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lousblown55chevy

05-21-2014 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 88fordf150 (Post 6687924)

I believe it is at about 10% under driven, I thought that might be a good range for a street truck. The fuel pump is rated at 110gph free flow with 6.5-8.0 psi.. These edelbrocks I hear like no more than 5psi? I plan on installing a AFR gauge to be on the safe side. I'm running the gears that came in the truck ( 3:73 ) but I added a posi unit. I'm sure it will be a tire fryer. Should be an experience seeing how I have never driven a blown anything before.

Just keep a close eye on the fuel press. under wide open throttle , and go easy on the timing. I have to say that once you drive a boosted car nothing else compares !

lousblown55chevy

05-21-2014 09:04 PM

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Here are a couple pics of my beast

88fordf150

05-22-2014 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore (Post 6688099)

Brad - looks great! Looks like some high quality workmanship going on there.

Whereabouts in Michigan are you located (roughly)?

Sidebar: regarding that SPID label - you may want to spellcheck that before printing a bunch up.

;)

K

Jackson County about 6 miles from Michigan International Speedway. How about you?

88fordf150

05-22-2014 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lousblown55chevy (Post 6688173)

Here are a couple pics of my beast

Sweet car! 55 is one of my all time favorites.

88fordf150

07-05-2014 09:56 PM

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Removed the mid-bearing support & add some welds to the trailing arms today.

67chevy1series

07-06-2014 01:56 AM

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I'm really considering doing those welds on my trailing arms... I just wonder how much of a difference it will make

88fordf150

07-06-2014 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series (Post 6749630)

I'm really considering doing those welds on my trailing arms... I just wonder how much of a difference it will make

There is only about 4 factory spot welds holding them together. I saw a post awhile back where someones had rusted and came apart! I probably should have welded the seam on the top & bottom, I only did the top.

67chevy1series

07-07-2014 08:44 AM

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:eek: wow I always noticed the rivets in the middle but I never counted how many there were... I guess I will break out the arc welder and lay some beads.. Trucks looking good, keep it up

67chevy_hotrod

07-22-2014 09:09 PM

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Updates?

88fordf150

07-23-2014 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy_hotrod (Post 6771851)

Updates?

Not much has happened lately. I'm getting ready to start a new job. The cash flow has been pretty slim here for awhile.:whine:

67chevy_hotrod

07-27-2014 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 88fordf150 (Post 6772352)

Not much has happened lately. I'm getting ready to start a new job. The cash flow has been pretty slim here for awhile.:whine:

I am sorry to here that just whatever you do dont get rid of this thing it will be a killer truck when its done! good luck with your new job as well!

88fordf150

07-28-2014 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy_hotrod (Post 6778721)

I am sorry to here that just whatever you do dont get rid of this thing it will be a killer truck when its done! good luck with your new job as well!

Thanks. It would have to be a case life or death for me to get rid of this truck. I plan to start work back on it real soon! Drive shaft, cab mounts, paint the bottom of floor & fire wall and then cab can go back on for the last time.;)

88fordf150

08-15-2014 06:13 PM

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Started to do some work on the inner & outer roof panels.

88fordf150

08-15-2014 06:14 PM

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one more pic.

67chevy1series

08-15-2014 08:40 PM

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Nice work! Keep the progress coming!

67chevy_hotrod

08-20-2014 01:15 AM

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Sweet! nice body work too! coming right along man i will tell you you got me so pumped on your build i cannot wait till this thing is tearing up the street!!

Dieselwrencher

08-20-2014 03:55 PM

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Taking that outer roof skin off sure makes that inner panel repair a lot nicer. Great work!

Possmguts

03-15-2015 09:10 AM

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Im in.

moggey01

03-16-2015 01:13 AM

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Nice. Good to see something different . I like it.

88fordf150

03-22-2015 03:35 PM

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Test fitted my roof panel today and moved my pedals back 3/4" or so.

jjzepplin

03-22-2015 06:22 PM

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Nice! How did the roof fit and which brand did you use?
Cool pedal Idea. I am 6-1 and might steal the idea from you...

88fordf150

03-22-2015 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin (Post 7101537)

Nice! How did the roof fit and which brand did you use?
Cool pedal Idea. I am 6-1 and might steal the idea from you...

I don't honestly remember what brand the roof was, but it did fit nicely.

3/4 - 1" off the pedals will surely make a difference.

swamp rat

03-23-2015 09:44 PM

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Great idea using tie down straps for the roof shell. Subscribed!

88fordf150

08-02-2015 01:02 PM

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Finished with the installation of the top. Started body work on the back of the cab. I want to spray the bottom of the cab floor so I can set the cab back on the frame for the last time! I plan on painting the bottom of the cab body color. Not really worried about stone chips and mud seeing how this isn't a daily driver.

88fordf150

08-02-2015 01:04 PM

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Also picked up a new 3" driveshaft with solid u-joints.

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