New member in South Africa - 66 Wildcat, with 455

Decided to build a new battery tray - as we purchased some metal work equipment everyone was itching to try them.
Looks easy... took us a while, but very rewarding.

 

So engine bay now looks like this with the hoses on and new alternator.

 

Rui,

Have ALL the parts requested pulled.

Tom T.

 

Looking good!
Nice battery tray, looks solid.
And I love the blue, that's a great color.
Are you still going with air conditioning?
Keep the updates coming.

 

Andrew... as requested some extra pics on the bracket...

 

Philip.. definitely want to add the aircon.
The old compressor pump weighs a ton! So next step is to see if I can get a more modern pump, and somehow get it lined up to the belts with the standard brackets.
The original setup was an under dash blower... but the thing is really old I don't think I'll be able to get it going.
So was thinking of a new one, maybe hidden somehow.

 

Rui,

A Sanden compressor will almost be a "Bolt-In' using the original brackets. I have some IF you may need those also.

Tom T.

 

OOPS, forget that you had a 455 in there.

 

Hi everybody, thought I'd update my post with some pics of the vehicle so far, almost done.
Still lots to do to finish off. Installing trim and interior work took longer to do than any other part of the restoration.
Stay safe.

 

Welcome from New Zealand. I like your car!

 

(Belated) Welcome

 

Well done!