97 sas'sy Sierra/ 80 Cheep 10: tales of a phat block

[Bowtie85]

So with Christmas all done and gone, the time has come to tear into the 97. Stay tuned

Picked up a np241c w/vss since I last updated this thread fwiw

 

[GWeakland620]

I'm so excited!

 

[78K30]

Subscribed

 

[Tony Vickers]

What happened to all those pictures? I get nothing but a red X.

 

[Bowtie85]

What happened to all those pictures? I get nothing but a red X.

Used to use Facebook as my host, I believe the link goes dead after a while.

Turns out these things are pita to change oil in

Minor carnage so far, had to cut the torsion bars off where they slide into the keys. That didn't surprise me one bit, but what was nice is all the control arm bolts came out with ease

 

[GWeakland620]

Man, feels like yesterday that I was right here doing this. Can't wait to see more progress

 

[Bowtie85]

One thing I haven't really looked into is the engine crossmember. Think a guy needs to add some strength to it?

 

[max 02]

A fence post tied across it should stiffen that up.

 

[GWeakland620]

2WD's have a way different x-member.

 

[Bowtie85]

2WD's have a way different x-member.

That I know lol. I'll have to fire up the google machine and see what I can come up with

 

[Bowtie85]

A fence post tied across it should stiffen that up.

Guy I like your style. How many wraps of barb wire should I use?

 

[max 02]

Guy I like your style. How many wraps of barb wire should I use?

Seven...same as a hangman`s noose.

 

[Bowtie85]

Seven...same as a hangman`s noose.

If your gonna die, die with your boots on

Did some

Got the ifs brackets all off and cleaned up.

Got a pile of scrap brackets f/s as well if anyone wants them

 

[Bowtie85]

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[GWeakland620]

The amount of cutting and grinding on these for the swap is unreal. Nice progress!

 

[max 02]

Way to go Bruce!

 

[Bowtie85]

The amount of cutting and grinding on these for the swap is unreal. Nice progress!

Yeah a fair bit, what fun! I'm most certain there will be more yet!

 

[Bowtie85]

Way to go Bruce!

I Wondered if a guy caught that one

 

[max 02]

I Wondered if a guy caught that one

Well yeah!

 

[Bowtie85]

Well yeah!

I thought you was into Garth brooks type of music