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by chris401
January 4, 2023, 2:14 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Finally Started The 352 FE To 65' 430 MEL Engine Swap
Replies: 6
Views: 2787
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Re: Finally Started The 352 FE To 65' 430 MEL Engine Swap

Thanks', here is a link to the 383-462 MEL forum. It has photos of the mock up.

http://ford-mel-engine.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1687
by chris401
January 1, 2023, 11:23 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Finally Started The 352 FE To 65' 430 MEL Engine Swap
Replies: 6
Views: 2787
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Finally Started The 352 FE To 65' 430 MEL Engine Swap

Finally installed the 430. I ended up moving the transmission boss above the starter so I could use the FE bell housing. A few things left to clean up tomorrow. I plan on getting to the exhaust shop this Wednesday.

Never heard this exhaust note from my 65's.

https://youtu.be/UJoF3h4bx2c
by chris401
December 26, 2022, 9:08 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Aluminum intake 352
Replies: 2
Views: 1564
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Re: Aluminum intake 352

Looking for a four barrel aluminum intake for my 66 with a 352. Something mild, not radical. It's a stock frequent driver. I have a four barrel off of a 77 460 I want to use. I've been pleased with the mileage and low rpm torque with an Edelbrock SP2P 390 on my 352 65' F-250 4 speed. 4800 was about...
by chris401
November 4, 2022, 10:13 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Get it done
Replies: 4
Views: 1439
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Re: Get it done

In line with Shipwreck and Mr. Jones here. Seems for the most part NAPA is one of the places that still carries repair parts. Brushes, rehostats, miscellaneous bolts, power steering pump rebuild kits, ect. Seems replacing is the popular repair.
by chris401
November 1, 2022, 9:26 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: The amazing spirit of some people
Replies: 2
Views: 1967
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Re: The amazing spirit of some people

I usually stop to help because the scenerio you came across will run through my mind till I do stop. Most of the time it is nothing or they have a phone. At least I know someone won't get robbed, kidnapped or killed when I could have made a difference. Thanks' for posting your experience.
by chris401
October 17, 2022, 10:40 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: What's Happened to this Place?
Replies: 31
Views: 45052
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Re: What's Happened to this Place?

What has happened to this website? I remember when a post would get pushed off the front page after a few days. I just noticed that I was still the last poster to this forum, yet my recent posts were almost 10 days old. I could understand other members refusing to read my babble. It wouldn't be the...
by chris401
September 9, 2022, 10:50 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted:Front Bumper for 65/66, Original Painted
Replies: 1
Views: 2200
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Re: Wanted:AC Compressor Mount, Front Bumper

PM has been sent.
by chris401
September 5, 2022, 7:18 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: What's Happened to this Place?
Replies: 31
Views: 45052
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Re: What's Happened to this Place?

Lack of an onsite photo host probably hasn't helped keep the sites popularity going. A few of us got a reality check using a free photo host. It will happen again down the road unless we are able to post photos directly to this site.
by chris401
August 29, 2022, 10:02 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New Member Intro
Replies: 15
Views: 5871
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Re: New Member Intro

Hi, I'm Avery. I'm aarons428's daughter, and y'all probably know me or have heard of me. I am the girl that is building her own slick. Right now, my truck is still in the process of finishing it, but hopefully it gets finished soon. My 428 engine that my dad had in his '65 is almost finished. My tr...
by chris401
August 29, 2022, 7:40 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: electronic ignition choices
Replies: 5
Views: 2526
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Re: electronic ignition choices

I have been mulling over upgrading to electronic ignition. I can't determine which of the following two options is best. The little chip that you put into the existing distributor, or the GM-like distributor with the HEI guts. If I go the former, am I supposed to get the hot-shot ignition coil also...
by chris401
July 17, 2022, 12:32 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Maggie Valley, NC 2022 Pics
Replies: 6
Views: 5399
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Re: Maggie Valley, NC 2022 Pics

Thanks for posting, alotta nice Iron there!! You weren't sure what this one was?? Neither am I, but here's my best guess(s) 1951-52 F series Grille 1946-48 Ford passenger car Front fenders & hood USPS Mail Jeep Cowl, Cab & doors Dodge truck box and rear fenders https://i.postimg.cc/JzNrs9LF...
by chris401
June 13, 2022, 3:37 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: When some things get so high, they fly out the window….
Replies: 7
Views: 2482
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Re: When some things get so high, they fly out the window….

That makes those rare skinny 16" 5 lug wheels look better and better.

EDIT: Just priced my favorite Cooper Cobra 275/60 R15 rears and 235/60 R15 fronts at $800.XX out the door from Discount Tire. From 1993 to 2000 the rears went from $110 to $140 a pair.
by chris401
June 12, 2022, 10:24 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: How NOT to restomod your slick... Not for the squeamish.
Replies: 10
Views: 3189
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Re: How NOT to restomod your slick... Not for the squeamish.

Ive noticed a trend as I have grown older. Personal income and common sense have an inverse relationship most of the time. He hopes to create a rat truck rocket ship, not realizing that a tesla has an aluminum body , low center of gravity and short wheelbase. So all the programing that controls the...
by chris401
May 28, 2022, 6:42 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 1965 F-250 Helper Spring Interchange
Replies: 0
Views: 4527
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1965 F-250 Helper Spring Interchange

Looking for helper springs, are they the same as 67-72?

Eaton Spring in Mi is not an option.
Thank's,
by chris401
May 11, 2022, 3:36 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: How NOT to restomod your slick... Not for the squeamish.
Replies: 10
Views: 3189
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Re: How NOT to restomod your slick... Not for the squeamish.

Dang, I suppose that bed can still be saved without too much work. Fab up some appropriate looking fenders with a set of dual wheels. Better a dual wheel F-250 than what ever he was thinking.
by chris401
February 14, 2022, 6:07 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Replacing 4.10 Gears In The 1965 Dana 60
Replies: 2
Views: 2433
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Re: Replacing 4.10 Gears In The 1965 Dana 60

fire704 wrote:I found the gears for my 64 dana 60 at a junk yard. They came from a 66.
Something about the C3XX cast housing that makes a difference. What gears did you swap to?
by chris401
February 10, 2022, 10:56 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Replacing 4.10 Gears In The 1965 Dana 60
Replies: 2
Views: 2433
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Replacing 4.10 Gears In The 1965 Dana 60

I'm looking for part numbers for 3.54 that will fit my 16 spline. Lots of options out there but suppliers can't tell me for sure if I'll get the right parts the first time for this older axle. Who has gone through this and found the replacements that fit?
Thank's
by chris401
February 3, 2022, 12:42 pm
Forum: Jokes & Funnies
Topic: Whaaaaaaaaaat just happened here?
Replies: 2
Views: 1254
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Re: Whaaaaaaaaaat just happened here?

jamesdfo wrote:LOL Even after you've seen it, you won't believe it!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZkW4bl7Nq0&t=59s
Well that is a kick in the head.
by chris401
January 28, 2022, 6:41 am
Forum: Jokes & Funnies
Topic: Cops & Tickets
Replies: 1
Views: 1001
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Re: Cops & Tickets

Good one.
by chris401
January 22, 2022, 12:40 pm
Forum: Hints and Tricks
Topic: Body bolts and screws
Replies: 2
Views: 6932
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Re: Body bolts and screws

Thank's for posting.