Projects from THE COMPOUND

[DRIVEN]

So I referenced a while back that I have been getting oil from a shop near my work. I've been pumping it from the drum I got from them into smaller containers and transporting it to my house that way. I'm working my way through my second drum. Should have a full tank by May.



The '35 frame got moved back to the work bay after I finished the rearend install in my brother's '36 and did a couple quick side jobs.



In between mowing the lawn and a bunch of other yard work I managed to get the transmissions pressure washed. Looks like 4 of the 5 have been opened up in the past and I'd safely guess that one of the WCs has had a full rebuild -- maybe some of the others too.


The plan is to leave 1 NWC stock and then do the input modification to the other 2 and both WCs. I'll keep one for myself.


The El Camino even got it's annual bath.

 

[ssn696]

What is the build number on the two T-5s at the rear? 1352-? Are those both WC?

 

[DRIVEN]

They are both WC but the metal tags are missing. Is that where the number is located?

 

[pontiacgp]

One thing I found with the T5 WC is the shifter is very sloppy. I never realized how sloppy they were until I put a Hurst shifter in mine and that cured a problem I thought was in the transmission That is a really nice job you did on the frame. It must have been alot of work to do all that welding without tweaking the frame

 

[DRIVEN]

Totally agree on the T5 shifters. We put a Hurst on my dad's and it really made it nice.

On the frame; It came out straight because I moved around a lot and took my time. It didn't all go as planned. You know what I'm referring to if you follow the reaper thread.😳

 

[DRIVEN]

Gentlemen, welcome to Compound - East.

The shop is about 30x50 but part of the space is taken up by an bathroom and office but there is storage above them. It's essentially 3 useable bays and the hoist just got installed last week.


The house is right on the Snake River so boats and Kayaks can be launched from the back yard. Pretty sweet.




With the tour out of the way, I'll catch you up on my dad's new '36 project. He's been tinkering on it for the last few weeks but we ganged up on the brakes. We ended up swapping in a GM master cylinder in place of a Chevy Luv master and booster. Brakes are way better now. Now for the bad news; It had a tick in it that has developed in to a knock. It also has shitty compression numbers and a miss that can't be tuned away. Looks like it'll be getting an engine swap. I got to drive it around at least.

 

[mymontess]

Beautiful spot, like a resort!

 

[DRIVEN]

It's a really nice spot. I only get over there about twice a year and it makes going home pretty tough. I'm hoping to relocate to that area in a couple years.

 

[DRIVEN]

Should be on the stand in the morning...

 

[Mike P]

That really is a nice place!!!.

Sorry to hear about the engine problems, is a rebuild or transplant in it's future?

Couldn't help but notice all the S10 T5s are electronic speedo units. Same thing I ran into when I was looking for one. I really hoped to find one (or the parts to convert) for a cable driven speedometer.

I don't want to hijack your thread, and but thought you might be interested in the home I found for the little 283 my Grandson and I built last year, so here's a link to the build thread I'm doing on it.

http://www.clubhotrod.com/shop-talk/55739-87-ram-50-engine-swap.html