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Thanks for the heads up! I looked closer and the front mounts are homemade and pretty sketchy. I just went and ordered the transdapt unit from speedway.
Have you installed the transdapt unit before? I just got it in the mail and in looking at it am wondering if I should box the frame up front?
Installed the transdapt xmember tonight. Really straightforward and now the engine sits level. The front mount brackets were doing a number on the frame and the timing chain cover.
Otherwise I've been Sanding the cab when I have time and good weather. Will spray epoxy soon.
That mount looks the same as I used on my 300-6. It is for a Ford FE (is your engine a FE)? I was told the FE mount would work for the 300 6 and it does. I added a piece of rectangle tube between it and the frame to raise the engine 1 1/4" . This made my original fan off the water pump on the 1985 300 6 fit the radiator. I also used a aftermarket tube type transmission mount. I started at the engine making the carb mount on the intake level using the engine mount and tubing spacers, and then setting the rear mount in the frame drilling holes and using bolts. Worked out really well. Excellent progress! Carry on!!
I hope everyone is doing well. I've been spending a bit of time on my truck and gathering parts.
I picked up a CPP frame mount fuel tank and will do a full post on that install in a couple weeks. Also picked up a disc brake kit and some body parts from CJ's. Those are taking a while to get here.
My cab is so close to being ready for epoxy and mud. I've been spending time finishing all of the metal work and getting residual paint out of the nooks and crannies.
Big news...I found another '56 cab and bed with title that will allow me to complete both trucks. Made a trip down to Virginia to throw it on the trailer and haul back to new jersey. Don't worry, I didn't make any stops other than for gas and I maintained social distance from the guy I bought it from.
anyway, enjoy the pics and I'll get to updating more frequently .
The new find. It came with the necessary patch panels. I'm planning on doing the roof and full back panel. It's a custom cab and I'll use it on the street rod chassis. This will be next winter's project. The bed is in great shape. Including a few pics of the stripped cab. I've started the mud on the right side. Planning mud and epoxy over the next few weeks. Hoping to paint it in June.
We pulled the bed off the frame yesterday. The rear end has a set of helper springs that look like they are either a dealer installed option or an aftermarket setup.
I'm going to clean up the back half of the chassis, paint it up, and install the fuel tank. Next step will be to set the cab on the chassis so I can fit the doors and finish the body work.
Any info on what these helpers are? I wonder what kind of load broke that spring? No rust on this chassis so I doubt it was due to corrosion.
Productive weekend. Pressure washed the back half of the chassis so I could get to work on the fuel tank. Moved the rear xmember and eliminated the spare tire mount. The frame was really clean and bolts/nuts came apart easily.
Fuel tank is in. I slid it in between the rails before bolting in rear cross member. Had to notch the tabs on each side to clear the rivet holding on the spring hangar. Otherwise was a quick install. I ordered in some braided fuel line and AN fittings to run along the chassis. The original single master cylinder is being replaced with a dual. The new one wouldn't clear the enormous c channel trans cross member so I marked off what needed to be cut out. I flipped the L shaped steel I cut out and rewelded it back in. Now there is plenty of clearance and it's still strong. New master cylinder bolted in. I'm going to remove it from the mounting bracket for paint and bench bleeding.
I've reached a tipping point in the project. I typically wouldn't post such a minor update but I hit a major milestone today! I installed two items in their final spot...not mocked up. I believe that means I'm on the right side of it!
Front shock...installed. Battery box...installed. I put it a few inches behind the original location. It is the drop down style but I am hoping I'll be able to access it through the floor too.
This long weekend was a nice opportunity to spend some time grilling and enjoying the family. I was also able to make quite a bit of progress on the truck.
Front brakes are in and the wheels cleared the calipers. Just have a little bit if work to do on the brake lines. Replaced the intake, valve covers, carb, and fuel pump. Also ran braided fuel line with AN fittings from the tank to the carb. In line fuel filter. I'm going to fab up a mount to attach to the valve cover. I liked working with the braided lines once I realized the an fitting goes on to the hose with reverse threads. I spent hours trying to get them on and was about to give up. Happened to put the fitting on my pinky and realized the threads were reverse. They all went together really quickly after that! I took some time away from the truck to cook up some ribs, chicken, and salmon for my wife and kids and her parents. It was a nice way to spend some time as a family honoring those service members we've lost.
Dang! Moving along with that truck! I got my cab, hood and doors all media blasted and in epoxy. Now my wife and I have decided to move to Northern California so I am going to sell everything. I had Roadster Shop hold up on the chassis but I have a lot of new sheet metal in hand already including a complete new bed, all new fenders, complete new floor pan, fire wall, front Cab Corner/cowl panels and I am sure that I am missing something, Oh! I ordered and it has shipped, a Big Window rear cab panel!
Front drivers side cowl panel had been hit and had about a 1/2" of bondo and on the passenger side, I wanted to get rid of the louver in the cab corner/cowl panel so I order a new one for that side too! Plus I need to change the hinge pocket on the passenger side.. So I have everything to put it all back together but like I said, we are planning to make the move back to Northern California where we used to live before moving to Florida in 94. So if I can sell everything, I will find another project once I get out there. So if you know anyone looking for a project...
Nick
I put the cab back on the chassis for final body work and door alignment. It went pretty well, just had to clean up a few things first.
Started with the old cab picker. I had to paint the underside and replace the rear cab mount arms. I used some vht chassis paint. The floor patches looked great, overall I'm really pleased with how that all turned out. This was right after touchdown and before we had set the rear mounts in place so it's a little crooked. I was happy with firewall clearance for the motor. We moved the picker to the back after loosely attaching front cab mount bolts. The rear mounts fought me until I found an old post on here with step-by-step instructions. Lifesaver! My Hurst shifter that came with the chassis was leaned back so far that it touched the bucket seat. So I cut it and re-welded into a more comfortable position. I'll end up painting the lower part black and do some sort of transition to the upper chrome. Need to see where the shifter boot sits first.
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