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The dip stick tube works just fine. But the distance well it just don;t suit me at this point.

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The perches are in the right place. The forward holes is where the small block V8 should fit. The fan works good also I dry fitted the fan and it is in tolerance of where it will work.

The drive shaft is another issue. but if I move it back the 1 1/2 inches I think it also might work.

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George, your ok. You haven't cut anything or fabricated anything to make it sit that way so thats a good thing. I'd put the driveshaft and fan on and hook up the engine hoist and move the engine back to happy medium.

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That is what I am going to do tomorrow. I sat here and thought it over and I am moving it back 1 1/2 inches. Don't even have to use the hoist to do this. Just remove the bolts and slide it back 1 1/2 inches. Drill new holes but, that is a easy thing. I'll post the pictures on the motor back tomorrow.

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Keep in mind the farther back towards the firewall you go the wider the frame rails get so you can only go so far towards the firewall before the V8 perches wont work anymore because it will pull the motor mounts away from the block, also if you go too far back it will change the angle at which the engine and transmission are sitting which could potentially cause a problem with the driveshaft.
Personally I would leave it where it is, it's a truck not a sports car, and on top of that you aren't building this thing for autocross anyway.
If it aint broke don't fix it.
As far as the driveshaft goes you have a I6 driveshaft which is why it isn't long enough, just get the v8 version out of another truck or get one out of a land whale and have it cut down.

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Well I movied the motor back that 1 1/2 and now I like the way it sets in the truck. I had to drill new holes but that was easy. Just lifted one side at a time and used my cordless drill with a short bit and the rest is history.

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It looks like it worked out well for you.

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I ordered these parts

front glass weather stripping 35.00
eng switch plate free
rear lights with harness free
new light brackets for the tail lights Alunium 20.00
trailing arms bushings set
tracking arm bushings set
complete set of sway bar bushings setall three for 39.00 didn't need these but they can with the set.
2 wing chrome windows for 100.00

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Good job George

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How does the driveshaft work now? Hopefully you've found a happy medium for your combo. Just keep the bulls out of the engine bay, as they will probably get clogged between the back of the engine and the firewall. :lol:

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Looking Great, George!
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well buddy I had to go back to the front holes. Years ago I was riding with a few friends on a road trip to the North Dokota, better known as Sturgis. We rode our Harleys out there. Well there was a guy that always worked on his bike. His was always breaking down. He was always trying to fix something that he thought would work better. His was also the newest bike. The short stort is, Like you said if it isn't broken don't fix it. That is why I moved the motor back to the front holes. The move back 1 1/2 inches was not worth the trouble. The difference in the alignment issues.

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thanks and I am finished with moving to motor back and forth. It is now where it is going to live. The rent is paid.

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Well, after all the moving the motor back and forth. When I drilled new holes in the frame and I liked the way it looked. I ran into the orignal problem. The distubtor would not clear the fire wall. So, I spent the time today putting it back to where the distubtor would go in the hole. Back in the front holes for the V-8 perches. I know what you guys are thinking. I should have let it alone. And you are right. But this old man is hard headed. So now I can start runing towards to finish line. Or in my case walking.

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That's good to hear, what driveshaft did you use or are you going to have to have one cut down.
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Well after all the moving the motor back and forth, I still ran into the orignal problem. The distubtor would not fit into the hole. So I put it back in the V-8 holes. The drive shaft still would not work. So I got another shaft today.
Everytime I got close to the motor with wrenches it started to screem. No do not move me. So this is where it is going to stay.

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A friend came over today and he needed a 3 speed standard transmission. So we just swaped parts. It came out of a v-8 truck. I don't know if it is going to have to be shorten or not. I will know tomorrow.

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I don't mean to but I'm sitting here chuckling and shaking my head.
It's all good though now you can move forward and get the driveshaft installed.
Then you can plumb the fuel lines, instal the wiring harness, and get it down to the muffler shop.
You are on the home stretch George.

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It's all looking good. I can't wait to get to the point you're at. Keep it up I'm inspired!!
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Pretty cool how things like driveshafts just pop into your lap sometimes, isn't it? Hopefully I can remember your learnings here when I put my 350 onto the frame in the near future.

Looking good, George. Do you have the brakes all installed and bled already, too? I've been grabbing one of my kids for the pedal pushing duties lately when I do brakes.

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Yes the brakes are already installed. I still have to run my rear brake lines. The front rubber lines. waiting for parts. Later I will be going over to pick up the drive shaft. I hope it fits and don't need to be shorten. But time will tell.
He needed the transmission and I needed the drive shaft.

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One day you will be wanting to be where the next board member is at. Motor install or paint. Keep smilling and do pay attention to what everyone on this forum is going thru. They also are learning.

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Go ahead Brian have a good laugh. So am I. If we can't laugh once in a while life would be dull. But I have paid the rent on the motor and it has a home now. I thought about welding the motor in place so I would not move it again but I didn't. So now I am waiting on parts. I am at a stand still untill I get them.

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Today I didn't even touch the truck. Had to play catch up on some of my honey doo projects. First, I painted some trim on the house. Then I Planted some hidges and weeded some of the flowers beds. still got to weed the crat merdels tomorrow. It seems to never end. So I am going to let the truck set untill I get caught up on my list. Got to keep the little woman happy.(happy wife=happy life)

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Hey guys who taught the parts housed the word (back order) I hate that word. But I did get a new bullet chrome dip stick and tube. I was going to use the black one I got in the mail the other day. But it leaked or I new it would. There was a small crack on the base of the tube. Right where it goes into the block. I am glad I found it now. I kinda like the chrome one. If not sorry about my luck.

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Picture of dip stick and tube. this is all I did on my patches today. Still trying to get the honey doo list dowm.

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Ooooo, shiny!

There is so much stuff that has slid around here it's not even funny. It's good to keep some sort of balance like you are doing, though. The stuff that slides just eats at me when I'm working on Mustard. Heck, I've even let a project to fix a slide on the kids play fort slide... The slide repair has slid, get it??? Funny. Fortunately I've got an understanding (i.e. forgiving) wife.

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Yea the last few days I have been working on things around the house. Still got several thing that needs attention. Every day I look for the mail man and still no parts. I did get a orignal equipment wiper motor fixed. I took it to a friends shop that works on auto electric. He went thru it and rebuilt it for parts the price was only 35.00. He also is going to build me a alt.and starter. But I can't ask him to do it for parts only. 120.00 for a complete 90 amp. alt fully chrome. The starter will be black. It is down under the exhaust and stuff so you can't see it anyway. that isn't that bad for both. i also got a water pump 2 belt pulley for 22.00. well I guess I have bored you long enough. Be good my friend and happy building.

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Get 'em installed and post up some pics!

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I have so much ordered and the mail man just keep going by and don't even say hello. But as soon as I get a few in and installed I will post

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Today I pulled the trailoring arms and the tracking arm off the truck. I ordered the bushings and as soon as they are here I will be installing them. I only had them attached with loose bolts. So they came off real easy. I should pick up my wind shield motor Wednesday. I will drop off the started to be re-built at time. It is only 6 months old. But I thought I better be sure it is up to snuff.

No new parts came in today. The company I deal with send me the tracking number so I can find out where they are.

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Today, I was surfing the parts board and found a 67 grill that looks real good. He was asking 50.00 for it. plus shipping. I will know friday If I buy it or not. He is going to post some more pictures of it after he takes it off the truck. Nothing to post tonight. I have been working on a orbor for a old couple that I have know for a little while. Had to put lattic on top for shade so they could set outside and enjoy the summer. Hope to have some parts here this week.

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Today I finshed the lattic on the perigelo. I also installed the trailoring arms bushings and the tracking arm bushings. Tomorrow I will put them back on the truck. That part of the build will be done. Now to do something with the rest of the build. I made a list of things that need to be ordered. Bunch of little stuff. I did pick up my wiper motor and pump today. It looks brand new. I sent it out and boy did he do a good job. So I gave him two more to do. I hope that he does them the same way.

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I am still waiting on parts. So I worked on my honey do list some more. I did repaint the trailoring arms and the tracking arm and the tail lights brackets. Maybe tomorrow I will sand blast the trail lights I bought on line the other day. They are in perfect shape. But need to clean them up an repaint them. If my memory serves me right I only paid 20.00 ship for the tail lights.

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Gotta love new paint. Sure you don't want to go with orange or silver on the trailing arms? I've seen some pretty cool silver ones on this forum. That being said, black is probably what I would have done if I kept the trailing arms, too.
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Black is a good color. I thought about it, laugh about it and forgot about it.

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Today i installed the trailoring arms and the tracking arm. Now I am waiting again for parts. Soon I hope.

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Hey, there here is a set of vent windows that I picked up on the parts board.
They are really nice. The picture does not do them justice Just have to change the rubber seal aounnd the glass. I need to get a pair of 67/68 window locks knobs kits they are really loose.

I picked these up for 100.00 ship

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I also picked up the grill for a 67/68 this week.85.00 ship
A set of headers that fit the 350 60.00 ship
A short nose water pump pulley 22.00 ship
A cigeratte lighter 10.00 ship
A emblems for the finder 10.00 ship
A set of back up lights 10.00 ship
A set of brackets for a 67/68 tail light 10.00 ship
A set of tail lights for a 67/68 step side bed 19.00 ship


most of these parts I want need for a while but, the price was right.
I am knocking my list down a bit this month. I am about to run out of money. But,I keep seeing the deal on the parts board.

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Those are some nice looking vent windows.