Bear in mind the price is in CAD, so that would be about USD$13900

And a factory build should be in its favor. Any comments on Prototype Research?

The seller sent me some more photos – certainly the car looks in perfect condition – everything very nice and shiny. clearly it has been kept indoors all those years.

I will grill her about the…[Read more]

Noel. You are correct tires for sure and possibly the jel coat depending on how it sat all that time; like stored under cover, out of elements in carport/garage etc. I would definitely check the brakes. Probably change the fluid and any rubber brake hoses. The metal portions of the brake lines should be okay…just need a good cleaning out when…[Read more]

Noel,

A LOT overpriced. IMHO.

Thank you guys for weighing in with your opinions. All very helpful and much appreciated.

I do realise these are old (unsafe) cars. Was just wondering if they could be made less unsafe, but I guess not.

I am still looking for one, but the real challenge is how far away they all are. Well, I am not in a hurry, so will just take my time with it…[Read more]

The truck fender is fiberglass?! How about that!

Progress is made one trouble at a time.

Well, I spent the weekend pulling parts off the car and making repairs to the truck. I chained the truck to a tree and used a come-a-long to pull the vertical support in the rear corner of the bed straight again. using a floor jack on its side and some wood blocks I got the upper part of that post to straighten up. I removed and beat the hell out…[Read more]

This time of year in Vermont, morning commutes can get a wee bit chilly with the top off.

Finally got my new puller fan.  So, installed 160 thermostat, added an oil cooler, and installed puller fan.  Running out side garage, temperature stays at 175 degrees, but with top hood off.  Due to some carb problems, I have not been able to test on the open road.  If temp rises much with hood on, I think I’ll add top vents.  Not sure I can cut…[Read more]

114 in a box sounds fantastic.  What was a typical finish speed before the V8?

Heated seats???  I want air conditioning.

I got mine from eBay for around $75.00 with shipping included…something like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-seats-install-Universal-2-dial-5-level-seat-heater-kit-heated-seat-kit-/151119425748?hash=item232f6b70d4

Mine came with 2 each  5-level controls (left and right).  This one on the eBay link has a single switch body with 2 sections (…[Read more]

Bill had recommended this product available from Amazon when I was recovering my seats. Easy to install and work well. I did my own wiring and switch to match the other switches I have
Dorman Part# 628-040

HappyJack,

After this morning’s drive in (no top on the car and 42 when I left my house) do you have any info on heated seats?  I might see if I can retrofit them.

Great idea — I ordered one of these Bluetooth amps to add to the center console that I am building for ManyPenny.

My Ford-based TDr seems to have room in front of the shifter for fire extinguisher, cup holder, heated seat switches, and this AMP — I hope.  So your post about this little amp is timely.

By the way,  thanks Billnparts for s…[Read more]

The posted results showed a finish line speed of 114.  Who Hoo!

Bob-

Not sure this is an option for you, but I purchased a bluetooth amplifier on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JJNSLX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) so I can run music off of my phone (downloaded, spotify etc). I have this hard wired in to my fuse cluster and placed between my seats.  If I want to restore the…[Read more]

Sorry Bill

You were on the road so insurance should cover all – correct?

Road hazard – comprehensive?

Maybe help with the cash but still lots of work… Sorry again.