Here goes Project: PEARL

[Tinkermc]

from the looks of this it was only a small setback. Glad to see you working already.

[NewType72]

Well tell him we thank him as well!!

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

from the looks of this it was only a small setback. Glad to see you working already.

Yeah, most people would have just stabbed another cam in there and got moving, but it was just the fire I needed to take the plunge.

Originally Posted by NewType72

Well tell him we thank him as well!!

I will haha

[Riveted1]

I put Tim to work! He says he doesn't photograph very well. What do you guys think?

Got the frame ready to be beautified. That front crossmember weighed about 50 lbs. more than it should due to the oil/dirt/grease caked on it!

[67cheby]

Looking good
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[Timbo1]

Thanks for posting the mug shot !!
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[NewType72]

any updates to be had?

[Timbo1]

Originally Posted by NewType72

any updates to be had?

I will answer for Austin, No updates, he cannot make up his mind on which way to go with the frame!!! He also is back @ school full time. But I think that is just an excuse. He doesnt like the heat!!! lol

[mahanian]

I won't let the cat out of the bag but he has made up his mind and I think he made a good choice

[rodstored-72]

hey!! are you guys holding out on me!!!

and yes!!! austin it is painted!!! LOL!!!

sooo when is the next GTG!

[Riveted1]

You're right Tim, I am done with the heat. It finally broke me lol. That and the rain makes me want to sleep.

Jake, glad you got it painted. Did you post pics? I need to check it out. GTG's went by the wayside, but maybe we should start them back up.

As mahanian said, I finally made a decision, but was going to wait until I had parts in to update. Going w/the new Porterbuilt touring dropmember/mild notch/trailing arm setup but w/bags instead of coilovers. It took a lot for me to pull the trigger, and I hope I don't regret it! I'm the world's worst when it comes to making decisions, especially when those decisions involve money.

Got my SPA turbo exhaust manifold in a couple of weeks ago. Still gotta figure out what all needs to be done to prep this 292 for a little forced induction.

[VA72C10]

Awesome update! Very cool project!
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[NewType72]

the heat breaks us all shoot I hardly had the energy to wipe tweety down after I washed her then again I work in a non-insulated machine shop all day long so Im tired from the get go. nice part update should be a fun ride with the forced induction setup

[Riveted1]

Well I changed my mind AGAIN. Decided to go with the coil-overs instead of bags. My air bag setup will go on the burb. Since I hope to drive this truck a lot, I wanted to simplify things. Less things to break, you know?
Dave said my PB stuff should be ready sometime next week. So I'm excited to at least be close to getting that stuff.

I have done nothing else with her b/c I've been slammed at school. Weather seems to finally be cooling off, so I hope to get some time to go twist some wrenches soon!

[Riveted1]

Making some progress. Got the PB stuff all powdercoated (it's still in boxes, so no pics yet.) Sand blasted the frame this week and will be painting it this weekend.

[Timbo1]

Looking good, can not wait to see you spray it
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[NewType72]

definitely a sucker for some slick looking frame rails glad to see you updating on this bad boy

[Riveted1]

A little update. Got the rear end done. Changed to 3.73 Eaton posi.
Frame is painted with Summit's Chassis Shield. Seems to be pretty tough, but only time will tell! Working on getting the frame/suspension back together. Ordered D52 calipers for the front, think I am going to stay with drums on the rear. Here's some pics:

[NewType72]

Man that's the exact Posi I would run but at my rate you may get the chance to test yours first and mines a driver right now nice progress sir the bolt-on c-notch looks amazing

[mahanian]

Looking good brother, can't wait to see that thing on the road again!

[mahanian]

You probably won't be able to use the stock Z-bar location if you are going to run a TKO or other aftermarket transmission so you can remove this bracket if you haven't already

[Riveted1]

Thanks guys. Jared, I left the bracket on b/c I still haven't decided what transmission I'm going to use.

[Riveted1]

More pics. Getting close to being a roller. Think I'm going to have to trim some of the support on the front upper control arms. It's going to hit the adjustment knob on the coilovers. (I had those arms set up for bags before I decided to go coilover.)

[tasian]

Chassis looks good man are you planning on running a cage or doing anymore bracing?

[Riveted1]

Not at this point. I don't plan on it being too crazy. I just want it to be something I can hot rod in around town.