My new `67 Imperial Crown Coupe!

[detmatt]

Punched out!

 

[3175375]

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Punched out!
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That’s pretty!

 

[Mr C]

How much did the block need ? 30 over?

 

[detmatt]

How much did the block need ? 30 over?

Yes.

 

[detmatt]

Pistons hung on the rods and order placed with Summit.

 

[commando1]

Pistons hung on the rods and order placed with Summit.
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Whose pistons are those?
Pricey?

 

[detmatt]

Whose pistons are those?
Pricey?

Silv-o-lite aka United Engine & Machine Pistons. About $350.

 

[detmatt]

Well the spring project was back burnerd in favor of client work and family time but it’s been moved to the front and I’ll be back at it soon.
Actually my friend and engine builder assembled it to this point so I could come and get it out of his way, it’s been quite a year…

 

[detmatt]

Let’s get this party started!

 

[detmatt]

It feels good to get back to turning a wrench on a classic. I don’t think I did that in 2024 until the last day…
Here’s to a better, more productive 2025 for my car hobby!

 

[Zymurgy]

Congratulations! I know the feeling Goldie's heads have been out since February and no miles driven all year. I think 2025 will be a good one for your Imperial.

 

[3175375]

It feels good to get back to turning a wrench on a classic. I don’t think I did that in 2024 until the last day…
Here’s to a better, more productive 2025 for my car hobby!
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It is good to get back into something that you enjoy. I too am planning on doing more this year with the shop and projects.

 

[detmatt]

So here’s the thing with the left side HP manifolds on ‘67 Imps with Auto Pilot…
It will require getting creative with the linkage if I choose to use them.

 

[3175375]

So here’s the thing with the left side HP manifolds on ‘67 Imps with Auto Pilot…
It will require getting creative with the linkage if I choose to use them.
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And….

We’re all cheering for you to develop, fabricate and share the solution!

 

[polara71]

Gotta!

 

[commando1]

Matt, I know nothing about these cars. What's the issue I can't see.

 

[detmatt]

Matt, I know nothing about these cars. What's the issue I can't see.

Hey Stan!
Well here’s the scene with the log manifold.

 

[detmatt]

164,050 miles on that short block!

 

[3175375]

164,050 miles on that short block!
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Hose (air)!

 

[detmatt]

The trans had just about had it as well. It wasn’t really slipping but it was nowhere near as crisp as it used to be and started making a werring noise after I did a fluid and filter change a few years ago.