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With the 3.8 turbo engine and transmission out of the way, I can get in there and weld the mounts ans steering shaft supports.
With the 3.8 turbo engine and transmission out of the way, I can get in there and weld the mounts ans steering shaft supports.
0 2021/01/15 11:25:02
Motor mounts are tacked, but soon, all will be final welded, cleaned and painted. Brake lines run and brake system finalized.Upper control arm mounts will also be finished, (now that I can get in there to weld.
Motor mounts are tacked, but soon, all will be final welded, cleaned and painted. Brake lines run and brake system finalized.Upper control arm mounts will also be finished, (now that I can get in there to weld.
0 2021/01/15 11:25:08
0 2021/01/15 11:25:14
The steering support bearing mounts need final welding also.
The steering support bearing mounts need final welding also.
0 2021/01/15 11:25:19
The seals in my lift started leaking, so I have been busy fixing that.
The seals in my lift started leaking, so I have been busy fixing that.
0 2021/01/31 13:13:36
The lift has worked flawlessly since 1988, so I can't really complain.
The lift has worked flawlessly since 1988, so I can't really complain.
0 2021/01/31 13:13:42
Getting the cap off of the cylinder, required me to "clamp" it to the lift post. (This cylinder is HEAVIER THAN IT LOOKS, in the pictures!
Getting the cap off of the cylinder, required me to "clamp" it to the lift post. (This cylinder is HEAVIER THAN IT LOOKS, in the pictures!
0 2021/01/31 13:13:47
Motor mounts are done! Moved them 3 times
Motor mounts are done! Moved them 3 times
0 2021/02/16 08:50:04
The ex crossover pipe was too close to the lower A-arm mount, so I cut, heated, hammered and patched in the metal, to give enough room.
The ex crossover pipe was too close to the lower A-arm mount, so I cut, heated, hammered and patched in the metal, to give enough room.
0 2021/02/16 08:50:11
Wire brush, clean, prime and paint.
Wire brush, clean, prime and paint.
0 2021/02/16 08:50:17
If you wondered why the SportTrac brakes, ... Here is the reason.
If you wondered why the SportTrac brakes, ... Here is the reason.
0 2021/03/01 10:58:27
17 gal cell. 29.5" x 16" x 7". Have to make a little room for sides. Room for two batteries behind fuel cell.
17 gal cell. 29.5" x 16" x 7". Have to make a little room for sides. Room for two batteries behind fuel cell.
0 2021/03/23 16:00:06
Measuring for straps to hold cell in place.
Measuring for straps to hold cell in place.
0 2021/03/23 16:00:12
Will lower the bed inplace tomorrow, to check clearances for fill hose and other connections.
Will lower the bed inplace tomorrow, to check clearances for fill hose and other connections.
0 2021/03/23 16:00:18
This is looking pretty good to me! 👍
This is looking pretty good to me! 👍
0 2021/03/23 16:00:24
Finished mounts for fuel cell
Finished mounts for fuel cell
0 2021/03/31 05:32:56
I will be adding a skid plate under the tank, to keep anything from kicking up and punchering the bottom.
I will be adding a skid plate under the tank, to keep anything from kicking up and punchering the bottom.
0 2021/03/31 05:33:03
I decided to add a skid-plate, to protect the fuel celll from famage.
I decided to add a skid-plate, to protect the fuel celll from famage.
0 2021/04/02 15:16:19
The cell is cushioned with foam rubber between the angle iron and alum tank. Anywhere the aluminum can touch the frame or mounting brackets, there is rubber cushion to protect it from chafing.
The cell is cushioned with foam rubber between the angle iron and alum tank. Anywhere the aluminum can touch the frame or mounting brackets, there is rubber cushion to protect it from chafing.
0 2021/04/02 15:16:24
Next comes the battery mount/tray. This wil be behind the fuel cell. Then the truck bed will go back on to fit exhaust exit and fuel filler door and hose.
Next comes the battery mount/tray. This wil be behind the fuel cell. Then the truck bed will go back on to fit exhaust exit and fuel filler door and hose.
0 2021/04/02 15:16:30
Lining up bed w/ truck
Lining up bed w/ truck
0 2021/04/07 10:03:04
Looks "TIGHT"!
Looks "TIGHT"!
0 2021/04/07 10:03:10
Ex pipes will come out under the step
Ex pipes will come out under the step
0 2021/04/07 10:03:16
Plenty of room between bed and tire
Plenty of room between bed and tire
0 2021/04/07 10:03:21
No tires outside body PLEASE!
No tires outside body PLEASE!
0 2021/04/07 10:03:26
0 2021/04/07 10:03:31
0 2021/04/07 10:03:37
Lightning-like exhaust exit. Still need to cut the oval in the lower part of the step. And give it a BATH! The bed has been outside, waiting for this day!
Lightning-like exhaust exit. Still need to cut the oval in the lower part of the step. And give it a BATH! The bed has been outside, waiting for this day!
0 2021/04/10 17:11:38
Making substantial mount for the battery
Making substantial mount for the battery
0 2021/04/14 10:38:47
Added a new cross bar across the frame to carry the weight of the battery. (65lbs)
Added a new cross bar across the frame to carry the weight of the battery. (65lbs)
0 2021/04/14 10:38:52
Began collecting engine parts from my Grand National guy. Sealed Power forged pistons, on rods reconditioned with ARP bolts. New rod bearings too.
Began collecting engine parts from my Grand National guy. Sealed Power forged pistons, on rods reconditioned with ARP bolts. New rod bearings too.
0 2021/04/14 13:52:36
Turbo block, cleaned, bored .030", new cam bearings and ready to build. Kenny Duttweiller camshaft, reconditioned and ported turbo heads. ARP head stud kit Looking good for major power foundation !!
Turbo block, cleaned, bored .030", new cam bearings and ready to build. Kenny Duttweiller camshaft, reconditioned and ported turbo heads. ARP head stud kit Looking good for major power foundation !!
0 2021/04/14 13:52:44
Running exhaust out below the step Slight oval above the pipes to give some "wiggle-room"
Running exhaust out below the step Slight oval above the pipes to give some "wiggle-room"
0 2021/04/16 14:38:46
Need some wider mud flaps!!
Need some wider mud flaps!!
0 2021/04/16 14:38:54
Engine and trans are currently "out", so she is riding a little high up front.
Engine and trans are currently "out", so she is riding a little high up front.
0 2021/04/16 14:39:00
Bed back UP! Wire brushed, acid treated, undercoated When I work out the fuel-fill door and hose to cell and make up the battery cables, then the bed can come down to stay. ... YEA !! 👍
Bed back UP! Wire brushed, acid treated, undercoated When I work out the fuel-fill door and hose to cell and make up the battery cables, then the bed can come down to stay. ... YEA !! 👍
0 2021/04/21 14:40:53
Ex oval pic from 1999 Lightning
Ex oval pic from 1999 Lightning
0 2021/04/21 14:50:09
Added outboard hanger for exhaust. Now I can cut the oval I have been talking about. I needed to lock down the pipes, so I can get a close/clean fit.
Added outboard hanger for exhaust. Now I can cut the oval I have been talking about. I needed to lock down the pipes, so I can get a close/clean fit.
0 2021/04/22 07:57:44
Running battery cables. Added a secondary layer of hose, (to prevent wear on battery cable. Sparks and gas tank might NOT work out too well !!
Running battery cables. Added a secondary layer of hose, (to prevent wear on battery cable. Sparks and gas tank might NOT work out too well !!
0 2021/04/22 07:57:50
Best weight transfer will be with the battery behind the right rear tire. Doing all I can to help traction. ** If I find I can't get it done with leafs, I will change to coil-overs, (in a heart beat)!
Best weight transfer will be with the battery behind the right rear tire. Doing all I can to help traction. ** If I find I can't get it done with leafs, I will change to coil-overs, (in a heart beat)!
0 2021/04/22 07:57:54