Author Topic: Can I work it or what? (Read 515 times)

68EFIvert · « **on:** September, 20, 2008, 03:48:43 PM »

As you guys may know already I am getting my car ready for a magazine photo shoot that is scheduled the evening of Oct 3 or on Oct 4th. It all depends on the weather her in the NW. I am also going to do a tranny conversion to a T56 6 speed in the next few weeks. I spoke with the shop that helped with some of the mechanical gremlins and did the paint work about getting their help on the conversion and they are eager to help. I am going to talk with the magazine guy and see if he would be interested in doing a write-up on a T56 in a 68. I may get a little labor help in exchange for some publicity. ;D

The only hitch is I got my new T56 2 weeks ago and was sent the wrong tranny. They sent one for a mod motor with an electronic speedometer. I hope the new tranny would arrive in time. I have everything else waiting except for a new driveline because I don't know what the length will be until the tranny goes in.

Midlife · « **Reply #1 on:** September, 20, 2008, 05:41:58 PM »

I wouldn't risk a major photo shoot with a fairly significant transplant...just me.

68EFIvert · « **Reply #2 on:** September, 20, 2008, 06:09:52 PM »

I'm not going to risk it. I plan on doing the shoot with the T5 in there and then if interested do another one for the tranny conversions. If the tranny one never happens I am still very content on just having one on the car only. Beggers can't be choosers.

68EFIvert · « **Reply #3 on:** September, 21, 2008, 08:10:36 AM »

I guess I am not as good as I thought I was. They have already done a T56 conversion and don't want to do another. Oh well.

67 evil eleanor · « **Reply #4 on:** September, 21, 2008, 08:32:25 AM »

If the cars running good and their are no issues, then its best to leave well enough alone. Plenty of time after the weather cools for the swap.

Mustang Mike · « **Reply #5 on:** September, 21, 2008, 06:08:39 PM »

I told you there would be a magazine pictorial in your future. Do you remember me saying that? It may have been on another site, I can't recall. All I have to say is congratulations, you have a BAD ASS 68!!!

68EFIvert · « **Reply #6 on:** September, 21, 2008, 09:54:46 PM »

Thanks Mike. It looks like I will be in your neck of the woods next year. I grew up in Palmer and graduated from Palmer High back in 91'. My sister still lives up there and I am going to take the family up there to visit next summer. (Can't delay the trip any longer.;D) I would love to take a look at your car if you don't mind. Maybe if there is a good car show up there I can coordinate the timing of the trip with. My sister and brother-in-law have a few cars and enjoy those events as well. They have a 55 Chevy, 30 Ford Victoria (right hand drive with a blown 302) and a 66 Plymouth Fury Convertible. If I am lucky they may let me drive one of the cars there.

Darreld

Mustang Mike · « **Reply #7 on:** September, 23, 2008, 03:55:53 PM »

Well I'll be jiggered! You never mentioned that. I live 7 miles up KGB off of vine. I'll be happy to get together with you. Just keep me posted.

Mustang Mike · « **Reply #8 on:** September, 24, 2008, 06:19:43 PM »

HAPPY B-DAY DARRELD! ~booty

68EFIvert · « **Reply #9 on:** September, 24, 2008, 09:41:24 PM »

Thanks Mike. I am now 3 dozen years old. Twice the age of a kid graduating from HS. The funny thing is I wouldn't want to go back though.

I have an update on the tranny install. The mag sent me another email and they now want to do a tech article. The only prob is they will be here on the 3rd and 4th but the tranny is on back order until the 1st. I am not sure I will have it in time.