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1963 Ranchero w/ a engine swap

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Old 04-08-2017, 10:55 PM
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will do TT.
a bit of unorthodox work today.
I hate using plumbing fittings, but sometimes its the only solution.
 
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inner fenders almost complete.
had to cut work short today due to a 4.5" grinder self inflicted head wound.
lots of blood loss! the chero loved it.
 
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It looking good hope the head is ok
 
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Good luck on patching up the head.
 
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A little JB Weld and Duct Tape you should be good as new.
Makes me cringe thinking about being attacked by a grinder.


Hope you will be ok and not too bad of injury. You might hear about it from your Wife though... LOL


Been reading along with your projects, you do incredible work.




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thanks! after the pool of blood receded, its really not that bad. but damn did it bleed.
I don't suggest talking siht to a grinder, you will get your 10.25 kicked.
 
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small progress. no blood today!
 
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Angle grinders: with great usefulness comes great danger. Lovin the work, keep it up.
 
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Can't believe i missed this build.

I'm also curious about Justin's rails.
 
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I don't suggest talking siht to a grinder, you will get your 10.25 kicked.
POSItively.....
 
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Can't believe i missed this build.

I'm also curious about Justin's rails.

you didn't miss it, the best is yet to come...


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POSItively.....
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todays goal, brakes....
since im still waiting on stuff
 
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been a few days, got some things done.
have some things to re-do.


I was able to finish up the suspension with a 1" drop in the trans cross member.
I also clocked the rear diff within 1/2 a degree of the transfercase output.
got the rear diff final welded in, still need to drill and bolt.


made a catch can for the crank case pressure/oil, but waiting on braided nylon hose to complete it into the intake.


started a intake system, 3" to the turbos, going to 4" u bend.
its a little gotty, but ill use it for now.
it will also make putting a snorkel on a breeze.


almost time to wire the damn thing!




 


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