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Projects '37 Ford p/u B/A build...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by LeadSledMerc, Oct 6, 2013.

  1. LeadSledMerc
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    Thanks, Hoop...I'll see you in the spring!

    HAHA...I'm feeling the love! :D
     
  2. Now ya need to build a vintage cabover rollback to bring the 37 to the track.
     
  3. Look at all that spare room. Wow, your new shop is very cool.
     
  4. LeadSledMerc
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    Some dyno pulls on the SBC today.

    One step closer... :D
     

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  5. Mat Thrasher
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    What a tease!! No numbers or video?! Oh yeah nice shop too.


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  6. LeadSledMerc
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    haha...sorry, Mat!

    It pulled 620HP @ 6500, and 585ft-lbs
    Not as high as I was hoping, but I'm still real happy with the numbers and where the torque and HP are coming in.
    It'll have to do to get me some good seat time this summer, then we'll see.

    Not sure how to load videos on here??
     
  7. pila38
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    They might not be what you wanted, but they are impressive numbers. Those numbers are the goal I have for my truck, but they won't happen with my first engine. Lookin great...and nice shop!


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  8. Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    Man that thing is looking killer... and I love your new garage!



    Malcolm
     
  9. LeadSledMerc
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    Thanks guys...yea, I can't wait to get everything moved into the new shop and get settled in. I moved to our new place a year ago, and have been crammed in a real tiny garage under our house. Lotsa stuff and I can't find anything...everything I do takes 4 times as long as it should!
     
  10. Angry Frenchman
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    Nat is the man!! I can't wait to see it on the track.


     
  11. LeadSledMerc
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    You've got that right, Jared.
    I can't believe how much I learned from Nat...I wish I had met him sooner!
     
  12. 55 on bags
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    this pickup is coming out badass
     
  13. LeadSledMerc
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    A little more progress...

    Finally got the engine, trans, and header combo in the P/U for the first time, and everything fit perfect!

    That's how I spell relief!!:D
     

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    More progress...
     

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  15. pila38
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    Looks awesome! Keep it up, can't wait to see ET s in the spring.


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  16. Just noticed the headlights. You gonna run on the street occasionally?
     
  17. LeadSledMerc
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    Thanks...me too!!! :D

    I'm sure it'd be fun on the street...but I built it for the strip only.
     
  18. 1arock
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    Your truck looks killer man great job. Rocky
     
  19. pila38
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    Any news?


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  20. LeadSledMerc
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    The final assembly is done, gas and brakes are plumbed, wiring should be done over the next couple of days, then it's on to the windows...it's getting close! :D
     
  21. fab32
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    Thanks for sharing the build. It turned out awesome and I'm sure the first full bore run will put a smile on your face that couldn't be removed with a 2X4:D

    Frank
     
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