What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
02-24-2015, 06:11 PM
#841
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I apologize in advance, 'cause this is a pretty horrible idea:
Gloss black for the front fenders, cab & rear quarters, with the front valance, hood, & doors all painted different deep metallic pearl colors and a big "ghost" 6bt long block on the tailgate. . .
Sorry -- some ideas are just so bad you have to let them out. Don't let it reflect on my respect for Brian and "patches".
Gloss black for the front fenders, cab & rear quarters, with the front valance, hood, & doors all painted different deep metallic pearl colors and a big "ghost" 6bt long block on the tailgate. . .
Sorry -- some ideas are just so bad you have to let them out. Don't let it reflect on my respect for Brian and "patches".
02-24-2015, 06:12 PM
#842
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Another reason to go with a NV4500....
02-24-2015, 06:13 PM
#843
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02-24-2015, 06:17 PM
#844
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02-24-2015, 06:20 PM
#845
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02-24-2015, 06:23 PM
#846
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Brain
I would consider the wax it and run it option.
You could always spot paint pieces that needed it.
The patch work / patina look is a cool, low budget approach.
I would consider the wax it and run it option.
You could always spot paint pieces that needed it.
The patch work / patina look is a cool, low budget approach.
02-24-2015, 06:26 PM
#847
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02-24-2015, 08:54 PM
#848
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But I will probably just do a few panels at a time when I go to repaint it....more like one color at a time. But no rush on my part. My daughter love Patches the way it is, even their friends have said to me that they don't want to see patches painted one color....
02-25-2015, 07:44 PM
#849
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The electricity was scheduled to be off today so I cleaned up the frame and cab a little. I will go over it again once or twice.
02-25-2015, 08:53 PM
#850
Spent all day on little details.
1.) installed A1 Cardone New vacuum pump, with I/C style support bracket. Oil line fit just fine.
2.) installed power steering pump
3.) installed Ford oil pressure sender in stock location
4.) installed aftermarket autometer oil pressure sender above oil filter.
5.) torqued manifold down, prepped for turbo install.
Next need to modify and locate transmission crossmember, and fill the 'Rag with 6 quarts of purple power 5w30 ( I have aux coolers.)
1.) installed A1 Cardone New vacuum pump, with I/C style support bracket. Oil line fit just fine.
2.) installed power steering pump
3.) installed Ford oil pressure sender in stock location
4.) installed aftermarket autometer oil pressure sender above oil filter.
5.) torqued manifold down, prepped for turbo install.
Next need to modify and locate transmission crossmember, and fill the 'Rag with 6 quarts of purple power 5w30 ( I have aux coolers.)
02-26-2015, 06:59 AM
#851
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PapeCAT
What sort of aux. cooler are you putting on your Rag?
I had a hard time getting the large aluminum finned Trans Coolers that Geno's sells to work well on my Rag.
They seem to limit access to one of the Bell housing bolts.
They work great on my NV-4500s…
I ended up using some aluminum plates that where CNC'ed out with cooling fins inside and out, on my Rag.
They don't really add much extra fluid capacity though..
What sort of aux. cooler are you putting on your Rag?
I had a hard time getting the large aluminum finned Trans Coolers that Geno's sells to work well on my Rag.
They seem to limit access to one of the Bell housing bolts.
They work great on my NV-4500s…
I ended up using some aluminum plates that where CNC'ed out with cooling fins inside and out, on my Rag.
They don't really add much extra fluid capacity though..
02-26-2015, 09:54 AM
#852
I have the "Trans Cool" Geno's ones. I've used them before. I had to use the die grinder to clearance them for the bolts, yes. Still worth it for the extra quart and easy 1/8" npt port for trans temp.
My Ford has more than a few gauges... Have to make use of them.
My Ford has more than a few gauges... Have to make use of them.
02-26-2015, 07:00 PM
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02-26-2015, 08:11 PM
#854
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02-26-2015, 08:25 PM
#855
Holy crap nick! Me with 6 auto meters and a single isspro tach and I thought I had too much!! What, besides the norm, are you keeping tabs on if you don't mind me asking?