Meet the Beast!! 10's on 5k???

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I like what 318 is trying to do, can it be done, sure, with the right setup certainly.
I will not throw stones or add my opinion on his quest.
He does what he does with what he has on his terms. :thumbsup:

Very good post. If a guy has patience, good deals can be found on parts.


I have 3 340 blocks and 2 of those were free from a friend who no longer has an interest in cars. The other, a complete 72 short block I got from a chevy guy for $200.


My son bought a complete 360 Mag last summer that had Mag R/T heads on it. That was the basis for the Mag build I posted a while back. The guy he got that from had bought a 65 mustang and was selling off his Mopar stuff. My son got some parts at yardsale prices and sold some of it making money on the deal. It was better than free.
When 318WR started his posts, that is the kind of stuff I thought he had in mind.... and what I was looking forward to.
 
Very good post. If a guy has patience, good deals can be found on parts.


When 318WR started his posts, that is the kind of stuff I thought he had in mind.... and what I was looking forward to.
It's exactly what I have in mind and why this won't be flyin' in May. It will take patience, the right deals (like speedmaster heads 40% off), and a lot of "garage sale items" from marketplace, CL, ebay, and here right on FABO". That is why we are going to throw some spare parts I have laying around on a small block just to play in the meantime. Those parts on the small block will have nothing to do with this "build".
 
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Bodywork on the truck
Welding spider gears
Truck lightning
Spray can painting the truck
U-joint repair
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10 mile road test
Heck with spray paint and bondo. Those things cost too much. His next purchase needs to be a set of sawsall blades and a ratchet set.
 
Just because it's a long bed now, don't mean it has to stay that way.

I'm thinking Stubby Bob........only with a delete on the backward eng and boat drive....................
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I honestly have no control over it. Jpar does this on any thread that's not his. He has literally been responsible for shutting down multiple threads single handily. But do it in his and you'll be scorned. I made a thread of our pickups racing where he and I can throw mud, but he won't reply. Unless he post something relevant to topic on hand, I'll just stay out of the mud with him :)
Any thread that's not mine that's funny...
I call him like I see him if you can't handle the truth the no problem... if you came out and said I bought a truck and we're going to try and make it go fast with the family I would be cheering you on but actually I am cheering you on. but you came with this wild claim of 10 seconds which ain't going to happen in this lifetime.. what about 13 threes to 11/8? What about racing vans? What about oh forget it..
Believe it or not I help people on a regular basis.. and I would help you and send you any parts you need that I have to spare no charge.. I would like to see a thread with a realistic goal for once that's all..
 
you came with this wild claim of 10 seconds which ain't going to happen.
I'll reply to this portion of your quote because it's relevant to the build. My answer is I claimed nothing. I said we were going to try. If that's offensive to you then you'll have to figure out how to deal with it.
  • All the other garbage ask me in the "seed truck race" in the joke/funny section and we can banter there.
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you came with this wild claim of 10 seconds which ain't going to happen .
Here friend, read below my opening post in the opening thread. "make an attempt"
Looks like we (me, son, son-in-law) are going to make an attempt on this. Buy and build a car to go 10's on throttle on a 5,000 dollar budget (even a 10.99). Street car I might add. Sorry, it won't be an A-body because of pricing. Most likely will be a 4 door. Already bought some pieces. The journey should be a blast either way
 
I'll reply to this portion of your quote because it's relevant to the build. My answer is I claimed nothing. I said we were going to try. If that's offensive to you then you'll have to figure out how to deal with it.
  • All the other garbage ask me in the "seed truck race" in the joke/funny section and we can banter there.
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Offencive LOL.. I consider you someone I like quite a bit out here on the forum and would probably bend over backwards for at a moment's notice... (Like a friend)
And metaphorically speaking when I'm with a friend and they have like a booger hanging out of their nose or something I'm very quick to point that out so they don't get embarrassed.. with that said in my mind I'm like tens on 5K dude just keep that under your hat until it's done because ain't nobody going to believe that.. they're going to think you're nuts...
And what do you mean you claim nothing it's right up top there in the title^^^^???..
and the reason I'm not indulging you in the truck conversation is because I did not build that truck to take to the drag strip. I mean who in their right mind would take a granny 4-speed old Dodge to the drag strip and beat on it?? I mean there's really no sense in it..
 
Offencive LOL.. I consider you someone I like quite a bit out here on the forum and would probably bend over backwards for at a moment's notice... (Like a friend)
And metaphorically speaking when I'm with a friend and they have like a booger hanging out of their nose or something I'm very quick to point that out so they don't get embarrassed.. with that said in my mind I'm like tens on 5K dude just keep that under your hat until it's done because ain't nobody going to believe that.. they're going to think you're nuts...
And what do you mean you claim nothing it's right up top there in the title^^^^???..
and the reason I'm not indulging you in the truck conversation is because I did not build that truck to take to the drag strip. I mean who in their right mind would take a granny 4-speed old Dodge to the drag strip and beat on it?? I mean there's really no sense in it..
  • I get that. Just clarifying the facts: I said we'd make an attempt, and that the journey would be a blast either way. And the title had ? marks. Pure and simple.
  • But you saying that I start threads for bantering, and I don't complete any projects, and I've never been faster than 13.3's, and yadda yadda yadda is what derails threads, way off topic.
  • I never intended you to race your truck, thus the reason it's in the joke section. It is a place where we can banter....
 
Let's just continue with your build here and stop the nonsense.... I'm not going to keep repeating myself.. I seen the excitement your stepson had and I enjoy that.. and the fact that your family is getting involved is a lot of fun...
 
Let's just continue with your build here and stop the nonsense.... I'm not going to keep repeating myself.. I seen the excitement your stepson had and I enjoy that.. and the fact that your family is getting involved is a lot of fun...
* son-in-law - :poke: and that is relevant because he is a part of it
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Ok ok enough if I have to stop this car ,and separate you to kids there’s gonna be big I mean BIG trouble ,:poke:
 
This will be a process over time - a maturing process. It's not going to be slap and slam a big block in it and it instantly runs 11 flat. Getting it to hook up, and the entire thing sorted out will take time. Money cap will add days to the calendar as well
 
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This will be a process over time - a maturing process. It's not going to be slap and slam a big block in it and it instantly runs 11 flat. Getting it to hook up, and the entire thing sorted out will take time. Money cap will add days to the calendar as well
I'm guessing this truck will weigh 3850 as it sits with no spare tire. I don't think it's overly heavy to start with - like over 4k pounds. If so, it's good news for us. We'll get a weight soon. Be nice to get it down to light B-body weight.
 
318 your a good guy and 1 to get posts going, but you are living in a dream world with that truck, I know you said 10's maybe?.....but with no money you ain't got a chance NA, fun trying of course BUT.
Give you an idea our '69 RR were going to run this year has a big 589ci mild street wedge motor in it@3850lbs and were talking about hopefully running 10.5 and thats 700hp and 720ftlbs with caltracs/mono's race 727 and adj shocks, your talking .5 sec off that with a truck!!!:realcrazy:...sorry and all that, I don't wanna spoil your dreams, get the weight down to say 3300 and you got some hope with a whatever 500hp motor if you can hook it.
 
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318 your a good guy and 1 to get posts going, but you are living in a dream world with that truck, I know you said 10's maybe?.....but with no money you ain't got a chance NA, fun trying of course BUT.
Give you an idea our '69 RR were going to run this year has a big 589ci mild street wedge motor in it@3850lbs and were talking about hopefully running 10.5 and thats 700hp and 720ftlbs with caltracs/mono's race 727 and adj shocks, your talking .5 sec off that with a truck!!!:realcrazy:...sorry and all that, I don't wanna spoil your dreams, get the weight down to say 3300 and you got some hope with a whatever 500hp motor if you can hook it.
I've been pretty clear and consistent that the truck put a big bump in the road in hitting 10's, but we're still going forward with the plan. Time will tell... :)
 
And I hope you have a lot of fun trying and get as close to it as you can somehow?, just being realistic on the 10's, 11's there's hopes.
 
And I hope you have a lot of fun trying and get as close to it as you can somehow?, just being realistic on the 10's, 11's there's hopes.
Thanks! The fun is already happening! As I've said, we'll take what ever it gives us. High 11's could be a fun "Seed Truck" on the street :)
 
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