Project Ted, a 1993 RCSB 496 Build

[Supercharged111]

Fire it up and rip a Burney.

 

[Justin S]

More progress tonight! Started off by fishing around inside the bellhousing for a fitting I dropped in there earlier in the week, luckily got it out by taping a small magnet from a mini screwdriver onto a borescope and retrieving it. I modified the factory hydraulic clutch line to splice into a braided hose that came with the trans, and after 2 bottles of brake fluid its all bled out and has a functioning clutch! Attached the inner fenders and battery tray. Finally removed the left front spring that was sitting crooked, and since i figured it was too high anyways i cut a loop out of the spring, and somehow it sits perfectly level at just the right height on both sides. Not sure how since i didn't take any more off of the right front spring, but i guess ill leave it! Fenders aren't permanently attached yet, just sitting there for now.

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[Supercharged111]

Just be aware the front will likely settle lower than it is now.

 

[Justin S]

Just be aware the front will likely settle lower than it is now.

Yes im aware, however most of the front suspension hardware isn't tightened so it should be fairly close. I can barely fit two fingers between the fender and tire, but even if it settles a little more it will be fine, will match the rear. It also doesn't have any shocks in it yet either.

 

[sewlow]

Stock gas tank will cause the infamous Chevy Lean, too.

 

[Supercharged111]

Stock gas tank will cause the infamous Chevy Lean, too.

Go on

 

[Justin S]

Go on

Im guessing since all the weight is on the left side they tend to lean a hair when full?

 

[Supercharged111]

Im guessing since all the weight is on the left side they tend to lean a hair when full?

That's my guess, but it's not that far off center nor is it that much weight at a couple/few hundred pounds.

 

[sewlow]

Im guessing since all the weight is on the left side they tend to lean a hair when full?

That's the prob.
RCSB tank = 90L/24 gallons. x8.35lbs per gallon = 200lbs. Throw in a 175lb-200lb driver & that's 375-400lbs to the left of the truck's center line.

 

[RDF1]

That's the prob.
RCSB tank = 90L/24 gallons. x8.35lbs per gallon = 200lbs. Throw in a 175lb-200lb driver & that's 375-400lbs to the left of the truck's center line.

Adjustable coil overs or air bags on the driver side