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I put Mark's suggestion into play and took the Motor perch holes up a notch...:metal:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8768/...59a9c72c_c.jpgIMG_2730 by ta2don, on Flickr

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Those wheels look sweet!

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you gotta love mark. that tip on expanding the hole on the mount. i've struggled with stabbing those bolts, don't know how many times. sometimes the simplest stuff can be the best idea. thanks mark...

like the wheels and even with all the honey-dos you're making good progress.
stay the course my friend...

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Nice rims on the frame. Mounts cleaned up good also. Keep on trucking Don!!!

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:metal:
If possible I hope you can get down this way Saturday May 9th… will text you about our Studio's 20th Anniv shindig...

As soon as I read Mark's suggestion I thought to myself… "DONE" :gi:
So, in the midst of remodeling our bedroom, read paint and flooring, I plan on getting the motor perches installed this coming weekend and dropping the Engine and Trans in so I can prepare for any Trans mount mods that may be required for the NV3500 5 Speed...:uhmk:

On top of that, May marks 20 years my Tattoo Studio has been open here in Searcy…;) Saturday May 9th we are hosting an impromptu Truck, Car, Hot Rod & Bike Cruise-In… :chevy::burnout::truck:

Thanks Man! :metal:

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Big enough hole for 8 grade bolts. lol

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:metal: and hopefully no struggling with either one...;)

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Congrats on the 20 year mark! Hope the show turns out great for ya'll. Sounds like a nice deal you made on the wheels too.

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Thanks Brotha!!!:mm:

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Sounds like fun!!! Give me a shout. If I'm not working I will try to swing by.

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Getting the Honey-do's finished up… so today I found a couple of hours of truck time...:bann:

Rolled the chassis outta the weeds and into the tent after rolling the 47 rat into the weeds...:lol:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8806/...d9ef2dc3_c.jpgIMG_2765 by ta2don, on Flickr
On the plate for today…
Mount the engine and trans and see what mods, if any, may be needed for trans crossmember…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7668/...6629ca71_c.jpgIMG_2768 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7674/...4f7fc339_c.jpgIMG_2772 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8703/...17b25c0e_c.jpgIMG_2773 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/...23811bff_c.jpgIMG_2774 by ta2don, on Flickr
Engine and Trans mated up and ready for the install…
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7689/...693a827f_c.jpgIMG_2775 by ta2don, on Flickr
At home on the frame...:metal:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7701/...220f8d9f_c.jpgIMG_2783 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8741/...3ef24f07_c.jpgIMG_2784 by ta2don, on Flickr
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8713/...ff6eddef_c.jpgIMG_2785 by ta2don, on Flickr

That's all for today… :uhmk:
2 Weeks away is our 20th Anniversary Shindig at the Studio… Impromptu Car show, should be a blast...:metal:
Laterz...:truck::burnout:

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Will Do!!!;)

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Can't wait for when I get to that point brotha! :metal: Looks good! Is that an NV4500? Wish I could make it to the car show bud. :( Ah well, maybe one day. Get that cab mounted! lol :chevy:

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Looking good Don . Enjoy your party in two weeks . Will call you soon

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That's some good progress Don.

I just showed Nicola the wheels, this is a great pic for a motivational screensaver too.

What were those wheels from? I cannot remember if you mentioned previously.

https://flic.kr/p/s21qKV

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Don things are looking good.

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Nice work Don. You can roll the '47 up this way if your too crowded down there!!

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:c2:

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The Trans is a NV3500, same as Chevy used in my 90 model 2wd Silverado...:uhmk:

Thanks Mate...:mm: Will chat Wed...;)

Cheers Mate! :metal:

Thanks Man! :chevy:

Thanx Brotha!!! :metal: and the '47 should start seeing some action soon, gotta get past our Anniversary shindig...:bann:

Thanx Brotha!!!:cool:

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Nice work Don.

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I'd like to make it down to one of them one of these days. Need the truck running 1st, but they look fun.

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Lol, Sorry brotha! I keep forgetting! To many builds being watched! lol

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Thanks Guyz...:metal:
another update on the way!!!:uhmk:

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Was lucky enough to squeeze in some additional albeit valuable truck time...:bann:

I started in yesterday getting the trans crossmember mounted, but as soon as I got the holes drilled I had to take my daughter to the ER… She's been having low BP problems and chest pains, and recent Dr. and ER visits have netted very little relief or even explanations… Well last night while going through her test results the Dr's discovered a blood clot in her lung… She is now hospitalized and being treated…;)

so today I got back after it and mounted the crossmember… Here's the frame with my markings for the drilling process...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8730/...c16f9e27_c.jpgIMG_2787 by ta2don, on Flickr

I neglected to get a pic of it bolted in… but here's a shot I took before drilling…
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8808/...d5d136e9_c.jpgIMG_2796 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then I measured for my driveshaft, and in the process was pleasantly surprised to find that the Driveshaft a friend hooked me up with is the proper length...:hot:
I originally measured and thought it was an inch too long…:dohh:
I referred back to a saying my ex-father in law used to repeat often… "Measure Twice, Cut Once.":roll eyes:

I then removed the yoke and u-joints…
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8735/...9cc72dfb_c.jpgIMG_2812 by ta2don, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8751/...428ca8d2_c.jpgIMG_2814 by ta2don, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/...67abb43b_c.jpgIMG_2815 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then I cleaned the driveshaft and correct yoke of rust, grease and grime and finally painted...:mm:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8690/...feac5f87_c.jpgIMG_2819 by ta2don, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8694/...db4683e2_c.jpgIMG_2820 by ta2don, on Flickr

Tomorrow I'll get new U-joints and get those installed...:chevy:
That's all today...:exit:

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That thing will be on the road before long!!!!!