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Thanks for the replies everyone, kinda feel like a kid again, lol. Maybe I should post a build of the stretched frame, chopped top 32 ford thats...
I changed the title RIGHT AFTER I posted it because I did notice I put chevy, but should be changed by now, it says ford in the title
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Now this is what im talking about, THANKS 31vic. After all the bitching, I was thinking like either of them 2. I walked away, smoked a little weed...
I plan on putting a cage in it too and whetever else I will need to help strenghten it up
This is ALL WHY im asking for help, not some bullshit comments. If you have suggestions then put it down. If I NEED TO BUILD A WHOLE DAMN FRAME...
The pic is off the front inside of the car. The plan I drew up, and that way, is because it does not have any torque boxes in it so I was going to...
Anything else you want to pick out from my other comments? NO SHIT they all have a stall speed, I was implying a little higher then a stock one.
Forgot to mention that where the cross piece is that is connected to the tunnel will also be 2x3.
As some of you know I have started a 60 comet project that im going to turn into a gasser with a caddy 500ci motor and auto trans with a stall...
Got a little work done over the weekend. Floors are cut out now some cleaning and figuring out how im going to build off the original frame either...
Advise taken from everyone, and thank you. Is this what you recommended doing?
So this is where I ended up for today. I welded a brace on top of the front frame right near the firewall, and just stuck a 4x4 block on end under...
Thanks guys. Im off to the store for more wood. Also in the pic, would this be a good place to brace the two side together with tubing welded to,...
This is what I ended up with, does it look right? There is not much weight on the blocks because I can still move one of them on each side, this...
The rear end is still in it for now till I find one, so I think that will work for now but correct me if im wrong. The problem is I dont have...
I have a 60 Comet that im building and I need to move my jack stands but not sure where I can put them because of frame twist, if any will occur,...
Yes they are, lol. I did get a set of stainless block huggers with it so im going to see if I can use them first to make up a set but if not, I...
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FINALLY found a power plant for the Comet. I picked up a TRUE 69 Caddy 500ci, 400r trans and a set of stainless exhaust block hugger headers for a...
My thoughts exactly.
The car is actually a 60 comet, pretty much the same platform.
Caddy 500ci. :-)
Hi everyone, im back. I know, I know, not this shit bag again but yes, its true. Im glad I listened to everyone about putting a stop on the Comet...
I was wondering if anybody on here has slapped a BB motor into a falcon and if so, any build pics? Would love to see how the motor mounts were...
Just a little update....... Waiting for a little warmer weather to go and get the front end and may have also found a good running fsb 351. Will...
K, ba bye
Can I get one of those options please, lol. Nice choices
Something to consider but the one I have is SCRAP.
No, dont think it No, no, no.... no trouble here, just got a little smarter. The reason for no fords around here is because everybody needs all...
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