prject big red (update)
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craftsman
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Re: prject big red (pics are back)
Well, it has been a while since I have posted on my project. It has been on the back burner because I had lost interest in it, if it had been up to me I would have parted it out, but this is one thing my wife really likes and would rather I get it finished so we can go riding it again. Well I have been workin on it and glad I still have it. Here are a few pics of the progress.
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craftsman
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Re: prject big red (pics are back)
More pics, Drive train 1983 5.0 ho from mustang pretty much stock, bored .030" over,flat top pistons, moly rings, double roller timing chain with rv cam. I don't haul or tow much so I am going to give this little engine a go and see how it will do.
The transmission is a m5r2 5 speed, the rear gearing will change from 3.70 to 3.50 when i'm done, here ya go 
The transmission is a m5r2 5 speed, the rear gearing will change from 3.70 to 3.50 when i'm done, here ya go
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Re: prject big red (update)
The paint job on those valve covers is truly outstanding! Did you do that yourself?
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craftsman
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Re: prject big red (update)
Yea I did it with a small paint brush. I sprayed engine paint onto an old paint can lid, then just dipped the paint brush into it and painted the raised letters.
Thanks for the compliment.
Thanks for the compliment.
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Caseys71
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Re: prject big red (update)
Where did you get your floor-pans I was going to order mine along with some more sheet metal from Dennis Carpenter, as well as a few things from NPD heard they are about the same in quality just wondering what your opinion was. Also you did a nice job detailing your engine, like robroy said those valve covers are beautiful, looks to me like your doing a great job keep up the good work 
Casey
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
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16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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craftsman
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Re: prject big red (update)
Thanks for the compliment, the floor pans came from LMC. The metal seems a little thin to me, thinner than the original metal but they welded in fine. I don't have any experience with the other venders floor pans so I can't say how they compare, sorry. Maybe someone that has purchased from the others could let us know if there is a big difference in them 
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Caseys71
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Re: prject big red (update)
Not a problem you deserved the complinment, and I keep hearing that LMC panels are thinner think I'll go with NPD or DC, maybe I'll get another opinion or to as well.
Thanks come Christmas time and I will be welding in some floor pans
Thanks come Christmas time and I will be welding in some floor pans
Casey
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's