Lateral-g Forums - Weld's 40 Ford pickup

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Originally Posted by Ricochet (Post 559705)

Nice ! 40 Ford Pick up have always been one of my favorites! You're in real good hands at Pinkee's. I'll be watching this one!

A buddy has a '37 -- same exact cab.... I don't know that people realize how small these cabs are. Perfect for me --- But Charley wouldn't be quite as happy.
I really was trying to buy his (Eric Peratt's) personal truck for a "first project" in the new shop but then the more we chatted -- and I talked with Gwen -- and she's right as usual... it would be hard to get it going with everything else we've got going on for the next 18 months or so. And I agree - Pinkee's - for a rod like this - perfect! Doesn't need to be a Brizio build...

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Originally Posted by Jay Hilliard (Post 559708)

Glad you started a thread, Going to be an awesome little truck. Definitely subscribed.

Thanks Jay!

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Originally Posted by rustomatic (Post 559711)

Since the status quo and I don't really meet much, I will now congratulate you in advance on choosing an SBF and steel wheels. For a '40 Ford body, that's accuracy in coolness.

On an obliquely related note, I really hate how well I know/recognize the sound of an LS motor now; worse yet, they seem to sound quite similar to the Coyote (whatever this might mean). If I'm wrong, I will return to cherishing my ignorance...

I really haven't settled on which motor I'm going to use yet... although Charley's comment will certainly nudge me along towards anything but an LS...LOL

And maybe you're just personally not in love with LS motors -- once you've owned one - you know why it's THE motor of choice. No leaks - Run like little Singer sewing machines - lightweight - ZILLIONS of aftermarket support parts and tricks... Can't say that about many other motors. They just flat ass work.

I was blabbing with Rob (FE - the queen mary - Torino) who's a Ford guy since he came out of Mommy "blue"... The Coyote motor is really WIDE -- and not well supported for projects like this... so you make that crate choice and then spend 3 times as much trying to get headers - and all the other little things that go into a transplant.... not to mention the shop hours test fitting and fabricating stuff. The smart money says -- why bother? I'd rather spend my borrowed (from Charley) money where it matters.