Recent content by Jeff73Mach1

Prep for install on the lift, only lightly tack one side of each connector, then put the car on the ground for final welding.

here is a recent update as I begin to fit the interior structure and floor into place, as well as the location for the battery. Will have AC unit behind driver seat I occasionally delude myself with the idea that I am making progress, but not this time https://photos.app.goo.gl/o6gTVRQD28XagU258

Too damn hot to work on it. Spent the last two months going back and forth to memphis to help renovate a condo my brother bought. 5 trips, 4 in my beater F 250 at 11mpg. On the plus side he's keeping my mother there, so I'd cut off an arm to avoid having to deal with her. Not mine mind you. :D

all your suggestions are good ones. Now when can I get that beer?

I have the Eastwood tool which is nearly identical. The drums are expensive and the tool itself is very heavy. It has some good uses, but the size and weight are a handicap at times. I'd say it is a 50-50 chance you'll find it worth the costs.

that is the pinion snubber plate in the location where you have the two loose bolts. I don't think anything actually mounted there. I think all the cars had the reinforcement plate, but not sure that all cars would have pinion snubber, might be limited to manual transmission and 4V cars. Are...

I have one in good shape, actually all original finish. What sounds like a fair price + actual shipping to you?

I think I have one, I'll go take a look.

I've used it a lot since the conversion (and used the old ram to fix a different one lol) I really can't recommend it enough when working by yourself.

I suspect the springs are fine and the hinges are the problem, The hinges get sloppy and can be rebuilt.

That 23 tooth gear is prone to wearing out quickly, just so you aren't surprised when it fails after 10-15K miles

Ignore the floor, it is coming back out as the body is being raised just a bit to get the floor above the transmission shift levers to create enough room for the pedals