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Jun 3, 2008 | 01:31 AM

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Julies Cool F1

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The Chevy 350 is a reliable and powerful work horse, parts are very available, and they are somewhat less expensive.

But since the truck is already configured to hold the 289, that is a good engine, or it's big brother the 351 Windsor engine should be a direct swap. There is a lot you can do with the Windsor engine

Unless you are taking the truck apart to paint, finish the mechanics first or you will invariably screw up your paint job swapping engines. also if you are going to clean up your engine compartment (paint whatever) yo uwill want to do that before painting the outside.

Jun 9, 2008 | 03:15 PM

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Hello.

Did try to get a photo of that buckle, but you can't see it on the photo.

So, here a little update for my F100. Did take off the whole Bed. will get the parts for sandblast on Wednesday.... The Cab and the Front I will do in this winter.

The new engine will come for the weekend of June 20th. So, hopefully I can ride it after that weekend.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...id=190852&.jpg

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Christian

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:02 PM

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Jag Red 54

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Nice pix. How did you get the truck tilted up on left side like that???

Jag

Jul 13, 2008 | 01:02 PM

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Here's an other small update on my truck.

Did sandblast the rear end

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...id=193389&.jpg

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...id=193387&.jpg

Got a engine to put in now, its a 302. But its not in yet, will put it in till wednesday...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...id=193388&.jpg

Christian

Jul 13, 2008 | 01:45 PM

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looks real good keep at it.

Jul 17, 2008 | 02:51 PM

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https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...id=193715&.jpg

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An other update. Got the engine in, finally. But doesn't run yet, am waiting for a new oil pressure sensore.

Can't wait to fire it up, hopefully it will start...

Christian

Jul 17, 2008 | 03:20 PM

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homade

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It don't matter what kind of engine,just get-er-dun and getter on the road. Hell I got 2500 miles on Homade and just painted the hood last month so there ain't no rush to make it pretty.

Aug 23, 2008 | 02:50 PM

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Hello.

Been away for a while. But, yes, finally she does run

. Will ride her now till winter and than doing the body work....

Photos will follow....

Cheers
Christian

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Aug 23, 2008 | 08:40 PM

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Julies Cool F1

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HI I read your post and I'm sorry if my answer is a duplicate - I didn't read through al the responses.

I had a 55 with the same 289 and a 3spd overdrive. It was a dream drivetrain as long as you weren't looking for a huge acceleration off the line.

One thing I learned in those early mustang 289s is they were notorious for having inadequate cooling to the heads, especially in the rear of the engine. I would bet your two broken pistons and cracked head are on the passenger side in the back.

With the set-up you have (motor mounts, etc) you could get a later model 289 or direct drop in a 351 Windsor - which is another dream engine. If I had the choice of any engine to put in my truck (like I had the bucks to start from scratch) I'd be tempted to go withthe 289/351 and when I rebuilt, try to upgrade to a "high performance" model.

Good Luck!
J!