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Hey great pictures. also great father and son time. Keep us updated as it progesses
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transmission needs work.. :(
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The overhaul and shift kit on the transmission is done. :thup:
Now its painted and ready to be installed..
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Great progress! Keep up the good work!
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Is that a New fuel tank?? where did you find that/ how can i get one:)
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Looking good....
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Nice! What did you do to the 351M/400 you have there?
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Kmangt67f2504x4 wrote:Is that a New fuel tank?? where did you find that/ how can i get one:)
not new..just sanded and painted.. :fr:
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transmission ready
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bolting on transmission to engine
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motor mounts and transmission on engine
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my boys lining up and installing the pair...
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engine in chassi and transmission lined up
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Looking good. I can't hardly tell...what tranny did ya'll go with is that a C-4 or a C-6?
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headers installed
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Just installed the Alternator, power steering and the pulley for the water pump..
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We did have to modify the chassi and purch to accommidate the headers
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Have to say "Congrats, man!" Is a blessing that you have two young sons that are handy and like mechanics. These days youngers only want to hang out and play video games. I wish some day my two kids are like yours...God Bless America!!! (Damn is about time he do!)
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Great project, and awesome to see you working on it together. Looks like a lot of fun.
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looks great man
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