390fastback wrote:Ummm, I seem to be havin some carb issues to.......your mechanic availiable for another tune??

After that tune, truck runs like shit.. But I don't really seem to care

wow awesome build. and the pictures are good too Have you mocked up how the front fenders will fit around that tire/wheel combo? sorry if that has already been asked. Yes I did mock it up and with the current 5.5 backspace on the rims, clearance is no bueno. During the build I was hopeful that the ...

Just an update.. I was trying to get an accurate track width measurement for the CV front end and needed a little help.. Also, carb needed some tuning. I'll post the measurements when I get a minute.. http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a462/jcperea69/F100%20Resto/20140517_002053_zpsce5a29e6.jpg htt...

How much did the suspension compress with the 460 on it? I'm looking to do the same drivetrain combo in a 1966. Thanks for the pics and build up. Surprisingly, not much. I think the police springs are much stiffer than the LX.. Plenty of travel left. we dropped the 302 and trans in my buddys 65 wit...

myoldman460 wrote:How much did the suspension compress with the 460 on it? I'm looking to do the same drivetrain combo in a 1966. Thanks for the pics and build up.

Surprisingly, not much. I think the police springs are much stiffer than the LX.. Plenty of travel left.

Just to answer a few questions: This front end is from a 2005 Police Interceptor The Ididit column is 30" The trans xmember is a 3" drop I torqued the 4 main thru bolts for the CV front end to 185 ftlbs. (Read that somewhere) P/S pressure line - Robbed the connection to rack, it was then s...

Dude the ride is tight! Roll is very much under control. It has the interceptor springs so the rate is a little stiffer but so much better than what it was. Power steering and brakes make it so much more drivable. I have no complaints.

Running 5x4.5 all around. Got some conversion spacers for the rears. Will probably have the axles redrilled for 5x4.5 next time they're out.

She's driving!


Mmm hmm.. dat ass!

Simon,
I think if you're really budget minded and don't mind hitting the scrap yard a few times, you can get away under $1000. I did a lot of other upgrades with cooling, brakes, gauges and motor dress up so I was in for more than that..

Thanks guys..

LM,
I think that the first time any one has ever voted for me.. Appreciate that..

Hey guys. So I've been lurking around this forum and others for several months gathering info on this swap. I'm somewhat of a newbie hot rodder and this is really my first big project. I've had this 63 for about 2 years and in that time have just been working the motor and trans. Figured it was time...