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    Ok , we'll I decided to sell the blown 400 sbc in my dodge and just replace it with an almost new crate 350 . Here's some pics of the car with engine out , engine going in.....it's in as of now....more pics to come

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    Looking good...more pics coming...
     
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    Built this coupe ....its a nice car got 10 k in it....3 window, originally from Wyoming.....
     
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    Rides like a Cadillac ...sweeeet
     
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    When we washed out the rocker panels red dirt / clay was in there....just painting the whole Enchilada from the fire wall forward , just got the stainless steel headers ....man they look like jewelry...more pics coming.
     
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    the 400 was stock and great torque , had a rod knock , the 350 came along at a great price...so..heres some more pics ..i added the carb spacer , looks nice...should be good for a few ponies..... unnamed.jpg unnamed.jpg unnamed (2).jpg coupe.jpg
     

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    and a frontall pic , have it up and running soon , then ill tear up the streets of north Houston a bit...i recessed that fire wall big time , engine is set way back...by the
    way this car handles real nice and with the 373s moved out nice with the s




    mog 400 , its gonna be faste
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    Ok got the 1 5/8 headers bolted on....they are sweet....no time for pics,,,I'll get em soon...water pump is installed , got my Holley delivered.....pics coming...
     
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  12. I'm jealous...I want one. Especially a 49 with the small rear fenders. Love it.
     
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    Hey hey appreciate it...yes the 49 rears we're bobbed,,,,,ok. What you working on or dreaming on....
     
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    Update pic..stainless 1 5/8' headers... image.jpg ...got the exhaust gaskets too....stay tuned..
     
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    We be jammin in Houston.....
     
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    Latest update..replaced all ball joint boots , rack boots ..etc....headers installed......may go to Napa tomorrow and fire it up..
     
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    Looking for a Hamb babe.....
     
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    To assist wrenching.....
     
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    IMG_0071.JPG profile....rake looks perfect to me...
     
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    Ok...got it running last night . Used a lawn mower gas tank gravity fed and it runs excellent .fired up on first try...sweeet...will button it up next weekend...upper radiator hose , fan , new alternator , wire loom here and there and electric fuel pump...the Holley runs great right out of the box.... IMG_0246.JPG IMG_0247.JPG IMG_0248.JPG IMG_0249.JPG
     
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    Love the smell of a first start up..oil, gas....exhaust ....
     

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