67 Butternut Build

[sjaroslo]

I have been making slow progress while I can. With the help of my brother, the hydraulic system is now in and buttoned up; at some point, I'll gather up enough gumption to actually put some fluid in (and then look for all of the leaks!). Yesterday I ordered some screws that I need to button up the steering column/pedals/DBW throttle portion, so I will be excited to get that done and get the column back in. The console gauges are wired, as is the instrument cluster, and I've put together a harness to run all of the things that will get their power and signal from the bulkhead connector; I'll trim it to length and install it once I'm a little further along with the wiring and dash. Hopefully will be able to take a day off of work towards the end of the year when my brother is here and begin to wrestle with heater and A/C hoses, as well as trying to find a home for the A/C dryer, the coolant overflow tank, and the Norris PCV catch can, all of the while leaving room for the Rally Sport headlight doors to open. Should be "fun."

Another task that I was semi-terrified of was making up the PTFE-lined hoses for the fuel supply and the gas tank vent--it turned out to be very, very easy. Although VERY expensive, I would highly recommend the fittings and hose from Pegasus Racing (I believe Goodridge product?). I went with the black Aramid hose with their black and silver fittings and couldn't be happier with how they turned out.





Now just need to pester my neighbor who has an air compressor to test and I'll be able to button up the fuel system, too.

The length of the list of things that still need to be done is intimidating, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel, at least in getting the motor to fire. Thanks for checking in on my thread.