1963 Scout 80 resto-mod

[bk2life]

was able to get the tailgate roughed in and some epoxy sprayed on..
most likely will round the lower corners, just havent gotten that far yet.

need to cut and fit the hinges into the rear drivers taillight area and build some strength into that area to hang the tailgate off of.

might get it mounted this week, will have to see as i am slammed with work.

[bk2life]

Been working the side swinging hinge for my tailgate. It’s not 100% where I like it, but its opening and closing. The hinges are made for a thick door, not a thin tailgate. OS I have to work some sheet metal to cover it and make it look good.

Not sure if I said it above but I'm trying a new powder coater. I sent off oil pan, transmission case, trans pan and front cover to be coated. If they look good, ill send more parts to the shop. Eventually all chassis and parts will be powder coated red.

I dropped off my lower control arms to my buddy and had him press out the ‘stock’ lower ball joints and installed ‘tall’ style ball joints to help with alignment and getting another ½ inch drop out of the suspension.

I order some new upper control arms that will allow more lift from the air bags. I might use them and make a jig to modify them to work more with this type of suspension, and not the ‘drag race’ set up they are made for.

[bk2life]

today mr UPS man dropped off a few boxes.

I promptly took the new holley intake and ground off the 'holley EFI' logo and ran a DA with 80 grit over the top surfaces to smooth out the rough casting and bead blasting they did.

Then I put the parts in my truck and dropped them off for powder coating...

-intake manifold
-fuel rails
-valve covers
-front engine cover
-valley plate / knock sensor cover
-engine oil pan
-4l80e transmission case
-aluminum trans pan

I also dropped my cell off for new glass as it has had some nasty cracks for awhile now.
And since my phone is linked to my computer, i cant upload any full res pics, so youll have to enjoy this tiny one for now..