7.5L_STX: SAS, Big Block Swap

[7.5L_STX]

are your 35/15.50/17 like theirs were?

Mine Are 35x14.50x17

 

[jhammel85]

Any updates? This is a kickass build!

 

[7.5L_STX]

should have some decent updates in the next two weeks!! (finally) dads gone to canada for two weeks to hunt. that means the garage is empty and i have full priveleges to the welder and all the fancy tools. so i should get some updates goin here and pictures (i know how you guys love pictures lol)

 

[multiranger]

should have some decent updates in the next two weeks!! (finally) dads gone to canada for two weeks to hunt. that means the garage is empty and i have full priveleges to the welder and all the fancy tools. so i should get some updates goin here and pictures (i know how you guys love pictures lol)

 

[7.5L_STX]

an unfortunate set of events happened this week and my F150 has been in the garage, still wont be able to get it out for a few more days. so ranger plans have been delayed (once again). this sucks, at this rate its never gonna get done. this makes me sad all day

 

[xkotyx]

so what all is left to do?

 

[7.5L_STX]

so what all is left to do?

what isnt there left to do lol. but seriously i have to make a new front crossmember, all the wiring, gotta get a full set of new gauges (and get em all to work), run fuel lines, get the motor bolted in, finish up the brakes, cooling system(already got 2 electric fans and a radiator) exhaust and driveshafts. also i have to cut my fenders and put on my cut out flares, then HOPEFULLY at some point paint it since i got new doors that are a different color.

phheew thats a big list and it all takes money which is something i have had none of lately.

Edit: i also have to rebuild the C6 and install the B&M slapshifter and manual valve body.

 

[7.5L_STX]

Updatesss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally got a chance to pull my truck out of what i thought for sure was its final resting place! i have to move it from its spot in the woods to another spot for the winter , but at least i get to pull it in the garage for a few day to finish some stuff up.

pulling it was a bitch because the steering wasnt hooked up at the moment so i had to turn the knobby ass 35's by hand.

Finally Got It up To The garage

and heres where it sits, im gonna finish up the steering, shock mounts, and weld in a new floor on the drivers side.

More pics will be up in a few days!

 

[Bennybooster]

finally lol, I have been waiting for this build to advance for months

 

[CHKNFKR]

That makes two of us. 7.5Stx is my test dummy for when im ready to throw my big block in.

Keep it up!

 

[7.5L_STX]

That makes two of us. 7.5Stx is my test dummy for when im ready to throw my big block in.

Keep it up!

haha, i like that, im a test dummy lol.

but right now im just finishing up my steering and trac bar. thats the last thing to do on my SAS. engine will have to wait until i either find a job or win the lotto, and in this town i have a better chance of winning the lotto .

edit: i should have put this in my last post, you will notice that my nice shiny paintjob has been altered. as much as it hurt to do, i put on a set of doors with no rust. my old ones were rotted to hell.

 

[CHKNFKR]

Im already leaning towards a custom frame. Once you get yours boxed and get the engine in there i'm hoping you'll get on tge skinny pedal and post up how things go.

 

[7.5L_STX]

yah i cant explain how much i want to fast forward in time and smash on that skinny pedal and start breakin sh**, its gonna be fun!

 

[CHKNFKR]

Moneys the only thing keeping me from fast forwarding too. But im not about to try the lottery, i have the worst luck possible. If it works for you we want lots of updates with lots of pics!

 

[Boggin]

finally some progress. keep it up bud!