1985 GT build thread.

[suicidekings]

Dupe from merged thread

 

[Coiled03]

My Dad leaves tomorrow and tonight I was doing some reflection on his time out here. Its times like these I will cherish for the rest of my life. We both worked on the car as hard as we could at all hours of the day. We got irritated with one another, we shared the relief when things went just right. At the end of the day I honestly couldn't have done any of this progress on this car if it wasn't for following his direction over my whole life. Everyone always talks about my attention to detail, thats all because of my Dad. He is the reason I wanted to do this build, a reason for him to come and stay with me for a few weeks and enjoy building it together. I am officially going to wait to fire the car up till he can get back out here so he can do the honors of firing it up for the first time.

That's so awesome. My dad and I did countless projects when I was younger. Nothing this extravagant, but things like swapping heads and cams, installing coil overs, body work, etc.. I feel exactly the same as you. I'll always remember those times as I get older.

 

[suicidekings]

That's so awesome. My dad and I did countless projects when I was younger. Nothing this extravagant, but things like swapping heads and cams, installing coil overs, body work, etc.. I feel exactly the same as you. I'll always remember those times as I get older.

That is exactly why my car has so much sentimental value - we worked on I once before back in 2001 but I didn't have the funds to get as deep. We pulled the engine to pain the bay and did a cam and intake etc. I am very lucky he is healthy and at 64 still works circles around me. Its truly a blessing to have him here helping me on this project.

 

[nxhappy]

bad ass ! keep up the great work.

 

[suicidekings]

bad ass ! keep up the great work.

Thanks, appreciate it.

Last night didn't yield a whole lot of progress but I got started on some electrical.

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

I hooked up the battery and confirmed my radio powered on. I wired up the MSD box and coil, just waiting on some relays so I can trigger my ignition power bus bar. Got my ground bus bar wired up too.

I got rid of a lot of wiring - since it was a carb car there wasn't much there to begin with. I removed all my seat belts as Im going with a harness and I think that may have effected the buzzer when keys are in the ignition and the door is open because I no longer have the buzzer sound. Guess im not even mad about it.

 

[suicidekings]

Dupe from merged thread

 

[nxhappy]

I would love to buy a foxbody project ..even though my wife would probably shoot me LOL. It's so cool you have the skill and ability to work this hard.

 

[suicidekings]

I would love to buy a foxbody project ..even though my wife would probably shoot me LOL. It's so cool you have the skill and ability to work this hard.

Everything I have learned from building an 82 with my dad growing up. He is very particular like I am so that's where I get it from.

 

[suicidekings]

Picked up some goodies from the powdercoaters tonight!!

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

 

[suicidekings]

Dupe from merged thread

 

[suicidekings]

Got a few more goodies in today!

Crank pulley spacer.

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

I have been going back and forth to the parts store and its becoming a headache. A 69" belt is about 2 inches too long. A 68-9/16ths belt is about an inch too short. What gives???

Radiator dropped in!

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

Fans look great

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

Upper hose on 16AN thermostat housing neck, 16AN welded onto radiator. Black braided 16AN hose.

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

I got my lower radiator hose on. The power steering line is way too long, will be getting one made later on after the car is up and running.

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

Working on some mounting ideas for my power steering cooler.

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

 

[suicidekings]

Dupe from merged thread

 

[2011 gtcs]

Looking amazing, still planning on making it to Fabulous Ford's?

 

[suicidekings]

Looking amazing, still planning on making it to Fabulous Ford's?

Thanks Steve.

Yes, the plan is to have the car ready, moving and driving under its own power with the exhaust fabbed up and complete. Have the trailer rented already, registered for the event, and hotel booked already.

 

[suicidekings]

I am completely dumbfounded here.

I am stuck on serp belts.

Part number K060690 has the following lengths

• Outside Circumference (In): 69-9/16 Inch
• Outside Circumference (mm): 1767mm
• Top Width (In): 0.807 Inch
• Top Width (mm): 20mm
• Effective Length (In): 69.01 Inch
• Effective Length (mm): 1753mm

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

As you can see its a bit short.



Next is part number K060695 and has the following lengths

• Outside Circumference (In): 69-7/8 Inch
• Outside Circumference (mm): 1777mm
• Top Width (In): 0.807 Inch
• Top Width (mm): 20mm
• Effective Length (In): 69.38 Inch
• Effective Length (mm): 1762mm

Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

As you can see, a mile long. How can two belts so close to one another be so far off?

 

[suicidekings]

I am completely dumbfounded here.

I am stuck on serp belts.

Part number K060690 has the following lengths

• Outside Circumference (In): 69-9/16 Inch
• Outside Circumference (mm): 1767mm
• Top Width (In): 0.807 Inch
• Top Width (mm): 20mm
• Effective Length (In): 69.01 Inch
• Effective Length (mm): 1753mm

View attachment 1466437Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

As you can see its a bit short.



Next is part number K060695 and has the following lengths

• Outside Circumference (In): 69-7/8 Inch
• Outside Circumference (mm): 1777mm
• Top Width (In): 0.807 Inch
• Top Width (mm): 20mm
• Effective Length (In): 69.38 Inch
• Effective Length (mm): 1762mm

View attachment 1466438Untitled by |SK Photography|, on Flickr

As you can see, a mile long. How can two belts so close to one another be so far off?

Cancel that..... I am an idiot. I was routing the belt incorrectly.... I got it to fit now!

 

[Dip Dungles]

Looks amazing and the attention to detail is top notch. Can’t wait for the final result.

 

[Weather Man]

Great stuff!

 

[TxCobra76]

Great build bud! I’m helping my stepson build his 86 hatch right now. Theirs a lot of pride that a father has for his son when he sees what he can do. I’m sure your dad enjoys it as much as you do. I know I do. Keep up the good work.


Sent from my iPhone using svtperformance.com

 

[suicidekings]

Great build bud! I’m helping my stepson build his 86 hatch right now. Theirs a lot of pride that a father has for his son when he sees what he can do. I’m sure your dad enjoys it as much as you do. I know I do. Keep up the good work.


Sent from my iPhone using svtperformance.com

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Im sure he is as well.