Power Surge's Coupe #692 Gen3 build...

[Power Surge]

Ooooh....this is a day I've been patiently waiting for! My Weber setup finally arrived!

Since I am doing a tribute build to CSX2299, I am trying to do everything I can to make the car pretty accurate to original. I had Jim Inglese build a Weber induction setup for my 347. This includes a correct COBRA FIA intake, Weber 48 IDF carbs, and linkage made to work with FFR's cable setup. Jim also offers reproduction Daytona FIA valve covers, as well as the FIA style water neck with integrated fuel log. Most FIA necks were driver side water outlet with 4 fuel line outlets. But 2299 only has two fuel outlets and then piggy backs the fuel lines on each side to both carbs. So I had Jim build the FIA water neck that same way, and also with a pass side water outlet to work with the FFR setup. This induction system is supposed to be ready to bolt and run, already setup for my 347.

Of course I had to take a pic with it sitting on the motor too

On the 347, I plan to paint it all black like original, and of course use the FIA valve covers. Right now I'm also working on setting up all the proper original V belt front accessories.

EDIT - well crap... seeing the pic of the water neck, it seems they built it with a driver's water outlet. Guess I'll have to contact Inglese and have them do another one

[PNWTim]

Sorry it was reversed but very cool nonetheless. I am sure he will make it right and I love the idea of a close to original tribute.

[Power Surge]

Sorry it was reversed but very cool nonetheless. I am sure he will make it right and I love the idea of a close to original tribute.

Thanks Tim. I really love originality in old cars. And it's fun to replicate that. I love researching those details, finding rare old parts, etc.

[Power Surge]

Got a little work done on the motor this weekend. Since I'm going for the vintage look, I had to paint the aluminum heads black, and did the timing cover as well. I used Eastwood ceramic 2 part engine black, with activator. Primed the heads first with the 2k engine primer. I resealed the timing cover, because one of my engine pet peeves is big ugly blue gaskets sticking out the side of the timing cover. So I got a nice black rubberized fiber timing gasket, and then trimmed it to the edges of the timing cover. I also got the Champ 8 qt road race pan installed. And while I was there, I installed the vintage looking mechanical fuel pump, with integrated filter. I used some of the extra paint to coat my outer tie rods, and then got them permanently installed. Oh, and also got the balancer installed.

I'm still waiting for all the front engine accessories and brackets to show up. I'm doing a vintage V belt setup, with original steel crank pulley and water pump pulley. Because I'm doing power steering, I am doing a late 60s factory power steering pump and bracket. And then for the alternator, I will be doing the iconic looking high mount hi-po alternator setup. I just have to mock it all up and make sure it all lines up. Since the FFR uses opposite side radiator inlet and outlet, I am using a Flowkooler aluminum water pump, but that requires modification to work with the stock style front engine parts. I'll post those mod pics up when it's finalized. And I ordered up some 3/4" valve cover spacers, to raise the FIA replica valve covers to clear the aluminum rockers.

[8secDuster]

I'm not a 100% Purest when it comes to these cars. I truly understand building one as a "Resto-Mod".
It's the Perfect platform for doing so.
But that being said though, I am very guilty of leaning more towards the Stock Looking, Pushrod Motor side with them, so seeing your build plans and engine combo has me really looking forward to seeing it when you are done. I had a similar thought when I originally started this journey with mine, Viking Blue, thin stripes, roundels, but it ended up moving more towards "What if Shelby had to build x-number of production cars in order to race GT Class? That's what I want it to resemble" like Chrysler had to do with the Superbirds and Dodge Daytonas to race in NASCAR.

Looks Great Sal. Gonna be *****in when its done!

[burchfieldb]

That is looking great Sal and I hear you on those gaskets sticking out! Also, your dash should be here this week.

Brent

[Power Surge]

I'm not a 100% Purest when it comes to these cars. I truly understand building one as a "Resto-Mod".
It's the Perfect platform for doing so.
But that being said though, I am very guilty of leaning more towards the Stock Looking, Pushrod Motor side with them, so seeing your build plans and engine combo has me really looking forward to seeing it when you are done. I had a similar thought when I originally started this journey with mine, Viking Blue, thin stripes, roundels, but it ended up moving more towards "What if Shelby had to build x-number of production cars in order to race GT Class? That's what I want it to resemble" like Chrysler had to do with the Superbirds and Dodge Daytonas to race in NASCAR.

Looks Great Sal. Gonna be *****in when its done!

Dude your car came out perfect. You've got great vision and great build skills. And the end result shows!

Everyone has their vision for their build. That's the beauty of an FFR. For me, I like originality. My vision for my coupe, is to be brought back to the 60s when I look at my car. Obviously being a Gen3, the frame won't be very correct, but I'm going to try to make the rest of the car be as close to the original as I can make it. Having a specific car to pattern off of definitely helps. But then you have to decide WHICH version of the car to use, lol. I'm going for it's current state of being, which also helps because any new picture people take will be current to what I'm doing.

[Power Surge]

That is looking great Sal and I hear you on those gaskets sticking out! Also, your dash should be here this week.

Brent

Wooo! I think the interior of my car will be very accurate to how 2299 is. I'm excited for that challenge.