After 3 1/2 years IT'S ALIVE! (pics)

[67Thunder]

I started up the 428 tonight for the first time, installed in the car.

I am pretty darn happy to be at this milestone, and have the car alive (so to speak)

I decided to peel off all the masking tape and bubble wrap we had protecting the paint, and take some pics.

Lots of details and work to go, but I really am happy with the way it looks. Nice, lean, clean, and mean.

Next on the list, finish the hydraulic clutch, exhaust system, rad, fan, overflow, wiper washers, driveshaft

 

[gonzothegreat]

It looks very nice, well done

 

[woodsnake]

Once again the green headed monster of jealousy raises it's ugly head.

NICE WORK!!!

 

[01ragtop]

Very Nice. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I am just getting started on my car, and posts like this one keep me motivated. My build will take 4+ years, and when I see people that have done the same or similar it gives me hope. Keep the pics coming.

 

[jcode68]

Great looking build, congrats on hitting this milestone! Love the color combo, keep the pics coming.
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[hardsy]

Mmm very very nice

 

[69gmachine]

Congratulations! But that will probably only make you more impatient to get it on the road.

It took me almost 2 years to get my car driving again after I tore up the valvetrain over revving it. Now my alternator's gone out... it's always something with these old cars.

 

[cardude]

beautiful job, now are you sure you really wanna drive it or just rub it with a diaper!!

 

[SadbutTrue]

Like so many of thec ars on here, I'm somewhat concerned that it will have enough power to safely merge onto the freeway. My prayers are with you...

 

[pyroman]

Wow that looks amazing! Great job so far!

 

[mustang6tee8]

Congratulations! But that will probably only make you more impatient to get it on the road.

It took me almost 2 years to get my car driving again after I tore up the valvetrain over revving it. Now my alternator's gone out... it's always something with these old cars.

Shoot, it aint just the older cars... I just had to replace the alternator on my 95!

 

[izzy jr]

looks awesome! wish my car was that nice and far along.

 

[67Thunder]

Thanks guys

Had a long weekend break and wife has bought a car for herself (mustang envy) so I have not had much spare time this week.

I am trying to get the radiator polished up this week. Burnt out one (cheap) die grinder already