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.
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".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.
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.Recommended upcoming posts
Bodywork on the truck
Welding spider gears
Truck lightning
Spray can painting the truck
U-joint repair
Washing the truck
10 mile road test
LOL.... roadkill, some great videos...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....................
roadkill stubby bob - YouTube
Any thread that's not mine that's funny...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
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.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"you came with this wild claim of 10 seconds which ain't going to happen .
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
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)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.
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..
* son-in-law - and that is relevant because he is a part of itLet'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...
No freakin doubt!Another thread way way waaaay off the rails.
Holy crap does that ever get old fast.
Double no freakin doubt!No....... that’s def not what the “problem” is.
Take your smiley face and run along now. lolOk ok enough if I have to stop this car ,and separate you to kids there’s gonna be big I mean BIG trouble ,
It’ll take me about 10 sec !Take your smiley face and run along now. lol
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.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'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...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!!!...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.
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 streetAnd 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.