1955 Buick special 12v swap.

[TheViking]

Nice and unusual build!

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Nice and unusual build!

Thank you

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

So I got the engine apart some more.
I have Brazil rods. So that's cool lol.

And here's the worst of the cylinders and the only rod bearing that wore through the babbit.

Worst part is. Long ago(3 years) I guess.
I traded a 48 International I-4 that I restored for this engine. It's cool though. I couldn't give the tractor away. Just was hoping for a drop in special. But I'm glad now because I know it will be all fresh.

 

[cetanefreek]

That tractor is sexy though! Right now is probably trade you my P-24 engine for it

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

At this point I wouldn't have it any other way. I mean why wouldn't I want the crank to be scored? Lol
Hard to tell but it just catches the fingernail.
Ugh. Maybe a polish will do

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Got some patching done while my engine sits sad and alone in the corner.

 

[Knoberman]

Sweet project!

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Nothing to report but body work.
Rocker panel luvvv

They don't figure in the end. So I'll make it best I can.

Shaping up.

 

[gorilla550]

nice panel work there. I like using the side of a body dolly for sharper edges on panels.

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Well I'm like 20minutes in on that end part. But Which edge?

 

[gorilla550]

I hope I didn't put my foot in my mouth and offend you.

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

I hope I didn't put my foot in my mouth and offend you.

No Im just wondering which edge. I was trying to follow the radius on what's left of the original rocker.
Here's the other side. I mirrored the pic.

 

[gorilla550]

I was thinking the corner on the wheel well was sharper than on the new panel, but I looked at it again on my phone for a clearer pic it looks near perfect is why I thought I put my foot in my mouth. can't wait to get to do some body work on my project.

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

I actually found the original piece that I cut out so now I can make it exact.

 

[pinky49]

great build! i like it! just curious,what are you planning for the brakes?
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[BrandonBerkosky]

I was going to upgrade the front to disc brake stuff from a 70s Buick

 

[pinky49]

nice, figured the front drums wouldn't be up to it

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Picked up some ford 9" axles from trucks.
One from a 67 f100 and the heavier one from a 79 f150. Both have rotted tubes.

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Ordered up a truetrac for the 9"

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

1000 more spot welds and I can call it done.