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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Turns out the motor is a '50 and was rebuilt with a .060 overbore at some point. Bottom end looks good with no slop in any...
Bill, I wasn't sure it was a 49 but thought so based on the pics and discussion with the PO. 19Fordy, Thanks for that link as it help...
and for those that may be wondering .......... I ended putting the 454 in to the T-bucket with a T-350 and Ford 9inch, putting floors and seat...
Well it's been a long time since my last post here and it's time get back moving on this project. I decided to go with a more traditional build...
Holy Smokes ........... talk about talent. I must admit I am a bit envious. Keep up the great work and keep sharing.
Nice build you got going regardless of which way you end up going. I'm looking forward to following this. I have a 27 RPU that is destined for a...
Hello All, been quite a while since my last visit and post. Life has taken a few turns and other projects became more pressing. But now...
Went and checked out your album, nice build. Why did you can out the motor it came with
Nice ............ Simple, unencumbered, interesting choice on the color combination. Love it
Martin and Volvo ......... Thanks for the comments and encouragement. JW ...... I see the attraction for RPUs, Like where yours is going too....
Sooooo, after more consideration seems like the best course is to build the T Bucket into a runner with the parts I wont be needing for the RPU...
Wow, great build with great ideas, keep up the great work
Scrap Metal: ....... came that way and I am going to correct it Dick Stevens ........... Me too, Thanks
Since I don't have the 302 here yet I used a SBC to do some mock up for visual reference and planning.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sits way too high with...
Agree on the seats :) But was planning using the IRS
I must admit that I've had a blast bringing the RPU home. Four guys at the shop to get it loaded on my trailer and just me to get it off. [ATTACH]...
Squablow ......... one thing I learned early on while lurking in the shadows here on the HAMB is that if you put yourself and your project out...
Thanks for the input, being new to these cars I have to ask why an A chassis instead of modifying this one?
Hello again H.A.M.B, Been quite a while since I was able to really work on any of my projects due to a combination of health problems,...
Great topic! Got my first Eldon track for Christmas in '65 at age 10 and picked up a couple more over a few years. At 14-15 I convinced the...
Define won't turn over please. Do you mean the engine won't rotate under battery power or it "turns over" but won't start?
Nice collection ............ Welcome to the H.A.M.B.
It should be fairly easy to find a basic wiring diagram on line, I lifted this one from http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/power-circuit.html....
Just found this thread and am just blown away by your talent and work ethic. Absolutely amazing work and a beautiful result. Can't believe you...
Motor & covers look great but is that spaghetti mess around the dizzy and coil
Hey Royal, was that in Colorado about 40 miles south of Cheyenne, Wyoming on highway 85?
Welcome from Wyoming. Keep up the good work, looks like you do just fine. I had a 27 1ton that I sold a year ago, man do I regret that dumb...
[IMG] SO, I cleaned it up with rust remover, WD40 and 600gt wet-dri paper, the rust was surface with out any pitting on the cylinder...
Thanks Fellas ............
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