1972 F-100 5yrs later....lots of pics

[sargentrs]

Looking good!

[67mann]

After seeing what you managed to salvage I don't think I want to meet you in person because you would punch me square in the face for scrapping stuff that is better than what you started with!! I only wish I had your talent and I would be done by now!!

Well I'll meet ya at the boarder ....bring everything your not using...as I'm not scared to replace what I've already fixed.....Rust never sleeps

Your gonna have some nice ride's when your done

[popeyes71]

Every project has some bumps along the way, some more than others. But it looks as though you are working through them well because you are making some good progress and the truck is looking good.

[dantheman71]

FINALLY!!!






Just have to pick the day for the dyno run. Hoping to make about 400HP.

Finally one of the major steps of the build will actually be complete!
Back soon with dyno videos!

[sargentrs]

Congrats! She's absolutely beautiful. I long for the day when I can say that. Can't wait to hear her run.

[Heirloom]

[CrypticRacer13]

Sure is purdy

[F100builder]

Great looking motor!!!

[dantheman71]

Thanks for the comments!!

Here is the video of the dyno pull.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpr6FGRxHMc

Sounds a bit funny because the dyno headers had a small leak, but it is pretty cool.

It made 425HP but more importantly it made 416ft lb of torque (and 377ft lb @ 2600 rpm). I was trying to get as much torque as possible out of a small block....next time it would be a big block, or at least a 351W based stroker, but the truck was originally a 302 so I thought I would stick with the original block size.

The one thing I learned from all this is that Edelbrock carbs are overrated, ended up having to swap to a quickfuel.....much better then!

[dantheman71]

So it has only been 2 months since my last update. Most people would think that is pretty sad, but for me that is extremely fast progress!

I took the frame down today to so that the cab and box can get set on it. We still need to do some cleaning up and painting of the underside of the box but here are a few pics I took while I was there.

Final pic of the box, right side. Don't mind the Dodge in the background, it isn't looking for any trouble


Monster tubs. Really like how these turned out.



Left side of the box


Cab on frame. It is lower than the final height because the bushings aren't installed yet, but it was really cool to finally have some forward progress!


Rear shot. With my friend's drag race only bumpsides in the background


The maiden voyage.....could somebody please give me a push?

[dantheman71]

I assume it is obvious but I thought I would mention that the underside of everything it painted already, just need to assemble it and give it the final overall paint job. Supposed to be done within a month.

[F100builder]

Great progress and great work! I can't WAIT to get some color on my '70!!!

[dantheman71]

Great progress and great work! I can't WAIT to get some color on my '70!!!

Thank you! It is a great feeling knowing that the dirty "rip that apart and see how bad it is" stage of the project is over.

[F100builder]

Thank you! It is a great feeling knowing that the dirty "rip that apart and see how bad it is" stage of the project is over.

Exactly...I'm getting close though. I have a cab corner to do, an antenna delete, stake pocket delete, as well as a fuel filler neck delete ('69 Mustang tank under bed) for metal work and then bodywork them. Then, I have some head porting to finish up and it's painting, building, and assembly time!!!

Oh crap...I just remembered that I'm going to rebuild my Saginaw Steering box and most likely go through the 9". That's a little more fun though.

[nlakind]

love it! i'm working on my 72 as we speak, i'm hoping i can do it in less than 5yrs, i'm too impatient to take that long!...