New guy, just bought a 65 in Lake Havasu

pfcmooney · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:58 am Post subject:

I like the orange wheels and the black ones, due to the contrast I like the Black, but i bet blue would look bad ass too. The car is missing some bad ass exhaust. I like the car overall. Bad ass brother!

KStier · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:25 am Post subject:

Looking at a 65 this week...wanna go low but maybe not as low as you are, I like the stance but the roads on the east coast (we're not all bad out here) and the lip at the end of my driveway would probably like it just a little higher. Good inspiration for the future!
Kyle

AndrewB · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:49 pm Post subject:

Very nice car man!
what tires are you running on those 8inch rims?
I have a set of 8's i have been wanting to use, and hopefully they fit as well as your did!
Nice work.

pOrk · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:12 am Post subject:

Rear tires are 195/50, although I would suggest something taller as its difficult making freeway speeds with my freeway flyer. I am looking for new tires before spring rolls around, hope I can find something to fit without rolling my fenders.

Motor is gone through, ended up with new pistons / jugs as well as heads ( old ones were off a fuel injected motor and not in great shape ). Also picked up a Tri-Mil. Engine tins are getting hydro-dipped to look like bamboo and should be back in 2 weeks, then re-assambly and off to MOFOCO for a test run on their engine dyno.

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oxtaco · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:14 am Post subject:

shes looking sweet man...

when you going to start bagging it? Twisted Evil

pOrk · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:01 pm Post subject:

oxtaco · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:31 pm Post subject:

well good luck with the job situation, the bug looks F'n sick. where did you get the rear wheels?

5lam · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

Badass! The stance and wheels are awesome!
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pOrk · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:16 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, had the wheels built by Stockton Wheel in California. Great group of guys to deal with!

pOrk · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:32 pm Post subject:

Almost hit 70 today so it was time to bring the car home finally:

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I pulled all the engine insulation and degreased the engine bay and that was that, took way longer then I expected so thats all you get. Hoping to have the engine together by the end of this week, still waiting on the engine tins then off to MOFOCO to try out their engine dyno thanks to Roy

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mykidsbug · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject:

i pick up my smoothies tomorrow. trying to catch up. Still like that bug bro!! Cool

pOrk · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:24 am Post subject:

Home sweet home

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Degreased the engine bay and started cleaning up the wiring:

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New engine bay insulation and cleaned up wiring:

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Reassembly almost complete

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Bamboo

lovethatconvertible · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:37 am Post subject:

That LOOKS Cool, How sturdy is the Paint or Hydro Dip? Car's looking' good as usual.

cruisinvdub · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject:

HotRod06 · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:15 am Post subject:

Thats an awesome looking engine. Your build is awesome.
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mykidsbug · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:46 am Post subject:

pfcmooney · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject:

That car is so bad ass! Love the hydrodipping too! Keep us drooling man!

pOrk · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, should have some more to add this weekend. Nothing too exciting though, just new axle boots and finished up the engine bay as well as added a tach to the steering column and painted the generator.

The hydro-dipping process is pretty neat, a friend of mine and his pops just started doing it locally and the prices are outstanding right now as he is trying to get his name out there. If you guys need anything done get ahold of them NOW and get your stuff done for cheap : http://www.teamgileto.com/

As far as durability, it is base coated then dipped then clear coated so it will be as durable as a normal paint job. Can wet sand / buff it the same as well

Thanks for all the comments guys, I am just getting more and more motivated to get this thing rolling for the season. Weather has been outstanding and I've been spending too much time on the bike...

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