Build Just had to treat myself for Halloween... 65 SWB

[DomSmith]

We have about a dozen right now. A few are already spoken for. Just need to sort out a background option and finalize cost, etc.

 

[DomSmith]

Will post up more once things are finalized.

 

[DomSmith]

More progress...

Booster bracket finished and installed.

Vacuum boost mock-up...

Reservoir is filled and hopefully brake bleeding this weekend.

 

[DomSmith]

Fuel return line...

Accelerator cable bracket needed some changes so that’s back at the welders.

Getting closer...

Drivers seat back in for brake/clutch
bleeding...

Wiring harness coming from D.C. in the next few weeks if all goes well.

 

[wngrog]

I know now that it is in there you never want to take it off but that work of art brake booster dealio should be 3D mocked up to reproduce.

Amazing.

 

[DomSmith]

Well I’m happy to help out anyone who’s interested in this bracket. Handmade was a lot of work but we could probably have them waterjetted and made up as a complete product or pieces to weld up for your specific application.

 

[DomSmith]

A few more items checked off the list...

Fan belt installed
Oil/coolant filled
Short speedo cable for VSS ordered
Vacuum lines capped
4WD indicator switch wired
Loctited all driveshaft bolts

Today:
Gear oil in tranny/transfer
Top off diffs
Source OEM turn/brake/4WD signal light for Check Engine Light

Wiring harness should arrive next week and I will cover that process pretty well in the thread.

 

[DomSmith]

Wiring harness delayed but got a few items in the mail:

Short speedo extension for the VSS from @Downey...

VSS location...

A few wiring tidbits from @cruiserbrett to do before the harness arrives...

Fusible links for EDI and main harness, starter extension lead and alternator plug. Also the ECU is back for testing and fitmet...

 

[DomSmith]

Since the wiring harness will be arriving (hopefully) in early May I decided to load up the truck to drop off at RPM for exhaust. Doing a full stainless setup with v-clamps to be able to take it apart. Plan is 2” into 2.5” but we’ll see what Richard has to say once he has eyes on it. I’d like to think that we can leave room for the column shift linkage for a future 4 on the tree conversion. The original arm won’t work with the 3FE so that will take some serious fabing in the future.

Original 3FE exhaust is going with it for O2 sensor reference, etc...

The last time it was on a trailer was getting towed home after the motor stopped...

Loaded up. This feels like a much better reason to be on a trailer...

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Did you have the ECU flashed? Or just a delay in getting one?

 

[DomSmith]

I sent a few harnesses and the ECU to @cruiserbrett to be reworked and stripped of all the unused junk and replacement of any bad connectors.

The wiring harness is almost done so the ECU was returned for fitment.

I’m going to document all the wiring together once I get started on it.

 

[DomSmith]

 

[wngrog]

Fat meats look good.

 

[DomSmith]

I was thinking the 2.5” stainless tailpipe might be the only sign this truck is 10% sleeper...

 

[wngrog]

I did 2.5 with flowmaster 40 on my 40 and 60 and both sound great at idle.

 

[DomSmith]

Not sure why anyone would think that running an exhaust pipe this close to a rubber hose is acceptable but I'm not excited about it.

I think I'll be sourcing a banjo fitting and new hose to make the clutch turn away at a 90 degrees and call it good.

 

[Michael B]

I think the bigger concern in the long run will be boiling the hydraulic fluid in the slave cylinder. That could be a problem.

 

[DomSmith]

I think the slave is far enough away to not be affected. Either way Richard says bring it by and he’ll make it right. That would have to be after it’s on the road as I’m not going to winch, trailer, winch, fix, winch, trailer, winch, and push into the garage again anytime soon.

I think a new hose will solve the problem. I replaced the old crappy brake line I was using with a stainless braided line (covered in black) with a 10x1.0 banjo bolt on one end to make a 90 away from the exhaust. $35 and 10 minutes at Crown and I think I’m in business.

They threw in a scrap piece of heat shielding just in case...

I think the bleed nipple cover will be a good test.

The best part was having my beautiful bride help bleed the clutch. She’s not much for helping with my greasy projects but she’s very supportive of ME doing it. Ha ha.

 

[DomSmith]

I’m going to cover the wiring all together but this is proof it’s coming along...

 

[DomSmith]

Left over heat shielding added to the accelerator cable to protect it from the intake...

Sorry for the crappy pics.