just another shoebox budget build

[tedley]

Well, i needed another car like a hole in the head but that's what obsession does to one....right? This is a a total budget build because, well, money i always an issue. So, as much as i love flattys i going with a basic 302 c-4 combo. I plan on driving this thing alot and everywhere. The body is actually better than i anticapated. Bonus minor floor work compared to some i've seen, rockers are gone, 1/4's quite good. Inner tubs with no holes. Plan is stock bodied for now and get it on the street and spend the next phase chopping the top, maybe hard top, and some mild custom mods later.
I'll be posting progress pics as i go so here's the start which began 2 weeks ago working nights, weekends. I'm motivated right now and lets see how long that lasts. It's a very long winter here.

[billys54]

Great start!

[Jr.Rodder]

I like the looks of this build.

[1972 Comet GT]

Awesome...looking forward to watching your build...post lots of pics as I am doing a shoebox with 302 and undecided on trans but thinking AOD

[Mr.Dickies]

Good Luck I have a the same combo in mine. Do the Maverick rear end it is night and day how much better it will drive on the freeway.It runs 70-75 but will still lay rubber on tall skinnies. It's a direct bolt in swap. It was so easy that it made me feel like it was cheating.

[Ibanez616]

If you dont mind saying, How much did you pay for the car? I'm looking to buy one as well.

[1972 Comet GT]

Originally Posted by Mr.Dickies

Good Luck I have a the same combo in mine. Do the Maverick rear end it is night and day how much better it will drive on the freeway.It runs 70-75 but will still lay rubber on tall skinnies. It's a direct bolt in swap. It was so easy that it made me feel like it was cheating.

Just got a mav rearend for my 50 and as you can see from my name I am partial to them.

[tedley]

Originally Posted by 1972 Comet GT

Just got a mav rearend for my 50 and as you can see from my name I am partial to them.

Yes i'm aware of the swap but thanks anyway. I'll get one somewhere.

[tedley]

A few mini updates. Factory Mustang headers fit nicely. Fixin the front body outriggers. homemade. Made my own motor mounts that bolt in using the original flathead motor mounts.

[1972 Comet GT]

Could you plese give more details and pics of motor mounts.

[tedley]

Originally Posted by 1972 Comet GT

Could you plese give more details and pics of motor mounts.

once i get them out i'll take pics for you

[tedley]

A few months gone by and getting real tired of doing body work by getting closer every day.
I played with the side moldings with what i have. Eliminating the stock front and door molding. The rt 1/4 molding was toast so i cut a piece off the tail end and saved the spear. Bolted it to the door and welding up the first 4 holes. I kind of like it, for now anyway.
Also installed a aftermarket gm column with column shift. I like the idea of self cancelling signals, built in 4 ways, neutral saftey and the tilt might be comfy since i plan on driving this thing alot and everywhere. Also don't have to spend money on a shifter. I mounted a 51 wheel to it, i like the 51 meteor wheel with the horn ring off. Got a late model gm wheel and swapped the center hub into the ford wheel. Worked out nice. Since i'm not realy a chromosexual anymore like i was in the 80's, the chrome column will get paint eventualy.

[tedley]

I've been thinking about brake pedals and master cylinder. I'm swaying toward a firewall mount mc and hanging pedal for ease of maintainance althou the underfloor is so much cleaner looking. Anyway, who's found a nice pedal, mc combo from a pic a part that works well in a shoebox. It's real cold up here and this could save me alot of work looking around in a frozen wrecking yard. Front brakes are probably econo GM caipers.

Appreciate any input.

[chaddilac]

I got a buddy that uses 80s ford bronco II pedals and M/Cs they're pretty small and he said they work really well!!

[tedley]

Originally Posted by chaddilac

I got a buddy that uses 80s ford bronco II pedals and M/Cs they're pretty small and he said they work really well!!

Thanks for the tip. Should be lots of those out there. I'll certainly give it a look see.

[Royalshifter]

I will be having a chromosexual experience when I chrome my 51 column....car is looking good man.

[tedley]

Originally Posted by Royalshifter

I will be having a chromosexual experience when I chrome my 51 column....car is looking good man.

You building a 51? I realy dig the dash on 51's. They look custom right from the factory in my opinion. If i had one i'd probably use it.
Nothing against chrome or chrome colums, just not for this plain jane build i've got.

[Johnny1290]

FWIW I used a brake pedal assy from a early chevy II the pedal doglegs left instead of right like most of them

[tedley]

Originally Posted by Johnny1290

FWIW I used a brake pedal assy from a early chevy II the pedal doglegs left instead of right like most of them

Hmmm. keep that in mind also. Thanks. Tips like this saves alot of leg work.
Well i went back to the body and tackled the front sheet metal. I've done these fronts before and hate lining these up. Pain in the ass. But it's comming right along. I went with the 51 hood mainly because i got it as a extra with the car and was in better shape than the 50 hood. The hood was bent at both ends from a all to common bad latch but i got it repaired pretty decent. I thinking a custom grille from a cheby or pontiac or???

[Gator]

Coming along nicely!