1968 Highland Green progress

[68sunlitgold]

Neil,
as always, a top notch job....looking forward to seeing what the end product looks like. I know it will be fantastic.

Doug

 

[Ruppstang]

Nice work Neil.
I hope I can visit your shop some day and get some tips from the master.
Marty

 

[franklinair]

Completed the dash work today: woodgrain panels, instrument cluster (everything works:smile, under dash A/C components (vacuum motors, ducting, cable). I use a vacuum unit to check each vacuum motor + system. Thanks Marty for the one you sent me- works fine. Carpet & upper console installed. Stripe decals are all done. Seats w/headrests are due back this week. Overhauled 289 will go in this weekend.
If I can figure out how to transfer photos from my I phone, I'll post photos.

Neil

 

[mbsf1970]

typical.......master mechanic and electrician but can't work in digital!! :grin:
Stephen

 

[franklinair]

Here's the dash partially together. (Thanks Rich)

Neil

 

[BroadwayBlue]

Here's the dash partially together. (Thanks Rich)

Neil

That looks awesome Neil!
Looks like you got the picture upload to work. :thumb:

 

[Sarge]

Nice Work Neil. I'm jealous, that deluxe dash looks great!

Robert

 

[joedls]

Nice work, Neil!

 

[franklinair]

Engine prep:

 

[mbsf1970]

That's simply gorgeous!! is that graduated/numbered wheel a Harmonic Balancer??
Stephen

 

[franklinair]

The 3rd photo s the harmonic balancer with the timing marks. The 4th photo is the machined flat area at the rear of the block showing the VIN.

Neil

 

[franklinair]

Almost ready to install:

 

[rvrtrash]

Shiny new engines are so pretty!

Steve

 

[franklinair]

New steering wheel (not Deluxe) and trim pieces:

Neil

 

[stangfan]

:grin:

 

[franklinair]

Got the 289 in, now hooking up all the peripherals:

Neil

 

[franklinair]

Finally able to devote time to my CS (too busy working on airplanes and then a cold bug).
Today I got the AM/FM radio & kick panel speakers wired up, finished the console, and door seals.
Passenger door panel installed. I stayed with the standard armrest- can't stand those bulky types.
I should have it done (finally) after the first of the year, and then I'll have to decide to keep or sell.

Neil

 

[Ruppstang]

Looking great but I would expect nothing less from you!'
Merry Christmas
Marty

 

[robert campbell]

Dad,
Pretty pretty pretty!!

Rob

 

[stangfan]

That is beautiful Neil! :grin: