Builds Build Thread: Jim’s ‘55 (3 Viewers)

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Big weekend! Finished fuel system, wrapped up some electrical connections, did some troubleshooting, and came up with some work-arounds (bi-passing the “in-park” sensor for start-up), and turned the key (of the Silverado ignition…sitting on my driver’s seat). Started on first attempt, though we had some vacuum issues-namely I hadn’t connected the vac line to the brake boost (pretty sure my dad will be dining out on that find for quite a while!). After addressing that, engine idled nicely, if a little loud (mufflers were not critical path). Still need to sort out coolant and air filter, but couldn’t wait any longer to fire her up!
The eagle eyed amongst you may notice a skylight in my hood- the intake manifold on the V-8 sits a bit higher than the 2F. Adding a hood scoop wasn’t part of the plan, but I don’t hate the idea. Have not finalized the hole b/c intake air and radiator hose routing could impact the extent of the required hole.