MFG rebuild getting started pics

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Yeah, I missed it a minute ago, but a sm Ford V-8 289?
 
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Nope . I am pretty sure the motor was made by Studebaker .. They still make replica's of the 64 but they have chevy engines in them .
 
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Bet you did hate to see that car go...love the dash nice simple clean lines...spokes dropped down out of the way on the steering..nice look!

Looks like all the trim and body parts were in good shape...wouldn't take much to get it looking new again...but then I have never refurbed a car...so what do I know :facepalm:
 
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^^^ yeah, it didn't look like a 289 in the pictures, valve covers are the wrong shape and the intake is too wide. water neck and distributor in wrong spot too.....

(my inner Ford Blue is starting to show) LOL....
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MFG: From the makers of Avanti's & Corvette's, yep :cool: X2
 
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That is a cool car...reminds me of a History teacher back in High school that had one, I was in auto shop and I thought it was one neat looking ride... Our auto shop teacher told us about the body being built by the same company that built his 67 Convertible 'Vette...I didn't know that it was the same company that also fabbed the MFG's...that truly is one awesome factoid, making them kinda like cousins...hope it gets a second shot at life...
 
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Hope everyone enjoyed the little step back and look at history ..
The bow light turned out nice .
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I may put one more coat on . Ya think the appliance epoxy paint will hold up to the uv's ?
 
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Thanks everyone ! Now I just have to remember where everything goes .. :facepalm: I think I may have some photo with measurements in my PB account . I need to find the replacement led bulb and socket ..
 
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Great job sp. They all turned out very very nice. She's gonna be the sweetest thing on the lake. Not sure about the uv's though. Appliance paint is really durable. It should last a long time. It's not like your boat will be sitting out in the sun for months at a time.
 
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Just like all the other work you have done, its always top quality and professionally done. :first:
 
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Thanks guys !
Ok weighing my options on my trailer problems I picked this up today for 350 bucks .
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It seemed like an ok deal ..
 
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Great looking trailer. Looks like all you need is a light set. I would definitely put new bearings in. For a few bucks per wheel, it would be a great little investment. A bit of carpet on those bunks are pick up set of roller bunks. That would depend on the boat launch. Looks like a wench would be needed. I buy the wenchs with the strap instead of the cable. Check your hitch coupler for wear, maybe pick up a lock. Good deal though.
 
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Thanks TC , I do have a new set of LED,s and a new winch I picked up awhile back . :)
The guy thru in 2 new sets of rollers and 2 brand new galv fenders . I am thinking I will paint it up . I can,t remember where we discussed this earlier but I think Woody put up the how to's on painting galvanized metal . It may be on my thread I can't remember..:facepalm:
 
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