Got the bolts for the water pump and installed it. Applied the pulley and fan also. Will have to either modify the existing radiator fan shroud or put an electrical fan on. The new Chevy engine sets about 3'' lower than the old Ford six and puts the fan towards the bottom of the radiator. I'll have to do more investigation on this.
Rolled out the coil of 3/8" steel fuel line and ran it from the tank in the rear to the fuel pump on the engine, with short rubber jumper hoses on each end. Also got it all clamped to the frame on the right side. Still have to run the line up to the carb, but don't have a carb yet.
Worked on the tranny cover and welded in the new piece after cutting out the cancerous part. This may still have to be modified if it doesn't fit over the 700R4 tranny.
Started mocking up the exhaust manifold and the passenger side looks like it should be fairly easy. (Did I say that?) The drivers side is another story. The steering shaft is very close the the dunp tube on the manifold. I'm looking for a short radius 90 degree elbow now to fit in there.
Cab goes back on soon for more mock up.
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Very nice. I would go electric fan and agree you should get a different upper rad hose ?
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