Jeffafa,

Did not know how else to get ahold of you. Finally have the EcoProject up and driving.

For others this is to show its possible to do the ecoswap

 

Well 1st I gotta say Welcome Back Randy. Awesome Idea. I know John (Jowilker) has been mentioning here on threads about putting late model engines in our old trucks. But YOU did it! I bet you got one of the smoothest running Slicks on the Planet. Tagging along. Once you get to that point you ought to contact Robert (Gangstakr) about getting a rearranged 66 grille like he built for his truck. Check his out. It looks SO much better than a stock grille.

 

WOW! just awesome, good work. I can't even get a POS holley to run right.

 

Fear no wires! lol


Nice work, looking forward to more.

 

Very cool! Just a question though - isn't this more of a body swap than an engine swap into an old Ford?

 

Did you read this?


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...eco-slick.html


Read first then ask your question. This is just one awesome build.

 

Awesome. Glad you're back!

 

My question is still valid - I see a new f150 chassis, suspension, brakes, dash drivetrain, etc. with a 66 f100 cab on it. Again, its an awesome build, and it doesn't make sense to just transplant the engine and tranny into an old twin i beam chassis, but ultimately you have more new truck than old truck at the end of the day.Do you disagree?
I was just questioning the title of the thread more than anything....

 

Wow. I bet that drives like a dream. Lots of thought had to go into that one. Only thing I don't like is it looks like you are limited to the ride height; probably can't go lower. Looks like the wheels stick pretty far out because of the late model track width.

 

It's too bad a ton of photos are no longer valid.

 

That's pretty awesome, I like how everything is still held down by clamps or straps for the test drive

 

What a great build! You've inspired me to get moving on my project.

 

Thanks Jeff!

It was good to visit with you a while back @ the dealership.

Once I have the truck all working like it should I will then start the tweaking.

Next up is to make it street legal. Adding lights etc then get it registered.

Drive it a bit before blowing it apart for paint. I will most likely fit tha box to prior to paint.

 

Hey Randy, is the 70 Cyclone on the cover of Aug 2003 Cars & Parts magazine the one you had?

 

It was in a bunch of magazines and calendars. A half dozen Books too.

I do not recall if the one in cars & parts was the SCJ or the CJ car.

I had two of them both Orange

The SCJ car was a no option built for drag racing Orange with White Interior SCJ 4spd with a 4:30 Detroit Locker

The CJ car was a completely loaded Orange with houndstooth interior

Kinda thinking the SCJ was one in Cars & Parts

It was on a NAPA calendar last year.