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Originally Posted by Mr Smith

One can always dream.

Hey Dave it has been many years since I have painted anything. How much paint and clear is it going to take you to finish that 36?

What did you use for a gas tank for it?

On the paint, depends on how carried away you get....If you're like me, and do the inside of the car, bottom of the car, frame, engine, and all the small parts--should plan on 2 gals. sprayable. As for the clear, I've already gone through a gallon, think another one will do it--the clear I'm using is a 4:1 mix ratio and the paint is 1:1.

The fuel tank is a 15 gal RCI unit (part #2161A) that goes in the back with a firewall separating it from the passenger compartment and an external vent... Got this one from Summit for like $210 or so with the sending unit in it.... I'll get a picture of the setup for you one of these first days....

Dave I am more impressed with your increasing abilitys every build. You just keep getting better Dave, well done.

Originally Posted by brickman

Dave I am more impressed with your increasing abilitys every build. You just keep getting better Dave, well done.

Got to make everyone better then the one before, otherwise it's just a job....

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

Man I am not looking forward to that part of it. Did your wire guy start from scratch. That is what it looks like but I thought you said he took the original harness and reworked it. Where are you putting the battery? Did you know that you need a new brake switch ? I guess they are a one time use so one out of a junk yard won't work.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Man I am not looking forward to that part of it. Did your wire guy start from scratch. That is what it looks like but I thought you said he took the original harness and reworked it. Where are you putting the battery? Did you know that you need a new brake switch ? I guess they are a one time use so one out of a junk yard won't work.

He reworked the stock computer, used some of the original harness but eliminated a lot of the non essentials then used all new wiring. The battery is in the rear, behind a firewall in back of the rear seat in a sealed and vented battery box. This is the 4th harness for EFI cars I've got from him...well worth the money for the quality!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

He reworked the stock computer, used some of the original harness but eliminated a lot of the non essentials then used all new wiring. The battery is in the rear, behind a firewall in back of the rear seat in a sealed and vented battery box. This is the 4th harness for EFI cars I've got from him...well worth the money for the quality!

Do you mind if I ask what he charged for the harness?

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Do you mind if I ask what he charged for the harness?

I have no idea... I set the deal up with Russ and the owner, guess I never did bother asking what it cost... The owner of the '36 is a retired guy who was in the car transport and auction business for many years. He really enjoys doing all the running around for parts, etc. I don't get any markup on parts for his car, but I don't have to waste any time doing the running which suits me fine, I can just stay in the garage and work!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I have no idea... I set the deal up with Russ and the owner, guess I never did bother asking what it cost... The owner of the '36 is a retired guy who was in the car transport and auction business for many years. He really enjoys doing all the running around for parts, etc. I don't get any markup on parts for his car, but I don't have to waste any time doing the running which suits me fine, I can just stay in the garage and work!

Man that helps a lot I am sure. I don't know how many days I have used up running to get what I need. I was just curious how much cheaper it is to have a local guy that is able to do that sort of thing. Have fun hooking it all up. I should be doing the same in a few months.

As far as a battery goes I am going to put mine behind my back seat as well. The seat folds down for access to that area. Can you tell me what I need to do or have to put it there?
Thanks

.........and I thought my '31 had a bunch of wires

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

As far as a battery goes I am going to put mine behind my back seat as well. The seat folds down for access to that area. Can you tell me what I need to do or have to put it there?
Thanks

I'll get some pics when I start getting the car back together. Mainly just a battery box with a sealed top and a vent hose connected to it that goes outside the compartment

Originally Posted by IC2

.........and I thought my '31 had a bunch of wires

Still a few more components to work in, but that should be most of the wiring!

I got the rear springs cleaned up for my 66 cuda, my current little project, going to re assemble the car. It will be a fun project for me, Need Dave's paint work to make it pretty. I have a motor and tranny rebuilt already so just alot of little stuff to do. Anyone have any 4" bolt pattern stock rims?

Neat little Cuda, Brick!! When did you come up with that one? Good to have you back posting on your thread, how's the health situation doing anyway???

If you drag your feet long enough on the Cuda, might have time to work it in this winter!!!!

Good to be back Dave, health is good and we're still kickin so may as well be putting something together. I got this one out of Jackson Miss. and she is solid. Careful I may take you up on that!