And so it begins... Reply #30 – July 08, 2006, 09:22:57 PM Here is the shift .If anybody has an ATC climate control from a newer body-style Explorer, let Claude know. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #31 – July 08, 2006, 09:23:47 PM Looks like it's coming together pretty well. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #32 – July 08, 2006, 09:54:24 PM Wow zach you work fast! So did you uhh do it in that order? Quote from: cougarcragarHere is the shift . If anybody has an ATC climate control from a newer body-style Explorer, let Claude know. Oh and I think we forgot to grab some screws while there. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #33 – July 08, 2006, 11:32:34 PM I think we did, seeing as how those door panels require about 300 screws each. Luckily I had a bunch of them laying around in the top of my toolbox.I forgot to add that I cleaned up those taillights. I flushed the insides with the hose and shook the hell out of 'em. They look nice and clean on the inside now. The final step will be polishing the plastic and installing them.Thanks again, Claude. It seems like most of the work I've done to the car has had you involved in one way or another. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #34 – July 10, 2006, 01:12:28 PM That's looking really really nice Zach. Thanks for taking the time to share the pics with us. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #35 – September 06, 2006, 08:48:28 PM Here's an update on the car:I finally fixed the passenger vent window (it was loose). I scored the spring and washer from a boneyard T-Bird and installed the parts onto my window. It went very well and now I can drive with both vent windows open. The interior is almost complete, save for the correct door panels refinishing some trim pieces, such as the console switch panel.I was finally able to locate a genuine Ford heater core and install it. The job wasn't so bad, to be honest. The worst part was keeping track of all the bolts and pieces.Next steps will include finding the boost leak, updating to the bigger VAM/computer, engine rebuild, paint, yadda yadda yadda. I went a little photo crazy tonight, so here ya go! Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #36 – September 06, 2006, 08:49:49 PM I call this one, "Bad Moon Risin'." Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #37 – September 07, 2006, 12:13:05 AM Quote from: cougarcragarI finally fixed the passenger vent window (it was loose). I scored the spring and washer from a boneyard T-Bird and installed the parts onto my window. It went very well and now I can drive with both vent windows open.Thanks again for letting me know how to fix that. A great contribution to our community, one which I will use on my '85!Wow, that '86 is looking real good. Glad the heater box replacement went well. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #38 – November 08, 2006, 09:27:01 PM I thought I would bring this back up again.Since the head gasket went on the car, I decided have the head cleaned up and rebuilt.While it's been at the machine shop, I went through and cleaned everything. The top of the block and pistons are spotless; I chased and flushed all of the bolt holes in the top of the block; I polished many parts while they've been off the car; I painted brackets and pulleys; and I removed most of the cooling system.The radiator, thermostat/housing, and some of the lines will be replaced. All of the passages in the head and lower intake manifold have been cleaned and flushed, and I filled up the block with vinegar tonight (Chuck's idea).I can't wait to install the head this weekend!Here are some pictures of the head. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #39 – November 08, 2006, 09:28:34 PM I also found some old bearings in the basp00get (early '70s) and busted out laughing at what was on them.Not just one, but two hilarious words.Enjoy! Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #41 – November 08, 2006, 09:50:13 PM Hopefully it all works out well when you get it back together. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #42 – November 08, 2006, 10:04:32 PM gonna get rid of those rough edges on the ports Zach?looks good man Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #43 – November 08, 2006, 10:07:24 PM I was going to ask if you were going to smooth out the ports as well. While you have it apart are you going to smooth out the intake manifold ports as well? Hehe was in response to the ball bearings. Quote Selected
And so it begins... Reply #44 – November 09, 2006, 06:42:25 AM I never even thought of that! It would be pretty wise to do it while the head is off the car, right?The only problem is that I don't have the tools or know-how to do it myself. I also don't want to take it back to the machine shop... I'm too impatient and pressed for cash to have any extra work done.I'm thinking I would burn up my Dremel if I tried it with that... Quote Selected
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