landman Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: SWAG....scientific wild a.. guess lol 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Nice progress Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 7:41 AM, landman said: Mockup to set height etc. Looks like we're close. Have to shorten the frame at the front a bit. or add a sleeper for those long hauls to the concourse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Big John said: or add a sleeper for those long hauls to the concourse. By the way John, i haven't had a chance to dig up the Bugatti's instruction sheet to rectify the blower issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 and my kit is buried somewhere in a closet and I can't find it otherwise I would scan it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Basically the blower drive shaft connects to the drive box at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Big John said: Basically the blower drive shaft connects to the drive box at the front. Not too terribly clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 So, a 348 it will be. Scrounged for a single 4 intake as the donor model's tri-power is not utilitarian enough in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Clear as mud. They pretty much expect it to reference off that pin on the intake. So, are the 348 and 409 pretty much the same engine just de-stroked? I always liked the valve covers. Did a search and answered my own question they are all W blocks. Found the really cool pic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Big John said: Clear as mud. They pretty much expect it to reference off that pin on the intake. So, are the 348 and 409 pretty much the same engine just de-stroked? I always liked the valve covers. Did a search and answered my own question they are all W blocks. Found the really cool pic too. Very likely except all that was broken on mine which was a previously built wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Looks good Pat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 The hood is hinged. Won't help with the servicing but we'll be able to see the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Cast some brake drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 lookin' good Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Great Project Pat! Going to be following it.. Is the 348 Chevy engine out of or a 58 Chevy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 22 minutes ago, slusher said: Great Project Pat! Going to be following it.. Is the 348 Chevy engine out of or a 58 Chevy? I think the seller said 59 El Camino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Making up some front springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Nice work Pat , always fun making springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Nice work Pat , always fun making springs They are pretty crude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Mocking up the front axle to determine tread width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 lookin' good Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nice progress Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Thanks guys.After much fiddling, I have a horrendous looking front axle which appears to be at the correct height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Looking good Pat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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