greenbeast
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Well with things progressing for my Sow I figured I would start my first build thread. I have been getting things together for the transformation of my Stock 1969 55 for last few months. I have sourced a H55 which is on it's way to Valley Hybrids next week to have correct input shaft placed and I will also source a E brake set up from Georg. I am swapping the F engine/3 on the tree for a rebuilt 2F with sniper set up. Tuesday I travel to Denver to pick up the last parts from Powder coating to get 2F back together.
2.5" Alcan springs will freshen up the suspension with some Bilstein shocks.
After drooling over pic's of @riderjgs 55 Jim was nice enough to share his body guy with me so the Sow will most likely spend the winter in Grand Junction getting what little rust it has repaired and any body work completed with a new paint job. The wife and I are going back and forth on what color combo to go with so if you have any idea's we would like to see some options. While in GJ we will have interior refreshed and seats reupholstered. Bucket seats will replace the front bench.
We have an add on AC unit which fan blows great and I want to freshen it up as its just cool. Pamphlet in the glove box was from Climatic air around Dallas which I assume went out of business a long time ago. All the parts are there and I hope to get appropriate belt today from Napa and see how the compressor does but I bet it needs a charge.
I would like to add electric PS eventually and I am curious about the compatibility of swapping the old steering shaft for a 74+ shaft? This to remove the shifting linkage and to allow the PS setup. Can anyone shed some light on any issues I might encounter with this?
I have to source the window seals from @SLOCRUISER.
Front disc conversion is planned and @RUSH55 and I are working on some options to get this done.
planning on some 32x10.5x15s similar to what I just put on my 40 project, just love the look.
Looking forward to some words of wisdom and things that may or may not have worked for you all.
Budget = $5000
2.5" Alcan springs will freshen up the suspension with some Bilstein shocks.
After drooling over pic's of @riderjgs 55 Jim was nice enough to share his body guy with me so the Sow will most likely spend the winter in Grand Junction getting what little rust it has repaired and any body work completed with a new paint job. The wife and I are going back and forth on what color combo to go with so if you have any idea's we would like to see some options. While in GJ we will have interior refreshed and seats reupholstered. Bucket seats will replace the front bench.
We have an add on AC unit which fan blows great and I want to freshen it up as its just cool. Pamphlet in the glove box was from Climatic air around Dallas which I assume went out of business a long time ago. All the parts are there and I hope to get appropriate belt today from Napa and see how the compressor does but I bet it needs a charge.
I would like to add electric PS eventually and I am curious about the compatibility of swapping the old steering shaft for a 74+ shaft? This to remove the shifting linkage and to allow the PS setup. Can anyone shed some light on any issues I might encounter with this?
I have to source the window seals from @SLOCRUISER.
Front disc conversion is planned and @RUSH55 and I are working on some options to get this done.
planning on some 32x10.5x15s similar to what I just put on my 40 project, just love the look.
Looking forward to some words of wisdom and things that may or may not have worked for you all.
Budget = $5000
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