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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Been a member for a few months now thought it would be good to introduce myself and my project. I have a 1973 F-100 lwb 2wd thats been in the family for as long as i can remember, it was handed down to me from my pops about 10 years ago when he passed and i have finally started bringing her back from the grave!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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Welcome aboard!!
Awesome story, can't wait to read about the truck being brought back to life!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks everybody..heres a little info about what i have done to the old gal..
current engine mods include
-D2OE 72 torino block
-10.7:1 compression
-all forged 347 stroker kit
-port and polished gt40p heads
-roller rockers
-comp springs
-comp cam
-demon 650 carb
-cobra intake and valve covers
-long tube headers
-straight tubes
-Flowmaster 10 series
-Aluminum Radiator
tranny
-rebuilt c4 with shift kit
-3/8 aluminum cooling lines
exterior
-boss 338 wheels (painted classic grey with polished lip)
-new grille inserts painted to match wheels
-rebuilt ford 9" 3:89 trac lock
-redrilled axles and rotors to 5x4.5
interior
-smoothed out dash
-wood steering wheel
-custom instrument cluster
-all white faced gauges

and im sure there are some little things im forgetting

future mods will include
-professional tune
-crown vic front end swap
-roll pan
-supercharger ?
-e85 conversion ?
-axle flip kit
-diamond tuck seats/door panels/headliner/dash cover
-paint and body (when i can decide the colors!)
-im also throwing around the idea of a forged twin turbo 4.6 mod motor

Lots coming! its been 10 years since i have driven her and i cant wait for her maiden cruise around the block!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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Nice truck, welcome to new mexico.
 
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