Projects I finally did some work on the T (guess I'll change this to a build thread)

dam i just noticed the yellow is almost the same ^^^

 

Well I finally got to the point where I am ready to tear it down to finish welding and paint the frame. I am still shooting for Invasion (hopefully sooner) Sorry these pics are a little dark , cell phone at dusk

David

oh and there are somethings that are going to change when it goes back together--- tappet covers , distributor ect.. and I'm thinking about a tunnel ram, I know where a single carb set up is cheap right now.

 

Nice build Thats one neat truck.

 

well, I painted the frame ,frontend and rearend and got it all back together. Started cleaning up the motor and bought some parts i need ed at the swap meet this weekend. I think i have everything I need now to get it on the road.

 

I really dig your truck! Keep up the great work it looks awesome.

 

Great lookin' project! Love the tall factor, it has that wacky look.

 

How about cowl steering in which the box AND pitman arm are in the cab, with a little opening or blister that allows the draglink to exit (and perhaps a bit of the end of the pitman with full left turn). Wouldn't be the most weather tight feature but might make steering easier than finding room for a column and frame mounted box. You could damn near mount the steering wheel directly to the box!

I suggest trying a mopar box.

 

I thought about that too, but stopped thinking when i found a corviar box at a junk yard for 50 bucks

 

Nice truck, Ill certainly be following this build.

 

motor and trans painted and in, brakes plumbed and fuel tank built.
david

 

looks like i'll be going back to 14hr days at the end of this month and the friend that was going to blast and shoot the cab and bed is still out of town so that will have to wait till winter, cause i'm ready to drive the dam thing. i just dont want the hear the rr comments.

 

oh and thanks for the kind words guys

 

well it may not be real pretty yet but i finally got to drive it around the block a few times. Now i have a few things to button up and order the patch panels. Soon it will be legal.
I am really happy with the stance.
David

 

oh sory about the pics, only camera i have right now is my phone

 

Really nice! I love the stock height, no chop look.

 

That thing is nice. I bet I get to see it around town someday.

Ive just now gotten my 27 drivable. Just need a real fuel tank, exhaust and some wheels n tires.

 

Congratulations. That truck is a cool body style. Stance is nice.

 

Sometimes I spend 2 1/2 hours just staring at mine.

What a neat truck.

 

nice build.... i need motovation to get back into the shop and work on my project

 

well its almost all one color now. Hopefully this winter I can get the patch panels (on my christmas list). Also made baffles for it. Been driving it around the nieghborhood to find the bugs, so far nothing major.
david

 

what happen to the pics?

 

got new tires today and thought i would drive it up to the little road get together tonight ,12 miles from home. Only made it 8 miles. I think it blew a freeze plug in the back of the block. Not sure why but dont know if I will make it to PnP now. One good note , Im glad my wife talked me into the roadside assistance with our insurance. Free towing for up to 10 miles.

 

Put that freeze plug in and peen it. Top her off and go! cool T!

 

Dropped the trans and found the freeze plug on the drivers side must have had a week spot in, replaced both, put itback together and went for a test drive. I had a BIG vibration ( make you see double vibration) with it in park or driving at about 1000 - 1500 rpms then it would smooth out a little. Talked to a friend and he sugested taking the bolts out of the converter and rotating it on bolt hole. Did that and no vibration at all. Is there something i should be worried about or is this common on a turbo 350?
David

 

Not sure on your combo. But a lot of times there is a drain plug on the front of the converter that has a corresponding access hole in the flexplate.. If they are not lined up then the flexplate will be cattywampus when you tighten things up..

 

made the filler pieces for below the bed in front of the tire today. Dug out the box of dash plaques I collcted as a kid in the early 80s and put them on the tank, when first stuck em on I thought it may look a little to rattish but its kinda growing on me now. Should be legal the fist of next week so ,wood in the bed and we are readdy for Pnp.
I was thinking about cutting the tabs off the radiator and painting the outside of it red oxide untill i get a shell.
David