Fix the '66: Build Thread

[350TacoZilla]

Got ya, I was just suggesting it since you had found a broken main leaf and would be revisiting the rear suspension at some point.

[aglinks]

I went through the un-known mileage 5.3 that will be going in the truck. It was disgusting, so I pressure washed and painted everything. I changed every gasket and seal with the exception of the head gaskets. I put in a new melling oil pump. The timing chain was tight and the internals looked good. I also found this tag on the head that tells me that it MIGHT be rebuilt. Overall I am into this engine ~$200

I got a Holley intake and MSD box for cheap on Ebay and will run a Truck Avenger clone for now. I am insisting on a round air cleaner when I pop the hood, so I wont be running the stock LS EFI. If I struggle with the carb, I will get a Holley Sniper.

[aglinks]

I stripped the rotten insulation off of the floor and wire wheeled, scrubbed, and pressure washed all the grime. Then I painted it with two coats of POR15 Grey. I have one small rust hole to repair on the driver side, but everything else is solid! Once I have the new engine/trans bolted in, I will patch the hole for the old T-Case, and throw in some carpet.