The 300

[Jeff Norwell]

Well..been wiring as much as possible and about 90% done
I have signals left and the brake switch.
To be totally honest and Frank.... This Covid Bull**** is taking a toll...... work is completely different.... harder to get, lost my stepfather in this mess,some of my friends have lost their family members..... Very strange and difficult times.

But.. gotta keep moving forward.

Want to thank a superior fantastic member..Bill(Ford Blue Blood)
Bill really helped me a -T O N- through the wiring .....answered my very novice and idiotic questions... he is a very fine gentleman.
(Yes Bill, the fire dept is STILL standing by......)

Anyhow... getting the will or inspiration in the last 2 months has been very difficult.
The shifter is all together and working fine......Had to resort to the Hurst unit, after a lesson in frustration with a stock Ford Shifter..........
but thats another story along the riverbank.

Later.

[CobraJoe]

Looking good!!

[RICH MUISE]

Bill's the man! He helped me tons when I wired mine. Great job Jeff, and I see you're using IMGUR as well.
Jeff, that heavy cable on top of the engine goes to the battery.

[mustang6984]

I am going to cheat with my wiring...bought one that says where it goes every 6 inches..."wiring for dummies" I call it...and I...well...yea...I bought it! LOL!!!

Looks really nice...I am jealous!   

[rmk57]

   
  To bad about the factory Ford shifter didn't work out for you. I had the same one in a 68 Ranchero where I learned as a 17 year old how to abuse a 4 speed transmission and 8 inch differential. The Hurst comp plus is superior, just doesn't have the same eye appeal as the Ford unit.

[mustang6984]

I still have my original ford shifter...plan on using it. Hopefully no issues. Do need the "T" handle and cable though.

[62galxe]

Looks good. Same engine setup I'm going for. Still trying to find some valecovers.

[mustang6984]

Looks good. Same engine setup I'm going for. Still trying to find some valecovers.

I am most assuredly NOT making any promises here...but when I get back to Port Angeles, I will look...think I have a pair. What engine are you looking for them? I believe mine are 312...

[lalessi1]

Looks good. Same engine setup I'm going for. Still trying to find some valecovers.

Here you go...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Ford-FE-390-Valve-Cover-Pair-FORD-Script/254763138417?hash=item3b5110fd71:g:4gsAAOSw3Rlfmy3e

[gasman826]

best of both...looks like OE shifter but bolts to Hurst mechanicals

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-c5zz-7210-t?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5J38vu7I-WBmaJM8L_7Jv-hHVE-SB4ZARPIEAUJNYsOwVEuSG57HmhhoCBZoQAvD_BwE

[lalessi1]

Gary, Gee THANKS! Now there is something else I have to have...lol. I have a question: That handle is cool but there doesn't seem to be a "Ford type" knob with the correct shift pattern. The Scott Drake knobs have reverse in the wrong place? Is that the pattern for the original Ford shifters?

[Jeff Norwell]

Yes Gary ,.. thank you...but I am satisfied where I am at this point.Must move on and carry on.

[Jeff Norwell]

Very small Update.......
-all wiring completed-
-doors aligned very well and fitment done, inner latches work well and shut/open very nicely.
-spare hood and small pieces back from the paint shop.... hopefully... car will be in the bodyshop within a 2-4 week period.
-interior fabric and parts needed have been ordered.. waiting...
-heading to exhaust shop in the next week.

Covid is still a big issue.. in another lockdown here... very frustrating.

thanks

[RICH MUISE]

Sorry to hear about the continued lockdown up there. We will get thru this thing.
Dash looks absolutely perfect, as does the hood. It's going to be an awesome ride, Jeff. Thanks for keeping us updated.
That looks like a hell of a club plaque collection you've got and your shop is looking great from what we can see, especially now that you've had some time to add some decor.hint hint Your talents are never ending!

[djfordmanjack]

that is going to be so nice Jeff ! loving the many details like the delete everything plates, and the dealer install heater looks sweet. loving your accessory gauges and tach ( have EXACTLY the same halfsweap 8k SUN in my 34)...and the paint...is 8 miles deep !
wow can't wait to see it all in paint !

Stay safe !