No real progress on the truck as of lately and probably not a whole lot honestly as its now boating season. I went to the Street Machine Nationals over the weekend and that got me in the mood to start working on the motor swap. Just when I was starting to feel comfortable with the 250 I go and see and hear a bunch of cammed V8s.
After much debate and talking to Bowler, I'm pretty sure I'm going manual in the truck. More than likely a TKO600 Tremec.
I have been driving the truck for local errands and just about everytime I get it out, something that was halfway done by a PO ends up breaking when I'm at the farthest point from the house. Friday the exhaust came loose and shoved itself into the driveshaft. Fortunately it was in Rural King's parking lot so I bought some basic tools to keep in the glove box and some bailing wire.
Last night I had to make a parts run for the Tahoe and HF. On my way to HF the driver's front wheel decided it wanted to try and come off. That left me stranded on the street in town known for drug trafficking and prostitution. Had to wait an hour until a buddy was able to come get me with his truck and trailer. That all went well. Its home in the garage and I still have money and no STDs.
I did manage to rip a hole in my exhaust getting the truck off the trailer. 250s open manifold does not sound nearly as cool as an open header V8.