Engine meets Truck !!!
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From: Hanau Germany
Engine meets Truck !!!
Greetings from Germany !!!
Look !!! My 289 is only inches away from my 54 F100.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=11375&.jpg
Just finished this nice silver tool on which the engine is hanging. It is a "engine load leveler". By turning the crank I can tilt the engine. With the tranny mounted I will tilt the back of the tranny down, lower it into the engine compartment and the tilt the whole assembly to level. Cool. Made it from scrap metal, just had to buy that shaft (which is M18 = 18mm) and a few M18 nuts. Total investment $20. ... but also a few hours.
Look !!! My 289 is only inches away from my 54 F100.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=11375&.jpg
Just finished this nice silver tool on which the engine is hanging. It is a "engine load leveler". By turning the crank I can tilt the engine. With the tranny mounted I will tilt the back of the tranny down, lower it into the engine compartment and the tilt the whole assembly to level. Cool. Made it from scrap metal, just had to buy that shaft (which is M18 = 18mm) and a few M18 nuts. Total investment $20. ... but also a few hours.
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Dec-02 AT 01:23 PM (EST)]Kai,
nice pic and good job... I hate you !!!
you're soooo close I bet you can taste it.. the truck looks great and that blue block makes my mouth water... now stop playing around and post the plans for the engine leveler... I want to build one.. seriously it would make a great tech article and I'm sure a lot of us would take advantage of the plan... hurry up...
Merry Christmas
john
:-X12
BTW be sure and take the engine stand plate off the block... it positivily will not mount to your transmission
nice pic and good job... I hate you !!!
you're soooo close I bet you can taste it.. the truck looks great and that blue block makes my mouth water... now stop playing around and post the plans for the engine leveler... I want to build one.. seriously it would make a great tech article and I'm sure a lot of us would take advantage of the plan... hurry up...
Merry Christmas
john
:-X12 BTW be sure and take the engine stand plate off the block... it positivily will not mount to your transmission
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Lookin good Kai, keep us posted.
<<<BTW be sure and take the engine stand plate off the block... it positivily will not mount to your transmission>>>
He's going to take it off after he knocks out his windshield. He'll be back here asking how hot you have to get sand so you can make your own glass, all necessary due to high shipping costs of a new shield.
'fenders
<<<BTW be sure and take the engine stand plate off the block... it positivily will not mount to your transmission>>>
He's going to take it off after he knocks out his windshield. He'll be back here asking how hot you have to get sand so you can make your own glass, all necessary due to high shipping costs of a new shield.
'fenders
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... John, I copied what I saw on a thumb nail size picture in the Summit catalog. You can buy this nice piece of metal at $70 or so. Or you can have lotsa fun making it yourself. I sure could measure the one I built and make a nice little drawing (larger than thunb nail).
... Dewayne, just knocked the windshield out. So how hot do I have to get the sand ?
You guys are so funny. I love it.
... Dewayne, just knocked the windshield out. So how hot do I have to get the sand ?
You guys are so funny. I love it.
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Hey Kai,
After carefully examining your picture I realized you have to turn the engine so the crankshaft runs front-to-back for these old trucks. I know all the engines in vehicles you've driven recently are mounted side-to-side (transverse) but, trust me, that's a new-fangled invension. If you put the engine in your truck transverse you'll only have one gear and no steering.
After carefully examining your picture I realized you have to turn the engine so the crankshaft runs front-to-back for these old trucks. I know all the engines in vehicles you've driven recently are mounted side-to-side (transverse) but, trust me, that's a new-fangled invension. If you put the engine in your truck transverse you'll only have one gear and no steering.
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Dec-02 AT 04:28 PM (EST)]Kai,
not to fear...broken windshields are no problem... go to marthaStewart.com... she makes all her own glass... it's a good thing !!
just click on the "Martha's home glass making kit... and enter your Visa number... It's only 695.50 plus S&H... which to Germany would total 1345.45. But still cheaper than shipping a windshield from the states...
Glad you're not George... he'd want to start with a stone and make his own sand... got to stay original... don't want no aftermarket or custom sand ..
john :-X12
I need a icon with a santa hat AND sunglasses... to show my coolness...
on the engine tilter... did you use bearings on each end of the screw ?? I for one would love the sketch.. if you want to do up a plan I can post it on my site for others if you like...
j
not to fear...broken windshields are no problem... go to marthaStewart.com... she makes all her own glass... it's a good thing !!
just click on the "Martha's home glass making kit... and enter your Visa number... It's only 695.50 plus S&H... which to Germany would total 1345.45. But still cheaper than shipping a windshield from the states...
Glad you're not George... he'd want to start with a stone and make his own sand... got to stay original... don't want no aftermarket or custom sand ..
john :-X12
I need a icon with a santa hat AND sunglasses... to show my coolness...
on the engine tilter... did you use bearings on each end of the screw ?? I for one would love the sketch.. if you want to do up a plan I can post it on my site for others if you like...
j
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From: MOYOCK NC
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kai the truck looks great and that engine tilter that you built is excellent just a thought from somebody who has done it before you might want to put the crank handle of the tilter over the front of the engine makes for a little more clearance on the fire wall not to mention its easier to reach to adjust everything.
quick question the headlights look yellow or are your turn signals inside the headlight?
great job:-X12
gee ooh
quick question the headlights look yellow or are your turn signals inside the headlight?
great job:-X12
gee ooh
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Kai,
You know, I'll bet with the time you've spent building tools you could have finished your truck by now. See what happens when you start hanging out with george and john?
If you'd follow my example you'd just use log chain and a crowbar. It gets you on the road a whole lot quicker. Who needs finesse' anyway?
Seriously, it's looking very good, including the tools, and you'll be tooling down the highway before you know it. Merry Christmas to you all!
You know, I'll bet with the time you've spent building tools you could have finished your truck by now. See what happens when you start hanging out with george and john?
If you'd follow my example you'd just use log chain and a crowbar. It gets you on the road a whole lot quicker. Who needs finesse' anyway?
Seriously, it's looking very good, including the tools, and you'll be tooling down the highway before you know it. Merry Christmas to you all!
Engine meets Truck !!!
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From: Hanau Germany
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... George, I knew something was wrong. 
Is there a FWD conversion for the F100s ?
... John, I guess I will do the drawing of my tool over the X-Mas days (of which we have 2 1/2 over here). :-X12
... Fordgo, these yellow headlights are pretty odd, eeh ?!?!
I think they were made in France. I think it is low and high beam in white and then there's a separate reflector for fog lights all in one housing. Unfortunately the reflectors are pretty blind and these type of lights are kinda illegal, too. I just had them and mounted them to make it look better for now. I will buy a regular set of headlights these days.
... Gwillkrrs, it just looks close to be complete. Unfortunately I am far away.
... mtflat, I love tools. I know there's often a way without it, but it sure is more fun with the right tools. I have spend a fortune on tools and keep on buying (or sometimes making).
Thanx for all the responses. :-) :-) :-)
X-Mas Greetings from Germany !!!
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Is there a FWD conversion for the F100s ?... John, I guess I will do the drawing of my tool over the X-Mas days (of which we have 2 1/2 over here). :-X12
... Fordgo, these yellow headlights are pretty odd, eeh ?!?!
I think they were made in France. I think it is low and high beam in white and then there's a separate reflector for fog lights all in one housing. Unfortunately the reflectors are pretty blind and these type of lights are kinda illegal, too. I just had them and mounted them to make it look better for now. I will buy a regular set of headlights these days.... Gwillkrrs, it just looks close to be complete. Unfortunately I am far away.
... mtflat, I love tools. I know there's often a way without it, but it sure is more fun with the right tools. I have spend a fortune on tools and keep on buying (or sometimes making).
Thanx for all the responses. :-) :-) :-)
X-Mas Greetings from Germany !!!
:-X12 :-X12 :-X12 :-X12 :-X12 :-X12
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