bigmal 225 Report post Posted March 8, 2018 Very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted March 8, 2018 I'm jealous. I've got a fresh .030-over fuel injected 5.0L sitting in the garage just looking for a good home like that. Neat project, have fun! 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Ash said: What are you plans with the build? Nothing set in stone...but a stroked 292 Y block with aluminum heads looks pretty sexy. 2-3" dropped front axle, reversed spring eyes. I do have a complete 460 and a 1969 351W handy. I drove by a local place that specializes in (and he's loaded with) 53-56 F100's and panels. He's got a couple of big window back panels that he was trying to get me to take. We shall see. My first vehicle at 17 was a 56 big window which I still regret selling back in 1980. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted March 8, 2018 Love those effies and a hot y block would be great. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted March 10, 2018 Nice 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted March 10, 2018 That is cool! I'd have to do something like this.... and leave the body all crunchy for a while. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, latoracing said: That is cool! I'd have to do something like this.... and leave the body all crunchy for a while. Of course you would Mike, I'd expect nothing less from you. I just came across that frame this week, it's pretty darn impressive. Guess I'll have to get two 56's, one stock and one custom as I have thought about a custom frame and suspension. I guess my crazy will never end. Crunchy huh? Never heard that description, but I like it. Been thinking about that look also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 11, 2018 Buy a one of the CHP Crown vics for the 4.6 and automatic ,you can pick them up for nothing ,or get a wrecked 05 or newer mustang like i did ,mine is a 07 ,i am going to stuff the whole thing in me 56 fairlane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted March 11, 2018 I'm with Ridge here, modern drive line it. You can easily add a blower down the track too...hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 I was at a car deal downtown a couple of weeks ago and had major envy of the 56 parked next to me. The old cat who owned it has had it 50 some years. 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 The reason i would like the upgrade to newer running gear is ,i am getting lazy and the newer running gear will go forever ,all i ...should ...have to do is get in and drive .A long cruize or even trip would be no problem . Lots of engine goodies for the 4.6 that is simply plug and go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 2007 4.6 resting very nicely in a 56 crown vic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, Ridge Runner said: The reason i would like the upgrade to newer running gear is ,i am getting lazy and the newer running gear will go forever ,all i ...should ...have to do is get in and drive . Ya, being lazy is my strongest trait. There's a lot of truth in your statement Jim, of which I'll need to give much thought. Thanks for the words of advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 23, 2018 Ya, being lazy is my strongest trait. There's a lot of truth in your statement Jim, of which I'll need to give much thought. Thanks for the words of advice. https://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/d/1955-ford/6528966355.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 23, 2018 There is a couple of trucks on fresno craigs list,with beds and rear fenders Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 23, 2018 Cool, thanks Jim. I've been working on the 69 and haven't checked in here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 27, 2018 I just sat all the sheet metal in place on my 56 and the fit is going to be great ,pulled out all the stainless and it is in near perfect condition ,except for needing a good buff . Since i cant get any where on my 69 i may start in on the 56 next week . Headed to Turners auto wrecking in fresno next week ,they have a fairlane parting out that looks like it has good bumpers ,the only thing i have that is in rough shape Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted March 27, 2018 Why does stuff like this pop up when i dont have the spare cash ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Ha! Had to remove the dash pad to chase down an electrical gremlin and spotted this: A few years ago when building the car I glued this 1969 penny to the dash for good luck. Anyone else do something similar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 4, 2018 I found a 69 guarter glued to the floor in my first 69 CJ,had to be done at the factory because i was the first to take it apart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted April 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: I found a 69 guarter glued to the floor in my first 69 CJ,had to be done at the factory because i was the first to take it apart That was a special order option back then. Option code was "Lucky 0.25" and you needed to know a Ford exec to be able to order it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 They musta been rich. 25 cents in 1969 is $1.74 today! Ran across this pic my brother in Austin has had on his tool box since the mid 70's. That's 1970's for you younguns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 On 3/22/2018 at 10:13 PM, Ridge Runner said: https://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/d/1955-ford/6528966355.html You Californi-ians have it so damn easy finding cars that aren't crap !! Now, if you could only fix your politicians :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, newstang said: You Californi-ians have it so damn easy finding cars that aren't crap !! Now, if you could only fix your politicians :-) That ain't gonna happen... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 20 minutes ago, RPM said: That ain't gonna happen... thats OK, ours aren't any better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
