.8 Hp @ 6700 RPM & 833.2 ft lb @ 4100 RPM with 8 PSI on 98 Octane

**CAT600** · 03-09-2009, 09:21 PM

Better late than never Ben, Love the footage and that torque mountain is KILLER!

Daniel

Neeek · 03-09-2009, 09:56 PM

Um....

.... blimey ....

*gulps*

divine_afg · 04-09-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster

The 532 BB Ford made 934.8 Hp @ 6700 RPM & 833.2 ft lb @ 4100 RPM with 8 PSI on 98 Octane

Serious Numbers - I was eagerly waiting. Very impressive

Can someone please advice how much would such an Engine Cost to build.

Rooster · 04-09-2009, 07:02 PM

Okay, so a few cool days in old melbourne town.

Things we learnt, put a 52 then a 50 tooth top pulley on, made 10 then 12 psi.
Starting to heat up the intake air a bit and was more than likely at the limit of the cam profile. 6700rpm is about as much as I wanted to push a big block. that is a stupid amount of reciprocating force.

Now, if it was a mechanical (solid) roller cam that was more aggressive, with bigger valve springs and more boost with straight methanol .......... sure, mitta made 1200 - 1300hp.

The combo worked well, so I am really happy that the homework paid off.

This was built to last 5 Years, built to be constantly flogged and built to be maintenance friendly.

Guys at Dandy Engines; Lou, Frank and Mark were freakin awesome, had a great time and learnt heaps. Can't thank these guys enuff.

Okay, now I'm all excited about the torque line ............. the body has been progressing as well.

Undercoat, more smoothing, more undercoat, speedliner still coming

Rooster · 07-09-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mick robb

ok might be a dumb question but any chance of some high res pics ( not through photobucket etc ) maybe via email upon request ? . this car looks better everytime i see it . would make for some real good wall pics ?

dude, PM an email address and I'll send you some stuff.

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Originally Posted by divine_afg

Can someone please advice how much would such an Engine Cost to build.

Twin 950 Holleys, Fisher 8/71, ICE Ignition, Yella Terra Rockers, Trick Flow A460 Heads, Crow Pushrods and Hydraulic Roller Cam, Ross Custom Piston, Scat 6.8" H-Beam Rods, Scat 4340 Crank, plus extras .................. a bit

okay, so the body is getting rubbed vigorously, much more to go, smooth the engine bay as well, then more undercoat, and more.

Rooster · 10-09-2009, 12:08 AM

Smoothing out engine bays, those who know will shudder, those you dont,
imagine pouring high fill into a egg carton and sanding out the edges until it's an ice cube tray ................

ltd · 11-09-2009, 10:11 AM

Absolutely brilliant Rooster, coming along nicely and that engine is amazing. Love your work mate.

Quadcams · 11-09-2009, 06:50 PM

Awesome Benny, awesome. making some good power there.

Rooster · 12-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the kind words gents, thankyouverymuch

well, this week has been all the piddly stuff that isn't much fun.
Next week i'll pull the sump off and check the mains and big end bearing for marks (which there won't be any!) and re tension the head bolts.

The car is now upside down and very close to having a cleanup and speed liner applied. Then more undercoat and fill.

Rooster · 24-09-2009, 07:36 PM

**CAT600** · 24-09-2009, 08:07 PM

Engine bay is looking smooth Benno, coming along nice.

Heading to Heathcote tomorrow mate?

Daniel

ltd · 30-09-2009, 03:28 PM

Any news on the progress?

tex · 01-10-2009, 07:50 PM

We're an impatient lot, c'mon rooster

loving this build mate. cheers texas

Need vids.

Rooster · 03-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Okay, been away with work for a while, in the meantime, body has had 3 layers of undercoat, each time blocked back and filled. The engine bay is smooth as the notional baby's bum and the lines on the LTD are really starting to firm up.

Next week the prep will be finished and it be off for colour and air brushing.

The bonnet now has 4 pins, each spring loaded with rubber mounts. The underside of the bonnet has been filled in and around the support braces. Same with the boot.

The underside of the bonnet has a lip around the pin holes and crush tubes in the centre for positive location.

Geez Louise · 04-10-2009, 02:57 PM

Hey Rooster....Happy Birthday :party3: Hope you have a great day.

Thanks for the updates

Cheers
Coll

Rooster · 05-10-2009, 01:57 PM

Cheers heaps Coll, so bloody happy I have the next 2 days off, got a rippa headache.

:party3:

: :baby bott

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If Eels won, mitta needed a week off!

So is 30 time to grow up? or further embrace a Peter Pan syndrome and just get some more toys?

EXR8ED · 06-10-2009, 06:58 PM

Ben my boy, that body (the car not yours!!) is looking sharp as. Should look fully sick when it has colour chucked at it!! I am very impressed with the work on this and the attention to detail. Love ya work mate.

Cheers
Glenn

Geez Louise · 06-10-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster

Cheers heaps Coll, so bloody happy I have the next 2 days off, got a rippa headache.

:party3:

: :baby bott

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If Eels won, mitta needed a week off!

So is 30 time to grow up? or further embrace a Peter Pan syndrome and just get some more toys?

You can never have enough toys.

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Rooster · 07-10-2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks heaps gentlemen!

Latest edition of Street Machine Fords has a write up on the LTD by Scotty Taylor AND also has a certain Blue ute from the ACT with a Kenne Bell on it?

.................. I wonder if it's anyone we know?

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Rooster · 07-10-2009, 01:53 PM

If you're wondering about the appearance of those holes in the smooth engine bays, they are functional

1. Engine Puke Tank from both Rocker Covers
2. Transmission Puke Tank (Powerglides tend to spit a bit)
3. Radiator Overflow
4. Water/Methanol Reservoir

Off for Colour tomorrow!