Another “new” project

[Buffy]

Well it’s a sickness, I can’t help myself. Came across this jewel on Craigslist and couldn’t help myself. Hope to have it on he road by summer. I have got t stay off Craigslist.

 

[Creekin]

Looks good...
What motor?

 

[Buffy]

It’s a 383 Chevy built by Whites Performance. It is well north of 500 hp. The guy I bought it from also bought the matching 700R4 trans. The sound coming out of those Sanderson zoomies is intoxicating! When he fired that thing up I said SOLD!! I can’t wait to take the wife for a Sunday afternoon ice cream run.

 

[Croatan_Kid]

I'm not sure if I could resist the urge to put some kind of disgustingly powerful diesel engine in that....

Either way, carry on! I will always encourage your sickness!

 

[Buffy]

And the shar eye will notice the CJ5 in the background. That is my brothers Jeep that I will restore for him so look for a build thread on it soon. It only has 53k miles on it and spent its entire life on a ranch in Texas. Has the 304 V8 in it with a 3 speed. Going to restore the suspension, frame, repaint the under hood area and tub but leave the patina on the outside.

They say admittance to a proble is the first step to recovery. I’ve got a serious problem but not looking for a cure.

 

[CasterTroy]

I'm here for the CJ-5

No...really...ask him how much he'd take

 

[Scooter402]

That's hot! I love it...and that CJ-5 hiding in the background.

 

[Neexs]

Cool! That's going to be awesome. keep us updated about this build.

 

[Buffy]

Decided to play around with the T-bucket today. I couldn’t bet the rear bed to bolt up to the body because the coil over shocks were hitting the inside of the bed. So out comes the air saw and 3” grinder.

There is still some work to do but was able to get it all back together. Now I will make a cardboard gas tank and figure out where everything will go for that.

 

[Buffy]

Oh and I had to get some bling. Installed my tail lights. Oooooo ahhhhhh

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

Nice. You have a trend of posting crumbs in the background!
What's that treat sitting next to the bucket? Looks to be dressed in Black with some long lines ready for a night out.

Sexy like getting just enough view to make the reveal over the top.

 

[Buffy]

Nice. You have a trend of posting crumbs in the background!
What's that treat sitting next to the bucket? Looks to be dressed in Black with some long lines ready for a night out.

Sexy like getting just enough view to make the reveal over the top.

That is my 51 Merc. I built it for my dad to enjoy as it was always his dream car but would never buy for himself. So I hooked him up! I had to bring it home to do a little engine work. Hope to take it back to him this summer.

And it has plenty of engine to move it down the road.

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

Oh my! Yep that's a lot of leg!

 

[Buffy]

It started off life as a 460 BBF truck motor and we went up from there. It dynoed 535 foot pounds of torque at 3500 RPM so it can get out of its own way. I’ve scared the crap out of Big Holley on more than one occasion. He says I have to install and oh shit bar before he will ride in it again.

 

[Buffy]

I got my cardboard gas tank made. The pen marks where I am thinking about putting the fill neck. But I will sleep on it and see how I like it.

It’s amazing how many car projects I can get done when the wife is out of town.

 

[Buffy]

Sunday is usually my t-bucket tinker day. Today I was trying to figure out my gauge placement. If you look at the picture there is a dark line to the left of the gauges and that is where the center line of the steering column will be. The gauges are only 1 inch apart. My other idea was to build a panel and drop the 4 smaller gages down below. The darker lines on the cardboard would be the actual profile of the panel.

 

[Buffy]

The t-bucket parts fairy visited me today!

 

[a_kelley]

Is that an ididit column?

 

[Buffy]

Yes it is.

 

[Buffy]

Jut some squiggly lines that will turn into a steering column mount.

 

[XJsavage]

Jut some squiggly lines that will turn into a steering column mount.

Have you converted that over to CAD yet?

 

[Buffy]

From template to plate.

We have a burn table in the shop. Will Carter programs up everything in no time flat!

 

[Buffy]

I have my steering column mount all put together. I have the top part tacked in place for now until I get he holes drilled for the steer clear and get it mounted. When I am sure everything will line up I will finish welding it up.

 

[Buffy]

The t-bucket parts farie visited me again:

 

[Will Carter]

You know, we'll eventually have to drag race this and the Merc. So...I'll drive whichever one you don't want to...cause I'm a nice guy.