A woman's project: 68 Fastback
09-22-2013, 09:13 PM
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11-04-2013, 09:21 AM
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So this has been the hold up. We've now gone through 3 oil pans, and finally they found one that fit.
In order to make the last one fit, they needed to modify the motor mount on the block. Brian cut off the old plates and made new ones.
It's close but it now clears the rack.
The engine had to be raised about a 1/2" and forward about 1/4".
In order to make the last one fit, they needed to modify the motor mount on the block. Brian cut off the old plates and made new ones.
It's close but it now clears the rack.
The engine had to be raised about a 1/2" and forward about 1/4".
11-05-2013, 09:48 AM
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11-06-2013, 12:29 PM
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If it were only that simple 
With any other car yes, but with this car and the history of the build, I'd be completely shocked. Next thing they are going to do is put the hood on and hope that it clears the intake. This is why you should test fit things before paint! A little late now, but we appreciate any and all crossed fingers. But yes, after they hang the rest of the parts, put lights back in and bolt the nose back on, it's time to come home.
With any other car yes, but with this car and the history of the build, I'd be completely shocked. Next thing they are going to do is put the hood on and hope that it clears the intake. This is why you should test fit things before paint! A little late now, but we appreciate any and all crossed fingers. But yes, after they hang the rest of the parts, put lights back in and bolt the nose back on, it's time to come home. 
