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  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Thanks! I'm on the final push before winter hits. Hopefully this winter I'll be able to stick the engine and transmission in the shop and go through them, like I planned on last winter lol.
     
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  3. damutt

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    Are you rebuilding the eng/trans?
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Engine will likely get overhauled. At a minimum it's going to need 6 cylinder kits, bearings and several oil leaks fixed. I'm expecting it to need a reman head but I have no qualms with re-using the old one if its not cracked. Transmission is more than likely ok. For sure it needs a new tower and isolator and it won't go into deep reduction. I mainly just want to open it up and see if there is anything inside to be concerned about.
     
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    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Got these drilled and installed. Still need to drill holes for the air drier and tanks once I start to piece it back together.
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  6. TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    Wish I knew enough to do something similar.
     
  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Its been a process that's for sure.
     
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    Dye Guardian Road Train Member

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    Keep it up! This thread almost inspires me to bring a 90s truck back to life, but then put it to work. Maybe one day.
     
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    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Its fun. There are times when I wonder if I bit off a little too much considering the only original parts are really going to be the cab and hood. Helps to break it into small tasks that can be done in 2-5 hours and just pick away at it.
     
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  10. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Ultimately I want to drive it to my 10 year highschool reunion. So about 2.5 years to finish it.
     
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  11. BIGZILLA

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    Holy crap! I don't feel so bad about not having your energy. My 10 year reunion was in 1990. I feeling much better about my projects pace .LOL
     
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