New Leaf Spring 289 Just Finished

[Bill D]

Stunning!!

[Armrer]

Here's some drive train details. The engine is a Ford Racing Boss 302 hydraulic roller crate, forged internals with aluminum GT-40X heads. Intake is Blue Thunder hi-rise dual plane repop with a Holley 600 classic carb. Transmission is Tremec TKO 600. Rear diff is aluminum Salisbury with 3.73 gears.

I'll post more detail pics when I can schmooze LMH on some help : )

[blown871]

suh weeeet

[LightNFast]

Beautiful little 289... great color too. Interesting it ended up with a 3:73 gear.


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[Armrer]

I remember reading that the original 289 CSX cars started out with 3.54 rear ends, and Shelby decided the final ratio was a little high..as apparently most customers would have traded some of the 150 or so top end for more 'step' out of the hole. They went to 3.73 or so.

I figured that would work for me with the Tremec M-7003 R58H. It has a 2.87 1st, and a 0.68 5th. With a 26" tall tire, I'd have the best of both worlds. So far, so good

[LMH]

Here's some more pics! The reproduction of the windscreen sprayer button is the best part!
Larry

[LMH]

Some of the engine mounts and frame:

[LMH]

Fuel Filler Cap:

[Armrer]

Thanks for posting, Larry : D

I somewhat 'corrected' the instrument panel with period Falcon knobs, headlight switch, etc. I had the alternator light bezel, and washer switch bezel machined from brass, then chrome plated. After ditching the OE SPF Lucas-style switches, I reshuffled the gauges to the correct stack, added a proper ignition switch in the right location and rewired the turn indicator lamps and correct high beam lamp.

Speaking of wiring, a huge thanks to Blas Costagli. His schematic and factory insight on certain areas were a HUGE help. I wouldn't waste time working on any SPF electrical system without one of his masters.

Next pics are the install of Lucas washer jets and period pump..good for blasting off the oversize Arizona bugs.

Next pics are of 2 different types of motor mounts that can be used. First pic is the OE-type HiPo mounts and bracket from Cobra Restorers. Next pic is the SPF saddle and Mustang mount. These are about 3/8" taller than the HiPo type mount. I ran with the OE type mounts, which helped me later with air cleaner hood clearance.

Ross Henry was instrumental in getting Spax to do a run of 28-way adjustable shocks for these cars. Great upgrade from the previous supplied shock, and Koni orange to boot.

I wanted to switch the gas cap assembly over to the OE cap, but didn't want to give up the internal locking cap feature that came with the SPF cap. Nick Acton graciously machined up the nice aluminum neck for the Ceandress cap, and we welded in a small ring for the SPF locking cap to engage and seal.

[Riverside racer]

Good one Jeff ,
I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and would like to thank you for taking the trouble of taking detailed pics of whatever was been discussed and then allowing me to use them in the manual for these cars.
Wonderful workmanship and now an absolute pleasure to behold.
Thank you also for the button and windscreen sprayer jets....Great find. I am so thrilled to have them on my car.
looking at your tach pic (showing 1000rpm) reminded me to warn installers who use the likes of MSD ignitions, to follow their instructions of what is reqd. when installing a tach.
Ross

[Blas]

I have added a note on the Wiring Diagrams for the MKII Street and FIA cars and also on the Wiring Diagrams for the CSX7000 and 8000 cars regarding this tach adapter issue. I'll also add a note in all the owner's manuals for both the MKII's and CSX cars regarding this.... Don't think it requires an additional service bulletin since it is not a "roller" related issue. All owners can contact me for a part number if necessary.

[Armrer]

Originally Posted by Riverside racer

Good one Jeff ,
I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and would like to thank you for taking the trouble of taking detailed pics of whatever was been discussed and then allowing me to use them in the manual for these cars.
Wonderful workmanship and now an absolute pleasure to behold.
Thank you also for the button and windscreen sprayer jets....Great find. I am so thrilled to have them on my car.
looking at your tach pic (showing 1000rpm) reminded me to warn installers who use the likes of MSD ignitions, to follow their instructions of what is reqd. when installing a tach.
Ross

Ross, the pleasure was mine : D Thanks for taking the time to make sure the completion was successful and as accurate as possible. You're welcome on the parts, the very least I can do for your guidance.

Funny thing on the tach. It read 1,100 rpm before I ever put a battery or engine in the car. On start up, it stayed that way. I have a replacement inbound. Yep, MSD ignitions need an electronic 'adapter', available from them. The adapter model varies on your tach manufacturer.

Guys, Ross and Blas put together one of the most detailed and complete manuals I've seen. When I purchased the car, I asked for the book and got blank stares. I was told Ross was my 'manual'. After I got the car home, Ross and Blas went to work. Each book is serialized to you, and will even get a cover photo of your car if you choose. Nice touch.

[LMH]

Is this the manual?
Larry

[Armrer]

Thanks, Larry! Yep, that's the one-

[froggyman]

Absolutely, absolutely beautiful. Great job, and what a great product from Superformance. Premium brand.

I'm in love all over again. Meaning? I'm in trouble, it starts all over again. I thought I loved SPO2891, well...

[Armrer]

Originally Posted by froggyman

Absolutely, absolutely beautiful. Great job, and what a great product from Superformance. Premium brand.

I'm in love all over again. Meaning? I'm in trouble, it starts all over again. I thought I loved SPO2891, well...

Thanks, Froggy The 289 is a very pretty form. Clean, sweet lines..really easy to look at. A real treat to drive as well. I can see your dilemma!

[*13*]

Beautiful car!

[Dale B]

Hi Armrer,

Have just seen this thread as I'm doing some research and currently "chatting" with Ross about a possible build.
You have a stunning car there & would like to ask what colour it is ... Corinthian White by any chance ... or something really close.
Dont worry though I'm from the UK & if I decide to go this route you'll still possibly have the only one that colour in the US :-)
Cheers Dale

[cycleguy55]

Spectacular car!

[Armrer]

Originally Posted by Dale B

Hi Armrer,

Have just seen this thread as I'm doing some research and currently "chatting" with Ross about a possible build.
You have a stunning car there & would like to ask what colour it is ... Corinthian White by any chance ... or something really close.
Dont worry though I'm from the UK & if I decide to go this route you'll still possibly have the only one that colour in the US :-)
Cheers Dale

Dale B-

Thank you very much for the compliments. The color is Ford Wimbleton White. Same white that SA used on their racing stripes on the Daytonas, GT-350s, etc. Ford used it all through the 60's on passenger cars, trucks.

It's an available SPF color, and I bought some Ford touch up paint to see if it matched..it does

I get a LOT of comments on the paint, so I think you'll do well with it in the UK. I absolutely LOVE driving the car, if you step up you won't regret it. Plus you have Ross as a build resource

Cheers!

Jeff