Progess continues with the Golden Phantom. Be it not the rate I had hoped for, but progress is progress I keep telling myself. Overall much is done, but many loose ends to tie up.
Almost all of the bodywork and painting is completed. Much of the body assembly work is done, almost all of the mechanical less actually starting the engine and the majority of the electical is complete.
Most recently new exhaust was fabbed and installed. I went with perfomance exhaust, not for the performance enhancement (though every bit of extra HP for the 216 will be apreciated) but more because I wanted alll SST and the reliability that it should bring. Mandrel bent 400 series tubing and a low restiction muffler should last a good long time, while getting the job done. It cost more, as most of you would know, but I think in the long run it will be worth it. I doubt I wil ever need to replace/repair it in my lifetime.
The new wheels I had custom made have been installed, along with the new goodyears. I had hoped for a look that would compliment the truck while maintaining a "classic" appearace. I think they are working well in that respect. Once I can get the truck where I can get a decent pic of it with the new wheels I'll post it.
I still have a few odds and ends to procure, like the driveshaft carrier bearing I posted about a couple weeks ago. But overall, it's getting close. I've updated the
Pictures that I've posted should you care to take a look.
