Got done installing my new Hurst Indy shifter! We converted it from a 3-speed on the column to a floor shifter, I like it better that way!

 

put my new tilt colum in. Ran the exhaust all the way to the back of the truck,now you can talk to some one while going down the road..

 

i fixed my jammed tailgate

 

Drove out the old races, found out the new inner ones I got were the wrong ones, got new ones, replaced one front axle u-joint, got my rotors turned, bought new lugs, drove out the spindle bearing, headed back to put in the second u-joint, drive the new races, put in the new spindle bearings and then install the driveaxles, spindles, and hopefully the front shocks.

 

i put the seat back in the truck put the door pannels and seat belt covers back on after i painted them and recoverd the seat

 

got the motor tore apart for a intake manifold gasket, will finish sunday

 

I replaced my valve cover gaskets after the PO's mix of sealing goo and cork disintegrated, leaked oil all over my exhaust pipes, and scared me that my truck was on fire!

 

found a 600 HP crate 400 for my 78. im gonna see bout makin some kinda deal for it and buyin it over the summer while i have cash flow.

 

Today you say? Ahhhh... well, it won't start because I have no fuel pressure. So I spent about $900 buying new tanks (yes two) and all the components for it!

Since I have replaced the entire fuel system up to the carb I figure this must be the reason.

...to be continued when my parts show up from bronco graveyard

 

well it was yesterday and I cut out some metal to patch a couple of small holes and come to the conclusion I have to replace the carb. and fix the backup lights and blower motor although she wont be driven in the winter much anyhow

 

finished up the intake manifold gasket, got it all back together and running again,

 

Didnt do anything but ask questions on how to fix it.

 

finished up the major parts on the revamp on the 50 buck truck.............. tomorrow brings the promis of brakeline install front driveshaft install and remounting the pass side rear tire...............I knew better than to drive on a low 16.5 but did anyhow...........

 

i drove my old truck and work on my other one

 

today i put new tires on the front of my Ranger,installed a new "wide angle" rear view mirror in the cab,(on the windshield), and bought new rear diff gears for it. i will install the gear set next time i service the drive train. probably in the next few weeks.