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OT'S 47-51 ??? Rebuild ??
the old trucker:
Here are a couple of pics of her starting to be blasted. I think the material he is using is called black shot ?? I found a way to transfer the pics but it's going to be slow.
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0046.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0047.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0037.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0036.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0038.jpg
The trailer in the second last pic is what he just did. When he primes that, mine will be done after.
I have more pics which I will put on later.
The Old Trucker
the old trucker:
HERE"S THE LATEST UPDATE FROM THE OLD TRUCKER !!!
Sorry about not having these up before. I'm trying to get used to my new camera.
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0089.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0090.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0091.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0092.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0093.jpg
http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/PICT0094.jpg
I'm starting to clean up between the frame rails & cross members so I can slide in the new belly pan in two pieces & get it welded in place. Then new angle iron for the sides & new plate for around the engine area. So far I've lucked out good with parts. I bought 3 rims, a brand new smooth tire(sticker still on it!!) & 2 boggies for $25 bucks. Next week I will pick up a ski, two front doors, a motor door & I think a rad door. All for about $40 bucks of gas.
I can get a 1996 Ford 6 cylinder fuel injected engine & trans for $ 300.00. I'm a little uneasy about the idea of the engine. I sort of want a carbureted engine. What are your thoughts on this ??
Oh well.. I got to go make more phone calls on more parts.
I forgot to say that they put 2 & 1/2 coats of etching primer on & then had about 1 & 1/2 coats of industrial primer left so on it went also. Beggars can't be particular !!!
OT.
the old trucker:
I can get a 1996 ford 300 EFI engine for $100 bucks. He says it will need a new fuel pump. I know I will need the computer & all the sensors plus a transmission for it. I also found an older working 250 Chev/trans combo ( carbed ) for $100.00. Anyone think the Chevy is too under powered for a narrow gauge woody ??
OT.
the old trucker:
"Quote from 52 Buildup Progress"
52 Buildup Progress
« on: March 27, 2007, 11:24:49 PM » Quote
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We have been busy this winter on our 52.
Here are a few pics of the steps along the way.
More to come as well.
We took out the Ford 300 6cyl tore it down and had it bored out .020. Put all new ignition parts, carb, tranny cooler etc.
Took the C6 tranny out as well and had it overhauled and put in a heavy duty torque converter.
Built a caliper brake setup off of the corporate GM 14bolt differential.
Built a removable belly pan. (Ever machine needs one!)Built 2 new sets of tracks.
Installed the upgrade shock tower mounts from Shaver Ind.
Swamp Dawg can you tell me how you installed the removable belly pan ?? I plan on doing this before putting paint on the frame.
OT.
kpm:
OT..I had a 48 wooden narrow with the 250 chev auto...it was great lots of power..it was a camel back style engine....grfishmaker,bought it from me
kpm
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