27 chevy p/u

[billy]

bought the wrong ignition control module .
so i still dont get to hear it run for a while.
i got the brown grommet one which is for ca. emmisions.
anybody want a free I.C.M.?
i really need to add $500 to the over all costs of any projects i take on to account for all the unusable parts i buy that i end up throwing in the dumpster....

 

[billy]

it lives!
the 27 chevy that is.
fired it up for the 1st time yesterday.
we installed a 2 bbl. holly on it and everything seems ok.
i do need a new fuel pump however.
setting timing after work today.
WOOT!

 

[Snake Farm]

Congrats on the fire up [cl[cl[cl
We may need some video soon !

 

[Paul_J]

A tip of the hat to you for getting it fired up!

 

[billy]

A tip of the hat to you for getting it fired up!

it runs!!

 

[billy]

well
as of yesterday
i got the seats/steering wheel/ shifter/gas and break pedals installed
the fuel system is finished
so is the shifter linkage
all i need to finish the brakes are two 24" soft lines
and i found some real nice repro model A door handles that are perfect.
i have an unacceptable amount of play in the steering.
so it looks like i will be rebuilding the 64 f-100 steering box.
it looks a lot like the ross box.

 

[Snake Farm]

ALRIGHT! Man you are getting close! [cl[cl
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[Old Iron]

One Kool truck. I'm glad U stuck with it [cl [cl

 

[Shea Laking]

ATTA BOY!!!![cl

Gotta feel like being in the delivery room the first time you fire it up!

Sounds real nice, too!

Regards,
Shea

 

[billy]

thanks fellas.
and everybody digs an ATTABOY once in a while..

doors need reinforced
figure out how to do door windows/latches
wire it
rebuild that darn steering box.
turn signals/horn/wiper/seat belts
install the cool visor we got (i cant remember if it came with the truck or not)
grind the welds
paint it
and get plates so BILLS LAMENT (named by the builder) can be legally driven.

 

[billy]

UPDATE
the 64 f100 steering box needed a rebuild
they wanted around 600 yes SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for a kit.
we cut the box off and threw it away.
i went to a local junkyard and got a $45 box from a 71 chevy sumpin or other truck
anyway it is a saginaw and works great.
desnt even need a rebuild either!

 

[billy]

here are the latest pics of the new steering box and another interior shot along with the bear claw latches .
(i found some antique doorknobs for the interior.)
i am test driving it this weekend. WOOT!

click on this for movie.
oil 50psi at idle

 

[Snake Farm]

Alright!

Are you excited ??? I AM!
And we will wanna see some pics, like one of you and the truck with a big smile on your face Some video would be great too!

Would love to see one of your "Rat Builder" friend with the truck too [P[P

 

[billy]

here is the culprit..
i mean builder
J.P.of the HENCHMEN

 

[Sam_Fear]

Form what I've learned from the guys on RRR, that steering set up is going to give you a lot of bump-steer. As I understand it, you need both ends of the drag link and the rear end of the radius rod to be in line.

 

[billy]

Form what I've learned from the guys on RRR, that steering set up is going to give you a lot of bump-steer. As I understand it, you need both ends of the drag link and the rear end of the radius rod to be in line.

thats what i keep hearing from folks online.
i wonder why a guy with all these years experience would build something that either wont work or would be dangerous?
i will see him this weekend and see whats up.
thank you for your concern.

 

[TexA]

OK JB 7 Bill...... what a GREAT BUILD ! CONGRATS....

Now, it's been two years since the last post.

What does she look & run like today (2011) ???

How about some pix now Bill ??

THANKS

 

[bob w]

Billy, I'm always pushing people to get the front end and steering geometry right. However, I've seen many hot rods that have "done it wrong" and they seem to drive just fine. If you have very little spring travel in front (which is pretty common) there may be only a little bump steer. Drive it and decide.

I really like your project and the way you two are working together. Sounds like you don't have a lot of bucks to dump into it but you two are getting it done. Congratulations.

 

[earthman]

Pix of it outside are what we need to see now.Congratulations on staying focused to this point.

 

[Sam_Fear]

thats what i keep hearing from folks online.
i wonder why a guy with all these years experience would build something that either wont work or would be dangerous?
i will see him this weekend and see whats up.
thank you for your concern.

Because theory and reality don't always work the same! As long as you're aware there may be a problem. Like Bob said, drive it and see. Hit some railroad tracks and if there is bad bump-steer, you'll know why and what to change.