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[George Bongert]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Welcome Jerry,

You've found the best group in regard to this series of trucks and the 305 V-6. You mentioned that you had a 305 V-8, was that a typo or did you mean V-6?

This group are about the best and most knowledgeable you'll ever find, from Bone stock to modified and proven tips, tricks and short-cuts.

I run a 95% OEM 1960 with an upgraded transmission (700R4), without this group, I'd given up 15 years back.

Enjoy your ride, this is my ride.

I think he neant a 305 SBC V-8.Chevy did mfr agreat number of 305 SBC V-8S.

[JerrySC]

I like the plywood idea! The stainless strips are all still good, so they can be re-used. Thanks to all for the suggestion. I looked into diamond plate 1/8 inch and the cost was near $1000. Prices have really gone up on that stuff.

I've got the engine, transmission, and rear end all re-sealed with a new oil pan, new transmission pan, and a new gasket for the rear end. I am working on the parking brake and need to align the front end. She has disc brakes all around but thankfully the ones on it are made for the lever style parking brake. The interior and exterior paint needs lots of work but at least I can drive it now. Her name is "Sparky"!