Project truck dream 65"

[lenguini]

Brought my engine home today and planned on tucking it in a corner in the shop.So much for that idea.

Nice to have a bud over for an extra set of hands. Last time I installed one I used a tripod and did it myself.....,no fun.


Anyway its in for a short time as the mounts will need to be modified, brake and fuel lines finished etc.

[bj383ss]

Love those finned valve covers!

[rustbucket66]

Engine looks real nice in there, and that grill is awesome, very cool.

[CRGRS 66]

WOW!!! Purdy

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Originally Posted by rustbucket66

Engine looks real nice in there, and that grill is awesome, very cool.

Thanks bud, been following your build and its looking great !

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Originally Posted by bj383ss

Love those finned valve covers!

Yep ! Definitely the right choice....pretty happy with them,a lot to choose from these days.

Cheers.

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I did my final polish on the trans today, all that work was worth it.It looked good enough to bolt in...,so I did !

The jack me and my bud used was a little less than safe......,but its in !

I had to drill a couple holes for the crossmember,2 lined up at the rear of it which I was not expecting, it should have been a pain in the a.. ! It was nice to have a something go smooth for a change.

I'm going to toss the existing pan and replace it with a high capacity aluminum pan as well as some detailing on the steel components when it comes back out. I will be using polished button heads on the final install as well.

I'm liken the looks of the space down the firewall, that trans shines !

[Ta2Don]

Very Nice!

… and you have a good eye, that contrast between the white and Shiny…

Well Played Sir!!!

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Very Nice!

… and you have a good eye, that contrast between the white and Shiny…

Well Played Sir!!!

One good eye anyway ! I was wondering if I would be able to see any of the trans after all that work....,yep....,once its on the ground it will be even easier to see.

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My first fittings showed up today,as the paychecks roll in so will the braided line and more fittings.

I also in the last few days mounted the wire looms and new engine dip stick.


The cab sail panels are temporarily in place to see if I'm going to run them or not.They are reconditioned mint originals

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

sure is pretty.. Looking nice.. not sure you will be able to drive that thing maybe have to have white gloves to check the oil HA HA

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Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

sure is pretty.. Looking nice.. not sure you will be able to drive that thing maybe have to have white gloves to check the oil HA HA

Well...,I don't have any white gloves but I do have a set I kept as a souvenir from my customs officer at the last border I crossed ! Steve...,Your thoughts ?

[Bomp]

Sat down went through the last 4-5 pages to get all caught up.
Top notch all the way.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Sat down went through the last 4-5 pages to get all caught up.
Top notch all the way.

Thanks, just hope to drive it in this lifetime !

[pdxhall]

Great progress, man. I have to laugh at the stack of wood and the jack. Been there, done that many times.

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

Great progress, man. I have to laugh at the stack of wood and the jack. Been there, done that many times.

I'm not sure I want to do it that way again !

[Jeff La]

Man who'd you get to chrome that trans NICE

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

Man who'd you get to chrome that trans NICE

Chrome....,that would have been much easier, trust me !

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Finally got my motor mounts modified. I spent 4 plus hours making the cut and channel piece to allow for the header clearance,,.I should have taken pics during the process but didn't have the time to spare !

I'm at an approximate 1/2 " plus now between the header pipe and the mount.

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I temporarily‎‎ installed the serp system today to get an idea of where the fan will sit in accordance to the shroud/rad.

I still have to get the ac compressor, pretty happy with the ease of the install.

[dantimdad]

Two questions:

1. Where did you get the serp system?

2. Do you have dimensions of the mounts for the tubes in your grill?

Thanks,
Steven

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Originally Posted by dantimdad

Two questions:

1. Where did you get the serp system?

2. Do you have dimensions of the mounts for the tubes in your grill?

Thanks,
Steven

Pm sent.

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Well...,its Friday night the lawn is cut and laundry done so that must mean it's time for an update !

There has been some small stuff done lately. I mounted the rad (sort of) and eyeballed where the fan is going to sit along with my new A/C compressor,fuel pump,etc.

I thought about electric but decided to go with a 15" ridged steel racing fan with no-flex aluminum blades. Nothing is going to move air better than this one.

I also got my aluminum trans pan. Its slightly deeper than stock buy about one quart which will definitely help in keeping the temp down. I think my good buddy Chop' figured it was a new food dish.

Oh yah...the engine and trans are permanently mounted in place now. They were in and out a half dozen times, so it feels good to know both are in for good.

[pdxhall]

You're making great progress, man. That's a nick looking trans pan. I've been trying to decide on one. Do you mind me asking what brand it is? The aluminum should cool better than stock steel also and I want to have a drain plug.

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

You're making great progress, man. That's a nick looking trans pan. I've been trying to decide on one. Do you mind me asking what brand it is? The aluminum should cool better than stock steel also and I want to have a drain plug.

Thank you,its nice to be at this stage....,getting a little easier and finally feeling like Im getting somewhere !

The pan was from CFR Performance.