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Like so many things, I feel like there's plenty of room, then I start making something and somehow it gets smaller.

So plan C.. just ordered front and rear kits form Wide Open Design. They claim they are in stock, so other than spending some time cutting and welding them up, hopefully that means that keeps moving along.
I feel the same way...thought I'd have all kinds of room for things, my chassis isnt exactly small. But now I feel like I'm playing Tetris with things. I'm sure when (if) I build another chassis it'll be better as I've learned a lot from this build.

I've got their driveshaft kits but haven't put them together yet. Everyone seems to be selling the same stuff online so it came down to pricing and avaliblity.
 
I just welded up Two of the Three driveshafts I bought from WOD. They weld up NICE and fit GREAT! Just add some trans fluid to it and it'll self balance. That is how I have been making driveshafts for years with zero issues. If you need a hand, let me know.
 
I just welded up Two of the Three driveshafts I bought from WOD. They weld up NICE and fit GREAT! Just add some trans fluid to it and it'll self balance. That is how I have been making driveshafts for years with zero issues. If you need a hand, let me know.
How much transmission do you put in?
 
Discussion starter · #729 ·
Still have a few loose ends with wiring, but I got the majority of essentials done today. Was able to try out headlights and powered up the Holley.

I need to finish radiator plumbing, make a fuel line, run a vacuum line to the computer, fill fluids and probably 10 other things I’m forgetting and it willbe ready to fire up.

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Discussion starter · #730 · (Edited)
my to do list, need to put this up in the shop.

Safety:
Make/install seat belt tabs
Bolt in harnesses

Chassis:
Fuel line from tank to engine
Mount gas pedal
Make panel between seats including center console
Double shear upper link brackets
Pillow block mount
Mount engine skid
mount for electrical shut off
Trunk panel / tail light mounts
Rear triangulation bars
Install Winch including finish weld winch mount
Exhaust hanger
Nut & Bolt

Cooling:
Finish radiator lines
plumb steam port
install heater bypass hose
check all clamps are tight
fill (distilled water and water wetter)

Brakes:
Install brake pedal
install brake shut off valves
install brake light switch
plumb

Shocks:
install Schrader
refill shock
add N2

Rear axle:
install r&p
install calipers / mounts
install yoke protector

Driveline:
mount shifter in center console
fill trans and transfer case
build driveshafts

Engine:
Setup Holley for injectors
Run vacuum from intake to computer

Steering:
Replace fittings at ram
fill / bleed

Wiring:
Install grounds for radiator fans and fuel pump
Power feed through shut off switch
Brake light switch
Taillights
Remote winch controls at winch
Horn button
Make USB switchable
 
Discussion starter · #734 ·
Safety:
Make/install seat belt tabs

Cooling:
Finish radiator lines
plumb steam port
install heater bypass hose
check all clamps are tight
fill (distilled water and water wetter)

Shocks:
install Schrader

Rear axle:
install r&p (done-ish, need to swap carrier)
install calipers / mounts

Engine:
Setup Holley for injectors
Run vacuum from intake to computer

Steering:
Replace fittings at ram
fill / bleed
knocked this off the list. Need some hardware for seatbelts to install. Working on fuel line so I can start & run engine. Need an inline fill in top radiator hose to aid in bleeding radiator.

Last night I spun the engine over with the starter. So with fuel I hope it lights off.

The rear ring gear is installed on the original gov-lock carrier. Two attempts on reusing open carrier for Detroit, so I just bought one from DTS. When Mike gets a chance, he'll come and finish up. Should be a "quick" job as we just need to move the ring gear over and reset backlash.
 
Discussion starter · #735 ·
It runs!!!!!

The plug I bought for the fuel pump had the right color wires, but in wrong position. I didn’t catch that when I wired it. Rewired and it fired right up. Next issue was it threw the belt when we gave it the beans. We threw a few washers behind the tensioner and that seemed to fix it. I’ll make a spacer to make it permanent.

Next up is adding a remote fill in the upper radiator hose to get it to bleed.

Thanks White Rhino for the help getting it fired up and troubleshooting the startup issues.
 
my to do list, need to put this up in the shop.

Safety:
Make/install seat belt tabs
Bolt in harnesses

Chassis:
Fuel line from tank to engine
Mount gas pedal
Make panel between seats including center console
Double shear upper link brackets
Pillow block mount
Mount engine skid
mount for electrical shut off
Trunk panel / tail light mounts
Rear triangulation bars
Install Winch including finish weld winch mount
Exhaust hanger
Nut & Bolt

Cooling:
Finish radiator lines
plumb steam port
install heater bypass hose
check all clamps are tight
fill (distilled water and water wetter)

Brakes:
Install brake pedal
install brake shut off valves
install brake light switch
plumb

Shocks:
install Schrader
refill shock
add N2

Rear axle:
install r&p
install calipers / mounts
install yoke protector

Driveline:
mount shifter in center console
fill trans and transfer case
build driveshafts

Engine:
Setup Holley for injectors
Run vacuum from intake to computer

Steering:
Replace fittings at ram
fill / bleed

Wiring:
Install grounds for radiator fans and fuel pump
Power feed through shut off switch
Brake light switch
Taillights
Remote winch controls at winch
Horn button
Make USB switchable
Need a whiteboard! I use mine in the shop daily

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It runs!!!!!

The plug I bought for the fuel pump had the right color wires, but in wrong position. I didn’t catch that when I wired it. Rewired and it fired right up. Next issue was it threw the belt when we gave it the beans. We threw a few washers behind the tensioner and that seemed to fix it. I’ll make a spacer to make it permanent.

Next up is adding a remote fill in the upper radiator hose to get it to bleed.

Thanks White Rhino for the help getting it fired up and troubleshooting the startup issues.
That's an awesome feeling when you get a transplanted motor to fire up 🤟
 
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