Project General JD "Ole Jack"

[Tennypicou1]

Sure do, tailgate was copied from your build thought it looked great.

[Tennypicou1]

Pictures of the new stance.

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by Tennypicou1

Sure do, tailgate was copied from your build thought it looked great.

Right on..kool!

[Tennypicou1]

Installed the front sway bar from CPP today

[Tennypicou1]

Guess I am doing something right. I got a car show flyer put under my wiper while it was sitting in my driveway. lol

[Tennypicou1]

New stance

[TJ's Chevy]

[Grizz1963]

I remember this thread when you started it, and thought you guys were brave.

Just looked through again, current look is great.

I love the bed cover wood work, wish my truck could carry something like that off.

Gotta love a woman who helps.

[Tennypicou1]

Thank you TJ and Grizz

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Cool little truck.

Question about those 17" FJ wheels... Do you need spacers behind them? I'm running the same setup as you, with -2.5" spindles and -2" springs and I've got a (minor) clearance issue with my 15" wheels when turning at full lock.

[Tennypicou1]

Sorry Johnny I know it has been awhile but yes I have 1" spacers for the wheels.

[Tennypicou1]

I am installing wheel tubs, a steel floor, and new exhaust in Ole Jack. Pics will follow.

[Tennypicou1]

No more exhaust hanging down with the new kit I installed. New wheel tubs, metal floor, and bed lined. Was a lot of work but well worth it.

[mjh1965]

Just see your thread , you have a great looking truck . Whoever did your chassis must have done mine too , yellow everywhere.



Luckily it doesn't look that way anymore

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

The wheel tubs... are you planning to run some big tires?

[Tennypicou1]

MJH1965,
Thank you. Yeah really I always wondered what they were thinking when they painted the frame yellow.

Johnny,
Not yet, I did the tubs to run the mufflers in, future large c notch, and to give me the extra room I needed in those step side fenders for the tires I have now. After stretching out the fenders they cleared before but barely. After all the suspension upgrades it can really hang the curves and the tires would just barely rub the bed side. I have 1" spacers on them now and could take them off and have plenty of room now before they touch the frame.

[clemdaddy]

nice job on your truck. you've got a good plan there and i love a theme truck. just looking at the pics makes me thirsty. heres one to you...

[Tennypicou1]

Thank you Clemdaddy.

[Tennypicou1]

It has been awhile since I last updated this build. The last few months I have been working on the truck. I replaced the entire front clip with all new reproduction parts from various sources. Used rust free hood. Replaced the 3 speed manual transmission with a 4 speed overdrive automatic 700R4/4l60 transmission from a 91 Camaro. New B&M floor shifter. New chrome grill and chrome bumpers. Replaced and cleaned up most of the wiring. Removed all the Jack Daniels logos from truck. Did not take a bunch of photos during this process. But finished photos will be posted soon.

[Tennypicou1]

New look! For some reason no matter what I try the pictures will not load in the right orientation but here you go

[Tennypicou1]

Drove the old truck to work last night

[Tennypicou1]

Update to the build last year I installed a used 700R4 was told it only had 44000 miles on it. I should have rebuilt it but didn't have the money at the time. I drove about 150 miles after install and transmission started slipping. It could have been the used transmission, I did see a lot of clutch material when I changed the fluid in it, or maybe I didn't adjust the TV cable properly. So anyway that brings me to this year. I decided to get a built 700R4 transmission from Animal Performance Transmissions "excellent customer service". I purchased the Revenger 700R4 good for 650hp with a constant pressure valve body, no longer need to worry about the TV valve being adjusted properly. Awaiting delivery now. I was lucky enough to have a buddy let me use his garage so I can work in a nice warm garage so we discussed some issues the engine was giving me with oil leaks and blow by. So I decided to purchase a brand new 350 and get rid of the 305 V8. Searching for the best price I found the 350 for $1352.99 with all tins from Radley GM in VA. Many new parts from summit. Just tired of piecing and finally biting the bullet getting a reliable truck. Fixing odds and ends while I am waiting for trans to be delivered. More updates to come and many long trips.

[Tennypicou1]

I have been working on little odds and ends while I am awaiting the new transmission. The engine is on the stand and ready to go in. Painted inside the engine bay area. Now I am just itching to get the transmission and doing my best to be patiently waiting for it to arrive. I feel like a little kid already waiting for the next Christmas to come on December 26th lol.

[TJ's Chevy]

I know that feeling, when I was waiting for the machinist to build my 292 I6 it felt like the months took years. haha

[Tennypicou1]

Your engine looks awesome TJ. How is the build coming along?