Project SuperChief Build Thread

[krek]

Here are the two FSJ for my daily driver project. The drivetrain (Buick 350/TH400/D20) plus EFI from the '70 (Elroy) is swapping into the '89 (Elwood) along with a front D44 from a third unseen Waggy. The '89 is going to be dewooded, the dash, console, bumpers, trim, etc from the '70 are going in and on the '89 to give it a vintage appearance. The interior will be finished with new seats, custom door panels, etc with most of the conveniences of a modern SUV.

[addicted]

That sounds like a beutiful plan, get ready for a wiring headache from the dash swap I am in the process of swapping an 82' dash into my 89' and it isn't going to be fun.

By the way what is wrong with the 44 in the 89' waggy?

[Dirtball]

Wow, nice project... you gonna trash the 70 when you're finished? I hope not...

[addicted]

Never mind I just realized that you said the Dana 20 TC is going in!

[Ristow]

you're calling the '89 Elwood,but you plan to de-wood it?


lol! that '89 is decent. good one to start with. i see you have some cold weather down there too.

[krek]

you're calling the '89 Elwood,but you plan to de-wood it?

It's starting out as "Elwood" and "Elroy" so we can keep them straight... I imagine the finished rig with get a new name.

We had "freezing fog" here this morning. That's a new one to me.

The '70 is pretty rusty but will be available to buy or to part when we're done... same on the '77 donor.

[krek]

Thanks to Bev I finally dragged them both inside today and started stripping the '89. They sure do come apart easy when they are rust free.

[Lindel]

What, Jake hasn't made it out of Joliet yet??

Looks like a good plan. Hope to see lots of pics.

[dlowrance]

Looks like a good start to what ought to be a fun project....

and as a side note, I'd give my right arm for a lift like that...SAWEET!!!

[Dirtball]

My lift is straddling the ditch out front and crawling under!!!

[Bev25]

Gee, thanks Krek! Glad to be a motivator!
That garage looks awfully familiar! We built a dream garage for my DH a few years back and it's so nice to have a place to work out of the elements.
Good luck with your projects- looks good so far!!!

[JPSwapMohn]

70?

Hey Krek,
I would not be one to try to talk someone out of their plan, but that 70 looks like it is/was in pretty dang good shape from the few pictures you have posted there. How come you don't just upgrade the interior of it?

[phatmax95]

Yeah.. I liked them the way they were.

[krek]

Looks are deceiving. The '70 (Elroy) sat outside with the rear window and a passenger window rolled down for a couple of years.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2449954901_16397201fc.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2450782976_37e11b9919.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/2449956571_7571488294.jpg

Once I pull the engine, transmission, transfer case, dash, console and misc interior parts I will give the carcas to anyone who wants it.

[cttandy]

Funny how yankee car people think rusted vehicles are all worth keeping and repairing, and we southerners think rust is mainly junk. I guess the unrusted are just to plentiful.

When I moved to PA for my 3 years, I sold my 2wd 96 GMC jimmy. I got a premium for it, even though it was wrecked, just because it didnt have any rust. Still amazes me.