65 427 S/C ROADSTER PROJECT

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Page 6 Progress

May 26 June 14, 2003 PUNCH LIST

 

1. Fix wiring EEC power & fuel pump not always run; check Inertia Switch logic.

2. Bleed brakes - done 1/2 way, rears ok, fronts not ok.

3. Oil in rear end (Thanks Ken Reid for kindly bringing a pump)

4. Throttle cable - "Cobra" endings - Farra says Ford makes a longer one.

5. Connect wiring for lights at dash

6. Install light fixtures (8) (4).

7. Install fire extinguisher.

8. Install seats 

9. Install T-Filler and overflow tank

10. Install rear over-riders and hoop.

11. Install LeMans gas cap cover.

12. Install shifter boot.    

13. Make up new boot for e-brake handle.

14. Get a gear for the speedo cable at tranny end?; re-route cable to speedo.

15. Call insurance agent to add 65 Ford Roadster to policy.

16. Install Elephant ears behind wheels (4, 3)

17. Install Alum around radiator (3)  

18. Fix Throttle cable (broke on test ride 5/31)

19. Install seat belts.

20. Fix idle speed, too fast

21. Floor treatment (carpet or "race car traction paper")

22. Replace One E-Brake cable

23. Professional alignment


Trunk prop (specify size 22" with two feet") installed in May 03:

Available at Attebury Street Rods at 530-272-7154 or email at atteburystrods1@aol.com

5/23/03 Joe Renner all the way from The Dalles helped test headlights and turn signals; driver's front...worked!   Thank you, Joe.                 

Happy Memorial Day!                                        

May 27, installed right front lights. Installed radiator supply line T-filler. Installed overflow tank (see page 5 for picture)

.May 28, firmed up the speed cable routing. Connected cable to speedo. 

This routing may be temp as a longer cable would allow a more hidden entry.  Can be carpeted over, however.

Ready to go 5-31-03

Bumpers, lights, action!

May 31, 2003 7:00 PM : replaced bad EEC Power relay...it starts sound bite!   

Drive down the street and back with grandson Jon Enos.... she drives!

Shirley & I make a "roadster run"..."this is fun!" she said. 7.0 miles on odometer.

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