project viperwolfe is starting

[sykanr0ng]

It would seem easier to have an aluminum shifter stem cut on a lathe, drilled while straight in the lathe, and then bent.

[akaFrankCastle]

Are you planning an "OD" light in the dash somewhere?

[Viperwolf1]

It would seem easier to have an aluminum shifter stem cut on a lathe, drilled while straight in the lathe, and then bent.

I ain't getting that with it.

[Viperwolf1]

Are you planning an "OD" light in the dash somewhere?

I believe I have one in the new gauge cluster.

[Viperwolf1]

Still playing with the column. I wasn't sure how I would attach the knob to the lever. They fit together pretty sloppy since I cut off the swaged portion for switch clearance. Turns out the diameters are pretty close to the right size for a 5/16" helicoil to go in between. Spent a few hours tapping and dying. Starting to think it would have been easier to make a new lever.

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[sykanr0ng]

A new lever?

Not such a idea after all?

[Viperwolf1]

Got the switch mod done. The helicoil worked good but it took some thinking to install it because the OD of the switch was bigger than the ID of the helicoil. I had to install the switch first then work the helicoil in with the wires going through it. It only took about 40 hours but I'm pretty sure no one else has one like this. Now I just have to fix up that D.

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[Moab Mike]

That is pure sexy right there!

[EFI Guy]

Slick idea! I like it.

[Viperwolf1]

Finally got all the parts to finish this column. Already started on the "working" column in the '74. I thought it had a broken collar but it turns out that was the only thing not broken in it. It seems that 300K miles is rough on parts.

I also rounded up a 3 speed heater switch for the new build.

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[sykanr0ng]

I also rounded up a 3 speed heater switch for the new build.

What did that come from?
Are they hard to find?

[Viperwolf1]

I saw one years ago and it took until just a couple months ago to find the application. '64-'66 chevy truck with the thrift heater option. LMC sells the switch/cable but it's about $70. I found this one on ebay for about 1/2 price.

[Digger]

Got the switch mod done. The helicoil worked good but it took some thinking to install it because the OD of the switch was bigger than the ID of the helicoil. I had to install the switch first then work the helicoil in with the wires going through it. It only took about 40 hours but I'm pretty sure no one else has one like this. Now I just have to fix up that D.

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I like it!!

That's the essence of restomod.

[Rox Crusher]

I saw one years ago and it took until just a couple months ago to find the application. '64-'66 chevy truck with the thrift heater option. LMC sells the switch/cable but it's about $70. I found this one on ebay for about 1/2 price.

Does that switch operate backwards like the Bronco one ?

I've always found it odd that it goes on high first, and then low.

[Viperwolf1]

I saw one years ago and it took until just a couple months ago to find the application. '64-'66 chevy truck with the thrift heater option. LMC sells the switch/cable but it's about $70. I found this one on ebay for about 1/2 price.

Does that switch operate backwards like the Bronco one ?

I've always found it odd that it goes on high first, and then low.

I tested it with an ohmmeter, the stock chev harness and resistor. Positions are off, low, med, hi. Easy to move some wires to get a different pattern though. Even on the Ford switch.

[Eck]

I saw one years ago and it took until just a couple months ago to find the application. '64-'66 chevy truck with the thrift heater option. LMC sells the switch/cable but it's about $70. I found this one on ebay for about 1/2 price.

Does that switch operate backwards like the Bronco one ?

I've always found it odd that it goes on high first, and then low.

I tested it with an ohmmeter, the stock chev harness and resistor. Positions are off, low, med, hi. Easy to move some wires to get a different pattern though. Even on the Ford switch.

I'll take one!

[Viperwolf1]

It's going slowly but there is some progress occurring. Got the heater rebuilt and modified for the 3 speed fan. Computer is installed. Working on getting the hydroboost installed.

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[Viperwolf1]

Got to work on hydroboost fitment today. It went well. Just need to finish the adapter between the HB and the MC, make some hoses, and widen the brake pedal.

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[ZOSO]

So where does this stand? Any updates?

[Rox Crusher]

i just finished the motor swap on it last night.

Out with the old

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In with the new

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[Viperwolf1]

Good thinking. Now I won't have to worry about that critical new engine startup.

I've been collecting cool parts and will be installing stuff and hopefully starting it up in a couple weeks.

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[Rox Crusher]

Ok boys and girls............

This Sunday, August 30th, we will be wrenching on Phil's rig.

Will get a punch list posted up sometime tomorrow.

If you want to help your welcome to come over as early as 9 am.

I will provide coffee, drinks, and pizza for lunch, etc.

This is a "let's get crap done" kind of affair and all help will be greatly appreciated.

If you need my address just pm me.

Thanks in advance !

[Eck]

WTF happened to this? Was it invite only?! No updated pics. Cmon man!!!

[Viperwolf1]

WTF happened to this? Was it invite only?! No updated pics. Cmon man!!!

The invite was the previous post. We had a small but effective crew of Rox, Gregg and myself. We knocked out some big things like radiator and hose fitment, master cylinder adaptation, trans cooler mounting, steering column mounting, shift linkage workability and every wheel lug now has a nut. Since Sunday all brake lines are installed, trans cooling lines are installed and the front brake calipers are now on the correct sides. We are on track to get it fired up near the end of the week. If I get the driveshaft cut we might be able to take it for a spin around the hood. I'll have to find a milk crate though.

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[Eck]

Sorry. I guess I was waiting for aforementioned punch list to get posted. I'd be happy to help with anything left if you're going to be working on it again anytime soon. Congrats on the progress.

[Viperwolf1]

Sorry. I guess I was waiting for aforementioned punch list to get posted. I'd be happy to help with anything left if you're going to be working on it again anytime soon. Congrats on the progress.

Sorry, that was my fault. I chose to drink beer after driving all day/night instead of coming up with the list, or sleeping. I will be chipping away on it until Saturday this week. Next week starts on Monday.

[Viperwolf1]

RoxCrusher, 76fordbronco and I hit it hard today. O2 sensors installed. Fuel filler installed, mostly. Put gas in the tank today. Fuel wouldn't pump so tank had to come out. Found fuel lines crossed. Fuel still doesn't pump with any more than a couple psi. Tank needs to come out again after I find a new pump.

Wiring started. Didn't have enough fire to finish it today. Getting close to startup.

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[Viperwolf1]

We have lift-off!

https://youtu.be/OwA2HaDoPH0
https://youtu.be/bpRPFvgzFdI
https://youtu.be/8Rd0vORxXRc

[Digger]

Nice!

[akaFrankCastle]

Sounds great. Which cam are you running?