Ed Hughes

Thanks John. It wasn't bad the first three weekends when it was raining, but it will kill me having her off the road for several more weeks. I miss the Shark, she was almost as nice as your 930 was.

The badges were made up by a Pelican member a few years ago, and are now sold thru Pelican. I don't think I paid a lot more for the 3.4 bit than I did for the 3.2 version 7 years ago.

Ed Hughes

Got heads 4, 5, 6 on today and their cam tower. She's a Flat 6 again, sorta. Also redid the breather gasket, t-stat o-ring and put a new pressure switch on. I may or may not get some done tomorrow, but I'm home most of this week, so I may get some evening work done. Next step: Cams and cam timing!

One of the cool things about this, is you get some visitors. Here's Mario's (cbad-box) SC with the heart of a Carrera. A sweet car, and its sound was some great motivation!

Ed Hughes

One more of Mario:

Marc Gelefsky

Normally not a fan of such things but the silver and blue just looks really cool.

cbad-box

Ed thanks for including a few pics of my SC in this great thread. What I like most about those pics is whats going on in the back round of the second one, looks like Debbie is losing that tug of war!

Eharrison

Mario love the car, ever thought of a duck tail?

Ed Hughes

I noticed that too-who is walking who?

cbad-box

Thanks for the kudo's on the silver/blue and yes a ducktail is on the to do list. Cosmetically the car came as you see it, she just got new rubber and last year the motor (3.4) and trans were updated.

Having the opportunity to watch Ed's build is an appreciated education. I pulled my drivetrain, did the brakes and other basic projects but did not have the confidence or experience to do a motor.

Ed back to you!!!

Ed Hughes

I'll try this again, picked the wrong date for the pics the first go...

Well, with only a trip to OC tomorrow planned for this week, I got a little work done this evening. More cleaning of the chain boxes and then installation of them. I lubed the cams and journals and slid them in, ready to accept the timing gear, which I cleaned too. I also re-sealed all of the cam oil line fittings-they were never removed, but the seals are cheap! Pics of some of the various bits below. I've also included a pic of some of the necessary "chemicals" and aids for the builder during assembly.

Lots to go still, but with a 3 day weekend coming up, I hope to wash the boat and then get some more parts back on. I'm down to only 50 baggies of parts to wash and slap on! A long way to go still, as I still do a few things to the chassis prior to re-installing the engine, including wiring the DME splitter, mounting it and mounting/wiring the new coils, inspecting the rear monoballs, clean up around the engine bay, etc. But, the focus is all motor for now. Gonna miss a DE the first part of May, which is bumming me out. My goal is to get this together before I head to Le Mans 6/9, or even better, Memorial Day weekend.

rusnak

I love those collectible cigar trays!!! I accidentally blasted my Avo cigar tray off the back patio table one day and...crash!!!! Blue Moon with orange?

Ed Hughes

I've broken another Tommy Bahama ashtray and a nice Crystal one my wife gave me as an anniversary present the last few years from them getting knocked off my bench, I know what you're saying!

Yep, Blue Moon is in season these days.

Eharrison

I've have to find mine for you. My humidor is now a change holder and one of the ashtrays is a watch and ring holder in the bathroom. I thnk I have a hand made mexican cigar ashtray somewhere.

Cancer can kinda killed the whole cigar hobby for me.

g-50cab

You are making good progress Ed - keep it going -

I can't wait to hear your impressions of the motor once you get her all broken in. I loved my 3.4!

Amber Gramps

Keep it up Ed.

Ed Hughes

I'm trying (but failing) to keep pace with your projects Jeremy-she is looking sweet. I'll bet she'll be awesome on the track with your magic.

I'm stumbling through this as "fast" as I can!!