EdwardB’s 35 Hot Rod Truck Build

[edwardb]

Arrived back home from our trip to Texas. 3,000+ miles. Went by the Embassy in San Marcos on our way in and out of town. Looked pretty quiet without all Cobras that will be there in a couple weeks. For those that will attend, have a great time. We made it there two years ago. But timing just didn't work this year. Had a nice family visit and was great meeting our fourth grandchild for the first time. Special memories.

While gone, Vintage Air shipped my frontrunner setup. So was waiting for me when we got back. Still nothing on my power brake setup. I’m working on an alternate plan and expect to make a decision this week if the supplier doesn't come through. Finished installing the frontrunner setup today. It wasn’t cheap. But I’m very pleased with the quality, the instructions, how everything fit, and now the final product. The components are all high quality including a nice 170 amp alternator, Sanden A/C compressor, an ATI Super Damper harmonic balancer, nice billet aluminum mounts for everything, and even ARP hardware. The biggest challenge was changing out the stock balancer with the ATI piece. None of the tool rental places had a puller for an LS style balancer. So Amazon to the rescue even though I probably (hopefully…) won’t use it again. Also picked up a flywheel lock. Cheap and not sure I could have accomplished the swap without it. Followed the directions exactly and everything worked out. It's a good pull and right at my limit to get the retaining bolt for the balancer torqued. But done. I still have to get a different thermostat and thermostat housing. Other than that, ready to go. Both length and width worked out fine. It’s going into fit in the chassis and body just fine. Here are some pics. Will go back to working on the doors for now.