So... gauges all work (though the tach shows 9,000 rpm... gotta fix that).

Got the actuator hooked up to the turbo, it doesn't move, so I gotta fix that too.

BUT, I am able to get 15 psi at a stand still in neutral with no clutch loading!

Working on the bondo tonight and tomorrow, dad is workin on the speaker boxes for behind the seats. Should be getting close to getting that bondo done and getting the bed closer to primer. I don't think I will get it completely ready tomorrow, but dad has done alot of work for me the last couple weeks!



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Got most of the base coat of bondo put on the bed tonight, will be sanding all day tomorrow and hopefully will be able to put the glaze coat down and maybe get some of that sanded.

For some reason, photobucket won't upload any pics tonight, but they weren't that exciting anyway. I would still be out there sanding but I got chased out of the shop by a skunk....

 

15psi at what kind of rpm?!

 

Haven't quite got the tach working, but it hit 12 about half throttle... whatever rpm that might be (tach said 8,000 rpm....).

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Well today got cut short due to grandma having a yard sale we need to help clean up from... BUT, I am satisfied on the progress made.

Got the rear bondo'd last night, but needed a bit more filler to straighten some waves due to welding...
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Got the headache bar smoothed out a bit...


Pulled the wood out to get it cut to size...


Pops doin' what he does best...


The anatomy of the wood grain (and how it's held together)...


Oil pressure and water temp gauge... and a very angry shift ****...


Boost, Pyro, and tach with shift light (tach still isn't right, shows about 2x speed)...


And, just breakin' in!

 

Put in the order for my new radiator, electric fan, and fan controller. I also ordered the material to make my radiator overflow canister and windshield washer fluid canister.

Won't be getting much work done in the near future, but there isn't a whole lot that needs done still. Really getting excited about getting Rusty on the road!

 

Hurry up...............so you can start on my truck

 

Hahaha, I already have a Mustang waiting for me to get a paint job and install a full suspension, 347 stroker, 10 point roll cage, subframe ties and a built rear end! That will likely be my new spring break project (like this one started out as, hahahahahahaha).

I wish I could stay steady enough doing this stuff on the side, I really would enjoy it.

 

Spring break Sounds like your summer is booked

 

At the pace I'm going, the next decade is booked.

 

 

Welp, dropped $600 on the last few parts I need (besides lights). That really hurts, but I figured I might as well pull the trigger now and just suck it up, . Should be getting some of the goodies in tomorrow, so hopefully I will have pics for y'all. Radiator and tool box should be a week or two yet.

Really just hoping everything goes smooth from here on out... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I am excited! SHOULD be able to hit my goal of having it ready by the TOTM in December

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Got the fill caps in for the coolant and washer reservoirs... they look pretty nice for the price. They're just Moroso pieces from Summit ($15/ea).



The rest of the material for the tanks should be here Tuesday and I am hoping to get them built next weekend if I get the bed primed.