53 3100 - complete rebuild and upgrade . . . .

[Rickysnickers]

I have a PF4 and it works really well! I'm sure you will like it.

[dsraven]

curious, what do you need in the system leading up to that. fuel pump etc?

[big_dan]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

I have a PF4 and it works really well! I'm sure you will like it.

I hope so. Looks to be exactly what I'm looking for.

Originally Posted by dsraven

curious, what do you need in the system leading up to that. fuel pump etc?

Nothing fancy - 58psi to the rail. I'll have the pump in the tank, filter and regulator right at the tank.

Thanks for looking -

Dan

[big_dan]

A few evenings and the 9in is ready to go. Started with a 0.015" pinion shim, set backlash at 0.008", marked it up and it fell right in where I wanted. I've set up a ton of these and was tickled to not have to chase it for days. A little loctite, install the keepers and it's ready for paint. More later - thanks for looking -

Dan

[dsraven]

nice work.
I like your assembly fixture, looks like ti was cheap and can be re-purposed. haha.

[big_dan]

Originally Posted by dsraven

nice work.
I like your assembly fixture, looks like ti was cheap and can be re-purposed. haha.

Yep - most things in my shop have multiple uses!

Dan

[big_dan]

Still making a little progress. Painted the axle housing and third member, finished mocking up the gas tank and tacked in the upper straps. More later-

Dan

[big_dan]

And a few more from the weekend. Excited to say this is the first part that's finished! On to finishing up the chassis -

More later-

Dan

[dsraven]

looks great. did you put oil in it already? if not better tie a string around your finger, wouldn't wanna forget that little step.

[big_dan]

Originally Posted by dsraven

looks great. did you put oil in it already? if not better tie a string around your finger, wouldn't wanna forget that little step.

No oil yet - but I keep a "start up checklist" just for such items.

One last pic / test fit before going on the road for a week - gonna have to relocate that alternator! There's no interference, but it looks gaudy hanging out where it is.

Thanks for looking -

Dan

[dsraven]

seems like down low on the pass side is the obvious spot. show off that intake system for sure.

[dsraven]

I wonder if the alt could be subbed in place of the a/c comp with the truck belt system, a seperate belt drive with a seperate tensioner. down low on the pass side.

[youngrodder]

I went with the Holley front drive (mid mount). I know it was not cheap but it saves the hassle of trying to mismatch various brackets and pullies to work.

https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ves/mid_mount/

There are a couple different options that effect the cost.

Same as this one Delmo shared. I'm running this set up however I don't have a clear pic like the one from Delmo.


Thanks
Marc

[big_dan]

Wow - that's nice looking for sure! I'm studying around a bit; there seems to be several brackets and configurations around, so that'll help. Thanks for the input -

Dan

[big_dan]

Another addition to the parts list ......

Dan

[youngrodder]

Those high bolsters should keep you planted in your seat....I like the low backs too so you don't see the seat thru the rear window.

Marc

[Rickysnickers]

Nice!!!

[big_dan]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Nice!!!

Thanks! Forgot the last pic - now to fit up the E- brake handle. Using a standard Lokar floor mount. Moving along -

Dan

[dsraven]

those look really good in there. I like the bolsters.

[big_dan]

Originally Posted by dsraven

those look really good in there. I like the bolsters.

Me too- they're ridiculously comfortable. I used Kirkey "vintage" lowback buckets in my Falcon a few years back, and they got a little uncomfortable on long trips, so I figured I'd try these Procars.

Plan for the weekend was to finish the seat frame fab, but went ahead and tackled the E-brake "hump" as well. Started with the same firewall material, milled out a slot for the handle, and bang-boom-pow had it acceptable (to my standards anyway) and tacked it in. I'll finish-weld it soon, then back to finishing up the chassis. And yes, I know it would be a great spot for a cup-holder, just not sure yet. The only parts I plan for now to have on the "hump" is the E-brake handle and probably the switch for the cutouts.

More later -

Dan

[dsraven]

nice fab work.
I have a floor mounted ebrake set up from an envoy which would probably suit the needs of a lot of builds on here. it goes through the floor and splits to 2 seperate cables, one from each wheel.
cup holds are must for me, not just for cups but a place to dump the phone, glasses, wallet etc

[big_dan]

Originally Posted by dsraven

nice fab work.
I have a floor mounted ebrake set up from an envoy which would probably suit the needs of a lot of builds on here. it goes through the floor and splits to 2 seperate cables, one from each wheel.
cup holds are must for me, not just for cups but a place to dump the phone, glasses, wallet etc

I hear you. I may add a cup holder or two later, but couldn't decide so I left them out for now. I'm figuring the cut out switch and maybe a tablet for the fuel injection, just not sure.

Dan

[big_dan]

Still chipping away. My (fingers crossed) goal is this fall to be on the road, which is a fairly tall order but I think I can get there. So, I'm in the "a few minutes a day, every day" mode to stay motivated. Yesterday I wrapped up the outlets for the exhaust cutouts and finished welding up the E-brake console, so those are off the list.

More later -

Dan

[big_dan]

Alternator out of the way - another item off the list.

Dan

[6DoF]

every check mark is a good!

often i won't want to start something cuz i know there's a big set-up of tools or measurements or whatever ... so i'll tell myself i'll just go out and at least do the set-up so i can get cracking the next day. 9/10 times i end up finishing up the whole task cuz i'm already moving.