mat in tn Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Good luck, and stay safe. Today i got the front suspension assembled, engine perches installed and engine/aod installed. Rear suspension stripped out to be reconned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Today i got the front suspension assembled, engine perches installed and engine/aod installed. Rear suspension stripped out to be reconned. n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 n Looking good! When are you going to fire it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Looking good! When are you going to fire it up? Not this trip. Ive proven the engine already. I had it in my flareside for about 5k miles before i built the current 5.0 thats in it. This one was built for tq and hopefully better mpg . Always trying something new. I did get 15 before with an aod and 3.73 efi. This one is going aod,3.31 and edelbrock. Totally analog vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Not this trip. Ive proven the engine already. I had it in my flareside for about 5k miles before i built the current 5.0 thats in it. This one was built for tq and hopefully better mpg . Always trying something new. I did get 15 before with an aod and 3.73 efi. This one is going aod,3.31 and edelbrock. Totally analog vehicle. the core support was removed as a whole assembly for me to carry home to restore and repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 the core support was removed as a whole assembly for me to carry home to restore and repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Its been slow work as life keeps happening. Now contemplating a move to be closer to family. So focusing on house search, travel season is busy again and getting as much shop time as possible. Chassis is now complete sans the shocks being installed and the cab is now on a rolling cart awaiting metal work then primer. Trying to have a new paint room by the time i need one. The metal shop is far too dusty. It drives me crazy to be honest. But working with my brother and nephew is priceless. So i sweep!🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Its been slow work as life keeps happening. Now contemplating a move to be closer to family. Back to New England?...craving some fresh lobster??...ha! My project has been moving really slow, and I hate it. Covid and new ownership at work have brought some significant changes to my life this past year that have had a big effect on my project(s). Less time, less money, and less space. It's not all bad news though, the silver lining is that some things have improved, so you sometimes have to roll with the punches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Its been slow work as life keeps happening. Now contemplating a move to be closer to family. Back to New England?...craving some fresh lobster??...ha! My project has been moving really slow, and I hate it. Covid and new ownership at work have brought some significant changes to my life this past year that have had a big effect on my project(s). Less time, less money, and less space. It's not all bad news though, the silver lining is that some things have improved, so you sometimes have to roll with the punches. no, I'm looking at central NC. but it is time to go see dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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