Hot Rods Maiden Voyage today! and a secret revealed

You know the dash insert came from you, right?

 

How much power does that little ***mins put out typically? That would be a good option for my 35 Ford Shop truck.

I don't know if you mind, but I think this is a good reference for your build.
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4388

 

Isn't that the insert I sold you?

Yeah, irony with that insert in a diesel.

 

Yeah, I'm actually using yours as it was a little nicer. But Sawsall started the ball rolling in that direction. So, thanks to both of you.

 

very nice,that color looks bad ***! nice build

 

Stock they put out about 100 Hp and like 275 of torque, but are easily turned up. I don't mind you putting that other link up, it's just weird. I feel like George Costanza, "worlds are colliding".

 

One of my customers did a transplant like that in a full size Chevy pickup, 4 speed without overdrive, 3.08 gear, tall rear tires.. Gets 28 mpg sometimes. From the p***enger seat, it feels torquey, but not as much as a Dodge 6 cyl ***mins.
Good job! I think it's neat.
What did you run into on front suspension to hold up the weight, or is it about equal to a BBC?

 

Matt, bring that ****er up to Sea Cruise, the 2nd week of October at Beachfront Park...I don't want p[ics, and i don't want a video... I want a RIDE in it !!!!!

 

I think it is awesome!!!

 

Those little 4BT's get ridiculous mileage.

The 6.5, is a problematic turd, is large, and makes **** for power. I'd probably steer away from that and/or a 6.2 ......

 

Sweet, I snoop around on the 4BT site once in a while but somehow missed your build.

I'm still pondering one for my 71 GMC 3/4 ton. I'd do the same thing and pick one of the delivery rigs but then probably swap the 350 that is in the truck now and sell it to a local flea market entrepreneur.

Now I need to go back and spend more time checking that whole car out as there is a ton of neat stuff on it. Great job.

 

That's cool as hell!

 

I don't see a thing wrong with it. You happy, thats all that counts. I think your in for some long sweet rides. Go for it. Iceman

 

that is one sweet looking machine.

 

I like it! Very cool indeed.

 

I couldnt remember who got that part.. you used it as I would have imagined.. looks much better there than on the gas pump!

 

i likey alot ....better get the rest of the lug nuts on it though......jeffrey

 

man that thing is nice i love the stance and the piston rod sterring wheel drop

 

We'll see Dave. It might happen, still lots to do before I want to hit the hiway.

 

I thought the dash knobs were fordite! I just read something on that stuff- very cool touch and very unique! I like it.

 

Put me in the "like it" column for sure. That car is super neat. I've heard of swapping these motors before. Could you tell me, is there alot of vibration and also how is the noise level?

 

man, you're on to something here, im sure others will be following this pretty close.

I think its cool. Truly a "green" hot rod.

 

damn i work on 5.9s in some spothorses- and they never looked that nice or clean. just watch those %^&^%%^^ valve cover gaskets...

 

Very Kool!

 

diesel rods ROCK! and rattle too! Im thinking of putting either a ***mins or a duramax in my 1950 4 door. Why be normal?

 

finally the secrets out thank god!!!! ps i love this car bro great work.... you still need to cut and buff it!!!!

 

Damn dude that is awesome. The motor looks so good in there too, you should be really pleased with yourself thats an awesome build.

 

You been under a rock? The secrets been out for months. Now I just need to FINISH the buffing. The problem is I'm always driving it. Hard to buff a moving target.

 

Nice ride. I love 2 dr sedans and I have a soft spot for diesels.

 

Whoa how did I miss this!! You have the coolest tudor ever!! seriously... I have always thought a well put together diesel rod would be truely bad ***, and you did it! Those little 4bt's kick ***, my ol' man worked on a fleet of them in bread trucks way back when, all hooked up to 'glides. I'd love to build something wrapped around one of those lumps or a 12valve... Good luck on wrapping the loose ends up...

I think to when you get it finished you probably would have a good shot at a dare to be different feature in Hot Rod, or maybe a deal in Diesel Power...

Anyways.. That's a totally kick *** sedan!!!