Basement Paul wrote:When you
gut the interior ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
and put a racing seat in it, you should just put a toggle switch to start the car, a la NASCAR. That would save some weight too...
What plans do you think you have for the car?
-BP
Before I drove it home I firmly intended to more than double the HP of the 460. The 210 HP 460 and 2.76 rear end gets it down the 1/4 mile in 18-19 seconds.
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
But the Interstate ride was so peaceful and quiet that has some appeal too and the plans to boost the power didn't seem so important.
I don't know what I'll do with it eventually. First things are brakes and starter issue. The pedal goes down too far. It may be just the rear shoes need adjusting, maybe air in the lines. or maybe the rear brake system has failed for some reason. I expect the new ignition switch will fix the starter issue.
The chrome trim on at least the driver side rocker panel needs to come off to treat whatever is causing the paint bubble. The power antenna doesn't work right. Nor do the Power door locks. There's an aftermarket combo sound system/backup camera/navigation system which isn't completely functional. (I'd rather have the original sound system.) There's a little play in the steering that I suspect is a loose PS control valve adjustment. The cigar lighter doesn't work. Wheel balance isn't perfect. LOts of little things to tinker with.
If I get around to increased power I might buy a stroker long block or maybe pick up a rebuildable core and build a performance engine to swap in and, in either case, sell the current engine when the replacement is ready. Headers, dual exhaust and bigger carb would be required if power is boosted. The Duraspark ignition should be OK. The rear end should be changed to a 3.50 or so The torque converter that's in there now is quite loose on a fast idle. Not sure if its stock but if power is boosted a stall converter and trans cooler are probably called for. An OD transmission sure would be nice. I think maybe some of the later F-series trucks had 460s with OD but haven't looked into that. If one is available it would probably be computer controlled.
I should visit an automotive upholstery shop and see if they can patch the hole in the headliner.
With no major body, paint or interior work, the car won't have to be out of service for long periods like my other projects. I like that.
As you can see, the project plan is not at all firm at this point. I'll let the project take shape as it goes along. Stay tuned!!