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Old 05-07-2010, 12:32 PM   #1
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Default let's see some pics of those late v8s.

i'll get things started with these:

'54 Business Coupe



'55 T-Bird



and the 'bird as early spring commuter



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Old 05-07-2010, 12:40 PM   #2
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Default Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.

I'll add a few, just got Vicky road-ready, all of 140 miles on her in the last week or 2. Still "under construction" but driveable. First time on the road (without help!) since I parked her behind Dad's barn in '69:



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Old 05-07-2010, 01:25 PM   #3
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I'll add a few, just got Vicky road-ready, all of 140 miles on her in the last week or 2. Still "under construction" but driveable. First time on the road (without help!) since I parked her behind Dad's barn in '69:



Good to see it pounding pavement again after such a long sleep.
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:36 PM   #4
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Here is my Dallas Vicky delivered new to Tulsa Oklahoma dealer.
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:43 PM   #5
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Default Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.

My 56 Mainline, originally a 6 cyl, now boasting a stroked 302 She is not quite done yet but I have driven it twice to test her legs.

Hydraulic clutch, 5 speed, 9" posi rear, disc brakes, heavy duty sway bar, lots of fun!!





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Old 05-07-2010, 03:49 PM   #6
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Hi all this is my current ride, been the proud owner for about 8 years now & no I aint gunna paint it any time soon.


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Old 05-07-2010, 09:15 PM   #7
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Well I am new here on this forum but I have a 55 Ford Fairlane fordor that is part primer and is a drive as I rebuild . Still has a good running 272 Yblock with a bad leaking Ford O Matic. I am just getting ready to build a 302 and with a T-5 or AOD . Just going with the old skool hotrod theme . No fancy paint jobs but just a good running hotrod like we had in senior hight school ! I will have to get some pictures to post here but nothing pretty to look at right now !

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Old 05-07-2010, 10:17 PM   #8
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Well, our 1954 Ranch Wagon is not on the road yet,,but hopefully it will be by the end of the year,,I've been working on it for 8 years now,, HRP

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Old 05-08-2010, 07:48 AM   #9
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<===My high school car. Wish I had it now.
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Old 05-08-2010, 08:46 AM   #10
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HRP, loving that ranch wagon. i think i have seen some pics on the hamb too. wow what a beauty.
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Old 05-08-2010, 12:34 PM   #11
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Hey Guys, How did you get those large pictures posted next to your text?? When I tryed larger than specified it wouldn't upload. Also my pictures only posted as an Attachment , not in text box.
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Old 05-08-2010, 05:27 PM   #12
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Hey Guys, How did you get those large pictures posted next to your text?? When I tryed larger than specified it wouldn't upload. Also my pictures only posted as an Attachment , not in text box.
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You can use a picture hosting website, like www.photobucket.com I load the pics there then add the links to my posts here.
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Old 05-08-2010, 08:10 PM   #13
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Thanks. I used to do that. Thought that was not necessary any more.
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Old 05-08-2010, 08:16 PM   #14
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my 61 getting the 331 stroker




the hood is now painted, but i cant find the photos.
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Old 05-08-2010, 08:34 PM   #15
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What years can we go up to? '64?
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Old 05-09-2010, 02:07 AM   #16
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Heres my 55', was going to do an air ride setup, but decided to use the money to do bodywork and get her in paint. Going to go with Aerostar coils and lowering blocks in the rear for now. Going to be running a 301" Y-block with "G" heads that have been cleaned up, Isky RPM-300 cam, C4 w/ a manual valve body and 2500 stall. Had her 13 yrs. since high school. Should be fun when she's done.

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Old 05-09-2010, 03:11 AM   #17
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This isn't mine as I am more into Model A's, but I have alot of respect for this guy saving the 6 cyl speed with this restoration. Most would have shoved a 289 or 302 into it. Enjoying looking at the pic's, when I can scan some pic's I will post some of the 62 F-100 Shortbox Unidoby I used to have. Should have never sold that truck. Rod
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Old 05-09-2010, 08:08 AM   #18
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rowdy- i'd love to see some pics of that unibody. i love those trucks. they are definitely on my 'short list.'
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Old 05-09-2010, 12:00 PM   #20
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HRP, loving that ranch wagon. i think i have seen some pics on the hamb too. wow what a beauty.
Guilty as charged,,and thank you very much,, HRP
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