Okay Friends, been a fun couple of days. starting to look like something now.

 

Took the valve covers off to powder coat. Got the exhaust in with crossover and cutouts. It was a challenge to get the exhaust out before the rear tires. I like the way it looks so glad i took the time. Much easier putting it back together without the body in the way. Got some pretty tight tolerances fitting everything in. This has a 3.25" body lift to accommodate the extra parts. Headers are wrapped which makes it hard to get the ARP bolts in.


Next is priming with break in oil, fuel lines, Holley EFI, plug wiring and additional body work on the cab.

 

Been awhile since I checked in here. Have to say I am very impressed on your progress! Amazing what you have accomplished with in that shop of yours with basic tools. You have the skills I wish I had. I can turn wrenches, weld (somewhat), and know a bit about body work, but nowhere close to you.

 

I really appreciate the comments. I am a normal guy building a dream hot rod by myself and it takes a lot of constraint not to accept good enough. I have learned to take my time to do it right.
These are pictures from 8/11/2012. That's over 10 years ago.