Builds The Warthog - 1977/73 combo (3 Viewers)

[Ol Yeller]

Since the internet’s have been pretty worthless as a step by step to do this swap, I’ve done this entire swap based on these two photos

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That’s right where I’m at, same photos too. Learning lots in here as you go...

 

[NikP]

I have a few more pictures for reference on my thread starting at post 35. I was using GM steering column but all other thoughts apply.

Builds - My New Project

Please don't take this as a total hijack, but I just bought a 71, with no engine or trans. It has OME springs on 60 axles with a 2 inch body lift. Do you think I would still have clearance problems, using a Vortec engine. I'm watching your build with close attention, as I'm right behind you with...

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[wngrog]

Just for you Garth ......

Plain Jane. Not as comfy as those leather ones in the Limo with the lumbar pump but pretty good.

These still had me feeling like I was leaning forward some so I added some spacers and now I’m happy.

Turned out the driver rear mount bolt was busted so of course the swap took 2x as long as I was planning

This is a major upgrade over the bench no matter what seat you pick though.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Keep the cat off the seats.

 

[wngrog]

Keep the cat off the seats.

The cat has run of the joint

 

[bobm]

No

 

[Pigeaten]

No

No cat sh-t

 

[wngrog]

No cat sh-t

Cowboy is a lady. She would never poop in a public space

Mice though......

 

[Pigeaten]

Cowboy is a lady. She would never poop in a public space

Mice though......

Midnight cowboy?

 

[scrapdaddy]

I'm thinking with all the fixing that's been done to the Warthog you don't have many excuses not to make the Pig Party.

 

[G-Cat]

Just for you Garth ......

I’d like it twice if @woody would let me.

 

[wngrog]

I'm thinking with all the fixing that's been done to the Warthog you don't have many excuses not to make the Pig Party.

Yeah. I love me some Black Hills for sure.

 

[scrapdaddy]

One hell of a road trip!

 

[wngrog]

One of the problems with a rattle can paint job is that it does not last very long.

Also, I could not stand the fact that the Limo’s grill and bumpers looked so damn good after a fresh coat of powder.

I broke out the sand pads, blue tape and Gloss Merlot and went to town on the ole Warthog this afternoon after I dropped off the goods at Powder Keg

Once this dries I’ll touch up the white

 

[frismanis]

One of the problems with a rattle can paint job is that it does not last very long.

Also, I could not stand the fact that the Limo’s grill and bumpers looked so damn good after a fresh coat of powder.

I broke out the sand pads, blue tape and Gloss Merlot and went to town on the ole Warthog this afternoon after I dropped off the goods at Powder Keg

Once this dries I’ll touch up the white

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With all the copying you've been doing of the Limo I'm surprised you didn't go blue.

 

[Pigeaten]

One of the problems with a rattle can paint job is that it does not last very long.

Also, I could not stand the fact that the Limo’s grill and bumpers looked so damn good after a fresh coat of powder.

I broke out the sand pads, blue tape and Gloss Merlot and went to town on the ole Warthog this afternoon after I dropped off the goods at Powder Keg

Once this dries I’ll touch up the white

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Weren’t you who said paint is for pussies?

 

[wngrog]

Weren’t you who said paint is for pussies?

I don’t like chaos and my current setup was chaos.

 

[FJBen]

I love the dichotomy of the @wngrog 's builds.

$8K engines
H55f
Fuel injection
$1k shocks
tires, suspension, ubolt flips,
powder coating fancy parts
upgraded seats
rebuilt warren wenches

and...

flex pipe exhaust
$23.99 paint job
Won't spend $3.99 to upgrade speedometer app....

 

[wngrog]

Hey man. I don’t have an exhaust shop within 50 miles that I trust! But yeah. You right. I’ll fix it.

Maybe........

Does the $4 app tell speed better?

 

[frismanis]

Solidarity.