After 3 1/2 years IT'S ALIVE! (pics)

67Thunder

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I started up the 428 tonight for the first time, installed in the car.

I am pretty darn happy to be at this milestone, and have the car alive (so to speak)

I decided to peel off all the masking tape and bubble wrap we had protecting the paint, and take some pics.

Lots of details and work to go, but I really am happy with the way it looks. Nice, lean, clean, and mean.

Next on the list, finish the hydraulic clutch, exhaust system, rad, fan, overflow, wiper washers, driveshaft

 

gonzothegreat

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Jun 28, 2008

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It looks very nice, well done

 

woodsnake

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Once again the green headed monster of jealousy raises it's ugly head.

NICE WORK!!!

 

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01ragtop

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Very Nice. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I am just getting started on my car, and posts like this one keep me motivated. My build will take 4+ years, and when I see people that have done the same or similar it gives me hope. Keep the pics coming.

 

jcode68

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Great looking build, congrats on hitting this milestone! Love the color combo, keep the pics coming.
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hardsy

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Jun 28, 2008

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Mmm very very nice

 

69gmachine

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Congratulations! But that will probably only make you more impatient to get it on the road.

It took me almost 2 years to get my car driving again after I tore up the valvetrain over revving it. Now my alternator's gone out... it's always something with these old cars.

 

cardude

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beautiful job, now are you sure you really wanna drive it or just rub it with a diaper!!

 

SadbutTrue

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Like so many of thec ars on here, I'm somewhat concerned that it will have enough power to safely merge onto the freeway. My prayers are with you...

 

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pyroman

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Wow that looks amazing! Great job so far!

 

mustang6tee8

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69gmachine said:

Congratulations! But that will probably only make you more impatient to get it on the road.

It took me almost 2 years to get my car driving again after I tore up the valvetrain over revving it. Now my alternator's gone out... it's always something with these old cars.

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Shoot, it aint just the older cars... I just had to replace the alternator on my 95!

 

izzy jr

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looks awesome! wish my car was that nice and far along.

 

67Thunder

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Thanks guys

Had a long weekend break and wife has bought a car for herself (mustang envy) so I have not had much spare time this week.

I am trying to get the radiator polished up this week. Burnt out one (cheap) die grinder already