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Got about 5000 miles on the truck now and it's doing great. Slowly improving the interior as well. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Major update: I have about 2000 miles on the truck now and I am LOVING it! Overdrive is very nice! [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Thanks everyone for the compliments. To answer your questions: the rear axle was swapped for a full float Dana 60 from a 1987 F250. As for the...
[ATTACH] First mock up of engine [ATTACH] New front disc brake kit [ATTACH] Drilling motor mounts [ATTACH] Transmission crossmember fabricated...
It looks amazing! Can't wait to see it run! Great work! Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any mechanical problem.
This came off a 1948 ford f3.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any mechanical problem.
Got my carb today! 600cfm edelbrock 1406. Just one step closer to firing it up.[ATTACH][ATTACH] Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any...
Update: one step closer to getting the motor running! Here's a pic of the intake manifold I just received:[ATTACH] Brute strength and ignorance...
Thanks for the quick responses guys. Truly appreciate it. Will check on those stamped numbers tomorrow. Brute strength and ignorance can...
Got a pair of backing plates of unknown origin that I hope you guys can identify for me. They are currently on my 1953 f250 that has been...
I purchased my first vehicle four years ago. 1953 ford f250 flathead v8 3spd heavy duty trans. I have a build thread for it on this forum search...
Wow had no idea it was the same crossmember. Thanks for letting me know. You got to learn something new everyday to be productive though. Sounds...
Good info to know. I was led to believe the dual port intake improved mileage at low rpms but I'm not sure. Whatever intake I choose it will be...
Thanks for the input but most likely will just get my hands on an aftermarket crossmember designed for an FE for the engine to rest on that way I...
Looks great Gary! Hopefully I'll get my ducks in a row here soon and get my engine and transmission mounted. Brute strength and ignorance can...
Ok sorry for not having much updates lately. Thought u might like to see where the truck is at progress wise. After all the purchases made lately...
Now if we could just have machine a cross flow head for the real deal and we'd be set! Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any mechanical...
New zf five speed trans for me![ATTACH] Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any mechanical problem. (not)
Thanks for the info. Truly appreciated. Truck is now at the powder coating company being sand blasted and primered. Will be done by next Monday....
Okay. Ford gods I hope your listening. My truck is headed to the powder coating company tomorrow and I have a dilemma. The knobs on the dash panel...
What material did u use to make ur mounts and how did you attach them to the frame? Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any mechanical...
Ok definitely will look into that mount. I am on an extremely tight budget though and have access to a plasma cam at my high school so probably...
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Well no progress made but I have learned a lot from my daily research. I now know which size and thread count bolts or plugs I need to plug the...
Thanks for all the replies guys I really appreciate it. Just want make sure that the Offenhauser dual port intake manifold will fit onto my later...
Thanks for reminding me to do my homework before impulse- buying the transmission to put behind my motor. I seriously contemplated in putting in a...
[ATTACH] Picked up this motor today for $250. It's out of a 1990 f150. Will be putting a Offenhauser four barrel intake manifold on it later....
Welcome from Fresno Brute strength and ignorance can overcome any mechanical problem. (not)
I will be running the original front suspension for quite awhile after I perform the swap. Going to the local junkyard tomorrow to look for a...
So I've got 1953 ford f250 and I've decided to put a big six in it. Only one problem; I haven't found anyone that has done it or found much...
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