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Got a remote battery jumper installed so the frame won't be stuck on the ground if (when) the battery dies.
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Tear down and rebuild of the non-tilt column
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just read your build thread nice really nice work @ light speed compared to me being stalled Im getting in the passenger seat of this build
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Clean, clean, and clean some more. Gonna spray these all with ospho and then epoxy prime everything together.
This Evaporust stuff is no joke! Wish I could dunk the whole truck in it :lol: |
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Looking good.
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That stuff is amazing. I didn’t believe it till I used it myself.
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Parts got a little Ospho bath. I will let this coat sit for awhile to cure. Then, I will reapply the Ospho, quickly pressure wash each part, and dry. The parts will then be ready for epoxy primer and underhood satin black.
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Your doing great! This is going to be a very nice truck! Does your frame cut down area seem strong?
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following along! Found this while searching for chassis fab reviews posts on here!
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Looking good. I noticed the track bar is not adjustable. Do they set up their rear suspension so the rear diff is centered at ride height? I've done a couple air ride setups with parallel 4 link and track bar and the track bar is usually adjustable for that purpose.
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Can't wait to see this project completed. My 69 has a M2 front end and coilovers all around but I'm thinking about swapping to air. |
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any updates?
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Keeping me on my toes, I appreciate the motivation from this group! Here's some status updates:
1) I built some wood blocks to get the frame off the ground. The frame moves around pretty well on the Harbor Freight rollers! 2) Engine is back from the builder! It is now a 357 with aluminum intake and Brodix IK heads. I am waiting for some parts to arrive so I can smooth the block with fillable polyester primer and shoot it with orange and clearcoat. Once I finish painting it we can drop the engine/trans in the frame and then route the exhaust. I'm debating with myself whether or not to get a Gear Vendors overdrive unit to pair with the TH350. TH350 is freshly rebuilt and a great transmission so I would like to keep it. Plus a cat tax for those interested. |
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ThermAC delete and some block work before filler primer
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Engine painted, and got the decals installed. Just needs a clearcoat!
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Nice build.
Are those original early style rocker covers, or reproduction? |
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Never mind, found them. $149 |
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https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AMD-W-541 |
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Got the motor and trans installed this weekend. Could not find the right torque converter bolts so that was a bit frustrating. Need to do some digging for the 4701rv torque converter.
And the last snag I kind of anticipated was the drag link hitting the oil pan. It is very close, only about an inch. I think I can bend the drag link just enough make this work. Otherwise I don't know if there is any aftermarket solution for a different shaped drag link. All in all I'm excited to start the exhaust! |
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Looking real good …. Drag see more on that ?I know I thought mine was close but it all lined up and clears the pan
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