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picked up a 1960 studebaker
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hd44blazer
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I got my heads in the other week and swapped the springs for ls6 springs I got with the camshaft. The spring compressor is from a guy on eBay and half the price of the comp cams version and worked great.
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
Exhaust mockup, all stainless 2.5"
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Sexy.
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
I was in Disneyland the last 3 days but work on the car never stops and I came across the perfect antenna ball to complement the build.
KITTY!!
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
I got the motor all back together finally and wanted to prime the oil system and make sure everything else seemed to be working properly as well. I wanted to see I was getting oil pressure while I turned the motor over too so I hooked up my oil pressure gauge and it read a consistent 40psi. While I had the gauges out I also wanted to see how the backlighting looked on them and I must say Speedhut makes a quality product all around.
Perfect backlight color
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
Made some progress these passed couple days and finished the motor mounts. I had ground off a bit too much from the frame mounts and had to weld a plate on the crossmember to build it back up but I like how it all turned out.
I used some large dimple die gussets from ruff stuff to add more support to the mounts.
The mounts are definitely stout and can support the entire motor.
I also test fit the exhaust between the frame. I'll have to move the o2 bungs but other than that it's almost like it was made for this car.
I used some large dimple die gussets from ruff stuff to add more support to the mounts.
The mounts are definitely stout and can support the entire motor.
I also test fit the exhaust between the frame. I'll have to move the o2 bungs but other than that it's almost like it was made for this car.
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hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
Small update, adding some technology and visibility to the car with led headlights. I also found a pair of chrome trim rings for around the lights.
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
I got a sheet metal brake for Christmas so I got to work on the inner fenders. I also ordered a Be Cool universal LS swap radiator and it fits almost like the original one.
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
I spent some time over the holidays working on more of the sheet metal pieces.
I also find out I need to move the air intake to the driver side because it'll interfere with the upper radiator hose on the passenger side.
Then I removed the last parts of the bad floor sections and began laying out the new metal.
My plan is to fab the transmission and driveshaft tunnel over the large section then cut the bottom out afterwards.
Roughly test fit the carpet over the big 4l60e.
I also find out I need to move the air intake to the driver side because it'll interfere with the upper radiator hose on the passenger side.
Then I removed the last parts of the bad floor sections and began laying out the new metal.
My plan is to fab the transmission and driveshaft tunnel over the large section then cut the bottom out afterwards.
Roughly test fit the carpet over the big 4l60e.
You have a bead roller too!?
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
I do it's a little eastwood one but works pretty well so far. I'd like to stiffen it up a bit and modify a couple other things on it like most people do to make it easier to use but it comes with 6 dies for like $138 it's hard to beat.
This build has been a catalyst for tool buying though for sure. I just got a really nice brake line flaring tool and a couple other items as well.
Nothing like having the right tools for the job.
Very nice!
Very nice!
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
I got my flaming river column and ididit swivel firewall mount a couple weeks ago, both are well made and the column is all stainless.
I also got my fuel sump welded onto the tank.
I also got my fuel sump welded onto the tank.
I would leave myself a bit more room around the trans if possible to get to the cooler line fittings and all of the bellhousing bolts unless your are making the tunnel removable. Like everything else you have done, looks top notch!
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
Thanks! And I do plan on having more clearance around the transmission, I left the floor pieces long to trim back after fitting the tunnel. I was mocking up a more flat panel tunnel originally but I'm thinking a more rounded style may be the way to go to also allow more clearance around the transmission.
hd44blazer
1/2 ton status
So after I got the sump all welded up I tried to bolt the tank up to see how low it would really hang down and I ran into a clearance issue with the rearend. I guess I didn't try fitting the tank with the car at the new ride height but the tank was hitting the diff cover so I had to notch the tank about 3" to be sure I'd have plenty of room.
Another piece I've been waiting to pull the trigger on is the AC/heater from vintage air. I went with one of the heritage series units with an engine turned face to match the dash panels.
I'm getting a matching clock from Speedhut for the passenger panel, but with my own personal touch added.
I also got new dash switches and an ignition switch from Ron Francis. I went with this switch rather than what came with the american auto wire harness because it has a cleaner look and an accent ring that goes well with the dash color.
Speaking of accent colors for my heater hoses I'm using Russell fabric braided AN hose with the blue tracer woven in. I practiced drilling and tapping on the old truck water pump to confirm there's enough material for a 1/2" drill and 3/4" NPT tap.
After I mocked up some of that stuff I turned my attention back to the floor. I really wanted to add some sort of sub structure to keep it from bowing and moving all over the place so I bought a bunch of 1"x.5" .062" wall rectangle tube to secure the floor to.
I had to replace this little corner section because the original metal was too far gone.
Once the first piece was in place along the passenger rocker I fit the second piece under the rear seat platform.
When I get the general frame in place I will build out from there the rest of the structure.
Another piece I've been waiting to pull the trigger on is the AC/heater from vintage air. I went with one of the heritage series units with an engine turned face to match the dash panels.
I'm getting a matching clock from Speedhut for the passenger panel, but with my own personal touch added.
I also got new dash switches and an ignition switch from Ron Francis. I went with this switch rather than what came with the american auto wire harness because it has a cleaner look and an accent ring that goes well with the dash color.
Speaking of accent colors for my heater hoses I'm using Russell fabric braided AN hose with the blue tracer woven in. I practiced drilling and tapping on the old truck water pump to confirm there's enough material for a 1/2" drill and 3/4" NPT tap.
After I mocked up some of that stuff I turned my attention back to the floor. I really wanted to add some sort of sub structure to keep it from bowing and moving all over the place so I bought a bunch of 1"x.5" .062" wall rectangle tube to secure the floor to.
I had to replace this little corner section because the original metal was too far gone.
Once the first piece was in place along the passenger rocker I fit the second piece under the rear seat platform.
When I get the general frame in place I will build out from there the rest of the structure.
I really love this build, so many great details all coming together so well.
