Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Well after a big delay and no time to post, I'm back at it again. I want to get this build thread caught up.

Time to marry the 4L70E to the LS3
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I bought the Holley Mid Mount accessory drive system. Got that all put together and installed on the engine.
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Engine and transmission installed into truck
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

I ended up having a leak with the Lube Locker gasket set in my Ford 9". Had to tear it apart and reinstall it using good old Permatex Gear Oil gasket maker. Got the center member installed and rear end back together.

Tear down and remove the Lube Locker gasket
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Re-installed the 9" center member.
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Ford 9" back together.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Finally got the truck fully assembled and made it a "Roller". It's been a long time coming and it's finally on some wheels. The only thing is I'm not happy about the stance and the rake it has at this point. Hopefully some adjustments can be made with the coilovers to bring the rear end down.

Finally a roller on wheels, but the stance needs work
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Here is the truck in the front part of my shop. Fully assembled and in roller form. The next big step is coming up. Stay tuned....

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

NICE WORK ill stay tuned:mm:

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

To be continued….
I’m watching with my bucket of popcorn!
Nice progress

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Great progress so far! I'm along for the rest of the ride. FYI, if you are doing a factory dashpad and getting a reproduction, you may want to test fit it now to see if you have to slot the holes any. It's definitely doable after paint and windows though. Hindsight being what it is, it would've been a lot easier at this stage before paint.

EDIT* Well, I just went back and read this whole thing. Gotta say this lift point is pretty nifty. Is it something you made?

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Thanks for the heads up. I'm planning to use the factory dashpad, so I know it fits. I'm just planning on having it recovered.

The lift arm was made by a friend of mine. I came up with the design and he built it. He has some pretty sophisticated machining capabilities in his business. Worked out great.