after 3.5 years my new baby is born

[dbtgt]

My newest Baby! Lots of work and time but she's a keeper!

Heidt's fully independent front and rear suspension
Bilstein coilovers
383 with 3x2s, R200-4 trans, 3.55 posi
Engine dyno 488 HP @ 5800 rpm, 490 ft./lb @ 4700 rpm (before tune)
Oh, yeah, and she weighs 2750 lbs.!

She's just learning to walk, but is going to be a real hell raiser when she grows up! :banana

 

[FlorIdaho Chris]

Very nice.

You need to buy a Tommy Gun to carry around with you. :thumbsup

 

[Empty Pockets]

SWEET!!!!!!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

Who makes the exh. manifolds?

 

[cobrajeff]

Really NICE !!

Jeff

 

[dbtgt]

SWEET!!!!!!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

Who makes the exh. manifolds?

Thanks, Guys! The rams horn exhaust manifolds came from Speedway. I think they manufacture them. We ground them smooth and had them ceramic coated in "cast iron" color.

 

[Spirit]

Very Nice

Dave,

Now, that looks Very Very Nice.:thumbsup

Last time I saw her, she was pretty rough.:frown

Now a true classic.:thumbsup

Got to get up there for a ride.:banana:banana:banana:banana

Fred

:cheers

 

[Mark O]

Very clean job. :thumbsup

 

[dbtgt]

Thanks, Fred!
You all are welcome to visit at any time. :cheers

 

[Kirby Vieira]

That is one sweet-looking ride. Congratulations :cheers

 

[Fords4life351]

I've never understood why a 351 couldnt be put in place instead of a 350 in a Ford body/chassis.

 

[dbtgt]

I've never understood why a 351 couldnt be put in place instead of a 350 in a Ford body/chassis.

It can (and some do), but it's a "Hot Rod" thing! Part of the history of the sport.

 

[Kingman]

Great look. Cool stance. I really like the wires. Are they Vintiques? :thumbsup

The wood is fantastic!!! Very rich look.

 

[Fubar]

Exceptional looking car. I am jealous. My grandfather got me into cars years ago; I have a picture of him with his leg cocked up on an old Ford like that.

2750lbs? Did you fill it with helium?

 

[Jason's Auto Spa]

That is awesome!! What an attitude your new born has just in it's stance. Very menacing looks, job well done!!

 

[TEXAS GT]

Damn Dave, that's sweet. A really nice blend of old and new. :cheers

You sure that's not an Accufab X-Pipe on that thing?:lol

 

[Spirit]

She Will Be A Runner

2750lbs? Did you fill it with helium?

Mark, I think the weight was kept down, so she can carry the “White Lighting”.

With those specs, what a ridge “Ridge Runner” that thing would make.

Do you offer a “Get Out Of Jail Free” card for "Okies" too?

Dave may need a little help from his friends once she gets her legs.

:cheers

 

[Empty Pockets]

I've never understood why a 351 couldnt be put in place instead of a 350 in a Ford body/chassis.

Traditionally, the answer to that question has been that the SBC is: 1: smaller in external dimensions (easier to squeeze into this or that), 2: 'cheaper to buy/build, and 3: EVERYBODY has always made EVERY KIND of aftermarket equipment for it.

So, for those reasons it's been the "rodder's choice" since the OHV's came into being.

 

[dbtgt]

Traditionally, the answer to that question has been that the SBC is: 1: smaller in external dimensions (easier to squeeze into this or that), 2: 'cheaper to buy/build, and 3: EVERYBODY has always made EVERY KIND of aftermarket equipment for it.

So, for those reasons it's been the "rodder's choice" since the OHV's came into being.

All true, Pockets, and in the 50's, the Chevy V8 was the upgrade of choice vs. the Flatties. However, these days, a 351 stroker is awesome as well (I actually have two that make more HP but at significantly more $$. Many subscribe to the "Ford in a Ford" philosophy.

 

[B O N Y]

Ford Blue 4ever!
Real men don't wear bow ties

 

[dbtgt]

Exceptional looking car. I am jealous. My grandfather got me into cars years ago; I have a picture of him with his leg cocked up on an old Ford like that.

2750lbs? Did you fill it with helium?

Thanks, Mark
Actually, a '33 Tudor Doesn't weigh all that much. Makes for excellent Hot Rodding! (and as Spirit points out, need extra capacity for "cargo"!)