What I have been up to...

[Prince Valiant]

very sharp dude!

[PureSound15]

I can't wait to see this thing J - any idea when it'll be done?

[jbiscuit]

SOON! (sorry for the shit iPhone photos)

[jbiscuit]

I should clarify though....the 4-speed is going on the 327 for now. The 409 is a ways off yet. But lets just say I have a good start on that too

[michelle]

Awesome!

[Prince Valiant]

I should clarify though....the 4-speed is going on the 327 for now. The 409 is a ways off yet. But lets just say I have a good start on that too

That's good too Jay...a 327 with a 4 speed behind it is always a good thing

[jbiscuit]

Was making great progress on the car but hit a few snags. First this week was my 409-sized radiator that doesn't fit. Griffin will be building me a new one but I won't get it for weeks. Second, I need a yoke for my driveshaft. Third having some issues with the linkage. I'll need to do some research and try and get some measurements from other 4speed cars to compare. Big props to jeff at late model throttle for welding the bracket on the frame today and for his and kyle's help so far. It'll be really cool when it's all done.

[Crawlin]

Looking good J!

Sucks about the snags, but you know how it goes...

[jbiscuit]

Got the steering column shaved and modified today despite being sicker than a dog. Need to assemble the upper universal joint, reinstall the joint housing and seal, toss on the firewall seal and it's ready to go. I hope to spend some more time with the linkage tomorrow and see what I can figure out there

[jbiscuit]

shaved the steering column. Ready to reassemble the joint

[SSDude]

Nice job on the column

[jbiscuit]

She's got 4 gears. I'm having a lil problem with the clutch linkage but I'll get it sorted out. Felt great to drive it as a 4 speed car. She scoots!

[Holeshot]

Thats sweet, You have been working your ass off. Can't wait to see it this summer.

[jbiscuit]

Yea worked hard to get it done. Couldn't have done it without jeff n Kyle! Few little things to wrap up but all that matters is it runs/drives

[Prince Valiant]

She's got 4 gears. I'm having a lil problem with the clutch linkage but I'll get it sorted out. Felt great to drive it as a 4 speed car. She scoots!

Congrats J!

those old school 4 speed linkages and clutch assemblies are pains in the asses...but so rewarding at the same time. I swear, there is nothing more torturous than a Z-bar, lol.

When it's sorted out, any plans to get a pass or two at GLD?

[Reverend Cooper]

that car looks great

[Crawlin]

Love the car J! That first trip rowing gears on a freeway onramp or something will make all that hard work and challenges disappear and a smile come on the face

[jbiscuit]

Oh it's already been ridiculously fun to drive it so far. It's nice having a first gear now lol. The Hurst Super Competition shifter is really nice and solid. Makes for solid feel when driving it. I'll post some pics tomorrow of everything together

I'll have to see about some passes at gld. Not sure I trust the brakes that much

[Prince Valiant]

I'll have to see about some passes at gld. Not sure I trust the brakes that much

I can testify that 4 wheel drums were more than fine in the coronet coming down from 92mph...not that I'd trust repeated successive stops from those speeds with the drums. Just that slowing down in the shut down area was completely drama free making the one time slow-down.

Can't wait to see it out and about though

[juicedimpss]

ive heard 4 wheel drums are ok at over 120,but i cant say i would try it myself.lol
good to hear you got it back on the road j