Here is a quick update.

I have pulled the 23 T apart with the help of my family. We debated about it a bit over the holidays. We were trying to decide if we put it back exactly as it was 20 years ago, or do we go freak mode...or maybe, just a bit of both.

We decided to do a bit of both. Upgrade things that make sense, and keep things that remind us of the way it was.

All has to be done on a serious shoe string budget!!!!!!!!

So, the list of mods.

1. Electric fan (much safer than the open metal blades)
2. Clean up all the fuel lines, wire harness, etc.
3. upgrade to new fuse panel and new wires
4. re-do the dash, keep the old one and make a wall plaque out of it.
5. Add shocks to the front
6. Install a lock out shifter with a neutral saftey switch
7. Add blinkers and have two full tail lamps
8. re-do the brakes (rebuild or drum to disc swap)
9. Ceramic coat the headers
10. rechrome what is really bad, just clean up the rest
11. De-tune the engine to minimal torque and hp.
12. Convert to one wire internal volt regulator.

* I started out with the engine. It is a 327 with a bump stick and NON-hardened valve seats. I have cleaned it all up and installed a set of small valve 350 truck heads and the same 350 truck cam. This should lower the compression, and allow for an easier idle. I have the engine all cleaned up and I am currently painting it. It should be assembled and finished in a few days.

I would like no more than 150 hp, as my Mom will be driving this thing. I think my mods with the 600 cfm Holley and dual Weiand will be a good start. Plus...I already had the parts.

Total mods to date have only cost gaskets, cleaners, and paint.



More updates to come. After the engine and trans is painted and finished, I will prep the frame and body for new paint.