Recent content by phred

Checked runout on the Bellhousing for my new tremec tkx. It’s out .006, need to get some offset dowel pins. Tremec will not warranty the trans if it’s off more than .005.

NPD has the core supports in stock. I looked last week for one for the pro touring truck I’m building.

Unboxed this

Fabbed up a couple more boxing plates, painted the moser third member (3:73 gear, Eaton trutrac, billet 1350 yoke yada yada yada) welded in the front crossmember and modified the frame horns to fit late model front bumper.

Front suspension is complete and the big brake kit from wilwood is installed. I tossed on a 15x8 wheel just to see if it would clear. It does with about 1/8” to spare. I was planning to run a deep stock style wheel with dog dish hub caps for the sleeper look but the lack of tires available...

You realize that kind of fab work is expensive right. Typical shops here charge between $75 and $120 an hour for custom work. $1500 is only about 12 hours labor and you still need materials. Unless you can fab them yourself the factory pieces will be much less expensive.

Added boxing plates forward of the front crossmember and over the rear axle at the “C” notch.

I’ve been traveling a lot the last few weeks visiting family for thanksgiving and then spending a week in the Everglades recovering from said family visits. While I was away I received the above video from the engine builder. Looks like they managed to hit the power numbers I wanted. 600lbft...

In effort to stay ahead of the of the engine builder I’ve been working on the the front suspension and cradle. It is now mostly complete. Rear suspension is next but I’m waiting on the 9” housing to be completed. I took a good housing, had it magnafluxed and checked to be sure it is straight...

Got this photo and an update from the engine builder. My new improved 7.3 Godzilla with all new internal goodies is scheduled to go to the dyno for testing and tuning next week. Aiming for 625hp+ with no power adders. That should move the ‘66 along nicely.

I pay 3 guys to to blow my leaves every week. I HATE yard work of any description. I don’t even own a mower. My yard is over an acre and too steep for a rider so it is cut with a 30” push mower.

Did I really need the Bridgeport? I’m so conflicted, need is such a subjective word.

Chopped the main crossmember out of the ‘66 truck and test fit the new engine cradle and suspension hanger assembly. Got an email from the engine builder late yesterday that the 445 should be on the dyno late next week for break-in and testing. Hoping for 625+ at the crank on pump gas.

Austin those weld are exquisite! Congrats on scoring the lathe. I’m on the look out for something similar. Post up projects with it.

Well I’ll be stealing this idea shortly!