Brandon ,we are going to put a 400/d20 behind it.
Well, life got in the way for the last 6 months or better . Beca and I have done what we could with me trashing both shoulders back in Sept of last year.Next surgery is 12 May and should have this behind us.Add to the mix Beca's twin sister Jessica got her Kidney transplant in Sept. of last year and has spent a lot of time back and forth to UCLA. Jessica is looking at 55 Willy's if I ever get up to Co. and bring it home for her.
On to the build.
The 401 is here on an engine stand waiting for gaskets and paint.
With switching over to a 1966 title gave us the freedom to skip emissions so we boosted the drive line plans a bit.
Next we were on to the Interior parts she still needed and to clean and paint to match her plans.
What we started with for a headliner.She used the soda to weight it down and reshape it.
After dyeing black we used the trim from a waggy painted to match and painted the mirror also.
Next was replacing the broken plastic rods for the visors.
By taking a screw she was able to pull out the plastic and replaced it with a piece of 5/16 stainless brake line ,worked great.
With everything together for the Interior ,only missing carpet, gauges and a radio. It was time to move on to the truck itself .We got the front clip off ready to strip and paint and the cab is about ready to mount on the new frame.
The only rust is up under the gas pedal area, not a big deal.
Yesterday sprayed the fire wall down with oven cleaner and let it set , then hosed it off it came pretty clean.
The rust in the floor.