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Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1635
this thread has been idle for to long.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1636
So I guess I'll give everybody an update on the lack of progress.............

I've worked out a deal for another rust-free trunk lid, and possibly some fenders for the vert.
Since labor day, things got really busy at work. In that time, my grandfather passed away at the young age of 90, and I have been repairing things around the house for my grandmother since then. (also 90)
And then people started calling me for more work on top of what I had already. it's been a busy 2 months with everything that has happened, on top of finishing the new shop. (insulation and drywall are this weekend).
But all is not lost. I'm waiting for my brand new p heads to get shipped, and a few more tidbits for the rest of the car. also got quads for the rear. (Both cars)
I probably won't be working on the car until December. The work and painting isn't a worry since the shop is heated.

I also got misc. replacement parts for the vert..... trim, mouldings, Chrome...... that sort of thing.

I'm also going to be in search of a cam in a few weeks. Not sure which one I'm going with yet, but possibly a stage I and some forged pistons.

So that's what has been happening since labor day. Oh yea, I went to Cape Cod for 9 days too.
I'll post some pics of the shop after the drywall is up tomorrow.


Jerry
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #1637
Sounds good man! Except for the loss, sorry to hear that! But other than that you got everything squared away anyway, nothin but a matter of time. Gonna be a helluva day when that thing rolls out all revamped....
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1638
yea i have been following and cant wait to see it painted.
sorry about your loss my thoughts are with you and your family
84 TC - under contruction
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98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1639
Sorry for your loss. Glad to see your shop is comming along, it's nice you have a heated garage to work in.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1640
Also sorry for your loss.

I was just curious as to where this project was at.I always look forward to coming home from work and checking up on your progress.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1641
Thanks guys


Here's some of the new shop.
New breaker box.
Bigger is always better. ;)


Insulation




Drywall





The quicker I finish this job. The sooner I can finish my car.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #1642
why the gap, between the drywall?
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1643
What gap? lol


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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #1644
ok,thats better.......lol.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
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1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1645
The walls were taller the 8'. It's easier to finish the drywall in the center, then the top or bottom.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #1646
gotcha.............that makes sense.
Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily: 
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:birdsmily: :birdsmily: :birdsmily::birdsmily:
1983 base model,1969 302 (originally a v6),upraded c5,currently 30,441 original miles.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1647
Lookin' good dude! lookin' reaal good!

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1648
drool..  Everyday I dream about building a shop like that.  I'm so sick of suburbia and need to move back to rural Michigan.  Awesome shop...can I just come visit and just daydream in it?
My car is a gravity hybrid.  The gasoline engine gets me up the hills, and gravity gets me down.

Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014

Reply #1649
Is that foil faced hard insulation in the ceiling?  How was it laying it out?  Did you cut it out around each rafter?

BTW, sorry about your grandfather....I lost mine recently, too.
1987 TC