Thread: 39 Ford (Coast to Coast) Rebuild

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I got a suprise today, the front dress kit. I ordered it on Mon and got it today, that was fast!. Everything looks great, no complaints.

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Bling bling!! Lookin' good there!

Bling and $$$$$$$'s should really make the engine POP!

Originally Posted by stovens

Bling and $$$$$$$'s should really make the engine POP!

Actually it's one of the most economical front drive packages out there, and when you add up the individual component prices (compressor, alternator, PS pump, water pump, pulleys) the bracket is not that expensive, and it integrates the whole package and looks sweet, too.

Originally Posted by rspears

Actually it's one of the most economical front drive packages out there, and when you add up the individual component prices (compressor, alternator, PS pump, water pump, pulleys) the bracket is not that expensive, and it integrates the whole package and looks sweet, too.

I have to agree. Plus when you compare the components with the other manufactures, this kit has the bigger alternator (140 amp), polished w/p, polished p/s pump ect standard. That stuff is optional on the other more expensive brands.

PW derby daddy 1.jpgJust figured I would show a quick picture of one of the Pinewood Derby cars. I was going for a 30's street rod. I still need to design the roof, but it's getting there. After this is done, I'll be back on the real car.

Nice shape you've started there.

After a few failed painting attemps using a spray can, I broke out the spray gun and mixed some paint up. Here are the painted cars. They still need the details painted, but they are close.

Back to the real Street Rod.

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Between the Pinewood Derby cars and the broken garage furnace, I got behind on the real project. I just got the furnace back from a good friend, but it is still sitting on the floor. I got bored watching paint dry, so I went out to the garage and got some work done. It was hard telling where I left off, so I started on the accessories.

I knew the brakets that held the alternator and AC compressor were bad, but I couldn't imagine they were as bad as they were. When I finally removed them, the only thing holding the alt and comp straight were the belts. (kinda) It looks like they were a mix of factory brakets and aftermarket bits. I still can't believe it.

Below is a quick picture of the brackets and front of the engine. The next few pictures are pretty bad. St Patties day was yesterday, so there was a few soft drinks consumed.

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After removing the old water pump and crank pulley, it was time to see if all of my careful measurments were correct. All of the measurements from Rocky Hinge were right on the money, but I was concerned with my measuring. When the garage furnace is broken, and it's -15 outside in the garage, I tend to be kinda quick. As soon as I got the crank pulley installed, I began to worry. It stuck out much farther than the original.

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Keep in mind, I'm just quickly installing these parts to make sure they are going to fit. The entire engine will be coming apart for detailing. You can also still see the mechanical fuel pump installed that is doing nothing other than pumping oil out. (from when the car was carbed)

The next step was the water pump and the main bracket. This car has the ZZ4 crate motor in it, so the plastic timing cover makes for a tight fit for the water pump. I might have to clearance one or the other. But it fits.

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Step 3 in the instructions is the AC compressor. Before I removed the old compressor, I installed my AC gauges. There wasn't anything in the system. When I removed it, all I found was some damaged o-rings and no sign of oil or freon. (no suprise)

The compressor that comes with the Rocky Hinge kit is smaller, plus it comes with the required adapters for the common hoses. (nice touch) So far I'm happy.

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The picture above shows how close I am to the fan shroud. As I tension the belt, it moves away. I might have to clearance the shroud slightly, but it won't be too much. If I have to source a slightly longer belt to open the gap, I will. Even at the lowest point, it still clears. (barely)

Step 4 is the alternator. As you can see, there is pleny of room.

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