Thread: 51 dodge truck "sally"

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Well after a long hiatus im back and the truck is getting a little closer to being finished. my hand is doing much better and is nearly healed. movement to the pinky is getting better but is still limited but that hasnt limited my ability to work on the truck.

I originally wanted to use the stock big block ford with a truck 4 speed but the block has too deep of pits in the cylinders and i dont feel like spending the money to use it. So, i lucked up on a small block ford 302 thats roughly a late 60s model engine and a good C6 tranny ill be installing that in the frame tomorrow. hopefully wrapping this truck up and trying to drive it to Turkey Rod Run! ill post some pics when i get the engine installed.

What the heck is goin on with grinder disc explosions lateley ?????
I never ever had one come apart in years past,but have had several in the last year all with different brands. Had one explode last week, got me in the left arm and right leg. Guess Iv'e been lucky as I received no serious injuries, YET. Had one come apart back in February,hit me so hard in the belly that I was afraid to look,took a nice sized chunk of belly fat out and left about a 12 inch diameter Dark blue bruise. Guess It's time to buy some new grinders and leave the guards on em............ Didn't mean to hijack your build thread..

Originally Posted by jeffrey leonard

Well after a long hiatus im back and the truck is getting a little closer to being finished. my hand is doing much better and is nearly healed. movement to the pinky is getting better but is still limited but that hasnt limited my ability to work on the truck.

I originally wanted to use the stock big block ford with a truck 4 speed but the block has too deep of pits in the cylinders and i dont feel like spending the money to use it. So, i lucked up on a small block ford 302 thats roughly a late 60s model engine and a good C6 tranny ill be installing that in the frame tomorrow. hopefully wrapping this truck up and trying to drive it to Turkey Rod Run! ill post some pics when i get the engine installed.

Every time I see an up side down spring set I wonder how can that work-not saying it wont -just havent had it explained to me so I could understand.That 2x2 front spring perch looks a little weak next to the 6" frame , is that just temp ? got some finished pics ? LFE