by "Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
Published 06/21/2017 at 14:30
by "Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
Published 06/21/2017 at 14:30
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STARS: 11
My afternoon is going to consist of figuring out what it’s going to take to give this thing a more modern smallblock V8 (can go Chevy, but would prefer to stick with Ford), an automatic (currently 3sp column shift with Borg electric overdrive), 6V to 12V conversion, power steering and brakes, while attempting to modify as little as possible of the body.
This thing should be a riot once it’s done.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/21/2017 at 14:38, STARS: 0
NO. This should get a nailhead and a top loader
"V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!" (v8demon)
06/21/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 1
A friend of mine just recently picked up a ‘48 with a 390, C6, and 9 inch rear end. It’s been converted to 12v as well.
These are awesome cars. Good luck with it.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
06/21/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 2
*whispers 460 ford*
how MUCH more modern does it NEED to be?.........
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
06/21/2017 at 14:51, STARS: 1
Windsor Fords, at least the 260/289/302 block, are pretty compact so should fit pretty well. Something like a Mod motor or Coyote is going to be an issue because of the width. Of course there’s always a nice 312 Thunderbird Special!
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
06/21/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 4
Sounds like you need a donor basketcase 5.0L Mustang, or a done-for Crown Vic.
"Hammerdown" (hammerdown32)
06/21/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 0
Gorgeous car. My vote is for an LS, turbo 400, and a 9 inch rear.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
06/21/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 1
Do it...
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
06/21/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 0
Expensive but ECO-BOOST it!
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fms-m-9000-20tk/overview/
"V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!" (v8demon)
06/21/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
06/21/2017 at 18:57, STARS: 0
God I love these
"Gin Hawk" (revanoff)
02/13/2018 at 13:12, STARS: 0
Did ya ever do anything with this?
I’m interested in the Overdrive transmission... I live in Oregon. Lemme know!
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
02/13/2018 at 14:08, STARS: 0
Unfortunately the customer never proceeded with the project. I think he slightly underestimated the expense of replacing/upgrading the powertrain/steering/braking/electrical systems.
Man, seeing that picture makes me ready for spring/summer though.