Another day at the shop.

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Something different I don’t usually play with. An old land rover with a rover diesel in it. This was owned by the guy we built the galaxie for. So to say it’s over the top is an understatement. His wife sold it and bought it back. We just put power steering on it because she wants to drive it. View attachment 1213753 View attachment 1213754 View attachment 1213755 View attachment 1213756

Any woman who chooses to drive that is interesting

 

[bonesfab]

Any woman who chooses to drive that is interesting

That is putting it mildly. Unless she has a set of ben-waa balls as this thing shakes the shit outa ya.

 

[BIGRED9158]

That is putting it mildly. Unless she has a set of ben-waa balls as this thing shakes the shit outa ya.

Maybe the spin cycle isn’t doing it for her anymore so she needs a new vibrating toy

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Maybe the spin cycle isn’t doing it for her anymore so she needs a new vibrating toy

I named all my boats HubbaHubba cause I start motors while girls sat on engine hatches..... vibration and girls are always a good combo. Hope this vehicle makes mommy pleased @bonesfab

 

[SoCalDave]

And someone shared the galaxie articles again.

Ken Duttweiler Twin-Turbo 1,000HP Pump-Gas 482ci SOHC Ford

Old cool: Ford's infamous 427 single-overhead-cam (SOHC) big-block engine, the final evolution of Ford's first-generation "FE" big-block, and perhaps one of the

www.motortrend.com

https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/21/2018/03/01-Jim-Ring-482ci-twin-turbo-SOHC-Ford-V8-in-1963-Galaxie.jpg?w=428

 

[bonesfab]

So since I am doing the engine in the blazer, the body shop decided to do the top for it. Might have slightly over done it. New license plate might end up being GLD TOOF. This ought to be stupid in the sun.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

So since I am doing the engine in the blazer, the body shop decided to do the top for it. Might have slightly over done it. New license plate might end up being GLD TOOF. This ought to be stupid in the sun. View attachment 1215491 View attachment 1215492

Sweet Jesus.... you're in bass boat territory with that flake and as an ex AkzoNobel/ Sikkens guy I'll need to know what brand that is please.

 

[bonesfab]

And my dumbass ordered the plate for it.

 

[bonesfab]

Sweet Jesus.... you're in bass boat territory with that flake and as an ex AkzoNobel/ Sikkens guy I'll need to know what brand that is please.

That’s real Roth flake. And a metric shit ton of clear.

 

[JJ McClure]

That looks fantastic. Just what I need for the deck of my dad’s old float. What products did the guys use? HoK?

 

[bonesfab]

That looks fantastic. Just what I need for the deck of my dad’s old float. What products did the guys use? HoK?

It is Roth metal flake and a bunch of PPG clear.

 

[bonesfab]

Here is a video in the sun.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

That’s real Roth flake. And a metric shit ton of clear.

Whoa thanks.... went on site to read TDS.... man that flake is huge.... like you said... shit ton of clear to move that.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Here is a video in the sun.

Man if a cell vid shows all that bling you know its basically a retina fryer in person.

And by the way.... you mentioned this hangs on a 2wd K5? Love to see that if have pics.... Im guessing thats not your daily driver K5 we've seen.

 

[bonesfab]

Man if a cell vid shows all that bling you know its basically a retina fryer in person.

And by the way.... you mentioned this hangs on a 2wd K5? Love to see that if have pics.... Im guessing thats not your daily driver K5 we've seen.

Yes the white blazer is getting the bling top. It can go on either though, but you really wouldn't see it on the big one.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Yes the white blazer is getting the bling top. It can go on either though, but you really wouldn't see it on the big one.

Ahhhh.... I haven't seen the white one yet.

 

[bonesfab]

Ahhhh.... I haven't seen the white one yet.

It's in this thread bottom of page 5

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

It's in this thread bottom of page 5

Oh slammed.... thats why I couldn't recall it, ha. To each their own I say.

 

[RichL]

Here is a video in the sun.

Looks like you could damn near drown in that.

 

[JJ McClure]

The 2wd blazer got new shoes 20” Halibrands View attachment 1174471 View attachment 1174472

Bad ass bones. The flake roof works perfectly for me. How about DOW 7 for the wheels?

 

[bonesfab]

So this weeks project became this to help a buddy out. Don’t normally do boats but tired of him having so many issues with it.

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[TrollerDave]

So this weeks project became this to help a buddy out. Don’t normally do boats but tired of him having so many issues with it.

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That’s bad ass. Did you get it figured out yet?

Interesting hull. Do you know what kind it is?

 

[bonesfab]

That’s bad ass. Did you get it figured out yet?

Interesting hull. Do you know what kind it is?

I believe it is a challenger. Don’t quote me on that. Yes. Fired up first try. I had the engine on the run stand to make sure it was going to at least run. Got a base tune in it. Cleaned up a bunch of wiring and added an oil cooler and an accusump for some piece of mind. just straightened out a bunch of shit.

 

[Cdog]

Full tear down, powder coat & new bonded & riveted aluminum floors

 

[spectras only]

Full tear down, powder coat & new bonded & riveted aluminum floors

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Our F1000 ready to roll,

 

[rrrr]

Our F1000 ready to roll,
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Sweet. Who manufactured the chassis and engine?

Bet you can't wait to hear the sound of race cars echoing across the hills as you arrive at the track for the 2023 season. Have fun and drive safe.

 

[rrrr]

Full tear down, powder coat & new bonded & riveted aluminum floors

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It appears torsional rigidity isn't a concern with this chassis.



Good luck and safe racing for 2023.

 

[spectras only]

Sweet. Who manufactured the chassis and engine?

Bet you can't wait to hear the sound of race cars echoing across the hills as you arrive at the track for the 2023 season. Have fun and drive safe.

It's a Ralph Firman chassis with GSXR1000 engine.
Ours is basically the same as this one https://automaniagp.com/vehicleDetails.php?RFR-F1000-637

 

[bonesfab]

So I did an engine swap on the 2wd blazer because a 5.3ls just isn’t enough. I have had a Magnusson blower laying around forever and I had a 6.0 short block done for it. Nothing to trick just forged pistons and a small camshaft. Well that engine didn’t quite work out as planned. Got it fired up and it developed a knock about 5 minutes in. So I made the executive decision last night and pulled my virgin 6.0 down off the shelf and got it ready to go in. Did a set of blue valve springs last night. So I come in this morning at 6:30 and start on it. Pinned the balancer on the new engine. Pulled the old one and put the new one in place and running by noon and took it to lunch. Thing runs bitchen now. Just got to get the body shop to finish the top now. Pretty much on my own with a little help getting it back on the mounts. Not bad for an old fart but I am going to feel it tomorrow.

 

[rrrr]

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That hoist fixture is cool. I hadn't seen one before this photo. That's because I'm a dinosaur, I've never even touched an LS engine.

 

[bonesfab]

That hoist fixture is cool. I hadn't seen one before this photo. That's because I'm a dinosaur, I've never even touched an LS engine.

It makes life easy. They have other adapters for it to. I had to make some extensions as it was not quite tall enough to clear the blower.

 

[rrrr]

It's a Ralph Firman chassis with GSXR1000 engine.
Ours is basically the same as this one https://automaniagp.com/vehicleDetails.php?RFR-F1000-637

From the link you posted:

Formula 1000 Racecars can reach speeds in excess of 170mph; brake and corner beyond 3 g's; and provide a challenge to any driver, engineer, or team. Drivers moving into Formula 1000 from lower formula racing are astonished to feel the power and braking ability in a 1000 pound superbike powered car.”

Daaang!

That must be a fun ride. I was unable to drive formula cars because even at my fittest, I weighed 215 and I'm 6'2". Tried it a couple of times and I looked like a clown in a Shriner parade car.

 

[JJ McClure]

So I did an engine swap on the 2wd blazer because a 5.3ls just isn’t enough. I have had a Magnusson blower laying around forever and I had a 6.0 short block done for it. Nothing to trick just forged pistons and a small camshaft. Well that engine didn’t quite work out as planned. Got it fired up and it developed a knock about 5 minutes in. So I made the executive decision last night and pulled my virgin 6.0 down off the shelf and got it ready to go in. Did a set of blue valve springs last night. So I come in this morning at 6:30 and start on it. Pinned the balancer on the new engine. Pulled the old one and put the new one in place and running by noon and took it to lunch. Thing runs bitchen now. Just got to get the body shop to finish the top now. Pretty much on my own with a little help getting it back on the mounts. Not bad for an old fart but I am going to feel it tomorrow. View attachment 1218076 View attachment 1218077 View attachment 1218078

I got it figured out bones. Dow 7 coat those wheels to go with the new bass boat gold top.

 

[monkeyswrench]

It makes life easy. They have other adapters for it to. I had to make some extensions as it was not quite tall enough to clear the blower.

Saw those at SEMA a few years back. Thought it would make it really nice for one person to not scratch up the firewall and inner fenders...not that I've ever done that

 

[spectras only]

From the link you posted:

Formula 1000 Racecars can reach speeds in excess of 170mph; brake and corner beyond 3 g's; and provide a challenge to any driver, engineer, or team. Drivers moving into Formula 1000 from lower formula racing are astonished to feel the power and braking ability in a 1000 pound superbike powered car.”

Daaang!

That must be a fun ride. I was unable to drive formula cars because even at my fittest, I weighed 215 and I'm 6'2". Tried it a couple of times and I looked like a clown in a Shriner parade car.

The F-1000 has a removable insert, so relatively easy to get in for even bigger guys.
The Van Diemen F1600 is hard to get in even for me. I'm 6 foot and lean built.

The red Crossle has a wider entry more suitable for people with different body frames.

There's a 12-13 sec difference in lap time between the modern F1000 and old school Van Diemen and Crossle on our 3 mile track with 16 turns.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

The Blazer top looks like you have it plugged in, its alive! VERY COOL!

 

[bonesfab]

The Blazer top looks like you have it plugged in, its alive! VERY COOL!

Might have to up the alternator output for it.

 

[bonesfab]

They finally got some color on the Lincoln convertible we are doing.

 

[bonesfab]

And the top gets its second round of clear today.

 

[JJ McClure]

Dang that’s nice. What’s the suspension under that Lincoln?

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

They finally got some color on the Lincoln convertible we are doing. View attachment 1218915 View attachment 1218916 View attachment 1218917 View attachment 1218918 View attachment 1218919

Is that the same model as the one in Entourage?

I finally got my wife to watch the series, and it's the first time I've ever heard her say, "That car is badass; you should get one."

 

[bonesfab]

Is that the same model as the one in Entourage?

I finally got my wife to watch the series, and it's the first time I've ever heard her say, "That car is badass; you should get one."

I believe the one in Entourage is a 1965. A customer has one of those we played with a few years ago.

 

[bonesfab]

Dang that’s nice. What’s the suspension under that Lincoln?

It is Switch suspension full kit. Arms and bags. Ridetech controls for the bags.

 

[JJ McClure]

It is Switch suspension full kit. Arms and bags. Ridetech controls for the bags.

Thanks. Looks great. Really like the color too. There’s enough black ones out there

 

[Waterjunky]

Love me a bagged vert Lincoln

 

[bonesfab]

So this finally happened. I went and looked at this blazer 15-16 months ago. Old guy was asking about getting it redone. I asked if he was going to keep it or sell it when done. Sell it was his answer. I told him sell it how it is and save a lot of headache and money. I said I would be interested in it if the price was right. We came up with a price and he said he would let me know I would here from him every couple of months. Yes I am still interested just let me know when. That day finally happened. It is not as rough as it looks. 1972 K5 CST factory orange blazer. Some new parts were included. Even got the numbers matching short block which doesn’t really do anything for me.

 

[bonesfab]

His wife was tearing up as it was loaded on the truck. Owned it since 1975.

 

[dread Pirate]

You've seen what these are doing restored at Barrett Jackson. Numbers matching original orange may be worth doing a OG resto on. Same owner since 75. I know it's not what your shop usually does, but could be a nice promotional item to send across a auction block. Just a thought?

 

[bonesfab]

You've seen what these are doing restored at Barrett Jackson. Numbers matching original orange may be worth doing a OG resto on. Same owner since 75. I know it's not what your shop usually does, but could be a nice promotional item to send across a auction block. Just a thought?

The thought has crossed my mind.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

So this finally happened. I went and looked at this blazer 15-16 months ago. Old guy was asking about getting it redone. I asked if he was going to keep it or sell it when done. Sell it was his answer. I told him sell it how it is and save a lot of headache and money. I said I would be interested in it if the price was right. We came up with a price and he said he would let me know I would here from him every couple of months. Yes I am still interested just let me know when. That day finally happened. It is not as rough as it looks. 1972 K5 CST factory orange blazer. Some new parts were included. Even got the numbers matching short block which doesn’t really do anything for me. View attachment 1220400 View attachment 1220401

You Cheeky Bastard .... so you talked him into selling it to you and now you'll be taking advantage of doing work in house and taking that $100k on BAT. I'm on to ya... following!