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Hey I was just wondering if this would be smart I would like to take my 69 ford f250 and turn it in to a dragster-hot rod I thinking about taking out my 390 and putting a 582 in to it and then going with a deuce and trying to lighten my truck but my father says it's a dumb idea so I would like some out side opinions.
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From: Covington usa
69 Dragster??
As you can see my youngest son wants to make his 69 into a hotrod. I was trying to explain that due to metal fatigue it wouldn't be a good idea. His truck could have 1000.00 thrown into it and the book here in Seattle books it from 6000 to 14000! I would drag race that! A nice street cruiser would be a better use of money in my estimation..
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I'm running a 67/69 F250. I've got a hot stroked 428 in it. I realize I'm battling weight. but, the advantage of starting with a 3/4 ton, is that the drivetrain and suspension are less likely to give in to the extra power. I'm into the 14s, with a substantial fuel suplly issue. I think it will go 13s when I get the carb/fuel feed issue resolved. I'm also running a stock style torque converter and a cam that still allows me to use it as a truck with AC, PS and PB. I'd have no problem pulling my car and my bike to the track with tools, drag tires etc if I had a trailer. That's a cool thing to say at the track "Not only did my 4500lb truck run past your ricer, I could have pulled 2 of them to the track comfortably."
http://www.thedreyerfamily.com/69f25.../67project.htm
http://www.thedreyerfamily.com/69f25.../67project.htm
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Hot rod trucks are 
My '69 F100 shortbed with a 428Cj motor, 4 spd(car type-not truck creeper), 4.56 gears has run 13.4's. Fun street toy. Check my gallery for a few shots of it. It's 4080 lbs with me.
To each his own.
Good Luck, have fun!
My '69 F100 shortbed with a 428Cj motor, 4 spd(car type-not truck creeper), 4.56 gears has run 13.4's. Fun street toy. Check my gallery for a few shots of it. It's 4080 lbs with me.
To each his own.
Good Luck, have fun!
