My '71 Build

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  1. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    I've owned my '71 since 2005. In that time I've made the v8 swap, disc brake swap, and a number of upgrades. Now it's time to get serious.
     

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    xpsnake Bruce

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    Next round
     

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    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    looking good. wish i took the time to notch the shock towers before i rebuilt yet again
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    We were standing around one day, working on one of the race cars in the shop, when I was having a diatribe about cutting the towers. The next thing I knew, they were cut. I've got good friends!
     
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    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    haha, i was standing in the engine bay priming when it hit me. :16suspect:rant2:
     
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    Very nice work so far..... (y)
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Looks great.... are you going to stay with Red ?
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    I'm leaving the car with it's original paint still, just changed the engine bay over to black.
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    More progress: Mallory electric fuel pump mounted with race plumbing and Taylor nylon braided, steel-core lines. Aluminum fuel filter mounted, regulator mounted, ignition and electrical system components coming together.
     

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    xpsnake Bruce

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    And one more pictures. Don't judge me for those underbody shots, I just don't have time to detail at the moment. :)
     

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    its lookin awesome :thumbs2:
     
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    Nice wiring job. (y) Is the fuse panel an aux to the orig panel? Don't fret the underbody - Nobody see's it unless they're willing to get on the grnd or the car is on a lift.
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    Thanks! The fuse panel is an aux for all of my engine bay needs, electric fan and ignition for now, headlight relays, fog light relay and maybe an electric water pump later.
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    Started her up today. Still not sure if the balance is perfect, we'll find out once there's an exhaust on it.

    Turns out my 650 Holley was really a 600....so I upgraded to a 750 Q-series quickfuel, what a difference!
     

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    looks great!!!!!!! what coating did u use for the engine bay?
     
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