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04-17-2013, 07:01 PM | #31 |
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Not much to report, except I came a across an MSD 6-BTM and 2-step off craigslist for $160, and since this thing can shift itself, I sold my ratchet shifter for $100. It's still snowing, so I am at a mild standstill.
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04-18-2013, 04:10 PM | #32 |
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
That was your best investment so far...
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04-20-2013, 07:08 PM | #33 |
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Well I got a little done today before Mother Nature revolted, the engine compartment is ready for the pressure washer and some rattle can flat black. I threw in a couple newer pics, how about that patina? I kinda wanna keep it...
I also made a run to the wrecking yard, and scored a couple pieces I need, which lead to my cheap tips of the day: Need a high output coil? Check out a TFI coil on a fuel injected 5.0 Ford. They're 40,000 volts and fairly compact. I got one for $5 Need a cheap GM mini starter? Try a 94-98 GM pickup 350, 96-98 S-10 or Blazer 4.3, or 97-98 Astro. Compact, gear-reduction, and in my case, $10! I also threw in a pic of my 95 Cougar electric fan, fits a GM radiator perfectly. |
04-20-2013, 07:17 PM | #34 |
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Good Buzzard!
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04-30-2013, 10:01 AM | #35 |
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Well, the Dog is plumbed and wired, suspension is all done, and the short block is awaiting a cam (HUGE thanks to Bob Shaw). Heads are almost ready to pick up too. I went through the th350 with a new seal kit, filter, and B&M shift kit. When the motor goes in I will update next.
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04-30-2013, 04:02 PM | #36 |
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I would like to thank Tony Massari and Bob Shaw for all of their help with info and parts in this build, I would be WAY off without their advice! I especially need to thank you Billy Nees for your inspiration and guidance. Without it I doubt I would have ever seriously tackled this project. Our season opens in June and I can't wait for the payoff!
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04-30-2013, 06:57 PM | #37 |
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Hey, with those two involved you're probably going to have to figure out how to slow it down to keep from getting HP!
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05-02-2013, 04:59 AM | #38 |
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I dig it!
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05-02-2013, 07:27 PM | #39 |
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Mike, check your PM's
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05-16-2013, 12:44 PM | #40 |
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Just a quick update on the 'Dog, car is all plumbed and wired, and the interior shampooed and I recovered the headliner ($1 worth of fabric from a yard sale), but then I hit a snag: the posi I got, is 30 spline, not 28. Time to choose, find a 28 spline 8.5" posi on the super cheap, or just use an airbag in the RR. That, and getting the drivetrain in, and its payoff time!
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