Yet another update. and this is everything that ive done so far with the temp engine.
- 8 new sealed power pistons
-new head gaskets
-new oil pan gaskets
-new intake gaskets
-crank polished and turned down 1
-crank installed
-all 8 pistons installed
-hastings rings
-sealed power main and rod bearings
-cam reinstalled
-timing chain installed
-lifters installed
-heads installed
Should be doing intake, timing chain cover, oil pan, and valve covers tomorrow. still have to pull water pump and all brackets from block in truck still. also have to role he truck forward and put her on the ground and hope that its low enough to be able to pull the motor.
Again i have different plans for the old girl.
-lizard skin the whole interior :floor, sides, gate, and roof
-new carpet
-new interior panels
-alpine sub, head unit, and speakers
- newer style seats with new brackets, i want to be able to recline and have full adjustment and access to rear seat.
-1980 nose swap w/cowl hood
-role pan
-20x12s
-37s
-4.56 gears
-mildly built sbc (cammed 355)
-soft topper
-built 700r4
all i can really think of right now. really wanting to make for of a show truck out of her more so than a trail rig/toy. ill still put her in the mud and play around though.