Thursday, July 2, 2009
1 Step Forward, & 2 Steps Back!
Last night we bled the brakes and now have a real good pedal. So, down off the jack stands we go for a test drive...not so fast!
Do to a minor cosmetic issue, the copper fuel line was replaced, but we had not tried to start it since. When we hit the key we had a huge fuel leak. A few re-designs later by the Bubba Engineering Department, (Noodle & Earle), uh its still leaks. So back to the drawing board and we will make a new one. Also it was cranking slow, and the starter would not stay engaged, so off it came. I am taking it to Van's Auto Electric today for a rebuild job. Hopefully, a new fuel line, and a good as new starter, and we will be in business! Stay tuned!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Thats the brakes...
Thursday, May 21, 2009
It Runs!!!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Oh Yeah, now we're talkin'!
- All the old ignition off
- All of the throttle linkage off, blasted, painted and back on
- Oil Fill tube, off, blasted, painted and back on
- Spark Plug wire bracket, off, blasted, painted and back on
- Got the head, cleaned painted
- Heater system out, blasted, repainted. Not back in yet
- Battery removed, battery box removed, blasted, painted, and re-installed, along with a new battery
- Edmunds intake installed
- Meteor Injectors installed
- Mallory Distributor installed
- All new spark plug wires ran and Raja tips installed
- Coil mounted on firewall
- Initial engineering done on linkage for the injectors and fuel line
We are getting real close! Thanks to everyone at Bubba's for the help and encouragement! More work to be done on Saturday. Stay tuned and let me know what you think!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
See that?
I got an email from the owner of ECI yesterday. He has a new bracket designed that he thinks will work. He says he should have one ready to ship to me in a week. If that works, it should bolt right on! Lots of pics to come in the next few days!
PS...I think it is now known as "The Whale"
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Distributor!!!
With some great help and instruction from Bubba, the distributor has been rebuilt. Disassembeled, cleaned, blasted, painted, polished, yada yada yada. We put er' back together and tested it, and set the dwell to specs and I works like new! Who would think it is 60 years old!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Progress Update...1 step forward, and 2 steps back.
So 1st thing this morning I sent them an email explaining what was wrong and why it doesnt fit to the best of my ability. About an hour later I got a call from the owner of ECI. We talked it over, he looked at the pics, and I think he understands. He said if I can put the original back on, and get a pic of it, he could make something that would work. So, that is what I am going to try and do. We will give them 1 more chance, then it will be off to Tom.
We also decided that we still need to move forward and make progress. So I talked to the exhaust guy and I am going to try and get it to them on Friday to get all the exhaust ran, so that is done. Once that is taken care of, it is off to Bubba's to install the intake and ignition and make er' run!
Wednesday night I will be rebuilding the new(old) Mallory distributor, just to clean it up a little.
We are getting closer....very slowly. Stay Tuned!!!!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A New Master Cylinder Bracket and we are good to go.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Another good day!
- All the old fuel line out
- All new fuel line & filters ran, secured and plumbed
- Gas tank cleaned and re-installed
- Had to re-plumb the metering block in the front, had it wrong from last time
- Wheels back on
- Got the intake an exhaust manifold off
Now for the bad part:
- New master cylinder bracket would not fit. I either asked for the wrong one or was shipped the wrong one, but it does not and cannot work. I will be on the phone 1st thing Monday to get the correct one. So we still need to the the master cylinder on, and plumbed and brakes bled.
We are getting closer!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
More Parts...
Just a quick update. Got some more parts...
- The new Master Cylinder and bracket/linkage in from ECI.
- A new/old license plate braket, and a door striker.
- Indy Powder Coating should is done with my wheels and Bubba is mounting the tires on them tonight.
- All the fuel line, filters, clamps, etc.
- New Filler hose and grommet.
- Intake & Exhaust gaskets.
So this weekend we plan on getting:
- the MC on and brakes bled.
- All the fuel line ran and tank back on.
- Getting all the underneath work done so it can be back on the ground.
Monday, March 30, 2009
The Wheels Fit!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Its Cold Outside!!!
Got the old master cylinder off, so now I can get the new one ordered. Got the gas tank down, and out and ready to be refinished.
We had to wait to re-seal it until it is above 60 (not even close today). We also got both of the rear fenders on, and all the bolts in and tight. We decided the fender welt looks...uh dumb, so we removed it and snugged the fenders up. The wheels from Rally America should be here tomorrow. If they fit, off to Indy Powder Coating they go and then on the car!
So next time here is whats on the agenda...
- Get new Master Cylinder on
- Get the brakes completely plumbed up, and working
- Replace fuel line from pump to tank
- Seal the tank and get it mounted back under the car and connected
- Take off the intake and exhaust manifolds to get ready for the headers and Edmunds intake
Oh yeah, and if you are reding this, leave me a comment so I know someone is out there :)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Cool Stuff Update
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Parts, Parts & More Parts
Vintage Edmunds Custom 2x1 Intake (Thanks Scooby!)
Matched set of Rochester B's for the intake (Thanks Bubba!)
Cast Iron Headers
ECI Disc Brakes/Dual MC
Few other Vintage Edmunds Custom bits and pieces
More info to come as I get to work. I will post pics!
Monday, December 15, 2008
What a long time!
After my last update I took the Wayfarer on its 1st journey. It was about a 100 mile round trip drive to Browsburg and back. I went to my buddy Thom's shop (Godspeed Rides) for Friday night Hot Rods & Haircuts. Me and a few guys got alot done. Got the bumpers on, Taillights in and working, seatbelts in, and a few other small things. All was great with the world! After a few cold ones it was dark and tim to head home. I hadnt even made it out of Browsburg when I lost BOTH headlights. They wouldnt work for anything...and I tried it all. So Tabb who was following me got in front and I followed him closely. About 2 miles from my house I had to stop for a stop light and the brakes werent very good all of a sudden. No worries, only 1 more stop light to go then I would be home! It was green, whew! When I tried to slow down to turn into my neighborhood, I had NO brakes. Oh yeah, and it quit running.
So here is a quick diagnosis:
Lights: bad ground I hope.
Bakes: Who knows, but there are no leaks, so that leads me to believe it is the Master Cylinder.
Carb: On the way home I stopped and filled up with gas. I just wonder if I didnt stir up a bunch of crap in the tank and suck some into the carb....
I was not very happy it made it 99 and 9/10ths of the 100 mile trip and had to be pushed into the garage.
So needless to say the Wayfarer and I have not been on speaking terms. But, this weekend we made up and I am back on track. I am working on rounding up some parts and buddies to help and we will get it back on the road and hopefully very reliable but spring!