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[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by chucksmith

that is a really good looking motor

x100!

[TastyReuben]

Originally Posted by AG81

While waiting for parts and other stuff..... I started in on the interior. .........

I also cut the headrest down to a reasonable size. Same thing I did on my 88.

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Got any pictures of the headrests before / after? or what the interior structure looks like? I've got a set of seats otw for upholstery and I really want to shrink the headrests like 50% lol, they just seem to overfill the cabin.

the car looks amazing.

[AG81]

Originally Posted by Jonny042

x100!

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That means a lot coming from you sir. Now that it's close to being done I will say I hope to never go thru the process ever again.

[AG81]

Originally Posted by TastyReuben

Got any pictures of the headrests before / after? or what the interior structure looks like? I've got a set of seats otw for upholstery and I really want to shrink the headrests like 50% lol, they just seem to overfill the cabin.

the car looks amazing.

Tasty, I am looking thru my files for the before photos of the Classic Touring Seats "LeMans". Can't seem to find any with the headrest installed. I basically took the headrest foam and cut it down about 40%. Took a carving knife to it. If memory serves me correctly, I remember stuffing the cut down foam into the old vinyl cover and felt like I had reduced the overall size about 50%.




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I don't know if this photo does them justice but these are how they are now. Recovered in new leather.

[AG81]

Engine is in and running well.
The genius that is Ed Mayo did all of the tuning.





Waiting on parts for the front brakes so that I can finish those up, put the tires on and drive it.

[AG81]

It's now aligned and ride height is about where I want it to be. I still expect it to settle on the new suspension.

[Jonny042]

We are getting oh so close to that first drive report!!!

[Jonny042]

PS - Love the little parts logo on the fender. Nice touch!

[AG81]

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Thank you Jonny, for everything. Yeah looks like rain here for a few days, I hate to complain when it rains in Texas in the summer. Got fresh hot air hoses (ducts) in from our host a few minutes ago. I'll get those on tonight. Just a few small things left.

Waiting on:




15x7's on all four corners.

[AG81]

First shakedown run this morning. About 80 miles. Mostly uneventful only a minor shifter adjustment needed. JWest was on site and happy to make the adjustment himself. Thank you sir.

[tobluforu]

Looks amazing!

[AG81]

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Thank you tobluforu

[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by AG81

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Thank you Jonny, for everything. Yeah looks like rain here for a few days, I hate to complain when it rains in Texas in the summer. Got fresh hot air hoses (ducts) in from our host a few minutes ago. I'll get those on tonight. Just a few small things left.

Waiting on:




15x7's on all four corners.

These are going to look amazing!

[chrisbalich]

I can't get the video to load.

Great work, Steve!

[AG81]

Thank you Chris. I know you know what it took to get it to this point. Your insight and humor are always something to look forward to. I wish we could post videos here. I am going to try and get something up on you tube. This motor sounds pretty awesome.

[AG81]

Final Detailing on the engine. Built and balanced 2.7 with S and RS parts.
Magnesium Case (74) case split 4/9/24
Case vapor Blasted and Cerakoted.
Machine work on the case by Soren Anderson.
Pistons & Cylinders New Mahle flat top RS style. 90mm 9:1
Balanced Rods by Pauler Machine
Crankshaft work by Armando - Custom Crank Shaft
Head work by Pauler Machine
New main bearings, rod bearings and intermediate shaft bearings
Oil pump serviced for additional flow.
Supertec head studs
Supertec rocker arms
Port match heads and new PMO Intake
New modified S cams (Ed Mayo Spec)
CSF oil cooler
New PMO 40 Carbs (76mm)
Turbo Valve Covers.
Wevo engine mounts
Engine assembled by Ed Mayo

Results are a very angry motor that loves 7,000 rpms

[trials935]

What brand/manufacturer is the front trunk carpet? Looks great.

[AG81]

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trials935,
That is one of the few things I did not make. I bought it from Carbone. When it arrived I did not like the edging so I removed that and had it rebound. I also did not like their logo emblem and pocket built into the portion that covers the area at the blower cover. So I removed them. This is what was left.

[trials935]

Thanks, your 72 looks amazing. I sold my 72 I've owned for 36 years and was my dad's for 10 years before that and it was then in the process of being restored for 5 years. Here is after restoration.

[AG81]

trials935....beautiful car. Love the wheel finish and duck.