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I keep looking at this project and thinking that I’m kinda uncomfortable with it. I really believe I’m going to sell the entire rolling PorterBuilt chassis minus this built rearend & brakes (and motor, trans & fuel system of course). Then just build Walter as a static drop with EFI big block, overdrive and big brakes. I really am to damn old for all this airride, fancy suspension stuff. I just wanna drive Walter.
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Nothing wrong w/that option either.
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You certainly don't want to get done and not be happy with it. Either way, it's gonna be cool truck :thumbs:
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I suck at staying focused... :lol:
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SQUIRREL!!! :lol:
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Okay, I have been terrible at staying focused on Walter! I have finally split him back apart and started on brake, fuel and trans cooler lines. The trans cooler setup is done, the rear brake hard line is run from the crossmember to the firewall location and the fuel lines & filter are run up to the motor, but not finalized as I used the Holley Sniper setup on my 63-1/2 Falcon :lol:. So, I will be purchasing another Sniper EFI setup and I am going to go ahead and get the Sniper specific distributor, coil and ignition box so I will be able to control the timing like I have on the Falcon. Once I get that done, I will work on getting the air lines run.
Maybe, just maybe, I will stay focused this time. Sucks not having help or more motivation :( |
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Stay focused. No Skewrls! The BMW can wait. Walt needs your attention.
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It seems like all car guys have the focus problem when they have several projects. Some times it's good to take a break from the project and then go back as long as it isn't too long!!!!
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Almost sold Walter and all his related parts for a fair’ish price. But, I realized very quickly that I’d never be able to replace him, much less build one like I’ll have when I finish this build. Walter is staying home!!! (Unless somebody offers better money...). :lol:
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Understand the motivation and distractions :lol: I haven't logged in here in a while and went back and re-read my Chester build thread and I've been debating engine swaps for 3 years now :lol: Since I've last been on here I've upgraded my daily 2x, sold my sxs and bought another boat. The only good thing is my truck is still running and driving, it just loses bodily fluids regularly and makes funny noises.
I started to think about selling my truck over the last month for something completely different. Took the truck to dinner 2x this past week and now I'm logged back in ready to dive into it again. Now I need motivation to stay on it. Love the BMW btw. |
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I have actually been working on Walter some lately. I took the motor to a friends place and put it on the engine dyno. It made 524hp/558tq with the complete Sniper EFI setup. Horsepower was over 400 by 2500 rpm & the torque was over 500ft/lbs from 2100 rpm to redline. It’s should do just fine in an ole truck. 😬
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That should be wicked! Probably sounds great too.
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I just found this thread. Beautiful truck and a cool build. I subbed.
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My plan is running, driving and GoIng by 2022 |
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Beastly! Hard to beat a big block
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I love where this build is going, it's going to be sweet when you are done. Love those big blocks.
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I’ve been draggin’ ass, but I’m on it now. It WILL be done before the new year. Body is off the frame again, but it won’t go back on until chassis is in powdercoat and the interior & firewall will be freshly painted.
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Need a like button option.....
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I was wondering about Walt. It nice to see ya back on him.
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Things have been progressing, just not very quickly or interestingly. But here are a few pics to prove I’m working on him. Got the front clip off and will get started deleting the stock heater box & fan holes and prepping it for paint. Also will be getting the interior metal prepped for paint too.
Also blew the PorterBuilt chassis apart for powdercoat… it’ll be black (original frame & oe brackets) and medium silver (Porterbuilt pieces). Then I’ll get it all reassembled, get the motor & transmission, gas tank air ride pieces in place and then I can build the driveshaft (2-piece) and get the exhaust run. Painless wiring, fit & finish the interior etc etc etc. After putting it in words, it’s a long row to hoe. My mission is to have it finished by 2022. 🤷🏼*♂️ |
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Awesome! I'm in to watch the progress!
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Bunch of work right there. I like the sound of the plan :metal:
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That's a lot of work and a short time! You can do it, I believe in you....
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What Steering column are you using |
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My powdercoater has been closed for vacation but he opens back up tomorrow, so I’ll get everything delivered tomorrow.
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Pictures to document. 34 pieces of Porterbuilt pieces and 15 oe frame related pieces.
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I got the chassis/frame dropped off at the powdercoater today. He said it should be done this week #fingerscrossed.
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That's a fast turn around.
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WoW!!! Pieces are blasted, powdercoated & home. They look great in person. The silver is a metallic silver and really pops in sunlight. To bad it’ll never really show. :lol:
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