I finally got to work on my 63 this weekend( after 22 years in my garage)
and had some big fun. We pulled the drivetrain and stripped the 250hp 327
down to the bare block the first day. There is a small ridge in the
cylinders, so we are going to a 20 overbore. The machine shop is taking care
of that, as well as working the heads over to take un-leaded gas.The second
day I pulled the heater core and various parts that are sooo accesible
without the engine in place. We put together a parts list of everything that
will be replaced or re-built. I have a number of questions but will not
overload the NG at one time. 1)The attch'd photo is looking forward from the
firewall. The item that is circled in red appears to be similar to a U-joint
cap. I looked at the motor but can't find anything that matches up with that
piece. Any ideas about what it is? 2)Is that steering dampner? in the lower
left a stock item or do I need to get numbers off of it? 3) Does it matter
if I go with 2'' or 2 1/2" when I replace the exhaust system? My car has
only glass packs behind the the rear suspension, and no resonators. I see
System 2 has kits for it w/resonators. Any recommendations on an exhaust
system vendor? The goal of this project is to restore this to the same
condition it was when parked- a reliable, fun, driver. We aren't going to
pump anything up, or try to do a restoration. There is 95K on the car and is
in great shape, never "customized", just cared for. I'm sure there will be
more questions and opinions in the near future. Thanx- Lib