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Originally Posted by Che70velle
Looks like hood clearance will be close. Does it close? Nice rig BTW.
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Thanks! I originally bought it as a utility vehicle/"Go Vehicle" (like a "Go Bag: or "Bug Out Bag"), but it's really grown on me... except for its lack of mileage (13mpg highway) and lack of overdrive. The engine swap and other things will make it a great everyday driver, plus I can get rid of one car, and thus all the car's maintenance, insurance, etc.
Without the cover and the fancy ducting (to quiet intake noise) it misses by a good inch. I am hoping to modify the cover to sit lower (no fancy ducting to clear), but if not, I'll run it sans cover. Won't be a pretty, but pretty isn't my main goal here.
Once the mechanical stuff is completed, I plan on installing Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe seats, recovered to match the rest of the interior (with seat heaters added), new front carpet, and then a repaint. I'll remove the woodgrain, install "Wide Trac" flares, and paint a Cherokee style stripe.
The stripe and flare will be this style (though my stripe will be a solid color).
