Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear

[droopie85gt]

I have a brand spanking new T5Z. I just bought a steel cluster support to replace the stamped steel stock one, but I still think that trying to shove 425-450 fw trq thru it will prove foolish.
From browsing craigslist over the holidays, it looks like it is MUCH cheaper to find a used T56 than a TKO. I've read that a Cobra T56 is a pretty easy swap, but a F body T56 takes a lot more work. But there are so many F Body T-56 out there it's silly. I saw one that at least looked clean on the outside, claimed to be AOK for $900. Cheapest TKO I saw was $1500. $600 pays for the bellhousing and other stuff.

 

[Chuckman]

Behind the 427,my T5 became very uncooperative. The T-56 Magnum is butter at 6500.

uncooperative, or just blown the hell up?

 

[Gear grabber]

LOL
Technically it was not blown up,when drained some oil came out with the metal.
This winter it is getting a spool,before the trak lock grenades.

 

[a91what]

I already feel the t5 complaining behind my m112 blown 306.... I don't power shift it but it doesn't like the power output at all. Almost like the gears stick together after a hard pull

 

[Davedacarpainter]

So my old pos truck has had me praying a lot lately, that’s a good thing I suppose. Except it was for a little more selfish reason than usual, I wanted God to let me get to where I was going without it breaking down.

The engine and transmission both needed to be rebuilt, I needed to change out the heater core, and so on, and so on.

So instead of spending five grand and a lot of time to make it a good $3500 truck, I did this.

I believe I’ll keep my other money pit vehicle though

 

[02 281 GT]

Eew. A Dodge.

My Mercury has started making a creaking/popping noise if I turn the steering wheel while it's sitting still. Wife and I were taking it to Dallas and OKC, but looks like I'll need to downgrade its status again.

 

[Noobz347]

So my old pos truck has had me praying a lot lately, that’s a good thing I suppose. Except it was for a little more selfish reason than usual, I wanted God to let me get to where I was going without it breaking down.

The engine and transmission both needed to be rebuilt, I needed to change out the heater core, and so on, and so on.

So instead of spending five grand and a lot of time to make it a good $3500 truck, I did this.

I believe I’ll keep my other money pit vehicle though

You became Chris Nikel's girl friend?

I guess if he lets you drive his truck.

 

[RaggedGT]

So my old pos truck has had me praying a lot lately, that’s a good thing I suppose. Except it was for a little more selfish reason than usual, I wanted God to let me get to where I was going without it breaking down.

The engine and transmission both needed to be rebuilt, I needed to change out the heater core, and so on, and so on.

So instead of spending five grand and a lot of time to make it a good $3500 truck, I did this.

I believe I’ll keep my other money pit vehicle though

Good for you Dave
Is she Brand New?
Hopefully your dealership gave ya a good deal lol

 

[Mustang5L5]

I'm getting the pickup truck bug myself now...


nice truck

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Good for you Dave
Is she Brand New?
Hopefully your dealership gave ya a good deal lol

New? No, I can’t bring myself to buy any vehicle new till I win the lottery.

It’s a 2013 with 32k miles. The PO really babied it, it’s really nice. Those days are over for the truck, lol.

$15.6k. I feel like I got a good deal. No previous damage at all.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

You became Chris Nikel's girl friend?

I guess if he lets you drive his truck.

I’ll be replacing that Nikel plate as soon as I can get my Iowa Hawkeyes plate in.

By the time I got the keys last night it was completely dark outside. This morning was the first chance to really look it over in the sunlight.

 

[Noobz347]

 

[droopie85gt]

Hey does that thang have a Hemi in it?

Good looking truck. Now Hemi swap into the 82!

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Hey does that thang have a Hemi in it?

Good looking truck. Now Hemi swap into the 82!

Hush Drew.......

Thanks, btw. 5.7 hemi.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

I love the dodge trucks. I like how they look and they got them some balllllz with that hemi!

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Well, not much to report yet, soon though.....soon. Maybe two weeks.

We're on the cusp of greatness maybe.....:zombie:

 

[General karthief]

Greatness
And Beer

 

[droopie85gt]

I rented a Ram Laramie last year for a week. It was like Ron White's in-laws.... LOOOOOOOAAAAAADDDDDEEDDD. I always thought a HEATED steering wheel was a stupid assed idea. Until I had one on a 21 degree day. It is SOOO much easier to text and drive when you don't have to wear gloves!

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

I rented a Ram Laramie last year for a week. It was like Ron White's in-laws.... LOOOOOOOAAAAAADDDDDEEDDD. I always thought a HEATED steering wheel was a stupid assed idea. Until I had one on a 21 degree day. It is SOOO much easier to text and drive when you don't have to wear gloves!

A heated steering wheel IS a stupid assed idea. Most new cars have a button on the wheel that allows Siri to do that for you....You Just push the button on the wheel (with your gloves on) and say "text" (a person in your contacts),...then Siri asks you what you want to say,...you say it,..... she repeats what you said,......asks if you want to send it,.... and you confirm..
All do able with your fat fingers stuffed into your Bun-Bun fur lined winter glovies.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

Yeah, not sure siri is reliable. Push button, say : Text nancy. Do you want anything from Dunkin Donuts. Siri repeats back: Text Billy. Are you with a drunken sailor. I say No no no!! Text NANCY You stupid bi*ch! Siri says: Sending text "you stupid bi^ch to Nancy" Then the phone starts ringing...caller ID says Nancy (my wife).......begin looking for fastest way off the island....