Walter DeWayne...Walt for short

[nlped]

Got him split back apart. I’m going to get all the plumbing in place on the chassis, ie: brake, fuel & air lines. I also decided that the current trans crossmember was NOT going to work with the chevelle headers and the PorterBuilt dropmembers. So, I got an eBay special and it appears to be exactly what I needed to keep the exhaust tucked up tight.

[nlped]

No pictures but I got the high pressure fuel filter mounted. The lines to and from the Boyd EFI tank are made. The rear brake line is mostly made and the new transmission crossmember is finalized. Then I’ll get the airlines run. I’ll have to pull the motor and trans to get the front brake lines built. Then full disassembly and paint of the frame followed by final reassembly of the rolling chassis.

[SCOTI]

Trans x-member looks decent. Source details?

[nlped]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Trans x-member looks decent. Source details?

Scoti, the eBay item # is 184197152581. It’s listed as a 73 up application, but it fits fine, width wise. I just had to drill four holes as the bbc & 700r4 with the PorterBuilt dropmember didn’t line up with the oe holes.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by nlped

Scoti, the eBay item # is 184197152581. It’s listed as a 73 up application, but it fits fine, width wise. I just had to drill four holes as the bbc & 700r4 with the PorterBuilt dropmember didn’t line up with the oe holes.

Thanks for the info. I have a couple of the PB trans x-members in a corner as I've used different options that I felt were more robust.

[nlped]

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.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by nlped

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.

I agree, Walter is cool but a fun driver and less work is going to be wonderful!!

[SCOTI]

Nothing wrong w/that option either.

[TA_C10]

You certainly don't want to get done and not be happy with it. Either way, it's gonna be cool truck

[nlped]

I suck at staying focused...

[cornerstone]

SQUIRREL!!!

I can't blame ya man. A nice 2002 is hard to come by.

[nlped]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

SQUIRREL!!!

I can't blame ya man. A nice 2002 is hard to come by.

My thoughts precisely. It had been sitting since 2009. 1994 2 years before that. Empty the gas tank, new gas and a battery...drove it on & off the trailer.

[nlped]

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 . 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

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by nlped

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 . 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

You're not alone on that boat.

[regan wilson]

Stay focused. No Skewrls! The BMW can wait. Walt needs your attention.

[Chevys4life]

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!!!!

[nlped]

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...).

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by nlped

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...).

I hope Walt couldn't hear you talk about selling him!

[slowcpe]

Understand the motivation and distractions 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 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.

[nlped]

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. 😬

[Ol Blue K20]

That should be wicked! Probably sounds great too.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by nlped

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. 😬

Did you have the motor specs in the thread? If so I'll re-read. If not, I'd be interested in knowing.

[lunatic1968]

I just found this thread. Beautiful truck and a cool build. I subbed.

[nlped]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That should be wicked! Probably sounds great too.

Oh, it sounds beastly!

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Did you have the motor specs in the thread? If so I'll re-read. If not, I'd be interested in knowing.

It a weird build. I bought a $1500 ‘67 open road camper. When I showed up to buy it, it had been vandalized, but the box full of receipts included a $10k 468 motor build. It turned out to be super low mileage build that just sat. I pulled oil pan, intake, and valve covers. Forged crank, H-beam rods, forged pistons (part # depending on actual chamber size is 9.7 to 10.1’ish), Edelbrock RPM intake & cam, good oval port heads and so many other unexpected parts. I refitted bearings, oil pump, timing chain etc and added the Holley Sniper EFI. It’s a beast, for an ole truck 🤣

Originally Posted by lunatic1968

I just found this thread. Beautiful truck and a cool build. I subbed.

I’m proud of Walter for sure. Thanks for tagging along

My plan is running, driving and GoIng by 2022

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by nlped

Oh, it sounds beastly!




It a weird build. I bought a $1500 ‘67 open road camper. When I showed up to buy it, it had been vandalized, but the box full of receipts included a $10k 468 motor build. It turned out to be super low mileage build that just sat. I pulled oil pan, intake, and valve covers. Forged crank, H-beam rods, forged pistons (part # depending on actual chamber size is 9.7 to 10.1’ish), Edelbrock RPM intake & cam, good oval port heads and so many other unexpected parts. I refitted bearings, oil pump, timing chain etc and added the Holley Sniper EFI. It’s a beast, for an ole truck 🤣

Ok.... The info sounds familiar so I probably did read it here. My BBC in the RetroRod is similar in build nature but it was built w/a solid flat tappet cam (this was around early '90) w/ported ovals that flowed what the aftermarket Merlins did @ the time. It was a decent low buck deal).