Those look nice. What covers are those?

 

They are LeatherSeats.com.
i am very happy with them..
I think they are Katzkin.
The Katzkin website sucked when I was trying to order them. Really sucked.
LeatherSeats.com has a good website and shipped pretty fast. They sent samples too.
I think I am going to put a set in my Wrangler and keep the OE leather for when it comes time to sell it.

 

Been talking to an engine builder much smarter than me.....
That is really all of them....but I am confident he is right.
He said they won't build the low deck Dart block to a 454.
He suggested leaving it at 427..... lots of cylinder wall and more room for the piston pin and oil rings.

Reckless is staying at 427 with his crazy turbo build.
I am thinking that may be the smarter way to go.
I don't do that often enough.

Less cubes just squeeze it harder.....
Safer Horsepower.....

I have been working on the fuel system.
I have a plan to be -10 from the tank to the -8 rails..
I will be -10 on the return all the way.
The return regulator is -10 in and out.

I think I can do this in the non return tank with simple mods to the tank.
And have the OE Evap and gas gauge.

The Aeromotive pump will be in tank and has a -10 output..

it is way to much fuel for the 404 motor but I am thinking ahead to the big motor.
Don't want to say... needs more fuel pump...

Missed another driving season...
..

 

The Atomic bushed motor mounts are headed this way.
The Mishimoto radiator is here.
Cal Track bar mods are done. Had to move their lower mount back a bit. (3/4")
I am happy with the pinion angle for now. I might need a 2 degree shim at most.
The rear shock mounts are done.
The rear swaybar is done.
Ready to order the driveshaft.
I have done some small things........

 

Not much progress.
Driveshaft is here... It's pretty...
Fuel Pump is ready to bolt in... after a bunch of tank cleanup anyway
Tank mods for return line and new fuel level sender are done.
Still need to put in tank pressure sensor. I just need to drill another hole in the tank
Fuel filter bracket built.
Fuel pressure regulator mounted.
Rear brake lines are done.
The big alternator is here.
The big starter is here.

The belt drive Vacuum pump is installed.
Fuel lines and EVAP stuff is next.
Missed another driving season.

Some pictures for proof

 

Whatever happened to this?

 

I stopped counting the missed driving seasons.
We found a bit of rust in the rockers.... Before any final paint prep.
It's getting rockers and cab corners now, and bedsides and front fenders and a tailgate. should just buy doors too.
I don't want to do it again.
the big motor is on mostly hold for now. Bought a lower compression piston for the 427 and a Huron Speed T6 base kit... Just in case.
Lots of changes... split monoleafs, sliders... the new little Holley fuel level sender, changed the trans mount..
I am trying to keep all the Evap stuff and still have a -10 vent and a rollover valve in the oe (05) fuel tank, I think i have it figured out.
i am getting to the point I can start putting some parts on for real now. get the chassis finished and ready for the body.
Thanks for asking...Larry

 

Gonna be bad ***…

 

Missed this one but looing forward to end result. The longer we have to think about the build sometimes better parts become available, glass half full optimism.

 

The time has been brutal. New parts keep coming. Existing parts being discontinued. Thanks Mickey Thompson....
I am looking at the new silicone cab mounts... I have new gm ones in the parts box but...... I can put them on another truck.
The new plan is spring 2024! Larry