Finally "done"

blue68 · Post by **blue68** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:14 pm

Yeah... The 390 fired right up today after pouring some gas into the carb, and it hasnt skipped a beat since. Put everything on it, and put it in time. 10 BTDC with premium gas. Truck has no mufflers and sounds like a tractor, but the engine is beautiful. I will try to have pics by the end of the week. I could not be happier. All I have to do now is bleed air out of steering sector, align front axles (extreme toe in right now), exhaust system, and bleed a little more air out of the brakes. Then it will be done mechanically. Tranny shifts good. Runs great. I took it around the block a few times and that FE is stronger than a garlic milkshake. If you breathe on that gas peadal it'll get up and go. Strongest vehicle i've ever driven. As soon as I can grab some batteries, I'll try to get some pics!

trukcrazy · Post by **trukcrazy** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:01 pm

Cool. Glad to hear it is running so well.

Sharkdance · Post by **Sharkdance** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:06 pm

Excellent!!
I know it must feel good to hear it roar after so much work.
Nothing like 'seat of the pants' FE torque!!

Would love to see your pix.

dablack00 · Post by **dablack00** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:02 am

I looked at your cardomain site and your truck is coming along great. I'm not usually for taking out a 460 and putting in a 390, but in your case I think it was the right decision. It looks great in there.

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:15 am

blue68 wrote: I took it around the block a few times and that FE is stronger than a garlic milkshake.

Now that's one I haven't heard before!

Congrats on getting her going!

Heavenlyfire · Post by **Heavenlyfire** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:02 pm

that is a sweet looking truck, well done!!

blue68 · Post by **blue68** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:12 pm

heres some pictures

blue68 · Post by **blue68** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:15 pm

71 LONG BED · Post by **71 LONG BED** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:18 pm

Awesome job, keep up the good work. That thing looks better than new!!!

blue68 · Post by **blue68** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:20 pm

more motor

blue68 · Post by **blue68** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:26 pm

more pics

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:59 pm

Sweet!

Sharkdance · Post by **Sharkdance** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:36 pm

Agreeing with 71 LONG BED. Better than new!
I love the way everything looks factory and correct. But too clean.

Your gonna have to dirty that up a little bit. :twisted:

Kurt Combs · Post by **Kurt Combs** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:54 pm

Looks gooood! It definitely looks better than new. It is awesome that it lit right off and ran great. That is not an accident....that is skill.

Kurt

blue68 · Post by **blue68** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:21 pm

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yeah, it'll get dirty because it will carry me to school every day, rain or shine. I'll try to keep 'er clean though.

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