[Conundrum]

That's cool. I originally started looking for a Pontiac engine for a crew cab dually I had but decided to put it in this truck instead.


Here are some more pics.....




And the bumper I got for $10.....



Why it was so cheap.....



That's one of 3 places of about the same size rust on it but I have some plans for it, so it won't matter in the end.

[CINNAMON111]

YEA, THE RUST AIN'T PURDDY. BUT, KEEP AFTER THE TRANSPLANT. IT WILL WORK.
R.J. ALDRIDGE

[Conundrum]

For sure man

My biggest problem with the transplant right now is deciding on what trans to go with, originally I was going to use a 2004R i've had for a while but I would really like to do a manual (6spd!!!).

[6 Grrrs]

I like that truck alot. The stance is perfect. A little paint and cleanup and it'll be sweet.

[Donovan]

Great ideas. I love the way it is shaping up

[Conundrum]

Thanks guys.

Not sure if i'll have any more updates after this weekend til spring, going to try and do a little to the bumper tomorrow and sunday. Then I may just do some more planning and parts collecting for the next 2-3 months.

I think for paint, I want to go with a color real close to brewster green but maybe a bit more metallic.

[Conundrum]

I modified some motor stands so I could move the engine back towards the firewall......



I moved it rearward 1.5"


Still have enough room to remove the drivers valve cover if needed, and I have enough room to get 2 fingers inbetween the distributor and the firewall......




And I have removed my coil springs so I can clean them and paint or powdercoat them......




Also test fit the drivers header, didn't have enough room to get the passenger side in with the oil filter installed......



It's pretty tight right now, I may modify my firewall a little to be able to push the engine back another 1-1.5". Only problem with that is I am planning on running a hydroboost setup, and if I move the engine back that much more the front of the engine will be close to even with the front of the master cylinder.


That's all I got for now.

[Conundrum]

Wow! I didn't realize it had been so long since I had been on here.

Well since I have been on here last, there really hasn't been much progress other than I sold the crossmember that was on it and then the one after that. I decided to channel my crossmember the 1.5" and then box the frame and weld the crossmember in place, so once it's done it'll somewhat resemble an f-body subframe when you look under the hood. That will allow me to mount the motor mounts to the crossmember and keep the engine low in the chassis.

I have also sold the dodge ram spares, except for one that I am currently modifying into a mock up wheel to test for proper backspacing for the wheels I want especially in the rear since space is a little more tight back there.

I'll have to see if i've got any pics that I haven't posted up on here just yet.