OK, update time

We have three guys with the courage to keep it like Henry made it. Y blocks and straight axles forever!!!!!!!!!!

We also have three guys with no chance of finding a waterpump at Autozone on a Saturday night.

We have at least three trucks with little chance of getting over 10 mpg but that's not why you built it is it?

I haven't entered my truck yet, but as soon as Vern finds a smallblock, then all three Dodge clip guys will be running smallblock Fords. Could it be that nothing else will fit.

There are absolutely no Camaro clips.........yet..........but we do have one guy with a demonstrated inability to make a firm decision on which IFS front suspension is best this month.

We have one color blind German who is sleeping right now.

'fenders has only made one Chevy guy mad so far. Pretty slow night

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Dec-02 AT 09:02 PM (EST)]

>Smart A$$ with a Big Block














This is too funny keep it up. 'Fenders remember we're all counting on you to count for us.

 

Gentlemen,

Stock front and rear suspension
1977 302
1985 AOD
GM Column

"If it is not a FORD truck, why buy or drive it!!!!!!!!"


James

 

First of all, the results that Vern has posted are fairly representative of the real streetrod world. You are going to get the opposite extreme here on FTE I believe. We can add up the "statistical data" in a few days when more folks check in.

Here is my ride

Engine- Converted from Chevy 305 to Ford 302

Transmission- From Turbo 350 to C-4

Rearend- Was Chrysler 8 3/4, now Ford 9 inch

IFS- Was and still is Volare, if it is anything less than I expect when we get back on the road, I may hack it off at the firewall and try a Ford clip such as LTD or T-Bird. If it rides nice with the Volare, I'll hold my nose and keep the hood shut.

'fenders

 

'48 F6, flathead 6, stock everything, flat dump, 2-speed rear
'52 F6, flathead 8 (239) stock everything, flat-bed, 2-speed rear
'85 F250, 460, auto, stock everything
'76 LTD, 351W, auto, stock (Dad's last car, he bought it new, 86K miles)
'64 Ford 2000 Offset tractor, stock
'62 Ford 541 Offset tractor, stock, has Sherman 3-speed combo tranny


Do I qualify as a Ford guy yet? Is there another Ford in my future?

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Dec-02 AT 10:04 PM (EST)]im running a

390 with a holley 4bbl
c6 tranny with a lokar nostagia shifter
a 1968 mercury station wagon front clip
the 9 inch rear end out of the 68 wagon
and a ford tilt steering column

and now that i have a decent digital camera ill try to get some pics and start my gallery but i first have to finish the xmas shopping for the 11 yr old maybe ill try to find him an old mustang lol



gee ooh

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Dec-02 AT 10:33 PM (EST)]1955 f100

volare front clip
9in rear
390 ford


DAVE

 

1957 f-100

Ford 390,
Ford c-6
Ford 9" rear with 3.73
Original straight axel up front, complete rebuilt

And the all consuming frame off restoation that has gone on for far too long, but enjoying every minute of it!

Oh yeah, forgot the brand X steering column installation. (It was an inexpensive and fairly easy install)

 

here you go 'fenders (FTE's own Arthur Anderson)

56 panel truck
Camaro subframe, it was done 14 years ago, the clip was free, and lined up too close to ignore a gift horse
351C from a 72 Mustang
AOD transmission
63 Galaxy 9" with 3.50 gears
Camaro tilt column, key, no shifter
Mustang floor shifter soon to be a Lokar Nostalgic

 

... Color blind, eh ? Could you guys put colored photos in your galleries, please. I only see light grey, medium grey and dark grey trucks everywhere, .... ?!?! LOL

'fenders, do I get extra points for saying that I removed a brand X 327 and a brand X TH400 from my truck right after I got it? I WANT SOME EXTRA POINTS. NOW.

Oh by the way, there was a sales posting in a Swiss web site for a 1953 F100 Ambulance (must be a Panel or did someone purpose built other Ambulance bodies onto a F100 chassis ?). I have requested photos. The truck is posted at SFR 4,800 or so (that is roughly $ 3,000) and it is not driving. Have asked a 1000 questions and hope to have some answers soon. This is an I6 - 3 Speed.

Do I really need another project ???

 

New trends developing..........

The 390s are starting to pour in like SBC 350s at a Street Machine Nationals Event....

Dind,Ding,Ding we finally have a Camaro clip, I just knew you'd drop in Truckfarmer.... I can't slam these in case the Volare gig doesn't work out, my choices will be limited here in no new frames within 500 miles land .

Kai has requested bonus points for pulling a Chevy drivetrain and replacing with a Ford.......... 50 points so awarded, please mark it in the official record at this time. You are the wind beneath my wings Kai. High fives!!!!!!

Kai has also pointed out that everybodies trucks are flat black and gray at this time. I don't know what he is talking about, did I tell you he was color blind?

Gotta go to work

Arthur "fenders" Anderson

 

Well, I was hoping NOT to open a can of worms with this thread, but it looks like we're going to have some fun with it anyway. Guess I have to include my truck.

48 Ford F-3
Engine - still undecided but leaning toward SBC
Trans - depends on engine choice, but TH350 if engine is SBC
Front Suspension - Mopar torsion bar
Rear End - Maybe Ford but probably Mopar 8 1/4
Steering Column - GM

I know that's not much to go on, but my truck has a long way to go before any of this is permanent.

 

Lets hear it from another stocker. No 'fenders I guess I dont care if I can't find instant over-the-counter water pumps (can get everything overnite though!) '55 F100

312 You 'betcha Y-Block
Rebuilt but still like-heardin'-a -cow-down-the-highway solid stock front end.
3.92 Dana stock pumpkin complete with weepy pinion seal.

Gotta love that 'ol hardware!!

Midnite Cruiser

 

57 F-100 stepside

223hp 6cyl
C4
straight axle
63 steering column
2002 seat
9" rear

saved this one from the crusher and have had a ball with it!!!

Wingman

 

1951 F-1 Extended Cab (perpetual project truck)
Engine - 302 SB Ford
Trans. - c-4
Front Suspension - Volare
Rear-end - Plymouth until my Brother-in-law gives me the Ford he promised.