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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
 Posted - 07/01/2010 : 00:14:21
Some trim install progress.http://65kresto.blogspot.com/
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c6zzkgt
KRAZY!
CA, USA
2832 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 08:03:46
Looking really good, Charles!! You spend a fair amount of time putting your blog together and it is appreciated.-Fred-
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 10:00:09
Thanks Fred. Just trying to share what I'm doing with others. Hope to get the engine back soon and give everyone some K-candy. 
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round2K
KRAZY!
BC, Canada
1519 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 11:35:35
What's the plan for this car when you're done?Is it a keeper or will it be for sale?
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 14:24:37
quote:
What's the plan for this car when you're done?Is it a keeper or will it be for sale?
Won't be sold!
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iowa
FanatiKal
IA, USA
161 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 22:45:50
thanks for update
fascinating
dave
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2010 : 23:01:15
Made a couple more updates. Finally got the motor back.Been too dang hot to open the garage door! http://65kresto.blogspot.com/ Edited by - caspian65 on 07/25/2010 23:01:27
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round2K
KRAZY!
BC, Canada
1519 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2010 : 23:33:27
I really appreciate you putting all the effort into these posts and sharing the information with us. It's great to see the authenticity, and level of detail in replicating the originals.
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BoS
LunatiK
TX, USA
986 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 09:20:53
What a job you put into this car,it's amazing.
The spring perch is natural, was that the case on
San Jose made 65's as well? As regards the sleeves,
Walt Hane told me many years ago when I lived in Evergreen, CO
that he always sleeved his race engines, whether needed or not
as they ran cooler. What costs are involved in sleeving all
8 cylinders?
Thanks,
Bo
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 10:04:23
Yep, the spring perches are natural too. Those are actually originals that I was able to restore with original bushings, they have an 'M' stamp on the side. If I remember right, the engine sleeve work was about $600 or so, maybe a little more. He made sure to match all the pistons to the cylinders. Had a different shop do the balancing. Sharing the details of the restoration is part of the fun in doing it. It's been a real challenge to do this one.
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cobraboy
RidiKulous
United Kingdom
369 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 12:29:24
Very interesting engine pics Charles.
Do you have a pic of the area where the Brinnell hardness test was carried out on the crank as I have never seen one.
I understand the test invoves pushing a steel ball into the part and measuring the indentation, so maybe there is not much to see ?.
Thanks Mark
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 14:51:19
I don't recall seeing a hardness test on the crank, sorry. I remember it had the right casting, but had had some previous welding for balancing.
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cobraboy
RidiKulous
United Kingdom
369 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 15:07:06
Ok, are you able to describe what I should be looking for ?
Thanks
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 16:05:51
I don't recall all the specifics, but has been discussed at length many times here at hpmx.
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BoS
LunatiK
TX, USA
986 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 17:50:04
Hi again Charles,
I am sorry but must have had a senior moment (more often nowadays)
when I asked about the spring perches being natural. Had to look at my early May (San Jose) 65 Shelby and indeed they were natural.
Restored it myself and had completely forgotten.
Bo
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 23:58:40
No prob. The K convertible is a Feb '65 San Jose car.
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2010 : 22:57:18
More updates, painted engine!http://65kresto.blogspot.com/
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BoS
LunatiK
TX, USA
986 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2010 : 23:39:02
What a beauty!
Can't believe the job you are doing on this car.
Hope to see it in person some day.
/Bo
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66gtk
LunatiK
MN, USA
997 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2010 : 13:37:28
Impressive restoration (as expected) and awesome photo documentation!
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iowa
FanatiKal
IA, USA
161 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2010 : 15:10:22
awesome!
i make pdf files of all your updates
for future reference for my restoration
hope you don't mind
dave
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caspian65
Kontributor
NC, USA
2480 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2010 : 15:42:03
quote:
awesome!
i make pdf files of all your updates
for future reference for my restoration
hope you don't mind
dave
No problem, but keep in mind that this is a San Jose car and there are many subtle differences between other assembly plants.
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iowa
FanatiKal
IA, USA
161 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2010 : 20:52:01
i will do that
it will be fun to pick out these differences
dave
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chucks302
RidiKulous
NY, USA
357 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2010 : 06:33:36
Charles your Kar is looking fine your standards are ones to follow for sure , glad the water pump went to good home. i would love to see your Kar when its done , do you plan to take it to Ford Carlisle in the future. Chuck.
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