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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Smile Project 1979 F100 Rocket

Just sayin hello to all members, 1st post and day on this site!
Like the title says , I just bought this project 79 truck!

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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Welcome to the crowd. We look forward to your gallery.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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A tired old 302 with a bull low 4 speed that's coming out!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Frontend replaced today , tierods and centerlink as well the Kingpins and a new rag joint on the steering box! Now that I can drive in a straight line, I can check the drivetrain out a little closer!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Running...but only on 6

Cylinder 7 and 8 are dead so will be upgraded to a 351Windsor with a C4 automatic!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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TCI breakaway 11" 2400 stall speed with a Lentech Automatics C-4 behind a 351 Windsor 4 barrell!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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That is in now with a new set of summit headers into dual 2 1/4 pipe with Hooker Aerochamber mufflers!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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Holley 750 vac sec to top it off and a Hurst Pro-Matic 2 Truck shifter to get'er done!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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I have to go get a digital camera real soon!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Any internal engine mods? If so, what CR did you end up with and cam choice? Rear gear? Details! We want details! And pictures!

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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The engine is a used one with little miles, it came from my engine builder for the right $ . It has a speed pro cam with 500 lift, other than that it was a stock engine!
 
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1st lesson : Don't put used Carb on new project , some crap in it needs a kit!
 
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the 750 carb is a bit too big for that engine... youd be much better off with a 600-650... better response and better fuel economy with the smaller primaries
 
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I am looking into a 650 DP holley the same as my Racecar and it works well on the 302!
 
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