Turbo Mark VII Time

Why a radio? Because street car! Hopefully, I can find a cheap radio with USB because in these parts, the only radio stations are country and christian radio.

The dash and radio are just sitting in there since, I still have a bit of wiring to do and clean up before putting the dash in for good.

BCN_7607 by Jason, on Flickr

Also, don't we all dream about having RvW money to fund the our slow car lives?
BCN_7612 by Jason, on Flickr
 
Wired the radio in tonight and was able to get some Random Soul to play through the speakers. This weekend I'll clean up the wiring for the radio, tackle the turn signal and high/low beam switch to round out the wiring of the car. Then, the dash can go in for hopefully the last time.

 
So, there's a lot that has been missed. I'll gloss over all that stuff and say. New rear end, who this?


2019-12-01 by Jason, on Flickr


It should sit lower, fit a larger wheel and be strong enough to not break.


The trans goes to Capizzi Friday, turbo kit gets built probably this month early next month and I'll start the in work when it gets back.
 
Guess I should do a quick dump. The car has been on the front page of BangShift a few times now.

The trans goes to Capizzi Friday, turbo kit gets built probably this month early next month and I'll start the in work when it gets back.

~~~~~~~

Trans is back from Capazzi, Motor is in the car again, TIG should be here today allowing me to make the turbo kit and, the Holley has been order from RaceStatus Garage. I also got a call from a friend saying he is scrapping his car and if I want it, come get it. luckily, I do not have a trailer but the car was super clean so...*tear* I did grab some hard to find parts off of it and the trust free fenders. Here is a picture of how it sits currently.

DSC_2280 by Jason, on Flickr

DSC_2288 by Jason, on Flickr

[Click and drag to move] DSC_2288 by Jason, on Flickr
 
Decided to get started on being ready to make the turbo kit. I haven't gotten the TIG down very well but, so far even though my welds are ugly, they seem to hold.

DSC_2291 by Jason, on Flickr

DSC_2293 by Jason, on Flickr

DSC_2295 by Jason, on Flickr

DSC_2296 by Jason, on Flickr

I can already tell that I will need to move the radiator bungs to the opposite sides, to make room for the cross over and to make it cleaner over all.

The next step is to get a balancer and crank pulley along with some MLS manifold gaskets. Until then, its practice welding to get ready for the day the turbo kit starts to come together.
 
Well, since the weather is so nice, the spring clean up is done and, some other yard work is done. I decided to wash this bucket off. I also realize that I really need to put the other header panel on, it has the spring loaded Lincoln emblem on it. You know, street car things.

DSC_2317 by Jason, on Flickr

DSC_2304 by Jason, on Flickr
 
This isn't much of an update as it more filler. I got a TIG not too long ago and all of my welds on stainless looked too hot. I noticed the holes in the collet were smaller than the ones in another collet so, I drilled them out. Things started to look better. A friend dropped off a gas lens and with no other changes, things were massively better. Though, I still want to get to a colorless weld and get the stacking thing down, I can see progress. Also, the stainless I am using is thoroughly cooked.

image_66281.jpgimage_66281.jpg
 
First time welding stainless tubing, tried a few ways of working the torch. Still far away from being good but, there may be some hope.

image_66299.jpg
image_66298.jpg
image_66297.jpg
image_66296.jpg
 
Great stuff you got there. Nice work on it as well. I recently ordered a borla exhaust and bilstein shocks just waiting for it to arrive. I'll be working on my rig this coming June so I'm getting all the necessary aftermarket parts that I'll need. I have to work on this now that I have plenty of time to improve the rig and update its condition.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top