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1985 CCX 07-06-2014 06:11 PM

Here it is.......

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHjl8ykVYrw[/ame]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFDtl9IydtY[/ame]

Hope this works............

Had to check oil psi so higher rpm comes Tuesday when I do final adjustment of the Webers.

SpeedQuest 07-06-2014 08:02 PM

Beautiful car! You are an inspiration for me to keep working until it is done, and I hope mine is half as good as yours! I love the Webers, I am glad I sold my Dual Quads and went with Webers.

Darnel

*13* 07-07-2014 12:53 AM

Right on! Now you're getting there. Sounds familiar.

Silversmith 07-07-2014 04:42 AM

Would you beleive it !! Looks like you will actually have a turn key AC @ the summer outing this year! :D Congrats M8; she took awhile but she sure looks worth all the time invested. See you @ the outing. :cool:

Mongoose930 07-07-2014 05:23 AM

Hey Jeff - Looks and sounds AWESOME!!! Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing it soon.

cobrajeff 07-07-2014 06:38 AM

Fantastic! Congratulations! Car sounds as good as it looks!

Jeff

1985 CCX 07-07-2014 10:35 AM

Thanks guys, labor of love.
Still some bugs to work out but planning to be moving and stopping by weeks end.
Then inner panels and electrical gremlins.

1985 CCX 07-12-2014 04:49 PM

Webers are ready to go..............
Training Max to drive the buggy

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt-2OyNguJI&feature=youtu.be[/ame]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCFcKwXkxJI&feature=youtu.be[/ame]

LMH 07-12-2014 05:10 PM

Very cool Jeff!
Larry

mickmate 07-12-2014 05:47 PM

Wow that touches right off. Very promising!

xb-60 07-12-2014 09:33 PM

Jeff, looks great and now sounds great. Congratulations, and thanks for providing us with the story of the build.
Can you jog my memory on what cam and lifters you're using?
Cheers,
Glen

CompClassics 07-12-2014 11:26 PM

Looks and sounds GREAT Jeff!!!

*13* 07-13-2014 12:52 AM

Sounds great! You running straight pipes?

Fullchat289 07-14-2014 06:17 AM

Oh, my....you could see immediatly in that first video where the "bug" bit Max....that smile when he hit the accellerator and heard/felt the noise was when it got "real"... I can remember a similar experience as a youngster. Way to pass on the affliction, Jeff! Love the sound of the car, too...fantastic job!

- Allen.

1985 CCX 07-14-2014 06:53 AM

Thanks guys

This weekend got the 240A going, front fans and most lights.

Glen, will look up tonight. Been awhile, they are solid though.

H, Running original mufflers from a 289 with replica 289 headers.............

Allen, he loves this stuff.............. He is hooked.....


Anyone know how to get the prime started in the 240A?
It turns on and pumps but it is dry at the moment, do not want to burn out motor trying to get it wet.
Have it feeding the mechanical, should I just start the car and let the draw of the Carter prime?

1985 CCX 07-19-2014 05:12 PM

Updates

240A is primed and working, this is great!
Reduced Weber jetting....
Lights work, left rear original L542 might need to be replaced. overall great!
Brake lights work......
Blinkers still in process, getting the vintage DB10 to work is a pain
Filled and bled Clutch....
"Car moves forwards and back"......... :D

Filled brakes and found front calipers are leaking, :CRY:

Gave up on it tonight.
Might be banjo bolt too long or something else? Cooked one caliper :confused:

1985 CCX 07-19-2014 05:14 PM

FYI

Drove it down the driveway and backed it back in, no brakes makes it hard not to head down the road....

mickmate 07-19-2014 06:30 PM

First drive that's huge! Let me know if you need parts to fix brakes.

1985 CCX 07-20-2014 11:52 AM

Thanks,

*13* 07-20-2014 12:09 PM

What is your current jetting?


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