Do you also have 1:1 project cars?

[Whosurdaddy209]

I have a 68 corvette with a 73 flood car for parts, and a rebuilt chassis from a 75. The frame needs to be modified where the fuel tank goes so the bumper brackets will line up properly, but I’m making steady progress on it. It going to have a LS/T56 with 410 posi, 18x10 wheels in the back and 17x8 in the front

[oldcarfan]

I just got my dad's old truck. It's rust free but the paint's showing through due to desert sun. It hadn't been started or moved since 2004 or so. I hope to get it running by the Fall.

[RSchnell]

16 hours ago, Whosurdaddy209 said:

I have a 68 corvette with a 73 flood car for parts, and a rebuilt chassis from a 75. The frame needs to be modified where the fuel tank goes so the bumper brackets will line up properly, but I’m making steady progress on it. It going to have a LS/T56 with 410 posi, 18x10 wheels in the back and 17x8 in the front

I used to work for the company that made those offset T-arms in the back. I probably built 500 of those and 1500 or so rear bearing supports! Good folks to deal with.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

3 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

I just got my dad's old truck...

Is it 4WD?

[redscampi]

On 5/22/2023 at 7:23 PM, 426 pack said:

I’ve got a few 1:1 projects, one of my biggest ones is a original hemi orange with white hi back buckets 1971 Plymouth valiant. I’ve built new frame rails, and replaced the tortoise bar crossmember. I still need to do the rockers, quarters and roof which I will get form my parts car. Before I do any of that though I am going to get it running as driving and “Roadkill” it for a while in its current condition. The motor is a .030 Over 1970 340 with j heads, a wiand tunnel ram with two quick fuel 450s, I’m still waiting on a few different cam shaft options. It’s backed by a T5 transmission with a quick time bellhousing and a mopar pistol grip shifter. The rear end will be a shortened Ford 8.8 out of an explorer with 4:10s limited slip and disk brakes on the mopar leafs for now and eventually go to a 4 link. 

Nice! I love to see these little A bodies get some attention.

I dabbled in A bodies for awhile.

[1930fordpickup]

On 5/18/2023 at 4:09 PM, Tabbysdaddy said:

I had to sell off a few cars to raise funds to buy my house. An 83 GMC C10, an 87 Chevy R10, and my 72 LeMans. My brother found the LeMans for me and I wish I still had it as he has since passed. My uncle had one and gave it to me, but unfortunately it's far too gone for me to do anything with. Pontiac 400 with a turbo 350.

Sean I think you need to at least save that 400 engine and 350 trans before you let it go. Just make sure you have had a tetanus shot before you do that part. A good leaf blower will take off a few panels it looks like. If you swap it into the S10 you can call it a P10. Yes that would be to much work. 

[Tabbysdaddy]

1 hour ago, 1930fordpickup said:

Sean I think you need to at least save that 400 engine and 350 trans before you let it go. Just make sure you have had a tetanus shot before you do that part. A good leaf blower will take off a few panels it looks like. If you swap it into the S10 you can call it a P10. Yes that would be to much work. 

That's what I did with it when I got it, I got it running and drove it around the yard a couple of times. All the electrical was shorting out, I ran my own wires to a toggle, a momentary switch and a light bulb for the alternator. If someone wanted the car I'm sure it would be pretty much for the engine and transmission. I even have a couple 200-4Rs for it, I'm somewhat of a transmission collector. 

I guess the S10 is definitely project status now, I put the tag, insurance and even the back tires on a different truck. It looks very pitiful sitting in the back yard. 

[Daddyfink]

What the heck, I'll jump in with my never ending project, the Datsun 510

Still trying to figure out the EFI system, but getting pretty close to cruising it. Some interior work needs to be finished, like the carpet and some slight clean up on body work, where have dinged it while working on it. 

 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

54 minutes ago, Daddyfink said:

What the heck, I'll jump in with my never ending project, the Datsun 510...

Worked on 510s when they were new, loved them, great little cars...and your OHC V6 (VG30E?) swap takes it to the next level. Great project.

[oldcarfan]

19 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Is it 4WD?

No, just a base 2WD shortbed. No power anything, 4 speed manual, the basic truck you might have seen everywhere 40 years ago.Probably nothing special to anyone but me.

[junkyardjeff]

Drug this home last year,it's rough and not sure I am going to finish it but has a lot of good parts if I find a better body. Had one for a first car and been wanting another for years,they can still be found reasonable so no sense in spending a bunch of money on this one.

[Daddyfink]

On 5/28/2023 at 8:12 AM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Worked on 510s when they were new, loved them, great little cars...and your OHC V6 (VG30E?) swap takes it to the next level. Great project.

Thanks! It is a VG33E that has been punched out to 3.4L with flat top pistons. Just enough to let it get out of its own way. LOL! 

[ctruss53]

On 5/28/2023 at 9:09 AM, Daddyfink said:

What the heck, I'll jump in with my never ending project, the Datsun 510

Still trying to figure out the EFI system, but getting pretty close to cruising it. Some interior work needs to be finished, like the carpet and some slight clean up on body work, where have dinged it while working on it. 

 

 

This is super cool.

I love that combo. But I think I like it most because you didn't put an SR20DET in it like most people would have.

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 5/28/2023 at 2:45 PM, oldcarfan said:

No, just a base 2WD shortbed. No power anything, 4 speed manual, the basic truck you might have seen everywhere 40 years ago.Probably nothing special to anyone but me.

Great little trucks, and frankly, just the way I'd want one.   

[Daddyfink]

3 hours ago, ctruss53 said:

This is super cool.

I love that combo. But I think I like it most because you didn't put an SR20DET in it like most people would have.

Thanks

I like the smoothness and torque of the V6, and yes, the SR and KA are way too common. They are the SBC of the Nissan crowd. 

[goldfinger]

1968 Chevelle convertible . I have owned it since 1986. Finishing up a total restoration /pro touring build . It has a new 6.0 liter LS motor, many Global West suspension components and basically all the sheet metal has been replaced or repaired.

[Tabbysdaddy]

The first junkyard transmission I got for the van was no good. They found me a replacement yesterday and I put it in today. It seems fine, shifting a little weird but it's low on fluid because I ran out. The S10 is off the road, I put the tag on my yard Ranger. I think I'm going to try my first transmission rebuild with it, or at least my first disassembling of a transmission and then head scratching.

[Daryl Romain]

Edited July 4, 2023 by Daryl Romain
1972 Camaro SS 383, M20, working factory AC

[Dave Van]

Tons of cool stuff!!!! Update.....mock up of my T build

 

[bisc63]

On 5/21/2023 at 2:25 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I also have this one that I haven’t even touched yet

You MUST do something cool with that!

[bisc63]

Saw this T-shirt that seems appropriate for a few of the fellas:

[Tom99]

My 65 Corvette, it will n ever be finished, as there seems to always be something else, that needs to be done to improve it.

[Kenmojr]

Purchased my 1960 Corvette in 1983. In a previous life she was a stripper (drag strip racer). She has been a WIP for most of her life. It wasn't until 10-15 years ago I got her 99% complete.

Still own the old gal and had her out yesterday for a hour cruise around the town. It's my escape machine and puts a smile back on my kisser when I've had a stressful day, which is now quite frequently since becoming a 24/7 caregiver for my 92 year old Dad.

 

Edited July 9, 2023 by Kenmojr

[1972coronet]

RE: Modern engine in a Pinto : 
I drove a 2008 Ranger at work. It had the 2.3 (or is it a 2.5 ?) with a 5-speed auto and a 4.10 gear.  Ran like grease through a goose and returned excellent duel economy. First time I drove it I thought, How cool would this engine, trans, and rear be in a Pinto wagon ? 
Just as @Ace-Garageguyand others have mentioned, it's not as simple as a "cut and paste" swap because of the computers and components involved in doing it properly. The cost involved alone is a deterrent ! Then there's the whole doing the conversion properly -- lots of butchers around. 

[peter31a]

12 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

RE: Modern engine in a Pinto : 
I drove a 2008 Ranger at work. It had the 2.3 (or is it a 2.5 ?) with a 5-speed auto and a 4.10 gear.  Ran like grease through a goose and returned excellent duel economy. First time I drove it I thought, How cool would this engine, trans, and rear be in a Pinto wagon ? 
Just as @Ace-Garageguyand others have mentioned, it's not as simple as a "cut and paste" swap because of the computers and components involved in doing it properly. The cost involved alone is a deterrent ! Then there's the whole doing the conversion properly -- lots of butchers around. 

It seems appropriate since the Shay Model A Ford replicars of the 70's/80's used Pinto engines in place of 1920's flathead A engines. I believe even some real Model A Fords have had Pinto engines transplanted into them.