Motor and Transmission is In!!

Over the past few weeks the weekends were taken with family obligations and I was limited in my build time.
I invested in an engine hoist and single handedly mounted the engine. The transmission gave me a little more trouble. I couldn't fit the torque converter properly and broke off a pair on pump lugs. I dropped it off at Bill & Earl's transmissions and let them fix it and fit the converter.

I mounted the tranny using the engine hoist and also did this by myself. It makes it harder and more time consuming but I've learned allot.
The headers and mufflers were installed mainly because I wanted to see what it looked like.
The next step is fabricating the brake system. I mounted the master cylinder and power brake booster and now have to measure, cut, flare and install the brake lines. I'm sure this will be a pain in the butt and will be worth the effort in the end. (If they work)


I also measure and cut out the taillight holes and mounted them.
they are based on a 1939 Ford design.

























The water pump, crank and alternator pulleys were installed as was the lower radiator hose.











Allot of chrome to have to polish.

Continuing the Bucket Build

The ideal process in building one of these is to fabricate and install as much as possible before painting. I installed the entire chassis system minus the brake lines and reached a point where I felt it was time to make some permanent installations.

I found a local painter and had the frame painted House of Kolor Tangerine. The color came out beautiful. The body won't be painted until the end but at least now I was able to get to work.

An Edelbrock 350ci 320hp motor has arrived looking spiffy. A TCI transmission was also delivered so the next step for me is to get the motor and transmission mounted.
Still in the crates the motor and tranny take up too much garage space and to keep Cherie happy I need to leave room for her car. Once the drivetrain is installed I can get too work on the brakes, wiring, radiator and much, much, more...............