Papa_Jack
11-04-2022, 08:20 AM
Started HR 991 (Gen 1) in April 2017 as a bucket list project. Going through this journey was challenging, sometimes frustrating, but mostly enjoyable and rewarding. I was and to a certain extent still am a complete novice and often discovered how much of a dumb a** I was working through the build process. I wanted to do and experience as much as I could in every aspect of the build to include mechanical, electrical, A/C, body work and paint and do it all in my garage. Mission accomplished. I want to extend my thanks to Dave Smith and all the good folks at Factory Five. To all the forum hot rod builders whose craftsmanship, ingenuity, and build insights inspired me to do the best I was capable and keep moving forward. A special thanks to Dan Ruth and Tim Whittaker who were generous with their time and feedback that was a source of encouragement and I did buy several of their product offerings that were a positive add to the build. The most important person in this build was my beautiful bride of more than 36 years. Could not have done this without her support.
Build Specs
- Engine -- Blueprint Chevy 383 Stroker. I wanted to do a little something toward an engine build, so I bought the engine with heads (no manifold, carb, distributor) from Summit and seperately selcted and installed the Edleborck manifold, Sniper (was not offered by BP at the time), and Holley distributor.
- Transmission -- TCI 700R4 Street Fighter
- March front drive
- QA1 Shocks (Dan Ruth)
- American AutoWire wiring harness (Dan Ruth)
- Center console (Dan Ruth). I did have to modify it.
- Adjustable 4-Link (Dan Ruth)
- Classic AutoAir A/C (Dan Ruth)
- Delrin door hinge bushings (Tim Whittaker)
- Under dash air distribution manifold (Tim Whittaker)
- Dakota Digital Gauges
- Boyd Welding gas tank
- Wheels are U.S. Wheel steel chrome smoothies
- Tires are Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R, LT 28x12R15 (Rear) and Sportsman S/R, LT 26x8R15 (Front)
- Denny's Driveshaft
- Rod Tops Convertable Top
- Paint is Hot Rod Flatz Matte Dark Charcoal Metallic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zggw13MO5_M
Build Specs
- Engine -- Blueprint Chevy 383 Stroker. I wanted to do a little something toward an engine build, so I bought the engine with heads (no manifold, carb, distributor) from Summit and seperately selcted and installed the Edleborck manifold, Sniper (was not offered by BP at the time), and Holley distributor.
- Transmission -- TCI 700R4 Street Fighter
- March front drive
- QA1 Shocks (Dan Ruth)
- American AutoWire wiring harness (Dan Ruth)
- Center console (Dan Ruth). I did have to modify it.
- Adjustable 4-Link (Dan Ruth)
- Classic AutoAir A/C (Dan Ruth)
- Delrin door hinge bushings (Tim Whittaker)
- Under dash air distribution manifold (Tim Whittaker)
- Dakota Digital Gauges
- Boyd Welding gas tank
- Wheels are U.S. Wheel steel chrome smoothies
- Tires are Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R, LT 28x12R15 (Rear) and Sportsman S/R, LT 26x8R15 (Front)
- Denny's Driveshaft
- Rod Tops Convertable Top
- Paint is Hot Rod Flatz Matte Dark Charcoal Metallic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zggw13MO5_M