67 Short Bed Build (10/23) Paint Pic

[1967AceStroker]

Well, its finally come time to start working on my '67. One last look of the "original" before the transformation.

And here is the rust free donor cab/front end. From '71 F250 Camper Special.


Also going in will be a 351 Cleveland dynoed at 460bhp, followed by a C6.

I plan on many other upgrades, I can post the installations as I do them. And am going to try and frequently update so everyone can see whats happening with my project, but you know how that goes. I also know how much you guys like the pictures, so I will do my best to make sure there are pics with updates.


*1st post edited many times for title update only.*

[iamthewreckingcrew]

Keep it comin'

[Joshpow]

Looking forward to more progress.

[Skifu]

I like what your doing,but theres no way that motor has that much HP,with stock heads,especially at the rear wheels,correct me if Im wrong.

[rjewkes]

The rockers look to be upgraded perhaps rollers?

[1967AceStroker]

I like what your doing,but theres no way that motor has that much HP,with stock heads,especially at the rear wheels,correct me if Im wrong.

Thanks. That motor does makes 460hp, at the flywheel. It has stock 4v heads. My dad is the one who had it built years ago, and he has the dyno sheets and he said he would look for them. When he finds them I can take a picture of one of the dyno sheets and post it up.

The rockers look to be upgraded perhaps rollers?

Yep, them sure are roller rockers.

[1967AceStroker]

Well today I did some disassembly on the truck. I removed the old front end. And I have the cab stripped of everything that I'm not keeping, and all the way ready to take off. I am going to have to wait till tomorow to switch the cabs, gotta wait for the reinforcements to help lift.

[papabug71]

4V Clevelands are BAAAD. I only have the 2V version

[brandon.k]

Those 4v's do make good power. I had one in my pickup before i sold it, but it was gone when i bought it back. My buddy kept the motor when he sold me my ride back. He went back through it with all the high dollar stuff and if i remember right it was some over 500 horse. He put it in his 66 Fairlane with 411's and a 4 speed. That thing was crazy.

[hazelnut]

I think 351C is one of fords better motors,its a shame that they only had a 4 year run.i had the 4bbl verson and ive got to say that was one badaaz little motor,good luck with you truck What size gears you going to be runnin? and please dont run without a drive shaft loop on your truck

[1967AceStroker]

I think 351C is one of fords better motors,its a shame that they only had a 4 year run.i had the 4bbl verson and ive got to say that was one badaaz little motor,good luck with you truck What size gears you going to be runnin? and please dont run without a drive shaft loop on your truck

For now, I am going to run with the factory gears. I'm not sure what ratio the factory gears are though. I plan on putting bigger axles and posi when I find a rear that has posi. And now that you mention it I probably will put a drive shaft loop on.

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My factory gearing is 3.50 - Ford (3300-lb.), acording to the vin#.

[1967AceStroker]

Well, its raining outside, but the truck has a new cab! For now the cab is just sitting up there, and I just set the front wrap on to keep the rain off.

[1967AceStroker]

Also, this is the paint I want to go with. 2010 Ford Mustang - Kona Blue Metallic

[TheMadScientist]

NICE!!! Like to see this in person, Hint Hint. You need to come over and see my 72 and my 65 with the 429

[1967AceStroker]

NICE!!! Like to see this in person, Hint Hint. You need to come over and see my 72 and my 65 with the 429

Sent you a pm.