Grabbed some junker rims and got her sitting lower. Hoping to start the tear down today. Still need and intercooler and a divorced 205 if anyone has one laying around. Tank and Thermo-coustic showed up. Need to start prioritizing so i don't get tied up working on crap that can be done with the 12v in.

 

The 460, C6 and 205 are out! Need to grab a sawzall tomorrow and get the exhaust out. Thinking I'll start test fitting the cummins tomorrow. Still need to clock the turbo. Any tips?

 

Getting there.

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Need to box these in.

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Looking good. It looks like the frame pieces are welded to the frame?

 

Tacked for now. Gotta weld it all up this week.

 

That's a way cool truck! Love the 78's. Your gonna love the power and mileage.

 

subscribed! anymore progress?

 

Nope. Been out deer hunting. I should have more done this next week though.

 

I'm looking at doing something very similar, I have a '79 standard cab long bed and looking for a '78 or '79 crew or supercab, havn't decided on which yet, and do a cummins swap. keep thinking I have made up my mind on one then I find the other I want.

 

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Welded up finally.

 

Looking good!

 

Looks nice & stong! Let us know how the poly mounts work. I was considering using poly when I made mine but figured they'd transfer more shock/vibration to the chassis so I stuck with rubber.

 

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Cross member is done and she's sitting in the truck. Working on the tranny cross member today.

 

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