pics of my truck

[J25]

these ones are old, but theyll due until i get updated one...... all i have left to do on it now it put the mud flaps on, bolt the passenger seat in and lay down carpet, spray in bed liner, and take it to get my stereo in it.....


befor

[J25]

a little after lol

[TGW_400ex]

Going to lift it?

[J25]

aa

[J25]

its got a 3inch lift now, i think i might put a 3 inch body lift on next

[APK400exRacer]

Sick bro just sick! What year is it? 72 or so? I love it, how hard is it to find a bed, or is it just off for time being? Also i think it would be tight to get spray in bedliner instead of carpet in the cab! :o

how much was the truck then how much for the rebuild?

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by J25
its got a 3inch lift now, i think i might put a 3 inch body lift on next

You going to put a wood bed or a normal bed on it?

[J25]

its a 79, its hgot a 351 modified in it, i have a regular bed on it, ill get some recent pics of it tomarra, its 95% done......


i put a regular bed on it, i need to haul the quad lol

[J25]

i bought the truck for 2 grand, when im done, ill prolly have about 8 in it, then next winter im gonna rebuild the motor, put high performance pistons and cam in it, which will be around a grand

[Screamin440]

Originally posted by J25
i bought the truck for 2 grand, when im done, ill prolly have about 8 in it, then next winter im gonna rebuild the motor, put high performance pistons and cam in it, which will be around a grand

In my opinion I would swap out for a 460 if it's within your budget. The problem with a modified is you're running small block displacement with the weight of a big block. Also, there aren't a ton of performance parts for a 351M like there are either your windsor blocks or else the 460s. I believe the modifieds had an oiling problem also but I can't remember for sure.

Whatever you do, do NOT make the mistake that almost every first time engine builder makes. That mistake is getting the biggest possible cam that you can find. This will not get you the power you're looking for and may actually make your truck run worse. The cam you're looking for will have about .450" lift and will have a duration rating @ .050" of around 205. Your lobe separation needs to be around 112 degrees(this is assuming you stick with the 351M).

What you will get with this cam is a very nice idle, somewhat lopey, you'll get excellent torque and a healthy midrange. You won't get top end power but it's a 4x4, you don't want that.

If you already knew all of this information then sorry. I've just seen the cam selection mistake made way too many times. No one ever wants to listen until they get ready to yank that motor they just built because it doesn't run right.

[J25]

thanks 440, no i didnt no that, i dont really no much about motors, my buddy tho, he works on fords 24/7 and he was going to do it while i watch n try to learn, im only 16, i dont no much about this stuff......


and befor anyone gets on my case, i have 2 jobs, and i payed for this and all i put into it, and i payed for my quad, i jus dont want ppl to think im spoiled....

[jeepnrocks]

wow, it came a long way in just 3 pics!. that color is going to look really good on that truck. i actually thought about getting my jeep repainted a similar color.

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[J25]

its a newer color, i seen a concept saleen with the same color on it, ill get some updated pics soon

[wheeltrax]

very nice. I thought about doing roughly the same thing, but with gas going up to 2.50 plus, and all the driving i do, it would not be practical. Nothing like the nostalgic feeling, and the sound of a V8. I love that sound. Im getting tired of the 4 banger sound.

[J25]

yeah, but i have a little buick regal i use to run around in like to school and stuff, jus take the truck out every now and then

[hemi operator]

Sweet! I love the late seventies Fords. Especially the round headlights (which I believe were an option in '79). One of the best looking trucks ever made.

[J25]

yeah i agree, i love the old fords