update on 68-

[68swb]

well today i got the 429' all wired up, and able to turn over the motor with the key. Since i have had it, it now has Front disc and power brake conversion, the 429 with dura spark ign. and performer cam in it, i still have the 3 spd on the column. all i need to do now is get the fuel lines up to the carb,(all the rest is steel braided) and put the front clip back on then on to the painting and interior.

[1971ford]

its not worthless without them but i would like to see.

[68swb]

ok then here is some pictures.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... CF0086.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... CF0085.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... CF0084.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... CF0088.jpg

[68swb]

here is a pic. of the 429 on the stand....
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... /429ci.jpg

[1971ford]

- im glad we got this icon

[craftsman]

How long is the 3 speed going to last?

[Thunderfoot]

Looking good!!! What color you going to paint it?

[68swb]

I beleive that the trans will last a long time. They are strong and behind many different fes so i am not worried and i think that they are even behind 460's in some cars.

[68swb]

I added headers today so here is a few pic of them and the motor,
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... C00148.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... C00152.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... C00140.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... C00139.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... C00151.jpg

[Thunderfoot]

What brand did you get? How do you like them so far?

[kaptnkaos]

SHey 68'swb,,

Yep,
That looks a lot like my '68 when I started...
Check out my thread, '68 CS project, or follow the blue link below...

68's ROCK !!!

KaptnKA S

[68swb]

They are Hedman headers, yeah the truck is a work in progress, like all of ours is. my wife asked me when i got it drivable if i was almost done i said i will always be "almost" done but never done. Thanks for the comments guys.

[68swb]

got the grill in the truck this weekend, so here are a few pic. along with getting it running and driving again.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... uck019.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... uck022.jpg
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n227 ... uck002.jpg


hope the links work

[1971ford]

sweet!

I noticed that up a few posts i was drooling over the 429. Is it coincidence that i now have a 429 in my truck, with hedman headers even?

[dablack00]

I like your home made heat shield. Make sure you use good big wires too. My 460 has a hard time starting sometimes when it is hot and I know it is the wires to the starter getting hot.