USA to Western Australia my two door 510 build

[harryagain]

Some more progress in getting the car back together.

[harryagain]

Did some work front end of the car. Removed the old radiator support given the front has squared up now. Getting ready to put the replacement one on.

[KiKiIchiBan]

Where did you get the rockers/sills from? Any pictures of the front part where the wing/fender bolts to it and the rear unto the dog leg?
Trying to get a better idea of how much work I have to do.
Thanks.

[Dave Patten]

The factory rocker includes the weld nut for the fender, but the forward "end cap", about the first 1" or so of the rocker is actually the bottom of the "A" pillar. This is what closes off the rocker box.

The last 4-6" at the rear of the rocker is the outer half of the rear wheelhouse. The rocker "box" is closed off at the rear with a panel that is welded over the opening, inside the rear wheelhouse.

These look to be the same rockers that FutoFab sells. If purchased thru Muscle Car Parts Australia or Phil's Rotary/New Old Car Company they are the same.

[harryagain]

Where did you get the rockers/sills from? Any pictures of the front part where the wing/fender bolts to it and the rear unto the dog leg?
Trying to get a better idea of how much work I have to do.
Thanks.

Hope this helps, sorry for the slow response

[harryagain]

Made a purchase yesterday! Hopefully it will be fine, S14 SR20, gearbox, wiring. Intercooler and radiator in the photos won't be used on this car. The seller happily took the rocker cover off and removed spark plugs as well. All the internals looked very clean, in theory the motor was rebuilt not so long ago, along with a new clutch. I can see various gasket are new throughout the motor, but when purchasing second hand its hard to guarantee every thing is perfect. I got it for a very good price, so I was happy to roll the dice.

[KiKiIchiBan]

The factory rocker includes the weld nut for the fender, but the forward "end cap", about the first 1" or so of the rocker is actually the bottom of the "A" pillar. This is what closes off the rocker box.

The last 4-6" at the rear of the rocker is the outer half of the rear wheelhouse. The rocker "box" is closed off at the rear with a panel that is welded over the opening, inside the rear wheelhouse.

These look to be the same rockers that FutoFab sells. If purchased thru Muscle Car Parts Australia or Phil's Rotary/New Old Car Company they are the same.

Brilliant thank you. Still some fabrication required then on my rusty car.

Keep the updates coming.

[harryagain]

The factory rocker includes the weld nut for the fender, but the forward "end cap", about the first 1" or so of the rocker is actually the bottom of the "A" pillar. This is what closes off the rocker box.

The last 4-6" at the rear of the rocker is the outer half of the rear wheelhouse. The rocker "box" is closed off at the rear with a panel that is welded over the opening, inside the rear wheelhouse.

These look to be the same rockers that FutoFab sells. If purchased thru Muscle Car Parts Australia or Phil's Rotary/New Old Car Company they are the same.

Yes, I've purchased most of my panels through Muscle Car Parts, great service and nice guys!

[harryagain]

Worked on some small projects over the weekend. I stripped and paint the surge tank and fuel tank for the 68 FJ. I haven't started that car yet I want to hear it run before making any decisions on it. I had the fuel tank dipped and clean last week, then rubbed it back and primered it a few times and gave it a final coat of paint. Also started on the steering column for the 2 two door, use chemical stripper to start.

[harryagain]

Steering column before final paint.

[Byron510]

Worked on some small projects over the weekend. I stripped and paint the surge tank and fuel tank for the 68 FJ. I haven't started that car yet I want to hear it run before making any decisions on it. I had the fuel tank dipped and clean last week, then rubbed it back and primered it a few times and gave it a final coat of paint. Also started on the steering column for the 2 two door, use chemical stripper to start.

That's the spirit, take on another project while neck deep in the first one

Having a soft spot for 68's myself, I have to admit that's a pretty cool car in its own right. I'd love to see it saved as another project on its own.

Great work on the 2 Dr car, keep the progress and pics coming.

Byron

[harryagain]

Worked on some small projects over the weekend. I stripped and paint the surge tank and fuel tank for the 68 FJ. I haven't started that car yet I want to hear it run before making any decisions on it. I had the fuel tank dipped and clean last week, then rubbed it back and primered it a few times and gave it a final coat of paint. Also started on the steering column for the 2 two door, use chemical stripper to start.

That's the spirit, take on another project while neck deep in the first one

Having a soft spot for 68's myself, I have to admit that's a pretty cool car in its own right. I'd love to see it saved as another project on its own.

Great work on the 2 Dr car, keep the progress and pics coming.

Byron

Only just scratching the surface of the 68 at the moment. Put the fuel tank and surge tank back into the car yesterday night with my neighbour Michael. Tried turning it over a few times and it became apparent that the low pressure fuel pump wasn't doing it's job and on further investigation nor was the high pressure pump. So i'll take those out and see if they can be cleaned up at all. We then proceed to drop the fuel line in the engine bay and connect a funnel and pour fuel straight into the fuel line (a little agricultural I know). It eventually it started and ran for a little while, 20 seconds or so. I assume the fuel system really needs to be under pressure in order for the car to run correctly? Once I get it running constantly I'll look to post a video of sorts....

[harryagain]

Been a little while since my last post, I had little a bit of an episode with a small piece of metal ending up in my eye, even with safety glasses on. Either way some updates of my progress are below...

[harryagain]

Started the fitting of intercooler and radiator. It was easier to cut away the area around intercooler then come back and replace the steal in one complete sheet.

[harryagain]

Quick fitting of the grille to check clearances