What did you do to, about or for your coupe today?

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Man those seats look great.

[loeffler1]

John,

Those seats are awesome. That red will absolutely be a knock out with the white body.

[John Dol]

Thanks guys,

Bill thanks again for letting me try yours. I was comfortable ordering after sitting in them and knowing they fit the Coupe. I agree it will be a nice contrast with the body color.

John

[Thanatopsis]

Wow John. Those look great. Are you going with red for the carpet and head liner or do you have another color in mind?

[John Dol]

Thana,

Not sure yet. Red carpet might be cool however will show more dirt etc. Would have to carry an entrance rug with me at all times LOL.
Probably black, but head liner might be a good idea.

John

[psych]

Getting started on #600. After etching and priming the frame I shot it today with Acrylic Enamel. Had previously fitted and drilled many of the panels.
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[Rodster]

I decided to practice running the brake lines today. I used some scrap number 12 wire, cut into five-foot lengths. The copper wire is much more flexible than the brake lines, but at least I can do a mock-up before I bend the real thing. Masking tape indicates where those clips would go.

For reference, I am ditching the manual and using the “FFR Type 65 Coupe build site,” by cbergquist1 on Flickr.com – click here to see Chris’ section on brake lines

Thanks Chris!

Here are some pictures. . .





More details are on my WordPress site

[Fluge]

I just noticed the line running along the outside of the driver's side square tube. That may get in the way of the front lower wheel well aluminum and the steel pontoon brace piece that attaches to that same square tube. I ran mine on the inside but under it would work well too I guess.

The holes on the outside of the tube on the left are where the wheel well aluminum attaches to.

Marc
The third picture is on the passenger side but you can see where the aluminum and pontoon piece attach...same on the driver's side....unless you are doing something very different of course...

[Rodster]

Thanks Marc - So glad I did a mock-up before drilling and mounting!
-wayne

[HCP 65 COUPE]

The last few weekends I machined the fuel rail and brackets for the Stack Injection.

The mockup looks pretty good, but the bracket holes need to be slotted out a little as they are pulling down on the injector's a little harder than I would like, maybe I can get to it monday.

Any ways here are some picks of the progress.

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[crossle45f33cf]

Incredibly beautiful work!!
I've always loved the cross-ram configuration but it's usually only found on those Bowtie engines...
Looking forward to seeing the completed installation in the coupe.
Thanks for posting the pics, definitely inspirational.

[HCP 65 COUPE]

A cross ram setup on a sbf is pretty tough to get right because of the front distributor, and the cylinder spacing and offset does not leave alot to work with as far as space is concerned, the packaging is pretty tight especially with the limited room our cars have to deal with. It's been a fun challange so far . It's nearly complete now just have the trumpets and filter box's left. After that is going to go out for polishing and plate. I have not decided to anodize or to just clear coat the polished aluminum yet. I keep changing my mind. I guess I will decide that after I see what the polishing looks like.

[psych]

Mounted the KIRKEY Low backs today. Used Speedway sliders with homemade side mount brackets. In my case the left front passenger mount fit in the same hole that is used by the rear hand brake bracket bolt. With the seat turned slightly to the outside it fit great. I had to fabricate a mounting bracket for the left rear seat bracket hole. Right front bolt went in the seat mounting pan, left rear went in the 2x2 square tube behind the seat mounting pan. I could leave the hand brake in the original position and have full travel.

[John Dol]

Received my Lokar brake handle set. Let's see if I can this to work as I was unsuccesfull with the stock mustang set up.

John

[TimC]

Almost finished the AC compressor bracket. Got a little cleaning then finish the alternator bracket then I check this off the list.

[Garry Bopp]

Beautiful work, Tim!

Garry

[CHOTIS BILL]

HPC 65 COUPE,

Thanks for the update. Any timeframe for getting your injectors on a dyno?

Bill Lomenick

[TimC]

Thanks Garry. Just like Johnny Cash-One piece at a time.

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Bill,

I'm hoping to get it on the dyno this fall but we will see I still have alot of work to do and my job seems to always keep me pretty busy.

[John Dol]

After receiving my lokar e-brake kit I finally put my longest running frustration to bed. The e-brake is working which allowed me to finish up the rear aluminum panels.






Now it's on to the seats.

John

[loeffler1]

John

Wonder what the hieroglyphics on the tunnel side in pic #1 is???

Bill

[John Dol]

LOL Bill,

It means #@$%&* in Dutch!
I was looking if I could make the seat mod to the tunnel like you did. That's the approx. area for the cut. However my hand brake brace is in the way.

John

[CJBergquist]

Hi John. Just a quick thought. I see in the second photo that you have installed the rear splash guards (rear cockpit pieces on the sides). When you mount the body they will get partially covered up. I did the same thing but ended up pulling them off and mounting them over body. I think it gives a more finished look. Before and after photos....

[John Dol]

Thanks Chris,

Will have to debate it when I cross that bridge I suppose. Definitely food for thought.
Maybe I'll leave it, and then put a piece over top???

Thanks,

John

[loeffler1]

Sat morning was a body reinstallation party at the body shop. Paint and undercoating was finished Friday afternoon. Even was able to coat the inner body at the exhaust area with a thick coat of Lizard Skin! Monday will be a half day off from work to get the body secured at the various mounting points, the front clip rubber cowl bumpers installed, hinges adjusted and trailer the beast home for final assembly. I see this faint ray of light at the end of the tunnel!!!

John: I did exactly what you did with the rear splash gaurds and the body went on fine. I will be making the last two plastic panels for this area that butt up against the body for the finished look as you saw on the footboxes when you last visited. I think mounting the body this way looks just fine if you add interior panels.

[exwestracer]

The last few weekends I machined the fuel rail and brackets for the Stack Injection.

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That TPS driver linkage is flat cool...

[psych]

Filled the seams on the front end today. After cleaning the seams and removing the wet Gel Coat I used NAPA Fibre Strand 6371 for the first coat. I used medium pressure and made sure the filler stayed only in the groove. The stuff is hard to sand. Three minutes of sanding with 80 grit and a second coat of 6371 was applied, still only in the groove. A few more minutes of sanding and a coat of Rage applied with a wider applicator. Fourth coat was also Rage with a different color hardener to help me "read" the lows. Finally, the Icing on the cake. Total process took about four hours. Tomorrow I'll sand the Icing, touch up any flaws and it will be ready for two wet coats of Grey Primer-Filler and one wet coat of Black Primer-Filler.

[LDave]

Here's a little something I've been working on the past couple months. (Adding a second set of fuel rails / bungs into the manifold.)

[turbodon]

Found a great car security force.

The Marines @ Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) Bridgeport, CA

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[HCP 65 COUPE]

Over the past week I machined all the components left for my cross ram stack injection. Now I need to make mounts for my LS2 coils and I can tear it all down and send it for polishing.
Sorry about the crap I phone pics they are a little blurry.

Btw Dave that setup looks awsome. Is that Victor Sr intake?

Thx West got the Idea working on one of my RC car's LOL.


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[LDave]

Thanks HCP 65 COUPE! Yes, its an Edelbrock Vic Jr. Manifold. I've had it running on a dual fuel system now for roughly a month, so far so good! The accessory drive set up you've got on there looks wicked!

[CHOTIS BILL]

HCP,

Just when I think you can’t make it any cooler you do. Even it that setup makes less HP I would run it just for the looks.

Bill Lomenick

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Thx guys, It means alot coming from you guys you are all top level craftsman in my book. The parts are coming out looking better than I imagined and that is pretty rare for me (I'm pretty tough on my self).

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Here is one more pic with Both Air Boxes installed.

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[xlr8or]

Beautiful setup you have there HCP.

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Ok all the parts came back from polish and I decided with my painter to powder coat every thing, and man he nudged me the right way cause it looks great I could not be happier with the look.

Any ways here are some pics of final assembly under way. Im on vaction for the next 2 weeks and hoping to put a huge dent in the car. More to come.

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Final assembly 001.JPG My super Cutie Stella

[Fluge]

You are in another league (edit...I should have said...out of my league)...Looks fantastic.

Marc

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Fluge,

With how clean your build is coming I would not say that at all. Every one has certain skill sets this one just happens to be mine, I just hope that I can make the rest of the car come out looking this good. My welding and sheetmetal fab work could use some tuning.

[John Dol]

That engine is smoking HOT!!!!

John

[QSL]

that engine doesn't do a thing for me, what was wrong with the original? LOL. Freaking awesome man!!! too bad the stacks get covered though.