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[Baggs]

I joined the site via a link sent to me from another site. I’ve been searching for some information on the LA 318’s.

Seems I kept finding the information I needed here!

I have a ‘32 Dodge PU. Also had a 318 I that was rebuilt (stock) for another project some 25 years ago.
I read the talk of the decks, etc. since the engine needs to come apart and cleaned, lubed again, I started taking it down last week.
Decks aren’t as bad as some mention I’ve seen. Mines about .010 on each deck out, but .095-.105 down the holes, so need to take the block in, etc.

Anyways, I’ll have some question for the forums coming this weekend.

 

[missing linc]

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How about some pictures of your hot rod?

 

[Baggs]

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How about some pictures of your hot rod?

Well, the truck is somewhat buried and not photo conducive. .
I was going strong on it, then had to consolidate 3 large shops into one smaller shop. So piles and paths became second nature.

I just recently (last week) made a proper path to pull the heads on the 318, check some things, in order to figure out a direction and options to go.
I could find a pic of what it was in original form the speak of changes I made. Be back in a bit.

 

[Baggs]

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How about some pictures of your hot rod?

Here’s what it would look like. What I’ve done is picked up a ‘32 Plymouth rear axle to run steel 5 on 5.5 BP wheels, picked up a dropped 46-48 Ford Tube axle so I can run 5 on 5.5 BP wheels on it. Track width was pretty much dead on.

Most of my time was focused on the cab, lots of hammer and dolly work, shrinking and patch panels I had to fashion up.

The hood is in near new shape, front and rear fenders need love. A bit of time with a shrinking disc will take care of the bedsides.
Because I know my painting limits, I’ll spray it in HR black blitz.

 

[missing linc]

Sounds like a great plan.

 

[Car Nut]

 

[68gtxman]

I joined the site via a link sent to me from another site. I’ve been searching for some information on the LA 318’s.

Seems I kept finding the information I needed here!

I have a ‘32 Dodge PU. Also had a 318 I that was rebuilt (stock) for another project some 25 years ago.
I read the talk of the decks, etc. since the engine needs to come apart and cleaned, lubed again, I started taking it down last week.
Decks aren’t as bad as some mention I’ve seen. Mines about .010 on each deck out, but .095-.105 down the holes, so need to take the block in, etc.

Anyways, I’ll have some question for the forums coming this weekend.

Welcome!

 

[318willrun]

Welcome!

 

[barbee6043]

Welcome!!!!!
Great ride!!