980 hustler nos build

[micmac]

Actually it wasn't the T20 that had the issue. Here is a quote from Ray in the thread on the bushwacker II

Wow, thanks for the compliments Larry/Whipper, but I have to say Whipper that your workmanship is King in my books. The 31 hp. big block is currently governed, even though I love speed, BWII is geared for maximum torque. Torque is a great fault finder as both of my front axles found out. I sheared them like candy canes, and also took out a cast bearing housing, along with plenty of connector links! I then divided the power to the front and middle axles to tame it down and installed 4340 HT and stress relieved alloy steel jack shafts because the T-20 was twisting the splines like a barbers pole! Those T-20's are tough. I still have a few bugs that I'm working out, but it sure is fun driving it. I will post some of my early testing videos that everyone should find interesting soon. I also hope to make the famous wall, maybe BWII will see some air in the near future.

[highrollinmopars]

I was just goofing around so I figured I would try my 950 frame in my old 980 tub. All of the axle holes matched up perfect. Just have to raise the seat bracket about 6".

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The transmission mount should be rock solid. It is tied in to my split shifter linkage. I built the assembly as one piece and it held in by 12 bolts but is completly removable linkage and all should ever need to make some repiars Ill have everything out the way to do so. The back two tensioners are spring loaded and the front to are manual but are easily accessable. I used a 2 3/8" hole saw stuck inside the bearing flange to make my pilot hole and a 2 3/4" saw to cut out the hole for the flange to fall into. Dana67 has a jig made to do this and was nice enough to offer to ship it to me if I needed it. Im was on time crunch so this worked out just as well in a pinch. I just want to thank everyone for all of there help in answering questions and offering advice throughout this build. 6x6world.com Rocks!!

[amphibious drew]

Looking two nice. The t-20 mount looks very robust too. I'm sure it will hold it in place.

[jpswift1]

Great work! What a fast and high quality build you've got going there. I've got your exhaust duct all set and I'll be able to ship it out tomorrow so hopefully you'll be able to get it set up this weekend. I love your split shifter setup too......I might have to copy that on my BIGFOOT in the near future. Keep up the good work!

[Noel Woods]

Nice work man, very robust structure for the t-20. Looks like this is going to be a prime example of a N.O.S. Hustler.

[Dan67]

Looking good!! Now get that motor in.. Busco is in 5 weeks or so.. I hope you'll have it ready for then..

[fmints]

Looking great "High", I just returned from out of town. Itching to rebuild the T-20 and put the chassis back into the tub, come first daylight on saturday morning. Do you know of a place where i can score a small roll of heat shield (barrier) for the rear engine compartment?

[highrollinmopars]

Thats a good question. I would think maybe a HVAC supply. Im sure some other people on here will chime in with some good suggestions.

[Dan67]

Have you thought about looking at automotive stores? I found a roll of 4" x 10' heat shield tape at JEGS.com JEGS Performance Products 32031 JEGS Heat Shield Tape

[highrollinmopars]

I think what your talking about Dana67 is more like header wrap. I think what he is wanting is the 1" foam with the silver foil on the back side. They put this under the engine covers on the 980s because the exhaust heat shield runs right under the engine cover and out the side of the body. I dont know off hand where to find one.

[highrollinmopars]

Ok so I couldnt decide on a tire choice for the Hustler. When the opportunity came available I bought a set of Adair Swimming Tracks on 25x12 Rawhides and a set of 26" Vampire ASX's on Klock wheels. Overall I think it looks killer with the Adair tracks. Ill know how they perform in a couple of weeks.