Project: Ballin' on a budget

[rustomatic]

Just do the baseball bat, maybe with the addition of some torch heat for motivation. You should be able to get enough space to clear the tires under some lateral axle squirm this way--aim for at least 1/4" inch outside the sidewall. Cutting of the inner fender will only help (yet add additional work, but that's why you're here) . . .

[syborg tt]

I decided to build my own front flares, should I do small rear flares?

Yes please as I would love to see how they look

[Z06killinSBF]

See if this works

[andrewb70]

Seems to be working. Love the gold wheels. What color are you planning for the car?

Andrew

[Z06killinSBF]

Seems to be working. Love the gold wheels. What color are you planning for the car?

Andrew

And now they're gone! Thinking a light metallic blue similar to the original Silver Blue Poly it came in.

[frink84]

And now they're gone! Thinking a light metallic blue similar to the original Silver Blue Poly it came in.

that with the gold wheels will be KILLER.

[andrewb70]

And now they're gone! Thinking a light metallic blue similar to the original Silver Blue Poly it came in.

I have no idea what is going on with the images. They were there...maybe post in the forum help section and Larry can address it?

I agree that blue paint with the gold wheels will look great.

Andrew

[Z06killinSBF]

[Project Bike Truck]

UGH your still in picture ban land

[Z06killinSBF]

UGH your still in picture ban land

Fail!! Lol ugh

[Z06killinSBF]

Update: all 4 flares are built and about 60-70% body worked. The MS2 ECU died so I replaced it (after much troubleshooting) with a Microsquirt unit that plugged right in. I've been driving it and finding out what all is wrong with it: turbo oil drain isn't draining properly causing oil in the charge pipe, throttle cable has an over centering issue, trans only shifts 1-2 so may have to upgrade my homemade bracketry to a true kit, turn signal switch **** the bed and is causing all sorts of weird lighting issues and I need to wire up the flex sensor and fan control to the ECU. Its a blast to drive regardless and gets a lot of attention, the old folks on the street behind me give me the evil eye every time I drive by. It sounds like a damn 747

[mikeyhunts]

Its a blast to drive regardless and gets a lot of attention, the old folks on the street behind me give me the evil eye every time I drive by. It sounds like a damn 747

I can relate.
I had trouble even cranking it in my garage and backing it out of the driveway(when mine was running), I felt like I was rattling the neighbors windows!
One neighbor is not pleased, but it now pays to be the president of the homeowners association. Ha!

[Project Bike Truck]

Update: all 4 flares are built and about 60-70% body worked. The MS2 ECU died so I replaced it (after much troubleshooting) with a Microsquirt unit that plugged right in. I've been driving it and finding out what all is wrong with it: turbo oil drain isn't draining properly causing oil in the charge pipe, throttle cable has an over centering issue, trans only shifts 1-2 so may have to upgrade my homemade bracketry to a true kit, turn signal switch **** the bed and is causing all sorts of weird lighting issues and I need to wire up the flex sensor and fan control to the ECU. Its a blast to drive regardless and gets a lot of attention, the old folks on the street behind me give me the evil eye every time I drive by. It sounds like a damn 747

Could it not be the drain but the fact its got too much pressure and pushing oil past the seals into the charge system?
as for the rest if the stuff, Damn Gremlins. I am scared of the trouble shooting days.

[Z06killinSBF]

I replaced the turn signal switch, fixed a couple broken 50 year old wires and now my turn signals and brake lights are working again. I built a new throttle bracket to pull the cable straight, I haven't fixed the trans yet as I'm not sure what's going on with it. I started pulling some of the turbo kit off to fix some clearance and fitment issue, if I ever have to pull the down pipe it is almost impossible to get back in place and the turbo has a slight "nose down" fitment. I did upload a quick video before pulling it apart.

[mikeyhunts]

Wow that sounds great!
I’d love to hear more about your turbo set up...
Who’s is it? Pics?

[Z06killinSBF]

Wow that sounds great!
I’d love to hear more about your turbo set up...
Who’s is it? Pics?

Its a kit I built, T-70 turbo, hedman shorties flipped, 3.5" down pipe and 4" exhaust to a Dynatech muffler

[Jetfixr320]

I don't feel like reading through all the thread right now. But, If you are using a AOD transmission? The AOD has a pretty goofy shift sequence. I put a 5.0 and AOD in my 66 F100, I'm not real happy how it shifts. It skips 2nd gear unless you manually shift it in a certain sequence. If you do have a AOD do some googling, you will find info. I have bought a new valve body form Silver Fox performance. Several people recommended him., it took awhile to get it as he is a 1 man show.
But, I haven't installed it it.

If you do have a AOD, hope this helps you or someone else.

[Z06killinSBF]

I don't feel like reading through all the thread right now. But, If you are using a AOD transmission? The AOD has a pretty goofy shift sequence. I put a 5.0 and AOD in my 66 F100, I'm not real happy how it shifts. It skips 2nd gear unless you manually shift it in a certain sequence. If you do have a AOD do some googling, you will find info. I have bought a new valve body form Silver Fox performance. Several people recommended him., it took awhile to get it as he is a 1 man show.
But, I haven't installed it it.

If you do have a AOD, hope this helps you or someone else.

I’m using a 4r70w but yea maybe someone else can benefit. Thanks!

[Martin71RS]

Sounds awesome!

[68EFIvert]

That does sound great!