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Where exactly is the date code located on these?

Do you have the amber circuit board looking material insulator underneath the early terminal block like was done originally?I can't tell from the picture angle.

lol Yes I do. I had a feeling you might bring that up. In fact it's the insulator I was specifically thanking JD for.

And for the benefit of others, there's a really good reason the insulator is there - don't install one of these without it would be my recommendation.

Thanks Bob! And I hope you and yours have a great holiday.

Though small I FINALLY got the correct style ammeter terminal block installed. It's one of those things that's been bugging me for years... thanks JD! I feel much better now.

Having had some experience with wiring on things that move, it's curious why SA chose the block they did and installed it the way they did. Those guards typically act as keepers for the conductors so in my view it's the wrong part installed incorrectly. But what do I know.

At what point does a hobby cross the line into mental illness (rhetorical)? I think I must be there.

Hmmm, I see in the photo that solenoid could use a little more cleaning, and there's some dust just below it, and...

Happy Holidays all!

  One other thing about the aluminum panels: Ford made two different types.  There is a curved section at top forward area.  Burton's does not have that style.  Boo-Hoo for us early model owners.

For the record I was able to get an early style set from Burton's about 3.5 years ago. I have no idea what their offerings might be today.

And while I'm at it - should I use the same torque spec as the iron manifold when reinstalling or something else?

Thanks.

Think I saved this torque spec sheet from Forum 1.0...

Excellent! Thank you.

And while I'm at it - should I use the same torque spec as the iron manifold when reinstalling or something else?

Thanks.

[chemicals and types of metal (think brushes) can react with the base aluminum and often produce unwanted results. As many have found out you can't reverse some of these choices]

Just consider when you make your choices that chemicals and types of metal (think brushes) can react with the base aluminum and often produce unwanted results. As many have found out you can't reverse some of these choices - in the search for reproducing the original look - so consider everything and test on another intake or a hidden (from view once installed) area first.

I'm hoping to test of bunch of cleaning method once I get my new shop built (ya I know) so I can compare the final look. Planning to cut and intake in at least eight sections in a way that all the pieces can be reassembled for comparison. That way they are all starting with the same condition in the beginning

Exactly the reason for my raising this question Jeff. I've ruined more pieces of aluminum (not car parts) than I care to remember looking for a quick easy clean and polish.

I'll go with the household cleaner and see where I land before moving to something else.

Thanks.

While I have the intake off I thought I'd give it a good cleaning. Any recommendations? Are any of those raw aluminum wheel cleaners useful and safe? There's a spot with a fuel stain I'd like to get rid of.

Thanks!

Has it been cleaned before ? Bead blasted etc.? Or is it unrestored with caked grease ,paint overspray etc.?

lol After I posted I thought to myself maybe I should have mentioned current condition.

It was bead blasted (I know, I know) a few years ago and is pretty clean right now with really only the fuel stain on the passenger side below the carb, probably a few finger prints here and there and looking a little dull. I understand the dull is sort of where it should really be maybe?

Thanks.

While I have the intake off I thought I'd give it a good cleaning. Any recommendations? Are any of those raw aluminum wheel cleaners useful and safe? There's a spot with a fuel stain I'd like to get rid of.

Thanks!

Contact cement worked for me.

My next question would be should it have a flat gas cap?

It's probably just my bad eyes but did I not see a flat gas cap on that car?

Were the Traction Masters on the car from SA and if so, do we know if any other cars got them?

Looks good Doug, glad you're enjoying it.

That it is JD, that it is, thanks. It gets put up for the winter so nice to get it out and blast around the country roads for a bit... have to watch out for folks loose chickens though lol.

Bullit eh??? I'm GREEN with envy....

It's a remarkably fun little ride.