You think you hate it now, wait till you drive it.
06-25-2008, 09:25 PM
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I fabbed that bracket myself to mount the factory Ford compressor to the 5.3. I went to the salvage and got another compressor to use in the mock-up while the engine was on the stand. Then when I pulled the old 302, I just put the compressor to the side without breaking any of the lines loose. It's an original R12 system that works great, so I didn't want to F it up by trying to convert it to R134a. Some things are better left alone! It did require removing the factory spring loaded tensioner, I replaced it with an adjustable tensoiner from an SHO Taurus. So far it has worked well, and I don't see it giving me any problems. I've put about 3500 miles on it so far.
06-26-2008, 08:50 PM
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OMG im in tears from laughing!!!!!!!! Great job on the recreation and Im so glad people are having fun with it too!!!!!! This car needs to be the centerfold for Car Craft magazine!!!!!!
06-26-2008, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BFreeZ28
OMG im in tears from laughing!!!!!!!! Great job on the recreation and Im so glad people are having fun with it too!!!!!! This car needs to be the centerfold for Car Craft magazine!!!!!!
06-28-2008, 10:59 PM
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That is to funny looks like you had an awsome time though. I know it prob dont matter, but what kinda milage did you get out of that motor on the Power tour anyway? I was just kinda curious, I have a 5.3 that I wanna stick in my third gen TA and might be moving away from my original carb idea with gas being a bit high. Still wanna do a turbo system though. Collecting parts at a snails pace at the moment. Did you ever come across that darn Red 308 with that girl or not?
06-29-2008, 05:44 PM
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06-30-2008, 01:36 AM
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That is to funny looks like you had an awsome time though. I know it prob dont matter, but what kinda milage did you get out of that motor on the Power tour anyway? I was just kinda curious, I have a 5.3 that I wanna stick in my third gen TA and might be moving away from my original carb idea with gas being a bit high. Still wanna do a turbo system though. Collecting parts at a snails pace at the moment. Did you ever come across that darn Red 308 with that girl or not?
04-01-2009, 11:43 PM
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When you get the hubcaps complete and the honky lips and dent removed I would love to see a new set of pics. Your work is amazing. I know you've heard it a million times, but this is the greatest car build I've ever seen. I wish I could have one.
04-02-2009, 12:03 AM
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Are you doing the HRPT again this year? If so hope to see it person, I will be long haulin for the first time. By the way, I laughed my a$$ off when I seen it in the mag. Very nicely done...