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Can i just say that welding to cast sucks giant donkey balls?! When welding the plate to plate it melts easy. But plate to cast? What a PAIN! My torch is just air cooled so i can't turn it up too far
Can i just say that welding to cast sucks giant donkey balls?! When welding the plate to plate it melts easy. But plate to cast? What a PAIN! My torch is just air cooled so i can't turn it up too far
0 2016/09/05 07:29:44
Kro-molly flywheel
Kro-molly flywheel
0 2016/09/04 16:09:20
Starter notch
Starter notch
0 2016/09/04 16:08:16
This is how you add bell housing bolts! I'll get this tigged tomorrow
This is how you add bell housing bolts! I'll get this tigged tomorrow
0 2016/09/04 16:07:56
With two in the top i will have a total of 6 bell bolts. Making use of that plate aluminum!
With two in the top i will have a total of 6 bell bolts. Making use of that plate aluminum!
0 2016/09/04 16:06:57
0 2016/09/04 16:06:39
Just enough radiator clearance.
Just enough radiator clearance.
0 2016/09/04 16:06:24
Failed the first time and throttle hit my serpentine belt. Lucky i bought plenty of 1/4 plate aluminum
Failed the first time and throttle hit my serpentine belt. Lucky i bought plenty of 1/4 plate aluminum
0 2016/09/04 16:05:35
Here's my throttle body elbow. I'll save your eyes and not zoom in on the welds...
Here's my throttle body elbow. I'll save your eyes and not zoom in on the welds...
0 2016/09/04 16:05:13
Close enough!
Close enough!
0 2016/09/03 15:58:34
Can check my fluid now...
Can check my fluid now...
0 2016/09/03 15:58:24
0 2016/09/03 15:58:13
5 spoke oh yea!
5 spoke oh yea!
0 2016/09/03 15:58:03
Purty close...
Purty close...
0 2016/09/03 15:55:30
Can check my power steering now!
Can check my power steering now!
0 2016/09/03 15:55:20
0 2016/09/03 15:55:09
5 spoke is the best in my opinion
5 spoke is the best in my opinion
0 2016/09/03 15:54:50
0 2016/09/03 06:24:18
And made a couple throttle body plates. Still selecting my elbow. Inside diameter of the elbow is kind of important.
And made a couple throttle body plates. Still selecting my elbow. Inside diameter of the elbow is kind of important.
0 2016/09/03 06:24:08
Boom alternator and power steering! Can't check the fluid like this though...
Boom alternator and power steering! Can't check the fluid like this though...
0 2016/09/03 06:23:59
Power steering mount. Modified via Sawzall
Power steering mount. Modified via Sawzall
0 2016/09/03 06:23:48
However they sent me the wrong kit. Was supposed to have 2 more long spacers and longer bolts to match the truck pulley spacing...
However they sent me the wrong kit. Was supposed to have 2 more long spacers and longer bolts to match the truck pulley spacing...
0 2016/09/03 06:23:35
45 dollars got me an eBay alternator bracket. Stock mount put the alternator way too high.
45 dollars got me an eBay alternator bracket. Stock mount put the alternator way too high.
0 2016/09/03 06:23:24
The plan is to relocate my throttle body on a 90 degree elbow. I did this on the 3800 swap for my pickup but with steel.
The plan is to relocate my throttle body on a 90 degree elbow. I did this on the 3800 swap for my pickup but with steel.
0 2016/09/03 06:22:30
Small sacrifice
Small sacrifice
0 2016/09/03 06:21:43
So! My hood will close with no throttle body and one simple hood mod.
So! My hood will close with no throttle body and one simple hood mod.
0 2016/09/03 06:21:30
Brake and DBW gas pedal were easy. I cut the brake pedal down to accept the stick pedal cover. Gas pedal needed cut and weld. Clutch pedal continues to kick my ass but I'll get er.
Brake and DBW gas pedal were easy. I cut the brake pedal down to accept the stick pedal cover. Gas pedal needed cut and weld. Clutch pedal continues to kick my ass but I'll get er.
0 2016/08/28 17:06:49
Brazing: Another important tool in the poor man's arsenal.
Brazing: Another important tool in the poor man's arsenal.
0 2016/08/28 17:06:12
1/4 brake line sleeved inside the power steering line.
1/4 brake line sleeved inside the power steering line.
0 2016/08/28 17:05:55
1 inch of clearance is all that's keeping the truck manifold from working.
1 inch of clearance is all that's keeping the truck manifold from working.
0 2016/08/28 17:05:42
0 2016/08/28 16:59:16
Brazing: Another valuable tool in the poor man's arsenal
Brazing: Another valuable tool in the poor man's arsenal
0 2016/08/28 16:58:48
Power steering fitting conversion
Power steering fitting conversion
0 2016/08/28 16:58:38
Hood is open by 1 inch.
Hood is open by 1 inch.
0 2016/08/28 16:58:07
0 2016/08/27 16:12:40
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0 2016/08/27 16:11:31