Girl Power, and the 23 T-Rod

Hey guys,

Just wanted to drop a note and let you know about the progress. You guys have given me some great input on keeping this project going in the right direction.

For Christmas my niece found an old photo of my Dad and the 23 T and had it framed for me. It made me realize how I need to proceed. I really have to keep as much of the original look of the car as possible.

With that said, the project has been launched.

I recently had surgery on my right arm, so I am limited in what I can and can't do. I was lucky enough to get my two nieces and their cousin to come give me a hand today.

Michele 15 years old (short one)
Leslie 18 years old (tall dark hair)
Sissy 13 years old (blonde)

They busted their butts for me today. I handed them tools, told them what to take apart...and they jumpted right in.

Here is Leslie and Sissy pulling and draining the pan on the Turbo 400.

Here the engine is coming out.

Engine is out.

I have to run the numbers to confirm exactly what it is. It is a 327 or smaller. I am sure the heads need to be upgraded to hardened seats. I am going to freshen it up, put in a MUCH smaller cam and get it back looking like new.

And....the finishing pic of the day.

These girls really worked hard. I was surprised they stuck with it, trans fluid in their hair and all.

We wrapped things up when I showed Leslie how to rotate the tires on her bronco. She got a kick out of the air impact.

Next, I am yanking the body and sending it to my Mom's where she can begin to fit new upholstry. After she has the bugs worked out of that, I can bring it back and start the body work. Not too much to do.

It looks like my major bucks will be in any replating on the chrome, powder coating...and ceramic coating.

Enjoyed the pictures. Like to see projects from begining to end. Like that T bucket.

Vegas

Wow, What a great crew! Double benefit from that day, think how much they learned, and how far along your project moved. Hope the girls will stay involved throughout!

Pat

Very cool to see!

" good to have family, like that ! "
hope they continue to help :cool:

and thanks for the update .

That's kool,

it's always good to see people gettings stuck into things and helping out especially if they haven't had a chance to do or havn't done before, and still have a smile at the end of the day,

Outback

That is what rodding is all about... Great story, great pics... Thanks for sharing...

Dave Brisco

69myway...I responded earlier about front friction shocks. I got a new digital camera, so I'll attempt to include a picture of the set-up on my 27T. (I'm just learning how to use the camera).

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Originally posted by Tzer
69myway...I responded earlier about front friction shocks. I got a new digital camera, so I'll attempt to include a picture of the set-up on my 27T. (I'm just learning how to use the camera).

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Thanks. Ain't those digital cameras cool!!!!!!! That is a great picture.

I have found a source for these thanks to all of your support. I have two options. One is to weld on the stands, then put the shocks on...the other is a "bolt" on kit that requires drilling and adding threads to the frame.

I am seeking these two out and trying to see which is best. I am repainting the frame anyway...so the welding is not a problem.

I think it's great your doing this. It's the younger group that's going to keep this hobby going.

Keep us updated,