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Looks nice,but with that modified subrame and the minimal mounting points with the PG set up,I would install cable teathers to retain the drivetrain in case of a accident,you dont want the V8 coming at you from behind!Mike
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:21 am
by Vair-8
Thanks Mike, great suggestion! Will probably do that.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:31 am
by Vair-8
Finally got all moved. We moved our 65 convertible to my new place and my dads 68 Vair-8 to his house. I have a lot of unpacking to do before I can start working on the car again but meanwhile my dad is going to work on his 68 since its at his house now. Might have to start a new post for his progress.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:35 pm
by Vair-8
Here is a great video on a Vair-8
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 12:09 pm
by Vair-8
Looking for seats for dads 68. Theses work and look great. Really like to lever to flip seat forward.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:31 pm
by Vair-8
Haven't updated in a while. I will post more later but here are some pictures of our instrument panels. All new gauges with GPS speedometer.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:38 pm
by bbodie52
Thanks for the interesting photos of your instrument cluster mods. What is the instrument brand and series? Do you have a Web link for a good source? Any tips on making the modifications and adaptations?
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:16 pm
by Vair-8
We order them from Speedhut. I will get the measurements and style and post. Here is back side of the Monza dash. I will post more later.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:01 am
by mikel
Looks Nice! What are the Headers From? I really needa street V8 again! Mike
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:03 pm
by Vair-8
Love my engine
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:06 pm
by Vair-8
Dad finished fitting spark plug wires. Taking car to shop where my headers were made to install cooling system.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:34 pm
by Vair-8
Been a while since last post been working on my dads V8. Just got mine back from body shop with all dents filled, rust replaced and lower windshield replaced. Planning on painting after I install cooling system.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:15 am
by SteveH
looking nice!!!!!
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:07 am
by azdave
Good progress! Nice to see you and your dad again at Palm Springs.
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:26 am
by kingmakerAZ
Hi Charles,
Can I get the specs on how you made the back side of that dash?
I have a similar project that is stumping me right now.
Thanks for the interesting photos of your instrument cluster mods. What is the instrument brand and series? Do you have a Web link for a good source? Any tips on making the modifications and adaptations?