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Old 07-23-2010, 09:26 PM
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1976 f100 ranger. 460 and blowthrough!!!

ok here is my build log. i have a lot of pictures to upload so bare with me.
 
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:28 PM
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this is the truck

heres the head unit

the engine

the dual alternators

some of the dynamat

the autometer gauges (bad picture)
 
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:29 PM
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the bed

the perfect spot to cut out

and the interior

the box

when the whole front of the truck had to be replaced

then when we got it back together, i just need a hood and a patch panel for the dog house (thing behind the hood).
 
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:30 PM
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and here are some pics of the box



 
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small amp that shuts off very quickly. will be getting new one sometime this week.



 
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bottom alt


both alts together
 
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there is a space under the door panel were i can make some pods.




 
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:36 PM
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ok got a few new pics. almost done with the drivers side panel.

door shut

wrapped using speaker cloth


and in the door
 
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:49 PM
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ok the drivers side is all done. now to start the passengers side, and get some speakers.

 
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got my new window put in, it looks so much better. and doesn't leak either.

ok so i took my subs out and redid the wiring from 12 gauge, to 10 gauge. and i took all of my temp paneling out and im going to make it show quality. here are some bare pics.




 
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:50 PM
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ok a few more updates. redid my big 3 with DB 0 awg wire, more sound deadening and started work on the panels.




 
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some new pictures.
my bike

truck and bike

new fuse block

batt buss bars

big three wiring

finaly got onto a meter at my local shop, pretty surprising scores.
2 DC lvl4 15's on an audiopipe 30001D. bad voltage drop, score done at 12.88 volts.

ok so i spun a rod bearing in the truck, no big deal. now i can make it over the top. here are some pics of the tear down .
 
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drivers side

passenger side, one alt out

messy, dirty wiring

battery out

second alt out

power steering pump out. oil and gas lines disconnected
 


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