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11-12-2006 08:56 PM #1
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Finally Joined
I don't know why it has taken me so long to sign up.Search the web all the time looking for specific bits and pieces,I am hoping this forum will make it a lot easier.Own a 53 Willys pickup which has a blown smallblock and have just added nitrous to see what will blow first.Am learning all the time which is easy when you don't know much.Am finishing the truck this winter hopefully with the upholstery being the last item.:D
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11-13-2006 04:56 AM #2
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Welcome to CHR
Any pictures of your project??Charlie
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11-13-2006 07:53 AM #3
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Welcome.
Don't know how old you are, but there was a time when the wagon version of your truck was a popular race car. I believe it was in Modified Production classes.
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11-13-2006 08:56 AM #4
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Welcome to the forum.
Don
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11-13-2006 07:41 PM #5
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Thanks for the welcome will try and get some pictures up here as soon as I can figure it out.
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11-13-2006 09:19 PM #6
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Ok lets see if this works.Hopefully a picture of my truck will be shown.
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11-13-2006 09:22 PM #7
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11-13-2006 10:42 PM #8
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Nice looking ride there !Got anymore pics ?
Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)
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11-14-2006 06:28 AM #9
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Will try and post some more tonight now that I think I have the attachment part worked out.
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11-14-2006 08:47 PM #10
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One more to add.
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11-14-2006 09:49 PM #11
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That's got to be a wild ride!!!! Great looking truck, super job on the build!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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11-15-2006 07:59 AM #12
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Thanks for the compliment it definitely has been a learning experience.So far 5 years and counting.I hope to finish the upholstery this winter now that the snow has started to fly.Can't take credit for the paint or some of the bodywork but was happy to get it on the road this past July and get some miles on it.It is a lot of fun which is what it's all about right!
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11-15-2006 01:32 PM #13
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Boy That's one fiine looking truck with that blower sitting up like that. What are you using for gears?Keep smiling, it only hurts when you think it does!
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11-15-2006 04:04 PM #14
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I am assuming by gears you are talking rear end.It is a 9" rear with 3:54 gearing.Picked it up at a wrecker out of an old F150 tore it down and put on a disc kit from Wilwood and it has a Chris Alston 4 bar setup with Panhard bar.The bed is made from 1/8th inch plate to add a little weight but it doesn't help much.I built it for the street so am not to worried about the lack of traction,keeps me honest.
If you were reffering to blower drive gearing it is 9% underdriven.
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11-15-2006 04:10 PM #15
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Your right the first time. With those 3:54 gears and I'm guessing around 500-550HP and a willys truck that probably weighs in about 3200 lbs your talking about some serious elapse times if you ran it at the drag strip. Congrats on a beautiful built truck.
Keep smiling, it only hurts when you think it does!
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