New project

[hotrod 80]

Well i got the 2.5 out and the mounts bolted in . Only 2 of the 3 bolts are accsssible and they are a pain to get in so welding the mounts is mansitory in my opinion . I cleaned up the frame with my 4 " grinder and a wire wheel so i can haul it down to the race car shop and have them welded . I'll get the motor in when i finish the mounts . Im going to see if he has a panish hammer for an air chisel and have the floor flange messaged while i got it over there . Here are a couple of pics i'll add some more later .

[hotrod 80]

Here are the motor mounts in the hole . Also got the axle shafts in today .

[dammitmitchell]

holy hell sleeper!

[noonzor]

sounds like shes gonna be mean!

[hotrod 80]

Well i got the trans off to the shop for a rebuild . It is a long tail th-350 . The shop said they could make it a short shaft as i will be swapping back and forth between it and a powerglide with a brake .

And i got a little farther on the motor . Intake on and torqued and a few other parts added . Headers and mounts should be here monday and i should be starting the motor install on friday and working towards getting it running the following week .

[ripdog28]

Looking mean.

[hotrod 80]

Headers & mounts will be here monday . I intend to start the install the 25th - the 1st . I think i got most of the parts in a pile . More ics to come .

[hotrod 80]

Headers and mounts came in . Waiting on the transmission .

[dammitmitchell]

you need a entire rear end?

[hotrod 80]

I am replacing the 7.5 with a 9" Ford .

[dammitmitchell]

theres one available here in abilene at my buddys shop.
it's narrowed everthing (was under a vega dragster)
probably comes with slicks too and i do believe he has a second gear set also.

interested?

[noonzor]

its comin together! keep it up!

[djracer]

What rear and axles?

[hotrod 80]

Originally Posted by djracer

What rear and axles?

I bought a 9" ford local off Craigslist with a back brace , early style large bearing ends and is 48" . I also found a set of 31 spline Mosers on the bullet that were built for the exact set up ( believe that luck ) . I have a 31 spline spool , but im thinking about buying an aftermarket case and using a Nascar detroit locker off ebay as they can be had for around $200 shipped . This will give me a wheel mount to wheel mount of 53" . Factory is 54.5" , so 3/4" per side narrower allowing me to run up to a 4.5 backspace wheel . I currently have 15 x 10 4 " back space but 4.5 backspace is alot more popular .

I am stuck on the "stock suspension" classes . I could have back halved it but then i'd be limited class wise . The old school backhalve classes are fast (4.80's) . Stock suspension classes run 275's or 26 x 8.5's and are around the 5.90's , this will give me a place to work into . Primary goal right now is Pinks all out and 7.0 index . I have a daughter going to college soon so it's going to be slower index stuff or nothing for a few years .

[ripdog28]

looking good man, cant wait till that beast is in its new home.

[a1953mdl]

Good to see you back with another truck.
But really seems like in over a month you could post at least a few progress pics....lol

Lee

[hotrod 80]

Sorry , i did get the housing finished , but my dad has congestive heart failure and has been hospitalized on and off for 2 monthes . He has only 15% heart muscle alive . Just got word he will not be getting released . They have already sent him home with the "nothing more we can do". Just the dye to check for blockage would probably shut his kidneys down & he is having 2 to 5 seizsures a day . Been spending most of my free time with him . Pretty much put projects on hold to enjoy what time is left .

[Marv D]

Thoughts and prayers with you hotrod. It's a very tough time in a boys life. There will be plenty of time for the toys later. Keep your chin up.

[djracer]

Prayers sent from the Tolliver's. I lost a very dear uncle a couple weeks ago and I'm so glad I spent the weekend with him the weekend before he passed. My Uncle Larry was recently diagnosed with cancer and his heart couldn't take the chemo.

[hotrod 80]

Thanks guys this really means alot . I haven't had time to be here and i post up and get a warm welcome right back in . I feel amoungst friends , thanks . I also hauled the 49' ( my moms fathers old truck ) down there last saturday and showed it to her and took a bunch of pictures of it . They haven't seen the old truck in probably 10 years and couldn't believe it . Mom was crying as she learned to drive in it . Dad was surprised when he saw it . Kinda made his week i think .

[Captainfab]

I'm sorry to hear this. I know how you feel....I lost my dad 7 years ago on Sept 2. In fact today would have been his 77th birthday. I can still remember saying good bye to him the last time. Make the most of what time you have left with him. My prayers are with you and your family.

[shortbed70]

Sorry to hear about your dad my prayers go out to your family.

[hotrod 80]

Here is a short of the event and the following night . Hope this works http://youtu.be/Vq9x3AxPT04

[hotrod 80]

still trying to get this thing ready for next season . Bought a set of 73-87 sepside rear taillights and mounted them to the bed as the trailer lights that were on it didnt work . Also got it to the muffler shop (Petes muffler here in Baytown ( shamless plug ) ) . The rules call for street leagal exhaust , tags ,, inspection ,, etc . Doesnt say i have to make passes through muffler , so 3" pipe to 3" cutouts ( manual) to 3" 80 series big block mufflers with dumps in front of the axle . picking it up tommorow . Be nice to drive it without the reverb .

[hotrod 80]

Got the new fronts on Rears are ordered . Headed to the paint shop in a week or so . Street car . LOL