Jensen Interceptor.... :p

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Did her spoiler look like this one?

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HOLY CRAP! How many leafs in that pack?

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They were wrapped in leather, once I took the leather remnants away I was stunned too!

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Do you know the hammer trick for those calipers?
A vette friend showed me how he would SLOWLY bleed them, to avoid bubbles, then let it sit for an hour or so. Then go back and lightly tap the calipers all over, which jarred the remaining bubbles loose. One more careful bleed and he had great pedal.

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That thing used to haul moonshine? I don't think my 3500 has that many leafs.

Sheldon

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Maybe there are overloads somewhere I haven't seen too!


Here's where the car now sits after I butchered the ... I mean CUT the front coils...

It is sitting on the 235/60/15s I'm gonna run in this picture too..

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I'm still waiting for underhood goodies to get here, but this is what's sittin on the floor so far just awaitin'....

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Please tell me you have some ported heads and a nice cam to go with.
I can just imagine the look on peoples faces when you blow away someone's "fast" car.
What will they ask first,what is it? or what is in it?

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Crazy's getting a bit old. I guess he wimped out on cutting the hood to fit a tunnel ram.....

Sheldon

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I have a spare hood beside my house, but let's keep that quiet for now... LOL

I have a few go fast goodies in store, just waiting on a few of them while I get under the hood ready.
I want to be running in a month so I can get my jalopy out and get crackin on it. The Jensen is just gonna be a decent driver until my Coupe is finished, then I'll get my wife mad.
I mean go silly on the Jensen...


I just heard my parts will be here Friday at the earliest... I got bored waiting... my fans were filthy, as was their motors and the shroud, and my air flaps were torn / missing...

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The engine was rebuilt already with new pistons etc... so I thought I would try storing the stock intake and running something a little weird under the hood, two Edelbrock 500s.
The intake is almost finished... just needs the polishing done...

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Can you run this manifold with the air conditioning?

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Crazy's getting a bit old....

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.....and senile !

CrAzY thinks that his Class C(barn door) motorhomie will keep-up with my AERO Class A ma-chine !

Those cRaZy CaNaDiAnS ! ...

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Slowly but slowly...

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FiNaLlY ... the TRUTH about that "barn-door"

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You weren't anywhere near Ashcroft for the Loafer's Oldtime Drags last weekend, were you? Saw a Jensen about that color and immediately thought of your car.

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No, I wish it was me!
I wouldn't be allowed to run at the Old Time Drags though!

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How to get the Jensen guys to shun you....

It's now a 9.35 to 1 compression 446 cubic inch engine with ported heads with the valve bowls deshrouded, a Comp Cam 270H, and a few parts and pieces not usually found under an English bonnet...

This is what I had at 12:00 noon today...



And only ONE bleeding knuckle later....

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You must do cooking shows also 3 hours in the garage season to taste and whala. Are you building this in your 1 car garage? Looking good!

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Are you building this in your 1 car garage?

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Nope.
My DRIVEWAY.


My one car garage is packed!

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This one wasn't racing either. Just saw him driving around. They're such an uncommon car, I'm surprised it wasn't you!

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Crazy: Is that coil lead a Lucas product?

Sheldon

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The missing one?
NO!

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Tasty!!!

What brand of headers are those???

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Do I sense Murphys Law floating around you.

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LOL
I hear the muffler comes in Monday or Tuesday, we'll see!
I've got my FBO ignition.... all my exhaust parts.... just gotta fire up the welder!

I'm taking it to my buddy's shop to do the exhaust, he has a couple of hoists, and I sure don't!

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So what was the decision on the exhaust tips?

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(I will leave out my thoughts on how they look at the moment )

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GOOD!
Then I won't comment on your Camaros looks either....


It actually sounds much better with the FBO ignition installed. I've never used an FBO setup, but I'm actually truly impressed by something I bought for once!
Pics and videos to come hopefully... lol

BTW- the Trac-Loc or Power-loc or whatever it is works well. I tried it!

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Don't forget to come and take me for a ride.

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It'll have to be on a fairly wide street until I get the traction problem sorted....


I have a few bugs left, I get my needed switches tomorrow I hope..... I had better be ready for spring I tell ya!

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Haha!

Here's a thread on my Jensen, I bought it last year and have gotten it running. Drove it around the block too... it's been sitting since 1991, when the engine, transmission and radiator were redone. The owner never touched the car for 17 years....

The way I got it.....

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Great car!! An Icon of cool performance and style!!

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I am interested in how you resolve your rear suspension/weight transfer issues-- so please keep us posted on your progress. I have a 1971 Mark II Interceptor which is currently being fitted with a 499 CID stroker (built by Diamondback Engines in Texas based on a 400 block), so I anticipate having some suspension work ahead of me to handle the additional power and torque.

You've done a great job with your Jensen so far-- properly upgraded cars are so few and far between, especially in North America.

Regards, Dave

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Hi Dave!


I know many on the JOC forum believe in the addition of coil over springs to help the rear squat and raise the rear a little....
I am most likely going to change my rear springs FIRST, as just a quick visual inspection leaves me thinking they need replacing for sure- and once I do that I'll try and get the most out of my car as far as launching goes....

Are you using the Delta Motorsports headers?

I wound up fitting 2 1/2" exhaust right through on my car, I was warned it wouldn't fit but we got it in and it works pretty good.

I'm just driving my Jensen every chance I get and loving every minute of it for the last month or two......

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Thanks for the reply!

Yes, I am using the Delta shorty headers and will need a larger exhaust with crossover section to suit it. Would you by chance have photos of your 2.5" exhaust as installed?

I'm also planning to start with new rear leaf springs and take it from there. Is there a North American source for Jensen-specific springs (other than K&D) or are you having yours custom-made locally?

Regards, Dave

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Killer looking mill!


I'm getting springs made locally I'm pretty sure. My buddy has a spring business and he's been begging me not to ask him.
I do have pics of the exhaust somewhere, or my brother does. It wasn't easy- I had to buy mufflers with the same outside dimension as the originals, and then I had to modify the mufflers- I cut the inlet and outlet off each muffler and I now have an S curve (so to speak) coming off each inlet and each outlet of each muffler.
I saw pics of a few Jensens that tried 2 1/2" exhaust, the rear would hit the pipe as it exited the mufflers. Took a couple hours and 4 U bends, a bit of cutting... a bit of welding, but it was doable. I toyed with the idea of an X pipe but I couldn't see it happening as far as clearance and space went.
If you were local I think I have an H pipe that bolts up to the Delta Motorsports headers.... in my shed or garage... I'm not using it.

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Ricer BLING!!!As long as it doesent sound like a mad bumble bee in a tin can.

Keep up the great work.I have always loved those.I always envisioned one with a 6-71 and 2 four barrels hanging out of the hood.I am weird like that.

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Somebody cover Oz's eyes for a second....

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I was just thinking of you.....

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So .... YOU are the same guy ? .. both CrAzY and NuTtY ? ......

And you have aluminum parts THAT rust ? ...

That MUST BE a CrAzYCaNaDiAn THING !!

BTW ....did you ever get that smoldering holding-tank fixed in your motor-homey ?

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My holding tank is exemplary.
Possibly you are thinking of the monstrosity in yer back yard?!?!

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Possibly you are thinking of the monstrosity in yer back yard?!?!

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MONSTROSITY ? ... Huh ? ... it is maybe 2 or 3 feet longer than your barn-door is !!

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I heard YOURS is six feet longer than the Titanic!