Day 75-81
- Charlie Smith
- May 7, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: May 16, 2025
Months of working on the engine trying to get it to start, frustration and near quitting the EFI set up. Not counting this towards the build. Todd has the lead on this
Day 75 May 5 Set the cab on the chassis with the help of Jason
Day 76 May 6 Secured the cab to the firewall and frame with rivets and screws. 1 hr 259 Total
Day 77 May 7 Page 310 – 327 Sub assembled the door latch. Used the templates for the doors to cut out for hinges and locks. Made cutouts for outside door handles. Assembled the inside of the door frames and painted them 3 hrs 262 total
Day 78 May 8 Engine fired up – a few more tweaks in the computer and it is good to go. Thanks to the crew ( Davey and Todd) for their work 4 hrs 266
Day 79 May 14 filled the radiator with electric pump. No leaks so far 1 hr 267 Total
Day 80 May 15 Door Frame final assembly installed in passenger door with door latch. 2 hrs 270 total
Day 81 May 16 Door Frame final Assembly in Driver Side door with door latch mechanism. Test fit Passenger door before trim and fitment. Page 330 2 hrs 272 total.




Comments