Well after taking about 7 months off from this project I got back on it. Been working on the frame and put the motor mounts in also. Everything is only welded on the top side so lots of welding yet to finish. Before anyone hassels me on the blocks holding things up they are only holding the frame. The motor is on a cart and wood blocks under the trans. Plus I don't get under it. This is at the height I want it to be when done. I know the motor seems a little low but I didn't want the aircleaner sticking above the cowl. An added plus is that it doesn't intruded a lot into the floor and firewall. I still have to get the front spring so I can figure how much of a Z I'll put in the front. So far it's staying a low budget. I've got a big share of what I need, gauges, rear brakes, Vega box, Lokar and am into it for just under $1550 so far. Of course a set of Magnum appearing front dics complete with brkts, rotors, calipers, pads and bearings for $60 at a swap help. I junked a Suburban last winter and after taking it in for scrap I have a good running 454/T400 for $199. The body was the greatest deal. I had to pay a whole $25 for it on my parts trip to Montana last year
Hard to enjoy that car when it kills you before you ever get it on the road... go buy some jack stands or big wood blocks to hold it up.
I'm guesing you just looked at the pics and didn't read the text? BTW, my reference was just in jest.
Thanks for the compliments. I put that in there about the blocks and the engine on a cart because I posted some pics a few months ago and got raked over the coals for the blocks. If it happens much this time I just won't post anymore about it. I've got plenty of jackstands but you can't get down to the 1/8-1/4" like I wanted to set my intended ride height with jackstands and as I said I'm not getting under it all work is from the top. Trent, yes I imagine it'll be quite the dog with that motor but hey you can't have everything when going low buck. LOL
The Jalopy Journal
