Wobstang II

[Crankshaft]

  On 17/11/2018 at 20:14, Joloke said:

No Photos but went to our local meet today.....

 

Hi Jo - what local meet did you go to? I seem to remember you're in Swindon - me too.

[Noel Tidybeard]

interesting vid

 

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[Noel Tidybeard]

so after what he said in vid if shitey is 453 cfm a 2 barrel 350 or a 4 barrel 390 may be the right sizes

[PhilA]

Tree-fitty would do average Joe driving fine on a standard cam.

 

Phil

[Noel Tidybeard]

twin S.U s on a rover fanimold- that would make the purist scowl lol

[Noel Tidybeard]

  On 23/11/2018 at 12:05, Joloke said:

Not on my Watch!

 

ah yes we couldn't waste a lovely set of quality carbs on a fraud! :mrgreen:

[Guest Hooli]

Quad downdraught webers....

[MorrisItalSLX]

Fuel Injection?

 

*runs and hides*

[eddyramrod]

If you're determined to go up from 13", then yes, I can see those working quite well.

[JeeExEll]

Jo have a good look at it from different angles. It may (or may not) look a bit 'narrow-wheels on wheel-spacers'. Like some folks did in the early 80s with rostyle wheels on HC Vivas and suchlike.

 

It's good that someone has already fitted them so you can check it out first.

[eddyramrod]

Spend the money on the carb, don't worry about wheels.  What will a set of Focus steels cost from a scrappy?  £100?  When the finances have recovered a bit, that's the time to go for a set of Ansens.  Black steels  will suit the car as it is anyway.

[JeeExEll]

Aye, best sort out the carb situation first but those wheels look WOWWW

Nothing wrong with existing rims for now.

As your existing 600 carb is still quite new it could raise some £££s sold to someone with a slightly larger Ford V8, maybe a 351. Or a 350 Chevy. I remember googling the carb when the car first arrived and they generally had very good reviews. Just a tad oversized and uneconomical for your needs.

 

That colour looks good on a Stang II, looks a lot like the uk Copper Brown. Shows the lines of the body and makes it look a little bit larger. Almost 'Torino-ey', but in a more manageable size. If that makes sense.

[mat_the_cat]

The carb situation is something I've been giving a lot of thought to recently. The Edelbrock 1404 seems to get good reports for being easy to adjust, and stay in tune. Not sure how your carb operates but this one has two primary barrels which operate during small throttle openings (flow up to 200cfm, for low speed driveability) but then two secondary barrels which progressively open when you put your foot down (up to 500cfm)

 

I've got one on the way from Roadcraft, so will report back how it all goes!

https://roadcraftuk.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=120

[danthecapriman]

  On 24/11/2018 at 21:35, mat_the_cat said:

The carb situation is something I've been giving a lot of thought to recently. The Edelbrock 1404 seems to get good reports for being easy to adjust, and stay in tune. Not sure how your carb operates but this one has two primary barrels which operate during small throttle openings (flow up to 200cfm, for low speed driveability) but then two secondary barrels which progressively open when you put your foot down (up to 500cfm)

 

I've got one on the way from Roadcraft, so will report back how it all goes!

https://roadcraftuk.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=120

I’ve got a 1406 on the Mercury. Obviously it’d be too big for Jo’s ‘Stang but they’re decent carb’s for non oe’s. Dead easy to fit and tune too.

[mat_the_cat]

Yeah, it's the 1403

Sounds like your existing carb may not be horrendously oversized, but if the secondaries are opening all the time that may explain the overfuelling!

[PhilA]

Psh. Manual choke will be fine, probably just need to choke it to get it to catch then it should have enough snap crackle and pop to keep running in gear.

 

Phil

[danthecapriman]

  On 03/12/2018 at 16:40, Joloke said:

I first saw a Mustang II when I was just 10.................. 36 years ago, thats how long ive had this dream I wanted to finish it and me and shitey would live happily ever after but I fear this dream is coming to a close

First you feel you dream has been hijacked then you start to get things thrown back in your face

Do I want him to go? Probably not but starting to feel like I have no choice

Just feeling very down right now and finding it hard to cope,its not the money im just not coping well.......................................

I know that feeling very well.

 

One of the best things to do now is put it away. Get a cover or something to keep it out of sight (out of mind!) and give it a rest for a while. It’s shit out now anyway so your not missing much.

Come back to it after New Years or something when you’ve had a break and got some enthusiasm back.

 

I felt the same when the Mercury needed an engine rebuild and the same again at least twice during the Capri resto. Don’t make any stupid rash decisions, and come back to it later. I’ve had a rest from the Crapi and now I’m feeling a bit more enthused with it so I’ll do some more on it once the weathers drier.

It does you well to give things a rest sometimes.

[Noel Tidybeard]

interesting to see who has a hand in making these 

 

[PhilA]

Can't be too bad. The Magneti Marelli single point "carb" on my Fiat was an excellent contraption, well built from good materials. I was surprised. It lasted 140,000 miles and 11 years with no maintenance whatever in that time.

 

Phil

[5speedracer]

  On 24/11/2018 at 16:42, Joloke said:

i did have a plan already but if I need a new carb sadly might have to go out the window?

 

 

Ansen Sprints

 

Now being remade again 15x17j can get them in this country around end of Feb,was all set for a set but now looks like money has to be spent on fueling

 

I mean just look at them......................

 

 

 

Paint red with a white stripe and you are Dave Starsky

 

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[panhard65]

Is this any good to you ? I am not sure on make but probably Motorcraft. It was in the boot of the Thunderturd so I have no idea if it is any good but it fits a Ford 390. If it's any use to you I am driving into London on Sunday from Bristol.

Edited after reading you last post, hopefully the forum police will calm down a bit as this has been a great thread. The moderation does seem to be getting a bit heavy handed of late and to be honest I wouldn't blame you for walking as it seems there is little interest in the older shite on here now.

[danthecapriman]

Glad to see you back Jo!

Please do keep updates coming, this is one of my favourite threads on here.

[Datsuncog]

  On 01/02/2019 at 13:57, Joloke said:

Tumbleweed and Damp Abandonment

 

Dont know if there will be anything added to this unless of course those who want it,want it?

 

Headliner,Plush New Carpet,Lashings of Silver Paint and a Holley Street Avenger thrown in for good measure yet to come

 

The Future is Bright

 

I want it. Oh yes.

 

I really do love this car, in all its ragged glory.

 

Great to see you back Jo, we've missed ya.

[mrbenn]

Glad to see you back on here.

 

Always pleased to read more adventures of the Shitestang!

[PhilA]

Yes. More please.

 

Phil

[Christine]

Moar , blimey that's a lot of snow..

[garbaldy]

Yes carry on, I want to try and buy a car from that side of the sea one day and these threads are great for reminding me how much of a woose I've been up to now.

 

I was wondering what happened with this car as i couldn't find the thread, they drop down multiple pages very quickly these days and the bloody search is useless.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Yes, Yes and Yes!

 

Keep those updates coming, thick and fast.

[spartacus]

Carry on, for sure. Your tenacity will see this car to it's completion and I'm sure I speak for the majority when I say we'd like to see it 'finished'... although they never are!

[Datsuncog]

  On 01/02/2019 at 14:42, Joloke said:

Do I carry on this Project Thread?

 

As said just hit quote and a simple Yes or No?

 

Simple yes.

 

But do it for you, not just us!