Well, got most of the parts for my dash cluster project. Using a junk cluster face for mock-up, then I'll move everything into a mint piece. GPS speedo, volt gauge, 2 red LED/warning lights, and 4 blue LEDs for my in-dash shift-light. I'm looking for proper switches, and await delivery on 2 tiny green LEDs for the turn signals. It'll be woodgrain and chrome, as I'm trying to stay as low-key as possible, while being functional...
Krusty is making progress....
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EdsWelding
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Hey Mike, Any chance of a couple more pics of the SBM Glidden ProStock stuff ? Do you have any plans for the motor to run again ?
It wouldn't take anything much to make it run [a few gaskets and a quick look-over]. It's new, and even had the pushrods out. The springs have been closed since being built. It's in storage, and would take a bunch of time to move stuff to get it out. It's spotless inside, still has the grease on the intermediate shaft, and just oily. I can't imagine the hours involved in the building of it. I'd pretty much forgotten about it.
EdsWelding
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How were you able to acquire that motor ? That would have to be the only or one of the only motors out there today !
Jeff Seighman
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I think I might have to have that on display right in the middle of my living room!
Jeff Seighman
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So the rear was hung under Krusty today. Al notified me yesterday, that the person who installed the spring boxes into the rails...put the left one in crooked. Both were cut out, and the extra parts from the mini-tub kit are slowly being used up.
The S/S oilpan out of my 74 `cuda, is also presenting clearance problems[idler arm and right front corner]. I have to decide to really alter the pan, or buy a new/lesser unit.
The S/S oilpan out of my 74 `cuda, is also presenting clearance problems[idler arm and right front corner]. I have to decide to really alter the pan, or buy a new/lesser unit.
I can get rid of that idler for you, and a few other items. BTW, any idea how many holes you would have to drill to save 35lbs? (Psssst, HDK rack / pinion / coil over conversion saves that....off the nose!) ...............and the best part, I know a guy.
Got the aluminum plate done for the dash a couple days ago. It's at the coater's, now. Krusty is about done in the chassis shop, and will be rolled into their paint-shop for some detail work. Me and a friend are going up tomorrow, to paint the Dana and swap some parts with/for coating. This is progressing nicely...
Black toggle-switches will be in the headlight hole, and in the wiper hole/horizontally for turn signals. Tiny green LEDs are going in the main cluster area for turn-signals.
Black toggle-switches will be in the headlight hole, and in the wiper hole/horizontally for turn signals. Tiny green LEDs are going in the main cluster area for turn-signals.
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EdsWelding
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What class are you building Krusty for Mike ?
mopowers
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Coming along nicely! Are those 5/8" studs? What wheels do you plan on running?
i LOVE that you added the forward bars without removing the inner walls.. Those add so much structure and people remove them like they are nothing... and also looks like *** when they do that
EdsWelding
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Nice wheel tub job, I did mine the same way. Your rear light panel looks great, many are rusted around the tailights as the gasket held the water especially in 72. I have a mint NOS 71 tail panel if you need it Mike. Great job, carry on !
Just read back.. you are making a ton of progress.... i cant' bring myself to head into the garage when it's cold out.. did like 3 hours of work this week total 
really hate michigan..
really hate michigan..It won't be blasted. Gotta leave most of the Krust. Engine-bay and trunk will be painted.
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Years ago, I decided my shop would be year-round. It's insulated well, heated, carpet, and A/C to keep the humidity down in summer. It's nice to work on the carpeted floor. Just gotta refrain from carelessly dumping fluids while working. The separated back half, is just kept at 45 degrees during the winter. Being able to work year-round in relative comfort, makes it easier to get work done...and that justifies the cost. I get so much more work done.....when I'm healthy enough.Just read back.. you are making a ton of progress.... i cant' bring myself to head into the garage when it's cold out.. did like 3 hours of work this week total
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