XY Fairmont - rivalrx

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OK - so I did a thing

 

I came across a double dimple case Ford " that came with 28 spline LSD head in the desired 3.7:1 ratio plus axles and drum brakes....$1,250....complete!

I jumped on the deal and now have sold my 8.8 explorer diff and the stock open spinner 6cyl diff.

The handbrake cables attach directly in no problem.

I cleaned up the surface rust on the gears and it has came up nice. 

Next step, I am getting the diff case blasted and then Choppers Auto Body Shop will be slicing the flanges off and welding on new flanges to suit my 10" Simmons.

The old mounts for the leaf springs actually fit but I will need those taken off and new ones added to suit the U bolts.

Then I will get 2 x new 28 spline axles incl bearing that have long spline sections that you simply cut to suit the new diff length. I can rebuild the drums OR buy new ones for $500-$700.

So now I have the desired combo of:

351C + Close ratio 4 speed toploader + a 9" LSD

 

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I also tidied up the headlight buckets today - another little job done

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Boredom got the best of be yesterday, so I decided to have a PROPER crack at the backed on grime around the steering box and brake booster area. Much to my delight, it came off pretty well with the correct amount of elbow grease.

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And since the satin black paint was getting a work out, I decided to tidy up the faded radiator support also. Came up mint and yes, I replicated the original over-spray as per factory, the best I could

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Satin black headlight buckets are back in and I really puller finger and got cracking into the engine bay sanding the stains from 50+ years of life. It's bloody tidy and should look great after a paint. 

@maysoncars is me on Instagram should anyone be interested on more up-to-date posts

Do one small job each day....

 

 

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Out of utter boredom, I buffed the b-jesus out of my front bumper and man it came up nice. It's now shining like a diamond in a goats a55.

Full disclosure I will buy new bumpers one day but holy hecka it came up sweet. 

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Almost ready to lay some colour.

 

In other news, it appears I need to now do the underside of the bloody bonnet too....I will be buying a new GT one....so may or may not go ahead with that paint on the underside