Rob's Fastback

[Equus]

Hi Everyone,
some pictures of my car while unpacking and then finally in my man room(garage) Then with the diff out to be shortened a couple of days later.

Will keep you updated!!

Rob



My friend's 71 429 SCJ came in the same container- very emotional - so my wife said

[donoauto]

Really really sweet looking ride equus. So envious. Is underneath as nice as on top?? Are you happy with it?? I'm thinking it would be hard not to be

[Dynamic]

lets see some engine pics now dont be shy

[Equus]

Thanks for the comments,
she does look sweet.
The undersides need some TLC but i am very happy.

Under the hood is a 302 with Edelbrock carby , rare Ford racing inlet manifold( looks like that when i decoded the numbers) , Hooker headers, Cobra sump and Toploader. It requires a good tune and tidy up.
There is an issue with the brakes which i will concentrate on once the rear end is re-assembled.
Here is a pic which does not do the exterior justice..


Rob

[Dynamic]

nah thats great, lots of potential and easy enough to clean up and polish great looking ride youve got

[jusTANG]

congrats on getting it home safe and happy you are stocked with it after so many drama's of late.

oh and your mates looks sweet also

[ChilliChadd]

Congrats on getting her home, gotta love that colour compo

[Equus]

Congrats on getting her home, gotta love that colour compo

Got to agree with that

[cage]

Beautiful looking ride Rob. Congrat mate.

[Equus]

Thanks Cage,
did a few little things yesterday - fitted the trunk weatherseal and staerted peeling back the Dynamat on the trunk floor. Used the 3M weatherstrip adhesive from Repco . Considering my first try it went well. i could of let it tack off alittle longer , but overall only a few smears of adhesive which i will clean off.

As you can see there is a fair amount of surface rust but no holes as yet....





cheers

Rob

[Equus]

Hi Guys,
finally an update- diff was shortened and re-installed but rear brake lines where for a single system so changed rear hose and new bundy tubing.

Moving forward handbrake was made functional as the lever, spring and equalizer where missing.

Front brakes where next - undersized rotors and seized caliper pistons no wonder it was a little difficult to stop
New rotors , bearings , rebuilt calipers, pads , hose and fluid and i have a functioning braking system

Fitted seat belts and windscreen washer bag, hose and nozzles- i need to wire the pumpo as the wire from the switch seems absent.

Lastly i need the fit the external mirrors. the dilemma is that i purchased rotunda style bullet racing mirrors. The holes on the drivers side door were filled but not on the passenger side. Unfortunately the mirror bases are smaller than the original style that were one the care.

Do i sell they mirrors and buy original style ones or does anyone know of a less invasive way of filling the holes without repraying the door. ( i do have a little left over paint)

thanks

Rob

will post pictures when photobucket lets me!!

[nassi]

Hi Rob, a bit late now but I bought the long base bullet mirrors, the holes still dont line up but the base is long enough to cover the extra hole.
You may be able to sell your others and still have the same look.
Just a thought
cheers.

[ozbilt]

Lastly i need the fit the external mirrors. the dilemma is that i purchased rotunda style bullet racing mirrors. The holes on the drivers side door were filled but not on the passenger side. Unfortunately the mirror bases are smaller than the original style that were one the care.

Do i sell they mirrors and buy original style ones or does anyone know of a less invasive way of filling the holes without respraying the door. ( i do have a little left over paint)

To fill the holes is easy. If the holes are 3mm or smaller in dia, then using a large plumbers soldering iron you can solder the holes up after recessing them a little & cleaning them (& chamfering) with a drill or die grinder.

If the holes are larger, clean & tin the underside & solder a small tinned plate & while having an assistant hold it up from underneath, fill with solder. Once cooled, file it off & repaint that section.

No buckling will occur as it does not get hot enough.

[Equus]

Thanks guys for the tips .
Here are some pics as promised...

Shortened diff

Diff and Brake lines in

Old brakes

New Brakes


As you can see that fuel line is a little suspect as they have connected it to a an electric pump. Will attend to that shortly.
cheers

Rob

[Equus]

Hi Guys ,
mirrors fitted and taken for a quick test drive . It actually stops now

If i squint i can actually see objects in my external mirrors
Enjoy the pics- sorry about the poor photography- .



And i fitted the grill emblem !!!


cheers

Rob