Scottsdale AZ, United States

Still Bloody Hot!

Woke up this morning eager for one of those massive American breakfasts that Mum told us about before we left ... unfortunately, search as we might, nobody served breakfast! Left hotel at 9:15 with the temperature already well into the 100's - thank God for Air Conditioning! After the...

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Adam & Steve Balcombe on June 25, 2007 from Scottsdale, United States

from the travel blog: Adam & Steve's Best of the West USA Road Trip 2007!

Starting it up and driving it

I started the engine for the first time. Still had a few touches before I could drive it. I found a middle seat from a van at a junkyard. Diane and I recovered it with an Indian blanket. I finished the body work on the hood and put it in place. Also, I ordered a windshield and...

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DRKester on April 27, 2006 from Scottsdale, United States

from the travel blog: Ford Roadster

Installing the engine and more

In early 2004, I installed the engine and transmission. I also installed custom-made brake lines and tailpipes. ... and mufflers, fuel pump, trans cooler, and horns.

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DRKester on November 23, 2005 from Scottsdale, United States

from the travel blog: Ford Roadster

Body on

Almost ready for the body. We had a party to put the body on the frame. Then I put in the gas tank and battery tray. New instruments. New wiring, dash and package tray..

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DRKester on November 23, 2005 from Scottsdale, United States

from the travel blog: Ford Roadster