Gregster
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I had a great time hangin' out with you at the gadsden show on friday night through the rain and then a good time talking with you on saturday at the shop . Good luck on your trip , I'm sure all will go well !
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jawman
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nice build. I like the whole new drive train, keep it simple, and make it seem untouched look. I am planing on going with a 4.3 v6, th350, s10 3.07 rear end in my bucket T. how do you like the power and everything?
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
its great , the truck weighs 2900 with me in it and it still barks the tires upto third gear,, with the 3.08 gearsthe 4speed works well but i am think bout pullin it out and puttin a 5 speed in it, right now it gets 16-18 miles to the gallon, see if it gets any better ,,
jawman
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what are you running for an intake and carb? how is your hi way rpm?
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
i am runnin a factory 4 barrell quadajet intake and carb,, rpm i am not sure but, i have no problem runnin with interstate traffic!
jawman
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the motor I am getting is supposed to have an edelbrock intake and no carb. I am trying to figure out what carb to put on there. some people say 650cfm most say 600 cfm, I think I would like to find a 550 cfm. the strange thing is the 550 edelbroke is the most expensive at around $400 new, and I have never found a used one. I got a 1406 600 cfm to put on the 4.3 that will come off another motor, so I will see how it does.
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
me in rossville georgia
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32cruisin
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Man I wish I could find an old Chevy coupe around my part of the country. Not much here.
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
goose-em
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That trailer is just right, now to get the matching wheels
Gregster
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should handle better now than with those huge M/T's
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
oh thats my material trailer 5x8 , the trailer i am buildin is 7x12,, was goin to take pics but it started raining.
yeah greg it is so much better! the ride and steering i had the low profile tires on front too, made it ride like a wagon, much smoother ride!! the weight of the wheel compared to the old steel wheel helped alot too, them suckers are HEAVY!!
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
go here for the story on this weeks Texs monster garage LOL!
http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?p=209161&posted=1#post209161
http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?p=209161&posted=1#post209161
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
You are a very resourcefull guy. It looks like it belongs there. Nice work!
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
Thanks bob! the paint was what took the longest! well i built the body in a day , it took all day today to match the paint! and i had everything here at the house to do it, didnt have to go buy anything!, and the top of the camper came with the truck when i got it from bondo bandito!
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
Rev Tex Devlle
He's workin' 4 da Lord, in a '46 Ford!
HERE A PAGE TO VEIW THE BUILD WITH OUT ANY COMMENTS!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=544479235&aid=148134
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SugarRay8
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So are you saying you don’t want any comments?
Really, it will sand off, might even look good with it partially sanded off.
Love the truck.
Snake Farm
Ol school snake charmer!
Love the camper top...........and the pin striping is fine in my book and would probably also look good partially sanded off like SugarRay said.
Pin-striping looks great for what you're after. Sanding a little may make it look better. The camper is a work of art.
Camp with it over the weekend using what you plan to take, just in the back yard. It'll give you a hands on idea of what changes you want to make and what you need to take. Yeah it's still kinda 'cold' - you think mountain and desert nights are warm?
Camp with it over the weekend using what you plan to take, just in the back yard. It'll give you a hands on idea of what changes you want to make and what you need to take. Yeah it's still kinda 'cold' - you think mountain and desert nights are warm?
