Today I wired the gauge lights. Also put in a fuel gauge! Why the big deal you say?
The truck hasnt read out a fuel level since 1971. Last year I ran out of gas twice. Luckily both times close to the homestead. Since the Speedo wasnt hooked up either, the technique was to look in the tank, or use a dipstick. Also got into the habit of topping it up a few gallons at the gas station before each outing. On the last trip of the year, early Oct., the gas station attendent was putting in the prescribed 3 gallons (we arent allowed to have self serve in OR). I looked in the direction of the truck, and gas was going everywhere. The tank and filler tube were full to the brim! So a gas gauge seems like a luxury item.
Next is a trip to the Speedometer shop to see if they can make a cable to help me know how fast I'm going. Another luxury item.
Anybody else getting some work done, big or small, on their money pits?

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No self-serve, wow that is "back-woods" But nothin wrong with that.
Looking to R/R the interior of Ol Blue. Thinking of building some type of grill for the ol girl also.

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I know what it is like to drive with no fuel gauge. The galaxie never worked, the 64 fairlane stopped working in 91, and the 40 just got one last summer when I replaced the fuel tank.
My projects on the old cars is going a little slow this year. I need a harmonic balancer (which is on back order 2 weeks) and a SFI flexplate (not sure on the arrival) before I can get the 521 machined and balanced. I did pick up some roll bar tubing so I can finish the cage. I am also seriously debating on ordering the same front clip that my buddy recieved (pinto) for the 64. If I do this I may make a tilt front clip for it. This would make doing any engine repairs or tuning a snap.

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tbolt, I saw your aluminum heads in a previous photo and am jealous. I wish they made some for the old Y. There was one outfit, Speed Smith, who started development of Y aluminum heads a couple years ago. They even produced a pair of prototypes. 12-24 individuals chipped in $1000 to $1500 each to aid in development, and to assure they received the first productions. The price went from $2000 per bare set to $3000, and then development just stopped. There wasnt much explanation except the producer had too many irons in the fire and had to put his attention elsewhere. I hope the guys got their money back, but that would seem at best a 50-50 bet.
Had they ever been produced, they probably would instantly have been one of the most expensive and least produced aftermarket items for a motor.

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