trogdor
Member
Hello all! I've posted here a few times and I'm slowly moving forward with my build. Thank you all for your help. I've made some progress and I thought it would be time to show what I've done!
First order of business was the engine. I got a 1984 305 SBC from on old truck. I rebuilt it, new bearings/rings, hone, clean, paint, etc. I also threw on some chrome bits and pieces. The carb is a 1974 Quardajet from a 455 Buick. I rebuilt that all too and modified it to run in my 305 (which was quite an adventure, Quadrajets are tricky!). I also built an engine stand to test run it, and wired it all up. The engine run stand is built out of old pallet rack beams and other scraps I had laying around. I was debating whether or not I needed the gauges, but I'm glad I did. I forgot to install the intermediate oil pump shaft and the first start I didn't have any oil pressure. I wouldn't have known otherwise. Luckily I caught it right away. I also hooked it up to a muffler and piped the exhaust outside of the garage. I'm sure contrary to most people here I don't really like loud things. I learned so much about how to rebuild an engine, use a micrometer, TIG weld exhaust, etc... it has been quite the experience. And I only ended up in the emergency room once! (long story).



My next step is the rear end. I have a 1960-something Pontiac rear end that I've put disc brakes on. It has brackets for some triangulated 4-link or something but I have a Speedway rear end kit with hairpins. I'm debating what to do... I might have some more questions for you all about that soon!

I have all the parts and pieces for the front end. I just need to weld on the hairpins. I don't exactly know how to do that and get everything all lined up. I've been so focused on the engine that I haven't really considered much of the rest of the car.

Here's the body. I think I'm going to paint it yellow. I still haven't decided on bed/no-bed. I kind of like the look of a short bed but I don't know if my frame is designed for it? I might have to do a but more looking at what others have done.

I'm really hoping to get it all assembled this winter. My plan is to assemble/weld the whole thing, then rip it all apart to paint and detail. I'm not sure if that is the best. I didn't get a bill of sale for a few parts. That was a mistake!!! I've been going back and tracking down sellers to get documentation from all the parts. Lessoned learned -- if you buy something important get a bill of sale when you buy it! It takes a LOT of effort to do it after the fact.
First order of business was the engine. I got a 1984 305 SBC from on old truck. I rebuilt it, new bearings/rings, hone, clean, paint, etc. I also threw on some chrome bits and pieces. The carb is a 1974 Quardajet from a 455 Buick. I rebuilt that all too and modified it to run in my 305 (which was quite an adventure, Quadrajets are tricky!). I also built an engine stand to test run it, and wired it all up. The engine run stand is built out of old pallet rack beams and other scraps I had laying around. I was debating whether or not I needed the gauges, but I'm glad I did. I forgot to install the intermediate oil pump shaft and the first start I didn't have any oil pressure. I wouldn't have known otherwise. Luckily I caught it right away. I also hooked it up to a muffler and piped the exhaust outside of the garage. I'm sure contrary to most people here I don't really like loud things. I learned so much about how to rebuild an engine, use a micrometer, TIG weld exhaust, etc... it has been quite the experience. And I only ended up in the emergency room once! (long story).



My next step is the rear end. I have a 1960-something Pontiac rear end that I've put disc brakes on. It has brackets for some triangulated 4-link or something but I have a Speedway rear end kit with hairpins. I'm debating what to do... I might have some more questions for you all about that soon!

I have all the parts and pieces for the front end. I just need to weld on the hairpins. I don't exactly know how to do that and get everything all lined up. I've been so focused on the engine that I haven't really considered much of the rest of the car.

Here's the body. I think I'm going to paint it yellow. I still haven't decided on bed/no-bed. I kind of like the look of a short bed but I don't know if my frame is designed for it? I might have to do a but more looking at what others have done.

I'm really hoping to get it all assembled this winter. My plan is to assemble/weld the whole thing, then rip it all apart to paint and detail. I'm not sure if that is the best. I didn't get a bill of sale for a few parts. That was a mistake!!! I've been going back and tracking down sellers to get documentation from all the parts. Lessoned learned -- if you buy something important get a bill of sale when you buy it! It takes a LOT of effort to do it after the fact.