New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[falconvan]

I'm really enjoying the old truck I just finished; my wife and i took it to the car show last week and most people had a lot of good things to say. I've been driving it a lot on the weekends without any problems. The plan was to sell it in the fall and start on the Plymouth but I just cant stand not working out there. So I'm starting a build thread on it just to keep myself organized and to get some input from you guys. That keeps me motivated more than anything. The latest plan goes like this; the frame is pretty much done although after having the front end setup looked at by a reputable shop, it looks like I'm going to have to redo the rack & pinion. They said the type of rack I used and the way I've got it mounted is going to create bumpsteer problems. So I'm going to try a kit from Fatman's fabrications. Engine is going to be a 5.3 Gen III Chevy with a MSD/Edelbrock intake and ignition kit for a carb conversion. Probably a bigger cam and some headers. Trans is a 700r4. Were thinking a 05' Mustang Redfire exterior, tan interior, and A/C. The body is coming off of the frame tomorrow and onto the body cart, soon to head to the media blaster. I'm hanging onto the four door body to use for patch panels as the floor need attention. I sold a bunch of the four door stuff and have a car fund going. I'll still sell the truck this fall to add to the fund, but I'm having too much fun with it right now. So here we go, I'm going to shoot for about an 18 month completion date.