Another winter hibernation over... a month ago actually, but the 74 had other plans besides letting me drive and enjoy it.
The rear springs are shagged but not quite THAT shagged - the left rear tire is flat :hillbilly:
The fun started when...
Finally got this thing stabbed this morning after struggling with it for a at least 2.5hrs. I had two ratchet straps and alignment dowels in the bell housing to assist but, it still didn't want to go. I think having an extra set of hands would...
Just got back from a drive after pulling the static timing back a bit. Definitely much better. No more rattling and the smoke went down a bit. Actually for once I can say it feels like how it felt before the rebuild. Was able to hold 50km/h up a...
Sway bar is in.
I was able to use an old driveshaft to measure for clearance.
At ride height:
At full droop (which puts the most stress on those bushings!)
Clearance with driveshaft at full droop:
I wish I could have tucked the...
For those who are curious, the next phases of the build are as follows:
1. Finish building axles
2. Get axles and springs mounted to frame
3. Wheels and tires on and roll chassis
4. Power steering arm and tie rods
5. Mount Engine, trans, and...
https://unicomradio.com/product/icom-ic-t8a-programming-cable/
Most radio shops should have access to that software but there are also several options to buy…
First test drive complete. The suspension feels awesome, although I have only driven it on-road. It soaks up bumps really well and feels much more like a modern truck! I hit a few large potholes and could barely feel them!
Brakes are very...
If that quote was for all the rust repairs and a whole repaint, down to the bare metal
I would pull the trigger on that, providing it is all addressed and not bandaid-ed
Theres a lot more rust there that you cant see... always
I'd say the additional weight is negligible. It generally depends on surface area. The hood I'd guess is 3 to 6 lbs heavier. It's warped, I mean you could skim it with bondo I suppose and smooth it back out. I'm not sure on additional bracing...
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