Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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In about an hour, the little 225 /833od is coming out of my 84swb. It has carried the load for over 200, 000 miles, and none of them easy ones. I have driven it like I was mad at it. It has been overheated more times than I care to admit, and even ran out of oil. It carrys less than 10psi oil pressure now, but is still limping along. Within the next week the old truck will be getting a much ruder attitude with a mildly hopped up 440/727 combo. I can't wait!!
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84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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03/31/13 05:22 PM
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got new springs and parts for the front end?
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Leaning tower of Power. lol. I've always wanted to turbo charge one of those for a spirited, quiet sleeper....That 440 should be a nice upgrade in every way except maybe fuel economy. lol
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93 W250 CTD getrag, Bosch 185 injectors, AFE air filter. Trailer puller, daily driver, 90 W250 CTD 727 with smokin 5" stacks. Off road truck
75 Dodge W200 440 4spd 4x4 locked front and rear, twin disc clutch, E85. Pulling truck
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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First off, I am keeping the 225 for a future roadster project, and do plan on going efi turbo with it controlled by megasquirt. Yes, I have springs and chisolm lower arms for now, but fully intend to swap in crown vic front suspension, and independant rear suspension in the future. My 83 swb had a big block with the slant 6 springs with no issues. The truck sat about 1 in lower than with the six.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Another pic...just before I pulled it.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Thanks webster! As far as fuel goes, I work for a fuel hauling company.....
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Here is a pic of one in a ferd. They have an aluminum structure, power rack, and yes they bolt to the frame. The late 70s/to early 90s dodges have 2 inch narrower frames than the ferds, but to me that is no big deal. Its just metal. That is my fabricators mindset.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Oops! Pic This is a screenshot from the ford truck forum
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84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Late crown vic is 2 in wider than my 84 half ton 2wd. Earlier than 03 is about the same as dodge truck.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Had to trim frame on driver's side for header clearance.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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