Sunday, September 13, 2009

Small update

Not much new to update on the build. Been waiting on some parts to come in and also trying to save some cash for the next big purchases...engine and transmission.
Have been getting some things done though..

Got all of the new suspension bushings installed into the a-arms. They are ready to go.
Painted the firewall, I used Ford engine block blue, a surprisingly close match!



Also finally got the mounting bracket for the rear differential welded into place onto the rear subframe. Don't mind the screws, they were just holding the bracket in place so I could take the whole assembly to the welder.



One minor problem I have had with the differential bracket mount is the bracket is flat but the location on the subframe where it attaches is curved. When the bracket was welded into place it was pulled down to the subframe. This changed the location of the bolts in relation to the differential's mounting holes, moving them off center. In this picture you can see what I mean.



Those two bolts should be centered in the mounting holes. With the bushings inserted, the bolts will not thread into the bracket. I'll have to figure something out for a solution but a big hammer may be involved.

Not much else to say. After fixing the differential problem, its time to start on the fuel system.