Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

As much as I hate to say it.......I'm probably gonna miss Friday...Gonna get the car back from the Upholstry shop on thursday and I have a day or two of loose ends......Almost made it.......Power Tour for sure...........


Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

When do you leave for the Power Tour Ken?? I'm disappointed that you won't be there Friday but we're not going anywhere....you can come down some Friday after you get back....but you're still buying at Johnny's! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Had some turn signal problems that Dave came over today and resolved....I spent a couple of hours trying to fix it yesterday and got nowhere,......Dave tracked it down to the steering column plug in about 5 minutes.......that's why I stay away from things that spark.....nothing good will happen if I start twisting wires......................LOL
Anyhow, got the Horns mounted and working, got the outside mirrors mounted to the doors, got the front sheetmetal aligned and tightened, Dave got the license plate light hooked up...also got the rear quarter windows installed in the frames with the modified seals......I ruined one of the rear window seals trying to install the glass and had to order another set.......Otherwise I might have made it to Rolling Meadows......
Nuff of the B.S. here are some pic's

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02130.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02139-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02140-1.jpg

Note the hidden wire

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02123.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02124.jpg

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Wow...it's got the right stance!

Looking great Ken. Do you have some more interior pics?

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Seats and door panels are being installed tomorrow [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Pic's to follow...........

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Awesome!!

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Looking good Ken - Bring it to Rolling Meadows anyways. Good shakedown run prior to Power Tour.

Jake

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Loading the car in the trailer to get the upholstry installed..here are some pic's of the door panels and the bench seat cushion.....should be done by Thursday.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02142-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02143-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02144-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02145-1.jpg

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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I picked up the tail lights from the painter today.......made rubber gasket for mounting and assembled them with the LED lights......they turned out like the model...LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ect/assem1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02156-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02161.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02162.jpg

The car is finished at the Upholstry shop and I will be picking it up tomorrow.......one little bump in the road....I mounted the battery (dry cell) under the rear seat, but there was clearance issues, so I have to make a recessed pan to drop it down below the floor board.......Darn........the new gaskets showed up for the back glass so I can those installed over the weekend........Just about done .....(I Hope!!)

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

So we'll see this excellent ride tomorrow night in Rolling Meadows then I presume???

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70 Forest Green Zee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So we'll see this excellent ride tomorrow night in Rolling Meadows then I presume??? </div></div>


If I had one more day..........Probably gonna bring the Beater Biscayne.........

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

This has been one of the quickest and most enjoyable build's I've seen on this site !!!!! Love the work and the car

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Given the time of year this is suppost to be my INDY 500 post.


Ken

I am sure you are glad to see the project come to an end. Its been a fun read for all of us and a liite sad to see it come to an end.......take lots of photos on the Power Tour and keep the story going.

Got time for golf now?

Paul

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Given the time of year this is suppost to be my INDY 500 post.


Ken

I am sure you are glad to see the project come to an end. Its been a fun read for all of us and a liite sad to see it come to an end.......take lots of photos on the Power Tour and keep the story going.

Got time for golf now?




Paul </div></div>



LOL....................Not yet!!........

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Picked up the car from the upholstry shop today........Now I need to finish up the mini console for the radio and A/C controls early next week for finishing.......Here are some pic's.......Still have some under dash wiring to finish up also.........


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02169.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02166.jpg

The rear swing out windows and seals are finally installed

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02173.jpg




Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Very tasteful guts Ken...almost look like old lowbacks

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Looks great!

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Now that's class! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Got the tail lights installed and wired up today, also got the back glass installed with help from Dr. Lillard.........After driving it around for a while....I had to adjust the tailpipes to eliminate the &quot;Banging&quot; going on....that was an easy fix......found the rear yoke seal on the trans was leaking slightly....None of the auto stores had one so I'll have to wait till Tuesday and check with some trans shops........Also had a Battery plan &quot;A&quot; and a plan &quot;B&quot;.....Plan &quot;A&quot; didn't work so the UPS guy showed up with Next Day Air Plan &quot;B&quot;.....Dyna-Batt mini Dry Cell battery................put it in and problem gone.....amazing how much power that little thing has....
anyhow....here are some pic's.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02180.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02181.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02183.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02186.jpg

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Like the tail light mounts. Came out nice. If Lillard helped you with the glass you better bring some plastic and duct tape on the Tour.

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No pic of velcro shoes helping?????????? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/CharleySucks.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Got a rear trans seal today so I got that changed, I also got the Capillary tube installed in the A/C unit without pulling the dash out..Ha!!...hooked up and lengthened the A/C control wires temporarily till I get the console made next week....So...I cleaned it up and took it out for a test ride with the A/C running for about a half hour......Temp gauge never moved and everything worked out very well.....one of the issues that came up is that the tires on the rear contact and rub slightly against the inner fender lip.......Darn!!.........I'm gonna pull the wheels and tire apart and machine about a 1/4&quot; off the axle mounting surface to move the tires in a little bit more.........Basically I just have to make some little details to mount the Ignition key assy and the headlight switch, mount the interior rear view mirror and get the Radio installed.........5 days to Power Tour....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02190.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02189.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02191-1.jpg

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Ken,

All that is left is to pack the Bonny and Clyde suits, along with the Derringers!

Looks fabulous!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...de_465x402.jpg

Dan

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Wow Ken - very SPIFFY. She's a BEAUT!! Really like the color. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Look great Ken!

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Just came back from a ride and got caught in a real downpour, Windshield leaks like a sieve..........Darn!!

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Is it leaking where Charlie was helping you??

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Bummer...but better to find out now than on the Power Tour.

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Looks great Ken.

Had all the iron out in the driveway?

Jake

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Just came back from a ride and got caught in a real downpour, Windshield leaks like a sieve..........Darn!!

Ken </div></div>

No sweat. It NEVER rains on Power Tour, ...... right? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Just bumped into Ken in Kenosha. The car looks and sounds great. Great job.

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TommyNJr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just bumped into Ken in Kenosha. </div></div>

Did it leave a mark? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Three days till we leave for Power Tour......Lot's to do.....Today I had a bunch of issues to resolve, the A/C unit wasn't blowing real cold, found out the Vintage Air heater control valve was staying wide open.....the guy's at Frame-Up found that I had a ground wire issue (Fixed).....Next issue...I found out that it wasn't recommended to machine a 1/4&quot; off the rear wheels to move them in.....Darn........Ordered two more with the correct backspacing (Next Day Air from L.A.)....hope the credit card bill shows up while we are gone, she's gonna be pissed....LOL......Next......Windshield leak.....went to a local automotive glass shop that deals in a lot of Street Rods........In and out in a half hour.....(Hopefully Fixed)......Got the console started....Tomorrows project....
I also ordered a portable programmer to play with the ECM.....went to the Tech and he got the systems talking to each other.....then he had to download the info back to the Mfg and they sent a couple of tunes back for downloading into the car...I'll leave that to the experts........
The radio I'm putting in the car (more on this later) has a back-up camera among other things, got the camera installed and wired back to front......also made and installed a neutral safety switch.....whew!!....

Look closely.......First of many bugs splattered on the windshield....LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02197.jpg

The tape is from the glass guy's resealing the windshield....and the windshield wipers are now hooked up and working

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02199.jpg

The back-up camera mounted below the license plate

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02201.jpg

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Mufflers nice and level too !!!

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Belair62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mufflers nice and level too !!! </div></div>

Yes they are!

Amazing amount of work being done in a short time period. Good luck and have fun Ken.

Jake

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RPOLS3</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Belair62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mufflers nice and level too !!! </div></div>

Yes they are!

Amazing amount of work being done in a short time period. Good luck and have fun Ken.

Jake </div></div>

Agreed! Drive safe my friend!

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Two days till Power Tour.............Started off the day getting the dash medallion machined and installed....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02207.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02208.jpg

I also decided that to make a dash to floor console would make the area seem too confined.........so.....Here's a sequence of build pic's......the sides will be installed tomorrow, get wrapped in leather and installed..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02205.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02206.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02210.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02211.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02215-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...DSC02216-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02217.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02223.jpg


Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Dave came over and finished up all the wiring for the radio etc......He also got the radio working.......just need to get a adaptor for my Sirius receiver....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02221.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02225.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02226.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t/DSC02227.jpg


I also got the new rear wheels installed with more tire clearance........

One more day...................

Ken

Re: 37 Ford LS2 Continuation thread
 

Car looks awesome, Ken.

This is the first chance I have had in a while to catch up on your build.

We are leaving in the a.m. (the Horney passed inspection once again!) and we will see you and the crew Saturday. Don't forget to pack your MCACN shirts! lol

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member