Thread: Project Special K

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Yep, hopefully some of the details I'm leaving out won't be stumbling ones! Like installing the distributor!

Finished wiring in battery, connecting block to frame grounds, and completing ignition circuit today, turned key and nothing! Two possibilities immediately came to mind, number one the neutral start switch may(probably is bad) and two, grounds aren't cleaned enough to bare metal although the only spot I couldn't see was where the frame wire connects to the block under the alternator. Used emery cloth to sand, but may be coated with paint. Not too many other reasons unless battery is dead(hooked up to charger and said good but who knows?) So I decided to consult a bottle of beer and call it quits for today. Will give it a fresh start next year, uh... tomorrow.

I know what ya mean Steve, quit a bit early myself!!! I had to though, I got a late start today and had to make up for it by leaving early!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I know what ya mean Steve, quit a bit early myself!!! I had to though, I got a late start today and had to make up for it by leaving early!

Hmmm,that sounds like cabin fever setting in..snow bothering you a bit Dave???
Rather you than me..I like it where it is,top of the mountain,half an hours drive..
Sounds good Steve,rumbling big block on the menu,for ya neighbors..

Spent most of today working on the truck. I quickly found the wiring issue was indeed a bad neutral start switch. The wiring at this point is pretty basic and straight foward so I figured it was that or the grounds. I was stymied by the amount of time it took to install the distributer. hand cranking the engine to get to top dead center, and then placing the distributor which doesn't drop all the way due to the oil drive shaft is frustrating to say the least. But eventually it dropped in right and is roughly in the right place. After that it took a fair amount of time just assembling the Taylor wires! So with some regret we left off there for tonight, and tomorrow will involve a trip to the gas station for fresh gas in the new tank, fluids to tranny and radiator, and hopefully no leaks. Getting close.

Originally Posted by stovens

Spent most of today working on the truck. I quickly found the wiring issue was indeed a bad neutral start switch. The wiring at this point is pretty basic and straight foward so I figured it was that or the grounds. I was stymied by the amount of time it took to install the distributer. hand cranking the engine to get to top dead center, and then placing the distributor which doesn't drop all the way due to the oil drive shaft is frustrating to say the least. But eventually it dropped in right and is roughly in the right place. After that it took a fair amount of time just assembling the Taylor wires! So with some regret we left off there for tonight, and tomorrow will involve a trip to the gas station for fresh gas in the new tank, fluids to tranny and radiator, and hopefully no leaks. Getting close.

Yeehaaa,kick er in the guts Trev...
Video please...

Wha hoooooo! Not only started but this is how it sounds!

The old pickup is lookin' great Steve! I have a big block of brass in the tool box, just stop by and grab it anytime! Welding the holes shut isn't a real big deal, just watch out for getting too much heat in the panel, it can warp easy. I'd suggest you weld one, then let the panel cool before you do the next...or if you have a long lead on your welder you can switch from side to side, or at least skip around on the side you're welding! Saves a lot of pingin' and dingin' later.

Thanks for the tip Dave. Allan I think I have a chunk of copper pipe that might just work! I have 6 days off at the end of the month and hope to get some major part of this done during that time!

HI,
With the 1143HC pistons do you think it would be possible to run a set of after market SCJA cobra jet heads with the current dish and reliefs. The reason I'm asking is I have essentially the same long block from S&S and was wanting to upgrade the heads to the SCJA.

Not sure, but I would ask them. The guys there are very helpfull with build specs.

Hi Steve,
Just finished reading your whole thread on your pickup build, and throughly enjoyed it. I think your truck is great and I like the idea of it been stock in appearance with only different wheels to say otherwise but when you put your foot into it, people will think,heck that is no flathead under the hood. I found it also refreshing to follow your build knowing that even though you aren't a professional rod builder,you were and are prepared to ask for advice on how to accomplish things and just as important, the people on this site are so good and quick to help. Absolutely brillant. Another thing I have noticed on this site is that most of us are animal lovers, if I just could get my little dog to help hold things while I tack weld save burning my hand. and he just will not wear eyemuffs when I am grinding. I know that it is frustrating when you just wish the project was finished but the enjoyment you will get from knowing that you did most of the work on your truck is priceless. Keep on trucking

Good solid base, Steve! Should make working on the box a lot more pleasant, especially if you were too put in a couple of uprights and bolt the box to it!

Stovens, my uncle has a original 48 ford f-1. If you need pics of something, let me know and I can snap a few for you.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Stovens, my uncle has a original 48 ford f-1. If you need pics of something, let me know and I can snap a few for you.

Thanks I may take you up on that!