71 4X4 Frame off Restoration

[7dee2]

Those steering braces really take up some real estate, any news on the TC issue? Buddy of mine has been having some issues with TCI also.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Those steering braces really take up some real estate, any news on the TC issue? Buddy of mine has been having some issues with TCI also.

TCI shipped me a new TC and front seal on my dime. Then I have to return the one that has issues for warrenty. The biggest problem I have now is Summit Racing advertises the transmission to handle 575 horse power. TCI told me 350 max. So I'm going to put the tranny in and get the car home as it has been sitting at my nephews shop for 5 week swapping out the engine and trans. Based on how this engine ran it is the most radical engine I have had. it is so loud I don't think I will be able to drive it on the street with out getting a ticket and I have duel exhaust out past the rear bumper with magna flow mufflers X2. I might have to swap out the camshaft to tame it down. I should have the new TC end of the week and get the car drivable this week end.

[cmabolt]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

TCI shipped me a new TC and front seal on my dime. Then I have to return the one that has issues for warrenty. The biggest problem I have now is Summit Racing advertises the transmission to handle 575 horse power. TCI told me 350 max. So I'm going to put the tranny in and get the car home as it has been sitting at my nephews shop for 5 week swapping out the engine and trans. Based on how this engine ran it is the most radical engine I have had. it is so loud I don't think I will be able to drive it on the street with out getting a ticket and I have duel exhaust out past the rear bumper with magna flow mufflers X2. I might have to swap out the camshaft to tame it down. I should have the new TC end of the week and get the car drivable this week end.

I think a sound recording is in order.
Truck is looking great BTW.

[DWilbur]

how do I up load a video. same as pictures

[First c10]

You tube maybe? I don't know how, but I cant wait to see what you got for us....

[DWilbur]

Try this not sure if it will work. the video is first run new engine for my car. let know if you can view it.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/10363948...81685178435427

[DWilbur]

well that did not work.

[DWilbur]

lets try this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Kg...ature=youtu.be

[DWilbur]

ok I got it to work. it is 10 times louder than the video.

[First c10]

Nice sounds mean!!!

[cmabolt]

It sounds pissed! Love it!
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[DWilbur]

Thanks guys. my trans mission just showed up. I will drop it off at my nephews shop so we can install it this week end. hopefully I will be able to drive then get the front end alined for some driving pleasure.

[DWilbur]

I took a couple of pictures of the front and rear axle looking down at the bump stops. my axles are forward of the bump stops about 1.5".

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I took a couple of pictures of the front and rear axle looking down at the bump stops. my axles are forward of the bump stops about 1.5".

My rear axle is 1.5" or so forward also. I only have 4" shackle flip kit.
Have you checked the actually wheelbase measurement? should be 127" correct? I need to remember to check that tonight.

[DWilbur]

I forget my wheel base. I stretched my frame 30" for the crew cab. I thing I'm about 157"

[First c10]

Oh yeah. That crew cab is going to look sick

[DWilbur]

I stopped by Sky's shop and he thinks he will have it ready for paint in about 4 week. Sorry no pictures yet.

[7dee2]

That's the meanest 318/390 I've ever heard, cool! Chassis looks like your ready for the crew cab to go on for the last time? Lucky Ducky!

[Mr. D]

Hey Dave, it's your neighbor, David.
Great posts and a great project. Thanks for sharing.
And many thanks too for introducing me to this site.
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[DWilbur]

Hello Mr. D your welcome. I'm sorry I could not spend more time the other day but I had to work on my house do to the contractor having his head up his A**. Hard to be live that they tried twice to install door frame trim and I had to do it my self Saturday. The house painting should be done Tuesday then I get to move back in and get back on the truck.

[Dieselwrencher]

The SBC Mopar sounds wild as all get out! Congrats on getting able to move back in your place too!

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The SBC Mopar sounds wild as all get out! Congrats on getting able to move back in your place too!

Thanks Dieselwrencher
I checked out your build on the Longhorn very cool. I wish I could have found a Cummins or Durmax for my truck. everybody in Ca want a million dollars for oil burner.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Thanks Dieselwrencher
I checked out your build on the Longhorn very cool. I wish I could have found a Cummins or Durmax for my truck. everybody in Ca want a million dollars for oil burner.

Thanks. I've been seeing all you guys going LS and I've almost been thinking of doing a burb with one. But I have to finish some old projects first. Haha

[dme922]

After looking a little closer at your header issue the only difference i see is that i went with pacific fabs cross member and the motor mounts may set up a little higher.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by dme922

After looking a little closer at your header issue the only difference i see is that i went with pacific fabs cross member and the motor mounts may set up a little higher.

Yes that right. The DD mount I used set the engine about 1.5" lower and caused a lot of issue with headers.