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 Sep 6 2014, 01:45 PM
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 Rock Bar!  Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 15-January 13 Member No.: 52,528  |
Just got her today, she doesn't even have a name yet! I'll post some pictures of the interior later, it's basically a bare box right now as all of the original gear from the back was removed at some point. I plan to turn it into a camper, but not until I get around to rebuilding the motor first. It has a really tired and sad sounding 318 under the hood.
[attachment=6921:IMG_2014...3846_791.jpg] -------------------- Life goes by so fast/You only wanna do what you think is right/Close your eyes and it's past/Story of my life - Mike Ness
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Sep 7 2014, 11:42 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
Those ole 318s ran forever! great engine!
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Sep 7 2014, 11:48 AM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 15-January 13 Member No.: 52,528 |
QUOTE (russau @ Sep 7 2014, 12:42 PM)  Those ole 318s ran forever! great engine! This one has a lot of lifter chatter and sounds like it might have a spun bearing. I'll probably rebuild it as a 360. Or if I can find a cheap mid 90's ram I'll use the drive train from that. -------------------- Life goes by so fast/You only wanna do what you think is right/Close your eyes and it's past/Story of my life - Mike Ness
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Sep 10 2014, 11:58 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
QUOTE (Dypheron @ Sep 7 2014, 11:48 AM) This one has a lot of lifter chatter and sounds like it might have a spun bearing. I'll probably rebuild it as a 360. Or if I can find a cheap mid 90's ram I'll use the drive train from that. I'd look into an old, mechanically injected Cummins 6 cylinder....... -------------------- Caveman
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Sep 10 2014, 12:01 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 15-January 13 Member No.: 52,528 |
QUOTE (Caveman @ Sep 10 2014, 12:58 PM) I'd look into an old, mechanically injected Cummins 6 cylinder....... Have you tried to find a 12 valve for a reasonable price? -------------------- Life goes by so fast/You only wanna do what you think is right/Close your eyes and it's past/Story of my life - Mike Ness
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Dypheron M886 Ambulance Sep 6 2014, 01:45 PM
Crusty bad ass! Can't wait to see what you do wit... Sep 6 2014, 07:25 PM swizz That is killer Brandon! Better than I had pict... Sep 7 2014, 07:26 AM Mrs.CP I like it!! Very cool Brandon, fits you to... Sep 7 2014, 10:07 AM Caveman No, but then, I have not needed one - I have an ol... Sep 10 2014, 12:33 PM Dypheron Yeah, 12 valves go for around $2500 and up, I... Sep 10 2014, 12:48 PM russau I had a friend that went to Ranken trade school he... Sep 10 2014, 12:52 PM
Caveman That's a great tranny, and would work with a B... Sep 10 2014, 12:58 PM |
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