Well I finally got my new 67 440HP motor installed, engine compartment painted and a few other things done. Never had $$ to do it when had original paint done. Yes, I know. The belt is a generic one and I need to do the wiper motor (Jules is in my future). Fender tag in my wallet right now. What stands out that needs to be done still? Not looking for factory exact, but maybe immediate improvement.

Good news it with 100 miles it withstood a traffic jam threw Harpers Ferry, WV yesterday in 90 degree heat and held 195°. Then found that it is now ripping second gear with a takeaway in drive. Sweet.

Bad news is I was told not to take down new ragtop for two more weeks to stretch it. Is this normal??

Thanks, Pete

One more...

other side

Looks good, Battery sticks out like a sore thumb

Looks great! Very tidy

Thanks, Yeah, may geet one of those silly covers for it as I was in rush to get it back when battery died. It has been gone since Apr 11 for this work. Bodyguy had a personal tragedy and I gave him some leeway working thru his issues. Great guy and does great work. Still things undone, but happy to have it back for what is left of summer.

Keep pointing out things.

Thnaks, Pete

The things that jump out to me are: ignition wires, looms, battery, belt, oil breather, incorrect master cylinder and also the master should be black as they were painted with the booster. Everything else look nice and clean.

Also looks like a 68 and later style washer bottle? Alternator stator ring should be natural bare steel with a brownish clear coat laquer coating (not black or red as painted many are). Exhaust manifolds were painted with the engine and most burned away, etc.

Not trying to be a critic, just helpful, car looks beautiful!

Wrong bolt on the upper alternator mount , bolts holding the thermo housing should be engine color ...

Guys, this is what I asked for. Guy wanted to do all of that stuff, but we had to stop due to personal circumstances. He did an R/T that won Carlisle in 2009, so he knows how it should be. I want to know as I may be doing these things myself and I wanted to tap this wonderful resouece.
Thanks, Pete

winning at carlisle doesnt prove he knows his stuff. its a peoples choice show.

if it was mine i would remove stickers from battery, replace the belts, and at least get black plug wires.

the standard of modified excellance crap wasnt a judged show.

Totally Auto's "Standard of Excellence" but compared to what? Cars they didn't restore?

For now I will take off the stickers. I like the look of the Mancini battery, but will probably keep belts after that story. We have had so many clouds lately it is hard to find sun.
The good thing is that the Carlisle car is an original owner car that has retained all orig parts, and it is there for a reference. My next pick-up are the uncut rear convertible interior panels and the 4327s carb.
Thanks for the tips.

Pete

I've seen several cars with boosters that remained yellow cad. Did it vary by plant?

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I've seen several cars with boosters that remained yellow cad. Did it vary by plant?

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No, not with that style booster, they were all painted black with the booster as an assembly, it's a (very) common restoration mistake to detail and paint the master cyl cast iron grey wit the unpainted gold cad lid.