1961 Uni Hauler

[Mattndew76]

2 hours ago, Racer X 69 said:

By the way, nice job on the Uni. Gonna be a sweet ride when you’re done.

 

ITs close to a turnover. Today is wire repair and pump assembly.

[Mattndew76]

[Mattndew76]

Installed some exhaust hangers.

 

 

[datsunfreak]

Are you keeping the ABS? 

[datsunfreak]

Also, what did you end up doing to solve the distributor clearance issue? 

[Mattndew76]

11 hours ago, datsunfreak said:

Are you keeping the ABS? 

 

11 hours ago, datsunfreak said:

Also, what did you end up doing to solve the distributor clearance issue? 

 

All the ABS is still there but I have the sensors unhooked and plan zip tie them out of the way. I have to study how this system works and map the wires. 

 

For the distributor I modded one ear so I can get some rotation. I also have to sand a little away from the manifold. I spoke with speedmaster1979 and they want to say its holley's fault, but its their error and not Holley. The unit is 12.7mm too short.

Edited September 21, 2021 by Mattndew76

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[datsunfreak]

7 hours ago, Mattndew76 said:

For the distributor I modded one ear so I can get some rotation. I also have to sand a little away from the manifold. I spoke with speedmaster1979 and they want to say its holley's fault, but its their error and not Holley. The unit is 12.7mm too short.

 

Makes me wonder if they designed it around a stock manifold with no port there? If you can, I would love a driveability report after you've had it in for a bit? I am probably a couple months away from ordering one, and after that snag, now I am not so sure. But if it runs good, I'm not above modding it...  😁

[Mattndew76]

4 hours ago, datsunfreak said:

 

Makes me wonder if they designed it around a stock manifold with no port there? If you can, I would love a driveability report after you've had it in for a bit? I am probably a couple months away from ordering one, and after that snag, now I am not so sure. But if it runs good, I'm not above modding it...  😁

 

you likely wont have to mod it.

 

They just used the wrong shaft and body. I spoke to their rep and its likely QC missed this one. I cant return it because I modded mine. 

 

 

Edited September 21, 2021 by Mattndew76

[Mattndew76]

Installed the power steering lines and mounted the Saginaw pump.

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This guy is an entertaining watch.

 

https://youtu.be/3JlkqX3IbLs

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I did this.

 

 

[datzenmike]

That a pro charger???

[Mattndew76]

Nope. I have a Novi 1500 but until my wife agrees not to drive the truck I’m not going to install it.,

[datzenmike]

1 hour ago, datzenmike said:

That a pro charger???

 

Again, was expecting

[Mattndew76]

3 hours ago, datzenmike said:

 

Again, was expecting

 

I run afoul of it all the time. 

[datzenmike]

Seriously... why the blower belt for an alternator?????

[Mattndew76]

45 minutes ago, datzenmike said:

Seriously... why the blower belt for an alternator?????

 

V belt wouldn't stop squealing no matter the amount of tension I put on the system. So I went with a 1.5" wide Gilmer belt. No slipping and no squealing. 

[Mattndew76]

I made more stuff, but for an L-Series.

 

 

[Mattndew76]

Made the Ford a custom union for the brakes.

 

couldn’t find the correct combo I needed.

 

 

[Mattndew76]

[Mattndew76]

Made me a nice battery strap. Headed back to the truck to install a new lower rad hose, and mend all the wires to their specific destinations.

[iceman510]

Liking this build.  You are doing a great job.

[Mattndew76]

Got most of my wire harness back together.

 

now I’m looking for hidden wire routs for the charge wires and ground. 
 

had the whole truck off the ground today too. 
 

 

Edited October 31, 2021 by Mattndew76