[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by Jack Gifford

... building a four-cylinder engine for the lakester, using my spare M/T hemi head. If I decide to go this route, it will differ from a Tempest in many ways- hemi head, DOHC, aluminum block (sitting upright), etc....

Some recent progress to report- see my post of today in the 'RACE' forum ('Guessing game: M/T hemi flow').

[blueghoast]

Originally Posted by c5farmer

Thanks for all the nice comments about our car. It will be fun, nothing like the sweet sound of a ropeshft spinning away!

Doug, the radiator is a swap meet special designed to fit a big block '68 Nova. It fit pretty well and measured just under 19" x 26". My other car uses a Griffin universal fit 19x26 but required a little triming of the radiator support and lowering the bottom mounts to fit. Both have driver side top inlet hose application and require modifying the shroud.
The junction block is stock to the 63 v8 cars. The junction block wiring schematic is on page 11-4, figure 11-3, of the 63 Tempest Chassis shop manual. Most of the blocks I have found are cracked on one of the mounting ears. If you find a good one, get it.

Hey Jerry; Did you see the video of my blower motor in the race section.
It's under new power plant. Just to let you know.

GT.

[c5farmer]

GT, your engine looks mean and sounds "over the top". It should provide a driving experience in your Trans Am when you hammer it! Nice video by Todd, too. Looks like the cold weather hasn't slowed you down.
My engine is on the homemade test stand waiting to be started and broken in as soon as we get a little warmer temperatures. I ran across a guy on facebook that has the same blower set up on his Pontiac, so have been getting tune up info from him. Then it is going into the hot rod Tempest.

[Paul Yeaman]

Hi Jerry,

'Looks like a "Ticket-Getter" to me! When will you install it in the car?

'Making some progress here - the disc brake mod' is complete except for connecting the new brake hoses and refilling/bleeding the system.

11 guitars on the bench!!! 'Just returned home from a Guitar Show in Grand Rapids . . . 'long day!!!

You and Susan keep warm. 'See you in the spring,

Paul

[heater63]

Just brought out to go get a roof put on.

[c5farmer]

The 63 hot rod is just about ready to hit the street again. It has been an adventure changing from a 400 ci D-port engine to a 462 ci O-port engine. The biggest change was exhaust and oil pan interference. Gave up on expensive headers and went with RARE ram air exhaust manifolds. The 2.5" outlet ones required a couple notches in the crossmember, but fit nicely every where else. Also installed a Tempest Guys direct fit radiator that is good for cooling over 600hp.

[TempestFugit]

Awesome!... looking forward to seeing it at Norwalk maybe someday!?

[indiantony]

Could you post a picture of the notches in the crossmember? Im thinking of getting a set of those manifolds. Thanks
Tony

[c5farmer]

The only area that really needed notched was at the bottom of the cross member where the side and bottom meet on the driver side. The engine has to be postioned as far back as the motor mounts and tranny cross member allow. I even added some space with a die grinder at the back of the crossmember/engine mount slots. Hope this helps.

[ahnuld]

New autogear m22w in car now. Love it

[c5farmer]

Is the gearing the same as a muncie m22? Bet it is smooth shifting!

[ahnuld]

Yep basically the same. It shifts so nice now. Loud as hell with engine alone never mind the whine of gears on top of it. Love it. Gonna take it to track in spring for sure.

[tom s]

As some know I bought a garage find 63 tempest conver 4 cyc 3 speed car.Just got paint on yesterday.They will color sand and polish tomorrow and will be home friday to start putting back together.

[c5farmer]

Tom, The garage find looks smooth and bright. You will have quite the looker when it is assembled. The color is one I don't see very often and is original to the car. Like the 3 speed manual/195 ci combo.

[tom s]

The real unusual part is the lady ordered the very cheapest no frill body but put the deluxe bench seat interior with a padded dash and deluxe clear wheel in the car.Also had a all transistor AM push button radio.Much diff from any other 63 tempest radio I have ever seen.Tom

[Sanduners]

Can't wait to see it in person, maybe next Seal Beach show perhaps.

[tom s]

Im am planning on having it at the Enderly show on sunday the 29th.17th street and the 55 freeway.First and last sunday of the month.Tom

[Jack Gifford]

More of a "mirror finish" than a '63 had when it was new!

[tom s]

Jack,im hope it looses some of it after it is color sanded and polished.That is why I chose single stage.Tom

[heater63]

I have started a much needed body refresh, I am growing partial to the primer look.

Happy New Year everyone

Heath