72 duster resto
Stroker 408 motor opportunity was too scammy to follow through on. Was gonna be a 90 minute drive and the guy didn't seem like he wanted to sell it. Hardly any communication and no phone number to connect and talk through the deal.
So, back to my build. Machine shop still hasn't done the work. It's been 5 weeks since drop-off. :BangHead: So I'm just doing what I can at home for the time being. Cutting out old exhaust from the slant 6. Got new headers painted black. New dual chamber mufflers arrived as well so might paint those black as well while I wait for the 2.5" pipe kit to arrive.
Going to drop the tank next chance I get so I can get it out of the way for the rear end swap and new tank/sending unit that have to go in. Also need to cut out the tire sump in the trunk that rusted out and weld in the replacement sheetmetal I have. Any suggestions on painting / coating the inside of the trunk and underside. Do you guys typically use undercoating or just shoot it with paint. It's a CA car so, not much need for undercoat protection from road salts etc.
Pulled the factory steering wheel off to get the aftermarket one on with an extension but realized I got the wrong column size (2") and need a 3" to do it right.
Ended up getting a solid deal on a Lunati 703 cam that'll be going in the block. It's about the right RPM range for my build and think it'll be a great matchup with the 750 carb, air gap intake and the 2300 stall converter (B&M) and the 3:73 gears. Also connecting with immengines.com on some assembled speedmaster heads.
Junk yard diving next weekend for 8.8 brake brackets, hoses and calipers and then ordering 2 new rotors so I can get the shortened explorer rear end finished up. It'll be tough to keep myself from relocating the leaf springs in while it's all out....but we'll see how it goes.
Stroker 408 motor opportunity was too scammy to follow through on. Was gonna be a 90 minute drive and the guy didn't seem like he wanted to sell it. Hardly any communication and no phone number to connect and talk through the deal.
So, back to my build. Machine shop still hasn't done the work. It's been 5 weeks since drop-off. :BangHead: So I'm just doing what I can at home for the time being. Cutting out old exhaust from the slant 6. Got new headers painted black. New dual chamber mufflers arrived as well so might paint those black as well while I wait for the 2.5" pipe kit to arrive.
Going to drop the tank next chance I get so I can get it out of the way for the rear end swap and new tank/sending unit that have to go in. Also need to cut out the tire sump in the trunk that rusted out and weld in the replacement sheetmetal I have. Any suggestions on painting / coating the inside of the trunk and underside. Do you guys typically use undercoating or just shoot it with paint. It's a CA car so, not much need for undercoat protection from road salts etc.
Pulled the factory steering wheel off to get the aftermarket one on with an extension but realized I got the wrong column size (2") and need a 3" to do it right.
Ended up getting a solid deal on a Lunati 703 cam that'll be going in the block. It's about the right RPM range for my build and think it'll be a great matchup with the 750 carb, air gap intake and the 2300 stall converter (B&M) and the 3:73 gears. Also connecting with immengines.com on some assembled speedmaster heads.
Junk yard diving next weekend for 8.8 brake brackets, hoses and calipers and then ordering 2 new rotors so I can get the shortened explorer rear end finished up. It'll be tough to keep myself from relocating the leaf springs in while it's all out....but we'll see how it goes.