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Hello everyone,
my name is phatbank. I live in south-eastern wisconsin. I am 27 years old. Ford freak all my life, mustangs mostly. i have always been a truck man though. I'm doing my first truck resto right now. i have a 1969 f-100, style side, short box, 302 and 3 on the tree." the alabama slamma"
I would like some feed back on a couple of points.
1. has any one converted to rack and pinion? eg.fatman fab.
2. t-5 converion or tremec500?
3. 4-link rear?

I reacently picked up a '71 camper special.....with the camper...just a bit of wisdom those vista liner campers have about 200 pounds of aluminum on them. i bought it for the interoir and dash...i will be posting parts later that I will be selling.
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:wel: :fr: We are looking forward to pics. Welcome aboard. Look around there has been some recent discussion about the T5 and tremec. Keep us posted on your project. :thup:
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:hi: and :wel: to the site.

T5 trannies SUCK!

read this: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=12591
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Oh boy here we go again... :D Just kidding. Whay happened Heep? I guess no good experiences with a T5?
I hope I'm not asking the same question twice, I forget. :hmm:

<EDIT> Ooops...I didn't see your link Heep, sorry :doh:
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welcome! :D t-5 don't suck if you get the right one or build it right. way better then a 4 speed. overdrive is really nice. i had one in my 70 short bed with a built 302 and b&m blower and it never gave me any problems.
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Welcome from MT! We love pics here!!
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:wel: :fr: :rock:
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Welcome aboard, interesting name.
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Welcome aboard. We need some pics.
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welcome phatbank
take a look at my photo gallerie you may get some
ideas for your project.
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marz. looks like your 68 is going to be one bad ride...
The most recent issue of car craft answered my questions about the t-5 it's self...the only thing that remains is has any one here done it? and is there and tips/tricks or warnings?

did any one here go on the hot rod power tour?
i was on the 2005 tour.
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Welcome aboard! :D
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Welcome phatbank, Don't forget we love pics when you get a chance
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Hey phatbank, nice to hear from someone in 'Sconny. If you got any outer-fenders from that camper (that aren't all rot) give me a shout.
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