testride......short

[DougnDog]

Hey Guys
for all of you that have been following my build yesterday was to be test ride day... BUT I ran into a problem, the engine runs very good but the clutch will not disengage. it has a hyd throwout bearing. the pressure plate I used is a flat type I thought it had enought travel but the fitting on the throwout bearing hits the pressure plate before it dissengages so.... the engine needs to come out so I can change pressure plates. boy what a stupid costly mistake. one of my son-in-laws said look at the good side its not all greasy. with his help we should be able to change it out in a week. it goes to show plan all you want but sometimes you hit a bump in the road Doug

 

[dmw56]

No problem Doug. It's research and development. We all do it.

It looks awesome, nice Chebbie across the street too.

 

[wrecker55]

looks great doug, you will always be tweakin on something, bout the time you get all the bugs worked out its time to sell

 

[Bonehead]

One of my favorite builds.... I think I can wait a week for the first ride.

 

[FlatBroke]

Very cool ride.

 

[bob w]

Doug, I sure look tremendous sitting out in the street. I agree with BH, one of my favorite builds too.

 

[DougnDog]

Thanks Guys for the encouragement, the worse part is the embarrassment of a stupid mistake like that.well I better get to work if I want to get it done
Doug

 

[tiny1]

Doug i just love your truck i been watching it i think its just too cool. I had my fair share of hiccups with mine the first time out but its a hoot when you get the bugs worked out. Super nice truck one of my favorites