Put the plates on yesterday and decided it was time to take the first shake down drive.
Took a couple careful laps through the neighborhood and then to the gas station and back.
Driving a big old truck again is a gas. The huge turning radius of a long wheelbase and the bouncy ride with no weight on those big tires.
Engine runs great. Exhaust sound is amazing, nothing sounds like a straight 6 with split exhaust and glass pack.
The 700R4 shifts great but the torque converter lock up hasn't been wired yet.
2 speed rear works fine, a little noisy in low, the speedometer switches correctly.
The speedo is way off (about 25 mph high), as expected, since the drive gear in the new trans is probably expecting a 3.45 or so. Have to take it on the highway and use the mile markers and a stopwatch and a GPS to figure the correct ratio.
Seat is really comfortable.
Brakes need more work, have to add a residual pressure valve on the back. The front disks are doing too much of the work, but stops straight and smooth.
Drivers door only latches on the safety catch. Can't get the door to close tight enough to get the replacement latch to over center. Need to find someone who has an original latch (ratchet style)before I can get it inspected.
Did get it up to 50-55 mph (est) on a long straight. Not sure if the trans went into OD. Have to hook up a tach next outing to see what's really happening.
All and all a terrific ride.
