Cubber's Build Thread

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Kronos1968

Wow. Just wow. Grats on that sweet beast.

Thanks, buddy.
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[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by cubber

Right, Chuck! I think I will have time to finish it this weekend. I need to figure out how to mount the engine, though, so it will be in the proper position for firewall clearance.

Let me see what I can come up with. Are you going to keep the water pump? Is it long or short?

[JRANGER]

Im drooling....dayum

[cubber]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Let me see what I can come up with. Are you going to keep the water pump? Is it long or short?

Thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Im drooling....dayum

Thanks, man. You should hear it run!
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[Rusbuilt]

Awesome Matt!!! I think I have a set of V8 motor perches!

[thelonerife]

Matt heres the V8 perches. I cleaned them, repaired the one with the wollered hole and painted them and the tranny kick down bracket. Its satin black rustoleum so its easy to change if you want. I'll get these to ya after turkey day.

When I get my hood cleaned off I'll get a pic of where they mount on the frame.

[Rusbuilt]

Chuck beat me to it! lol his are prob nicer than mine!

[cubber]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Matt heres the V8 perches. I cleaned them, repaired the one with the wollered hole and painted them and the tranny kick down bracket. Its satin black rustoleum so its easy to change if you want. I'll get these to ya after turkey day.

When I get my hood cleaned off I'll get a pic of where they mount on the frame.

Chuck, you are a lifesaver! The color is what I will be using, too!
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[JRANGER]

Sweetness

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Chuck beat me to it! lol his are prob nicer than mine!

It's the thought that counts!


They started pulling my motor out of the chevelle this afternoon!

Happy Turkey Day everyone!!
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[Rusbuilt]

So when are we going to be installing it into your ride? Dec 1st? lol

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

So when are we going to be installing it into your ride? Dec 1st? lol

Soon, I hope. I am gonna start gettin ready tomorrow!
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[cubber]

So, as I was getting ready to sit down to Thanksgiving, I got a call........ it's ready! Now I just have to find a time to go get it. I think Sat. afternoon will be when, which will give me time to button up some things to get ready.


Chuck, you were correct, there are more holes forward of my existing perches. Looks like a bolt on deal!
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[thelonerife]

I'll get a couple pics of mine so you can see where they go.

[thelonerife]

here ya go

[JRANGER]

Thats a good turkey day Cubber!

[cubber]

Thanks,guys.

Chuck, it looks like that is where the extra holes are!

Gonna maybe have the sixer out today!
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[Rusbuilt]

Sweet bro! When do you plan to have it back on the road?

[thelonerife]

great!

[cubber]

Well, so far today has been a shopping day. I DID get a new big electric drill. It also is a hammer drill, comes with the side handle and a 3 year warranty. 40 bucks at TSC. I may get something done today, but I know tomorrow will be a full day of work, and picking up the motor in the afternoon. I will start early, and should be able to have the front end together and maybe the motor pulled by the time i go get the new one.
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[Rusbuilt]

Sweet! Unfortunately I've been dragged shopping myself. I should be back in town Sat. night if you want some help on Sunday I'm down!
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[thelonerife]

I got the brackets in the mail Matt.

[JRANGER]

Good luck with the engine pull and pickup....

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Sweet! Unfortunately I've been dragged shopping myself. I should be back in town Sat. night if you want some help on Sunday I'm down!
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Thanks, Rus! I gotta drive the bus in the am, and we usually go Sun night, but I think, if we need to, that the Lord won't mind us working a bit. I will see how much I get done tomorrow.

Originally Posted by thelonerife

I got the brackets in the mail Matt.

Chuck, YOU are the MAN!!! Thanks!

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Good luck with the engine pull and pickup....

Thanks, man. I look forward to meeting you and giving you a hand.


P.S.......Got tires mounted on wheels, and they look GREAT!! I will take some pics as I work tomorrow and post em up!

[sharpmark]

great build to follow-thanks
i find it really interesting hearing other peoples thought patterns on what to do with there projects- means i'm not the only one going backwards and forwards on which direction to go.
i had the luxury of a good running 305 to slot in mine and keep driving while i did up the i6 -292.
so far i have a fully rebuilt shortblock with 307 pistons and picked up a turbo at a swapmeet a few weeks ago and i still have the head to do so i won't rush into the swap back to 6 until i have a fully finished runnnig motor on an engine testbed.
look forward to more updates.