CSX4158 For Sale, but Salvage due to Flood - Page 6

rustyBob · #**101** (**permalink**) 02-02-2010, 03:34 PM

looks repairable to me.............keep posting the results of your findings..........

somedayaurora · #**102** (**permalink**) 02-02-2010, 08:51 PM

Keeps getting better , great buy of the year .
SDR
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RANGE ROVER

twobjshelbys · #**103** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 07:55 AM

Ouch. That really looks sad. But, you're lucky - it'll buff out

Does anyone know if the original owner replaced this and/or his Ford GT?

ratsnst1 · #**104** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 10:32 AM

looking , at the underside pics, looks like the bellhousing is notched out on the pass, side or right side, to clear the round fram rail, and the bottom of the bellhousing has been trimmed too, is that standard on these cars, just wondering.

mickmate · #**105** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 10:43 AM

Yup http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/ma...ld/index.shtml
Hey Shaun check for good grounds that bolt looks like an electrolysis victim.

snakehunter · #**106** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 02:28 PM

yeah, scary...that was one of the intake bolts that goes through the water passage. I think I'm switching to stainless or hardened ARP pieces.

Tranny and clutch coming out tomorrow, maybe the block too if it goes smoothly. (not looking forward to hanging that big lump over the aluminum nose!)

Waiting on quotes from Shelby for interior bits. There are no seat kits available, everything is made up and installed on the seats by a supplier. So its either buy two seats or have them copied locally.

snakehunter · #**107** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by somedayaurora

Was that snowman from Smokey and the Bandit on the video ?

Dude that's pretty funny now that I think about it. It does sound like him, although I never heard Jerry Reed say 'tickled sh*tless'

somedayaurora · #**108** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by snakehunter

Dude that's pretty funny now that I think about it. It does sound like him, although I never heard Jerry Reed say 'tickled sh*tless'

Man I was waiting for someone to get that . Its hard to tell If people get your jokes on forums or just think Your not funny . Thanks I'll be here all week , please tip your waitress .

SDR
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CB250RS

madmaxx · #**109** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 04:27 PM

Great post and thank for the updates. One question, when you got it back to your shop why did you not pressure wash the entire car from top to bottom to get rid of all the dirt and mud?

snakehunter · #**110** (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 05:48 PM

there's probably no good answer...we just jumped into it and started wrenching. Plus I wanted to get some delicate trim items and gauges, etc removed before I really hit it with more water.

It also makes for more dramatic before and after shots

Out There · #**111** (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 09:35 AM

Fantastic thread! Great photos and narration on the entire story.
Keep it coming! Thanks for taking the time Snakehunter.

slider701 · #**112** (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by snakehunter

I'm curious how the heads came off with the engine in chassis with the studs............it sure doesn't look like there is clearance at the back of the heads to get them off. Maybe it is an optical illusion

kris-kincaid · #**113** (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 10:59 AM

Have your seats recovered by a local upholstery shop. The pleat pattern is simple to copy and the seats you have are better than what Shelby currently supplies. While you're at it, have the shop quote on doing the interior. A pro shop will likely do better than you will using Shelby's supplied interior kit.

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Originally Posted by snakehunter

yeah, scary...that was one of the intake bolts that goes through the water passage. I think I'm switching to stainless or hardened ARP pieces.

Tranny and clutch coming out tomorrow, maybe the block too if it goes smoothly. (not looking forward to hanging that big lump over the aluminum nose!)

Waiting on quotes from Shelby for interior bits. There are no seat kits available, everything is made up and installed on the seats by a supplier. So its either buy two seats or have them copied locally.

Bernica · #**114** (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 02:43 PM

Snakehunter:
I have the Shelby wiring diagrams that came with CSX 4250. If you need them, let me know.

snakehunter · #**115** (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by slider701

I'm curious how the heads came off with the engine in chassis with the studs............it sure doesn't look like there is clearance at the back of the heads to get them off. Maybe it is an optical illusion

Hi guys,
Actually, we had to tilt the motor a little to each side so the head would clear the inside of the footbox. I ended up pulling the studs anyway before the block came out of the chassis, just to make things easier.

snakehunter · #**116** (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bernica

Snakehunter:
I have the Shelby wiring diagrams that came with CSX 4250. If you need them, let me know.

I would love a wiring diagram, I was just going to call Shelby and ask for one believe it or not. I just marked and pulled back most of the harness, but I'm paranoid some of those little number stickers they put on will fall off when I clean it!

snakehunter · #**117** (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 09:22 AM

The thrash continues, in between rounds of epic snowfall and shoveling, at least for cincinnati

The motor is now out and we've continued disassembly of the dash, firewall components and wiring.

The flasher relay instructs the user "DO NOT DROP". Curiously it doesn't mention anything about immersing in water...

Engine lifted out (we kept the car on the hoist and cherry picked the block from the side for easier access)

And a teaser of the transmission guts. Like new inside. It will get a new output seal, cover gasket and hydraulic TO bearing, as well as a clean and respray.

more to follow...

snakehunter · #**118** (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kris-kincaid

Have your seats recovered by a local upholstery shop. The pleat pattern is simple to copy and the seats you have are better than what Shelby currently supplies. While you're at it, have the shop quote on doing the interior. A pro shop will likely do better than you will using Shelby's supplied interior kit.

New seats are just under $1000 a pair, complete. We'd probably be looking at around $500-700 locally but time may be a factor. I have a supplier (not shelby) for a better grade of carpet, and the dash and rear wall, etc are covered in a readily available heavy vinyl. I'll add some additional sound deadening as well if it looks feasible.

slider701 · #**119** (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 10:04 AM

Might want to call the Kirkhams up and see what they might be able to help out with in regards to the seats, carpet and other misc pieces since their cars are close to an original

RedBarchetta · #**120** (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by snakehunter

I'm gathering from these pics that you're now less inclined to protect the paint that's on there and are planning for a repaint once it's all torn down? First time I've seen someone doing engine work on an aluminum cobra and not one thick moving blanket is protecting the bodywork.

Also, I know you mentioned the cars in the background were others. But I'd like to hear the story on the Muira and especially the LP-400 (a very early "wingless" Countach). And is that early C3 'Vette on the lift a big block car?

Keep the progress pics coming.

-Dean