On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
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On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
Just wanted to give an updated as to where I'm at with my build. I put the new front suspension on, installed the engine, installed most of the interior along with the shifter and some fabricated parts. Here are a few pictures to enjoy!!!
I got it low and to the back!
In these pictures I used the plum bob method along with a laser to set the motor in nice and straight. It seems to have worked, only 2.5 mm off from dead nuts on the tail shaft!!!
some FAB work!
I didn't like the big azz empty hole behind the steering wheel so I made an aluminum plug to fill it with. I don't know if I'm going to polish it or cover it in black leather. The dash, gauges and switches are done!!!
I also fabricated up a line lock switch next to the shifter with a activation light.
I got it low and to the back!
In these pictures I used the plum bob method along with a laser to set the motor in nice and straight. It seems to have worked, only 2.5 mm off from dead nuts on the tail shaft!!!
some FAB work!
I didn't like the big azz empty hole behind the steering wheel so I made an aluminum plug to fill it with. I don't know if I'm going to polish it or cover it in black leather. The dash, gauges and switches are done!!!
I also fabricated up a line lock switch next to the shifter with a activation light.
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
Get humpin' on that thing, we got wabbits to blast to smithereens.
schmitty- Posts : 4538
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
I see you musta got you propane jugs filled..............lookin good D now hurry the hell up, if they is a bash this year it will be right around the corner before you know it ................
richter69- Posts : 13649
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
what are you using for a laser?
Larry Williams- Posts : 884
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
Speaking of the Bash.......any word ??
Thanks
Thanks
John Myrick- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
Larry Williams wrote:what are you using for a laser?
Thanks guys!
Sears Craftsman Laser Trac...
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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Yes I did!! Jon it's like having a second job man. I'm putting in some work 8-10 hours a day in the man cave!! I'll tell you what, the time just fly's in the garage dude...richter69 wrote:I see you musta got you propane jugs filled..............lookin good D now hurry the hell up, if they is a bash this year it will be right around the corner before you know it ................
I'm going thru 20 lbs of propane a day at $19.95 a pop. I'm going to Lowe's Monday and buying me a 100lb tank. It will be cheaper by far...
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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where do u drop your plumbobs from, crank center and pinion center? I need to do that here shortly with mine. Looks very nice by the way.
stanggt- Posts : 494
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
crank center and pinion center, then drop one from the tail shaft of the trans and that gap is how much you are off. Look at picture number 7, you can see my 2.5 mm gap from the laser vs the center line of the trans.
Somebody else might have a better way...
Somebody else might have a better way...
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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thanks for the info and pics on that, thats what im guna do.
stanggt- Posts : 494
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D's557BBF wrote:Yes I did!! Jon it's like having a second job man. I'm putting in some work 8-10 hours a day in the man cave!! I'll tell you what, the time just fly's in the garage dude...richter69 wrote:I see you musta got you propane jugs filled..............lookin good D now hurry the hell up, if they is a bash this year it will be right around the corner before you know it ................
I'm going thru 20 lbs of propane a day at $19.95 a pop. I'm going to Lowe's Monday and buying me a 100lb tank. It will be cheaper by far...
work all day.................come home and spend every evening in the shop (3-4 hours) and 10-12 hours on sat, and sun. It gets old but there aint nuthin I'd rather be doin............I enjoy workin on it as much as i do drivin it.
richter69- Posts : 13649
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
You are doin a sweet job D. Can't wait to see it up close. Keep up the good work
bbf-falcon- Posts : 8995
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
schmitty- Posts : 4538
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schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
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bbf-falcon wrote:You are doin a sweet job D. Can't wait to see it up close. Keep up the good work
Thanks Rick!!
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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IDT-572 wrote:schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
man that's a long haul 622 miles 10.5 hrs!! we will have to see how the money falls...
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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Cool D, keep after it and you'll be ready before you know it.I gotta get my ass humpin .Mine's in a thousand pieces and sitting in the trailer!!
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D's557BBF wrote:IDT-572 wrote:schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
man that's a long haul 622 miles 10.5 hrs!! we will have to see how the money falls...
Dude we got to release tha Street Dogs on em........................ Come on down, just get someone else to ride with you and you will be here before you know it.
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very sweet ride!
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D's557BBF wrote:IDT-572 wrote:schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
man that's a long haul 622 miles 10.5 hrs!! we will have to see how the money falls...
D, you can meet up with us good guys here in Cincy, we will keep you going.
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342g wrote:D's557BBF wrote:IDT-572 wrote:schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
man that's a long haul 622 miles 10.5 hrs!! we will have to see how the money falls...
D, you can meet up with us good guys here in Cincy, we will keep you going.
I might just do that Harold if Blake the Snake hooks me up...
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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D's557BBF wrote:342g wrote:D's557BBF wrote:IDT-572 wrote:schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
man that's a long haul 622 miles 10.5 hrs!! we will have to see how the money falls...
D, you can meet up with us good guys here in Cincy, we will keep you going.
I might just do that Harold if Blake the Snake hooks me up...
I'm sure he will.
342g- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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D's557BBF wrote:342g wrote:D's557BBF wrote:IDT-572 wrote:schmitty wrote:Now you need to get it ready for the "Snake Race".
man that's a long haul 622 miles 10.5 hrs!! we will have to see how the money falls...
D, you can meet up with us good guys here in Cincy, we will keep you going.
I might just do that Harold if Blake the Snake hooks me up...
Brother your hooked up.................. When you want um?
IDT-572- BBF CONTRIBUTOR
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thanks Blake, I needed a break like that one man big time. No need to ship them yet, I have my hands full trying to put together a new fuel system.
Well Harold I will be meeting you in cincinnati in june! Blake put me down for that race.
Blake please send me your address and phone number tomorrow with the pics.
Thanks again Blake
D
Well Harold I will be meeting you in cincinnati in june! Blake put me down for that race.
Blake please send me your address and phone number tomorrow with the pics.
Thanks again Blake
D
D's557BBF- Posts : 1186
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Re: On pace for the 2012 BBF Bash!
Looking Big D!!!
Looks like one of us will have our cars finished for Blake the Snake's big race...
Looks like one of us will have our cars finished for Blake the Snake's big race...
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