I just wanted to let everyone know that my mind has changed again. Hopefully for the last time (engine wise). I'm back to the 302 AOD setup. It just didn't work out for me. The 4.6 Ford/auto will go into my 1949 Ford sedan. I have a '95 T-Bird IRS for it and am looking at a '04 Crown Vic IFS to...

:wavey: I'm back & wondering what has been a good, reliable, INEXPENSIVE, car to rob parts from ? Actually, I don't care how expensive the car, just how much the parts cost. I just want a forward hinged hood, not a tilt front end. I've heard that BMW has one. Buick (mid 80s) has one that...

I'm back with some alterations on my F100. Bed is off, and squared. The 302 is removed. The back panel under the tailgate is welded and preliminary roll pans are welded up with tail light holes cut. I was going to reuse the 302, but I got a deal on a 96 T-Bird 4.6 & decided to get an overdrive...

I figure someone may be curious, have I fallen of the edge of the earth (flat earth society) or am stricken with useless hands (or brain). There's not much change in my truck lately, but I've been gathering pieces for my truck, 49 Ford sedan, and my SPE FED.The SPE is having splices put back in...

I just joined up! (sounds a little military, huh!), I should introduce myself. I have been a car nut since my youth. going to the drags at about 8-9 years old. It left a firm impression on me. It's been a little awkward working on cars as I have Cerebral Palsy. I have done what ever I could and...

I am new at this. I'll write later and tell about my 53 F-100 plus i hope to have a good time. Spike