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With rods and pistons even. Go big or go home.
You would be surprised at how cheap a used pumper truck can be. A 1970's version that has been well taken care of can be had for a grand or two....
Cutting torch and fire extinguisher.
Ask to build a bridge out to it instead of a road.
I bet his camera was on fritz at the time and could not get any pictures. I smell something.
Needs bigger wheels;)
I live on a dead end private road with two well established gun toting, crazy neighbors with several dogs. All of my dogs and the neighbor dogs...
I built a new house 8 years ago. The doors have never been locked. I do lock the doors on my daily after going to the liquor store though....
Anybody know where to get phosphoric acid or zinc phosphate?
Giggity Giggity. Love this ride. Needs more Beefcake.
I also had one in a mid 80's Four Winns and had the same experience. The guy I sold it to hates me now because he puts at least a grand into the...
Don't forget to ask the other members who abstained from voting or voted no the question of WHY?. No need to pick on just one of these idiots.
I have all of the headlights and mounting hardware along with a decent crome grill if you need it.
Jag IFS and IRS is the way I will be going. Simple and cheap if you can measure and weld. Lots of gearing options and disk brakes.
If the 262 needs a rebuild, pistons can be hard to find. If you can find pistons or just need to re-ring it, it should make some stout torque and...
I would be surprised if the 262 is actually a 262. If it truly is a 262, put the crank from it into a 223 and you have a nice stroker motor....
I would run the two singles. A major improvement on these engines is to shave the head to up the compression. High lift rockers can be found on...
Tech week winner?
There is a good chance the police will not be there when the loader comes to move it all. Give the mover a $20 and walk away with it.
Go to ford-trucks.com. The 48-60 forum has many experts that can help you out with these engines. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/
Who doesn't?
I use the block heater on my 2500 HD gas engine from December through March. My truck will be at operating temperature in 5 miles or less...
Bad ground caused this on a few vehicles I have owned. Make sure you have good grounds from battery to motor, motor to frame, and frame to body....
55 gallon fuel tank? Whoa. Where the hell did he put it?
Next time get a used 55 gallon drum for less than $10.
Offer the pawn shop a crisp $100. He likely paid $50 for it. Both parties will be pleased.
One thing that was not mentioned on the FTE site is the early Jag front and rear swap. You get IFS and IRS out of one donor. I always thought...
Thats alot of bending on a 8.5" piece. My guess is the entire thing will need to be rechromed.
Why would anyone do this to an 87 octane friendly motor with no boost?
Was channel surfing at 5 after and hit the first episode. My ass was glued to the chair for all of the episodes. I love listening to Jay talk...
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