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Picked up an F body!

Posted By: gtsdude

Picked up an F body! - 07/25/12 07:25 AM

Bought this new hot rod, should make a good bracket car. Has a 72 340 and 8 3/4 rear. Not sure what gears are but it is limited slip. Really solid body, came from North Carolina. Been parked for 5 years.

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Posted By: dvw

Re: Picked up an F body! - 07/25/12 10:33 AM

I always liked mine. Had it since 77. The only problem is they're kind of heavy compared to an A- Body. Mine has gone 1.53 60ft@3875lbs with the stock rear springs stiffened with a couple of leaves. good luck and enjoy it.
Doug
Posted By: Voluster

Re: Picked up an F body! - 07/25/12 02:54 PM

Car seems to be in good shape

The stripes would have to go along with the wheels

Good luck with it
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Picked up an F body! - 07/25/12 03:12 PM

Unbolt the K-member with the transverse T-bars and
put some struts on the front to lighten up the front
end... I was in on the design of that front end and
built MANY of them but its heavy... great if you want
to build a street rod but not very good for drag racing
Posted By: StrokerAspen

Re: Picked up an F body! - 07/25/12 07:26 PM

Right on! Those reverse offset wheels are SAWEET!

What are the plans for that beauty?

-Kenny
Posted By: gtsdude

Re: Picked up an F body! - 07/28/12 01:22 AM

Plans are to run it like it is for the summer, my 17 y/o son is going to drive it a little. He made his first pass 3 weeks ago in my 06 charger and he is hooked. He just needs to show some interest in working on it.
Posted By: Dago Red

Re: Picked up an F body! - 07/28/12 05:49 PM

Scott, welcome to Mopar's version of the crazy uncle in the basement!

F's make great bracket cars. Turns out they make good Stockers and S/S race cars too.

Get ready for the following:

1-"What year is your Nova?"
(snuck into Super Chevy with one, told 'em it was a "Canadian Nova")

2-"Those things are tanks!"
(my all steel wagon, factory glass weighs 3180# w/o driver)

3-"Worst car EVER built"
(right....and 35 years later, they're STILL around)

I always listen to what Raff says, he's a smart guy, but, in the interest of cost savings ya might "get by" with the stock front end.
However ,the rubber doohickeys holding it to the frame will hafta go.
I believe somebody sells solid replacements

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