Project Junkyard Dog

Joe Toller · 04-13-2013, 07:27 PM

Thanks Mark. I was curious.

I should add to this project, that not only am I doing it on a budget, except for the small shop attached to my house (which is only big enough to do engine and trans work inside), the rest of this car is being built in a carport, in Montana. Mother Nature decided my weekend should be spent indoors, 35mph winds and rain/snow are no fun to work in.

So, if I can make this happen with no shop and this budget, ANYONE can!

Dennis P Chapman · 04-13-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by iraceitall

Thanks Mark. I was curious.

I should add to this project, that not only am I doing it on a budget, except for the small shop attached to my house (which is only big enough to do engine and trans work inside), the rest of this car is being built in a carport, in Montana. Mother Nature decided my weekend should be spent indoors, 35mph winds and rain/snow are no fun to work in.

So, if I can make this happen with no shop and this budget, ANYONE can!

Good luck with it keep us posted.

Joe Toller · 04-17-2013, 07:01 PM

Not much to report, except I came a across an MSD 6-BTM and 2-step off craigslist for $160, and since this thing can shift itself, I sold my ratchet shifter for $100. It's still snowing, so I am at a mild standstill.

Mark Yacavone · 04-18-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by iraceitall

Not much to report, except I came a across an MSD 6-BTM and 2-step off craigslist for $160, and since this thing can shift itself, I sold my ratchet shifter for $100. It's still snowing, so I am at a mild standstill.

That was your best investment so far...

Joe Toller · 04-20-2013, 07:08 PM

Well I got a little done today before Mother Nature revolted, the engine compartment is ready for the pressure washer and some rattle can flat black. I threw in a couple newer pics, how about that patina? I kinda wanna keep it...

I also made a run to the wrecking yard, and scored a couple pieces I need, which lead to my cheap tips of the day:
Need a high output coil? Check out a TFI coil on a fuel injected 5.0 Ford. They're 40,000 volts and fairly compact. I got one for $5
Need a cheap GM mini starter? Try a 94-98 GM pickup 350, 96-98 S-10 or Blazer 4.3, or 97-98 Astro. Compact, gear-reduction, and in my case, $10!
I also threw in a pic of my 95 Cougar electric fan, fits a GM radiator perfectly.

Billy Nees · 04-20-2013, 07:17 PM

Good Buzzard!

Joe Toller · 04-30-2013, 10:01 AM

Well, the Dog is plumbed and wired, suspension is all done, and the short block is awaiting a cam (HUGE thanks to Bob Shaw). Heads are almost ready to pick up too. I went through the th350 with a new seal kit, filter, and B&M shift kit. When the motor goes in I will update next.

Mark Yacavone · 06-14-2013, 03:13 PM

I don't see where you mentioned the transmission. Did I miss it?

Joe Toller · 06-14-2013, 03:43 PM

For now its the original TH350, non lockup, with a rebuild and B&M shift kit. I plan on having it shift itself around 5500 with governor tweaking. The converter is a 10". Hughes part #GM40, which should hopefully stall around 3400 or so.
I am all ears for suggestions though...

Mark Yacavone · 06-14-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iraceitall

For now its the original TH350, non lockup, with a rebuild and B&M shift kit. I plan on having it shift itself around 5500 with governor tweaking. The converter is a 10". Hughes part #GM40, which should hopefully stall around 3400 or so.
I am all ears for suggestions though...

You may not need the 2.74 200 so much with the torque of the turbo motor, but the overall loss of et with the bigger trans, would be measurable. I'm sure the B&M kit will slow it down even more LOL
No comment on your current converter..

04-13-2013, 07:27 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Thanks Mark. I was curious. I should add to this project, that not only am I doing it on a budget, except for the small shop attached to my house (which is only big enough to do engine and trans work inside), the rest of this car is being built in a carport, in Montana. Mother Nature decided my weekend should be spent indoors, 35mph winds and rain/snow are no fun to work in. So, if I can make this happen with no shop and this budget, ANYONE can!

04-17-2013, 07:01 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Not much to report, except I came a across an MSD 6-BTM and 2-step off craigslist for $160, and since this thing can shift itself, I sold my ratchet shifter for $100. It's still snowing, so I am at a mild standstill.

04-20-2013, 07:08 PM	#5
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Well I got a little done today before Mother Nature revolted, the engine compartment is ready for the pressure washer and some rattle can flat black. I threw in a couple newer pics, how about that patina? I kinda wanna keep it... I also made a run to the wrecking yard, and scored a couple pieces I need, which lead to my cheap tips of the day: Need a high output coil? Check out a TFI coil on a fuel injected 5.0 Ford. They're 40,000 volts and fairly compact. I got one for $5 Need a cheap GM mini starter? Try a 94-98 GM pickup 350, 96-98 S-10 or Blazer 4.3, or 97-98 Astro. Compact, gear-reduction, and in my case, $10! I also threw in a pic of my 95 Cougar electric fan, fits a GM radiator perfectly. Attached Thumbnails

04-20-2013, 07:17 PM	#6
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,493 Likes: 3,595 Liked 7,716 Times in 1,738 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Good Buzzard! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

04-30-2013, 10:01 AM	#7
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Well, the Dog is plumbed and wired, suspension is all done, and the short block is awaiting a cam (HUGE thanks to Bob Shaw). Heads are almost ready to pick up too. I went through the th350 with a new seal kit, filter, and B&M shift kit. When the motor goes in I will update next. Last edited by Joe Toller; 04-30-2013 at 04:05 PM. Reason: crisis averted!

06-14-2013, 03:13 PM	#8
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,120 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I don't see where you mentioned the transmission. Did I miss it? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

06-14-2013, 03:43 PM	#9
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog For now its the original TH350, non lockup, with a rebuild and B&M shift kit. I plan on having it shift itself around 5500 with governor tweaking. The converter is a 10". Hughes part #GM40, which should hopefully stall around 3400 or so. I am all ears for suggestions though...