Topic: making my 73 ford courier go fast, turn, and stop (Read 180669 times)

DSharp · « **Reply #150 on:** June 12, 2017, 09:26:34 PM »

time a video of donuts and smoke!

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #151 on:** July 06, 2017, 12:10:01 AM »

fuck photobucket so fucking hard night now... you now have to pay $40 a fucking month to use their slow ass ad filled shithole of a service... im gonna put all my pics on my computer and repost them

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #152 on:** July 07, 2017, 05:49:44 AM »

Quote from: fastivab6tg25mr on July 06, 2017, 12:10:01 AM

fuck photobucket so fucking hard night now... you now have to pay $40 a fucking month to use their slow ass ad filled shithole of a service... im gonna put all my pics on my computer and repost them

http://imgur.com

turbohf · « **Reply #153 on:** August 30, 2017, 10:41:50 PM »

Quote from: Ntrain2k on July 07, 2017, 05:49:44 AM

Quote from: fastivab6tg25mr on July 06, 2017, 12:10:01 AM
fuck photobucket so fucking hard night now... you now have to pay $40 a fucking month to use their slow ass ad filled shithole of a service... im gonna put all my pics on my computer and repost them

http://imgur.com

need updates

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #154 on:** August 30, 2017, 10:48:38 PM »

working on my pedal setup

welds kinda suck cause the welder im using is a 1970 millermatic 35 and has been stored outside for at least 15 years. its rusty inside and out. plus im a shitty welder, and its hot as fuck in my shop after work...

Eggylshatch · « **Reply #155 on:** August 31, 2017, 05:27:30 PM »

So much custom shit on this thing! I'm wondering when you just say fuck it and build your own car from scratch? Welds are better than mine. Throw some paint on it and you'll never even notice

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #156 on:** August 31, 2017, 08:56:25 PM »

Don't have a big enough level surface/frame table and don't trust my welds enough for a chassis

DSharp · « **Reply #157 on:** September 07, 2017, 08:48:59 PM »

chassis welds dont have to be that good. just add more tubes

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #158 on:** October 21, 2017, 01:20:10 PM »

a little update, new smaller steering wheel, new kirkey prosteet seat, reconfigured the rear upper links for proper geometry, fuel sender is finally installed.
theres enough room under the seat that im probably goinf to make a slide out tray or something

it was a pain sourcing viton orings for e85

cutting the tabs off and regrinding was a pain

all thats left is a panhard bar

92CXyD · « **Reply #159 on:** October 22, 2017, 12:47:04 PM »

This build is badass!!!!

ratcityrex · « **Reply #160 on:** October 23, 2017, 11:59:58 PM »

Sweet!! Keep at it!

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #161 on:** October 27, 2017, 09:14:26 PM »

headed to SEMA so not much happening for the next week. i should have my wilwood adjustable proportioning valve waiting for me when i get back so installing the brakes will probably be next and remaking my rear shock mounts

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #162 on:** April 12, 2018, 12:44:43 AM »

more truck updates...
panhard installed

megasquirt and some bulkhead connectors

a/c ducting fiberglassed

pedal reservoirs routed

brake and clutch hydraulics are ran

picked out a small battery with enough juice to power everthing

fuel lines ran with filter. flex fuel sensor is getting mounted next to the filter on the return line.

problems running the B2600 clutch and flywheel...i had to make a spacer out of the old kia sportage flywheel...its nice to have a lathe at work. the magic numbers are: remove the spacer plate from the back of the engine and a 4mm spacer between the crank and flywheel. it give the proper spacing for the B2600 slave cylinder and throw out bearing, starter to ring gear gap, while slightly increasing pilot bearing depth.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #163 on:** April 14, 2018, 03:11:36 PM »

Dude, you've put in a crazy am out of work on this thing! Looks great, keep it up!

rawr · « **Reply #164 on:** April 14, 2018, 10:26:56 PM »

It's going to be badass when it's done

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #165 on:** April 15, 2018, 12:41:25 AM »

Quote from: rawr on April 14, 2018, 10:26:56 PM

It's going to be badass when it's done

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #166 on:** June 06, 2018, 03:03:13 AM »

drilled out my clutch master and installed studs in the pedal plate so i could remove it in the car without pulling the whole assembly. i also made my own 90* fitting out of an old crank bolt and some 1/4 black gas pipe

onto the fan shroud. made mostly of 18ga sheet left over from my floor. the center ring is a 1/2" wide 1/8" thick bar to keep it rigid once i cut the middle out. its 100% welded i just took the pic while i was waiting for the metal to cool.

92CXyD · « **Reply #167 on:** June 08, 2018, 11:44:24 AM »

Love this build and continuous updates

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #168 on:** June 17, 2018, 03:24:37 PM »

made brackets for my passenger seat. who needs a box and pan brake when you have a harbor freight bead roller, piece of square tube, some clamps and some big ass hammers? the cross peen is 100% steel(handle is almost solid and is welded to the head) the shiny hammer is lead and has a 5 lb head.

it wasnt until i mounted the new one that i saw how different the seats were... i waited too long between getting my drivers seat to ordering the passenger seat. the original seat has been discontinued and was replaced with the updated version. dude at summit said it was the direct replacement and even took the same seat cover(which is true)even though it was a half inch wider. but visually they are noticeably different even with the covers on.

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #169 on:** July 08, 2018, 06:02:44 PM »

another drop in the bucket... one of these days it will be full. battery tray made of 10ga for the vertical and 16ga with a rolled front edge for the horizontal. my fat ass can use it as a step so its plenty good to hold my tiny little battery. i cut some of the cross supports out of the bed to tuck it up high enough that it can't be seen unless you're laying on the ground.

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #170 on:** September 09, 2018, 12:49:49 AM »

i picked up a Porsche 986 brake line bulk head connector after noticing one on a customers car. cleans un the lines that no one will ever see. but i know they're there and that's what matters most.
before

after...oooohhhh ahhhhhh so nice

before

after

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #171 on:** December 29, 2018, 10:21:34 PM »

it has been a really long time since me last post but im not giving up on this truck. I finally got some time to work on it. brakes are 100% done. i had to remake some of the lines do to my garbage flaring ability. everything is bled. pedals are in. the clutch pedal had to be completely redesigned cause i thought i had more space. it looks like an aborted fetus but it works. the brake reservoir hoses had to be replaced because brake fluid breaks down vinyl. im now using clear pvc hoses which im told will work.

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #172 on:** December 30, 2018, 12:20:53 AM »

Solid!

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #173 on:** January 13, 2019, 12:19:08 AM »

more progress!!!!!
got the fuse and relay boxes mounted, installed the blower resistor pack into the blower housing. wired everything together really quick on the bench to make sure it all worked.

for the first time the trans is connected to the rear end via a custom driveshaft

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #174 on:** January 13, 2019, 11:34:42 PM »

i got frustrated pulling apart a body harness so i decided to get some work done on the hvac. these little contour things work ok. i got a cheap one off of amazon so i didn't expect much from it. the pins are all floppy and springy so you need to push evenly and straight. next im hoping to mount the ecu behind the fuse boxes, mount the flex fuel sensor, and start making a harness.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #175 on:** January 18, 2019, 11:30:37 AM »

So much custom work...... crazy amount of hours. Keep it up!

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #176 on:** January 22, 2019, 01:27:58 AM »

notched the bed support to clear my fuel system. filter on the outlet and flex fuel sensor on the return.

getting my power and ground sorted. there is enough positive cable to be able to take the battery out of the tray and set it on the ground with it still connected. im also putting a jump point under the hood just in case. the bulkhead connector will be for all my lights, fuel pump, and flex fuel sensor. there will be extra terminals for accessories later.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #177 on:** March 26, 2019, 12:00:39 PM »

Damn I was wondering the other day what had happen to this thing. Forgot to check back in, looking great. Is it running yet?

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #178 on:** April 09, 2019, 01:10:02 PM »

Not running yet, still haven't made any notable progress on the wiring. Making that a priority in my free time

fastivab6tg25mr · « **Reply #179 on:** April 16, 2019, 09:55:30 AM »

ive been slowly making progress lately. wiring for the cab is getting sorted out. i have functioning wiring to the ignition switch, turn signals, brake lights, and headlights. i mounted switches and return springs to finish up my pedals.

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