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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #60 on: July 13, 2013, 08:32:19 PM »
Quote from: cjshaker on July 13, 2013, 10:46:51 AM
Very nice attention to detail on that safety wiring. You have it ran correctly for tension in the right direction. Seen a few examples where people didn't do it correctly.

Is that "AL" for aluminum, or just a designation? They look like steel. I wouldn't think aluminum would be good for a drive hub because of the lateral forces in corners.

It would be killing me not to hear that engine run. I think I would be starting it up every few days just to hear it run  :)

Thanks for the props on the safety wire job.

As for the drive plates yes they are aluminum.  Yes the Aluminum makes them a wear item that has to be replaced.  Kenny at Speedway told me for a street car you should run steel if you plan on a lot of miles.  The AL is a significant weight savings.  I may pick up a set of steel plates to run on non track days.

Bottom line is to inspect, clean and grease them regularly.  It's pretty easy.  Wheel off two allen head bolts remove the plate.  Even a cave man could do it.
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #61 on: July 13, 2013, 10:23:59 PM »
Quote from: fetorino on July 13, 2013, 08:32:19 PM
Even a cave man could do it.
That's funny :)

I love the simplicity of that design. Lots of strength in a full floating design. And when you consider it a wear item, it's all good then...lol
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #62 on: September 23, 2013, 02:44:19 PM »
I got my wheels, studs and Lugs and am ready to take my car down to some shop space I have and drop the drivetrain in and start on all the little things that will keep me busy for months.

The picture is bad and the car is dirty but you get the idea.


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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #63 on: September 24, 2013, 02:50:26 PM »
Very nice Rob.  Looking at the jack and all that wood; how much fanagaling does it take to get that puppy on the trailer? ;)
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #64 on: September 29, 2013, 09:52:47 AM »
Quote from: lovehamr on September 24, 2013, 02:50:26 PM
Very nice Rob.  Looking at the jack and all that wood; how much fanagaling does it take to get that puppy on the trailer? ;)

Rolls right on and off.  I was swapping the front hubs and all the wheel studs so I had it on blocks.  Now I'm taking it over to a shop where I have some space to work and will start getting ti together.

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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #65 on: September 29, 2013, 01:21:08 PM »
One of the major benefits to a thread like this is to be able to see at least a little bit of the planning behind what you're doing. I intend to do some copying!!

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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #66 on: September 29, 2013, 10:49:35 PM »
Quote from: cammerfe on September 29, 2013, 01:21:08 PM
One of the major benefits to a thread like this is to be able to see at least a little bit of the planning behind what you're doing. I intend to do some copying!!

KS

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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #67 on: October 01, 2013, 06:06:45 PM »
The awesome is really coming together there Rob, looking very good!
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #68 on: October 02, 2013, 08:05:04 AM »
Reminds me of a saying that used to be used on a lot of T shirts; "Evil, Wicked, Mean and Nasty!"
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #69 on: October 02, 2013, 05:56:14 PM »
Quote from: lovehamr on October 02, 2013, 08:05:04 AM
Reminds me of a saying that used to be used on a lot of T shirts; "Evil, Wicked, Mean and Nasty!"


Thanks.  That is the reaction I am looking for.

Quote from: 65er on October 01, 2013, 06:06:45 PM
The awesome is really coming together there Rob, looking very good!

More to come.  The upcoming months will reveal some other neat ricks on this car.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=10645&page=150
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #70 on: October 16, 2013, 12:05:32 AM »
My apologies to the purists but these shocktowers don't do anything but add weight these days.



I'm getting ready to drop the TP and 6 speed in there.

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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #71 on: October 16, 2013, 06:34:42 AM »
Cool, you can upgrade to an SOHC at any time in the future  ;D

IMO shock towers were NOT one of Ford's better ideas...
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #72 on: October 17, 2013, 02:00:40 AM »
Quote from: jayb on October 16, 2013, 06:34:42 AM
Cool, you can upgrade to an SOHC at any time in the future  ;D

IMO shock towers were NOT one of Ford's better ideas...

OH I'd love to build a SOHC one day.  I don't know if I'd call anything an upgrade unless it was another BP Tunneport ;D

Of course a SOHC would fit no problem in the "stock" location, I said stock referring to this car, hilarious...  I am planning a little firewall modification so the room between the footwells may be my biggest concern....... if you get where I'm going.

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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #73 on: October 17, 2013, 07:44:18 AM »
Are you also planning to move the engine back from the stock location?

Not your year, but I did just read a few months ago of a Ford Fairlane/Torino NASCAR racer in '67 moving the 396 FE (de-stroked 427, per weight/CID rules then) back about a 1/2 a foot (no kidding) for better short-track handling. Amazingly NASCAR's inspectors let it run! Banjo Matthews or Holly Farms (sponsor) if IIRC.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/1299857547/1299990069/FE+396+NASCAR+racing+motor+(+video)+and+some+questions
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Re: Blair Patrick thanks for my Tunnelport for my 69 Torino Cobra project
« Reply #74 on: October 17, 2013, 03:30:02 PM »
QUESTION---

Are those rotors oxided, or are they carbon fibre?

KS
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