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by Johann66
Mon 01 May 2017, 17:17
Forum: Restoration
Topic: *SOLD* Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine
Replies: 25
Views: 13218

Re: Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine

More progress made! Exhaust manifold not painted. Weber manifold just Handi Andied. Plug wires fitted. Need to make bracket for the coil! Carb to be cleaned! Weber DCD7.
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by Johann66
Sun 30 Apr 2017, 20:11
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILLYBOB
Replies: 1170
Views: 320497

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILL

One never says no for usable Wood!! (and Steel)!! :mrgreen:
by Johann66
Sun 30 Apr 2017, 15:51
Forum: Restoration
Topic: *SOLD* Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine
Replies: 25
Views: 13218

Re: Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine

Refurbish is coming along! This is "NOT A Remachine"! Result is starting to look good! Will come complete with gearbox & Shifter and starter. It has a new flywheel and ring gear and clutch and! pressure plate! Here are more pics as I go along!! The weber inlet and exhaust manifold is next on my agen...
by Johann66
Sat 29 Apr 2017, 19:22
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Why Rassie is slow.
Replies: 91
Views: 36009

Re: Why Rassie is slow.

It is painful but I slept all night and mentally I am strong. I will have to sell spares I do not use as R.1000 per Friday is nothing to save my leg. Yes we never know what is next. We take all for granted. My friend also phones me. He is the same age as me. He just found out he got lung cancer. He...
by Johann66
Fri 28 Apr 2017, 22:03
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Why Rassie is slow.
Replies: 91
Views: 36009

Re: Why Rassie is slow.

Rassie, you made our day! Glad you are now getting the right treatment!!
by Johann66
Fri 28 Apr 2017, 21:56
Forum: Restoration
Topic: *SOLD* Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine
Replies: 25
Views: 13218

Re: Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine

roelb wrote:Colour is stunning
Forgive my ignorance, is that original colour from GM ?
No, I am doing my own thing! It is made by Spraymate! They call it "Blue Grotto" I agree the colour is amazing!!
Spraymate is a local business near Meyerton/Dale Side.
by Johann66
Fri 28 Apr 2017, 15:52
Forum: Restoration
Topic: *SOLD* Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine
Replies: 25
Views: 13218

*SOLD* Refurbish Firenza 2500 engine

Have started to clean up this engine! Have this Grotto Blue metallic engine paint! I like the result! will update as I fit all the rest! This engine is complete from starter to Weber carburetor! All original! Lets see how it comes out! Shown in sun and shade! DSCF3554.JPG DSCF3556.JPG DSCF3557.JPG
by Johann66
Wed 26 Apr 2017, 11:54
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILLYBOB
Replies: 1170
Views: 320497

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILL

Have you thought of converting the rear brakes to disk? Not difficult!
Johann
by Johann66
Tue 25 Apr 2017, 16:20
Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
Topic: Joining the best
Replies: 3
Views: 2476

Re: Joining the best

Welcome! Lots of Ford Info available! Show us a pic of your project Work in progress! :mrgreen: