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I bought a 1970 F100 in 2010 because the price was right for a parts chaser. It wasn't until maybe 5-7 years later I started seeing the term...
I have and O/T 70 F100 with a 360. The stock distributor has given me ZERO troubles in the 15 years I've owned it, even with points. I did...
Thanks for the heads up.
Every FE is a 390 until you open it up and measure it. Devin
That Caddy is in the San Diego Automotive museum. Devin
I've been running Hankook 15's for about 20 years now. Bought a new set last year to make sure I had fresh tires for an event, just bought one...
My (technically On Topic) 64 El Camino has not had functioning reverse lights in the 35 years I've owned it. I plan to remedy that soon, making...
I think I'd go white with the wheels, as an accent. I think the blue will get visually lost. Devin
Anthony, a few thoughts on your front coils. In my experience, typically you will lose 2" per coil cut. It's not exact, but usually ballpark....
I just found this and read through the whole thing up to this point. I think you pulled it out of my neighborhood, Eureka, CA? Chances are I...
If she wants more power SBC's do fit in those..... Seriously, though, cool deal working with your daughter on a neat old truck. I was a Toyota...
What overdrive trans do you have? Just guessing 700R4, 4L60. First gear in either is 3.06, vs 2.52 for the TH350, so off the line faster, and...
The truck came out great! But do you dare use it as a truck now? I'd hate to throw anything in that bed! Devin
Just out of curiosity. did Chevy V8's in Checkers get their own valve covers with Checker stamped in them? Always interested t follow your builds...
Two steps forward, one step back. That's how it goes. You're getting there. You have a clutch fan in the first pic, much better than the...
On your headlights-you mentioned you were looking for something that looked better- I put a set of the Holley Retrobrites in one of my cars for...
Every tach I've installed has had 4 wires: Red, Ignition hot Black, Ground Green, Coil Negative White, Light. Devin
I have that same unit, bought it 15-20 years ago. I just completed a drag and drive event with it in place the whole time, was nice to have...
At the risk of opening up a can of worms that every keyboard jockey knows how to tune a carb, I will make some suggestions. By pulling timing...
So are you looking for something to fit your 4.5"wheels, or are you talking about buying a 5-7" wheel? What type of tire are you looking to run?...
You need more fan and a shroud. Can you scrounge up a factory type clutch fan and fab a shroud? Dead reliable. Devin
Jim, are you building this for a specific event, like the next Drag Week or just general purpose fun? Devin
I don't remember what brought me here in the first place, probably a link from another forum. I lurked for quite a while, then finally joined,...
Good fix on that header/fender issue. I saw that it was going to be a problem on mine as well, but never made it that far. Devin
I guess I'm fortunate in this regard. After paring down as I have, both my wife and my oldest son have interest in old cars. I've never had to...
Over the last decade I sold off or gave away most things I don't have a specific plan for. I'm tired of hoarding stuff. I've learned that the...
The whole project looks like it was meant to be that way. Devin
Not everybody's cup of tea, but I have a 64 Chevelle 2 door wagon without a roof (aka El Camino) that I've hung onto since I was 16. While it's...
I'm in. I was aware of about half your projects previously. Nice to see them all in one place. I understand jumping from one to another to keep...
Thanks to all who post, as always. Devin
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