05-25-2019, 10:52 AM | #576 |
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and a little more tube today...
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A couple of the frame reinforcing tubes were just touching the bottom of the body, so we made a bit of room for them.
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We also fit a couple more pieces of tube...
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We're about done with tube work and started playing with bottle mounts/position.
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Engine was fired and broken in on the dyno/stand today, we quickly learned that we're going to need more carb...got a couple Holley 750s coming in.
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Got the carbs/linkage on and made a couple dyno runs...hit 780 HP @ 6K w/6 lbs boost. Torque was over 800 by 4.5K.
We could get a bit more out of it playing with pulleys...more boost=more power, but where we're at is a nice, safe, streetable combo on pump gas. We should be able to hammer on this day in and day out and not worry about a thing!
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tried to embed video...didn't work.
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That's awesome
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Nice!
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I just found this thread/ build. I haven't read thru the entire thread yet. But I see it has gone through a major transformation from the first page. I am in the process of purchasing a nice original Burb myself. I must ask. what are your plans for a few of the original trim items that you removed from her. I need a pair of original outside door mirrors, and a nice set of the custom hubcaps. I will be setting down to go through your build thread this weekend. Just thought I'd ask. That's a fantastic find, and absolutely admire it's original color. Congrats
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Thanks! We're happy with how it's coming together.
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We brought the motor home today!
Now we can start moving forward with all the little things that need attention...first step was pulling the body back off the chassis and dropping the motor into place.
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Love it...when are we going for a ride lol
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Not soon enough...I miss having this up and running!
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We elected to go with an electric water pump...which introduced some fitment challenges with the alternator and PS pump.
I made some brackets to drop the alternator down low on the pass side...made sense with the flare on the frame! Still working on the PS pump...
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The switch to the larger carbs dictated that we increase fuel flow from tank to engine, so pulled out the 3/8" hard line and ran a 10 AN feed with 8 AN return...also dropped a large fuel filter inline.
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Feed me its saying lol
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Driveshaft got rebuilt with stronger non-greasable joints, re-balanced, and a fresh coat of paint!
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We completely scraped/cleaned the underside (that was a PITA) and brushed on a heavy coat of black implement paint.
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Why non greasable
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Hey PE, thanks for following along AND commenting...I really appreciate that!
The non-greasable joints are solid which makes them stronger than ones that are drilled and tapped for zerts/greasing.
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Oh good to know thanks
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