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Old 02-04-2009, 02:11 AM   #241
1970GMC468
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Re: Vintage 4wd Pictures:Other Makes

Its a 1978 F350 with a 60 front-60 rear. 4.10s with a detroit locker out back and a ARB up front. The C6 auto has been beefed up and AOD first gear added (lowers the first gear ratio). It has a NP205 untouched. 8inch custom front lift an 6.5 in the rear(gives it that nose up look). 40 inch Baja Claws. Put disc brakes in the rear with custom brackets and used cadillac eldorado calipers for the e-brake and chevy front 3/4 ton rotors. Stops really good! Was a frame off with a factory air cab that blows COLD air. Here is the best part...I dont know if many of you Chevy guys know much about the 351m/400 Ford engine but many say it a boat anchor, which in stock form with primitive smog only produced 170hp at the flywheel! These motors have huge potential when built right. They are a tall deck version of the famed 351c. So I built mine as a 400 (406) with cleveland heads and a full roller setup. Dynoed at damn near 500hp! Not bad for a boat anchor! LOL This engine is much lighter and spins up much higher than a 460. All in all this truck has been great to me. Did all the work including the ghost flamed paint. Dont get me wrong, I love Chevys too. I race dragboats and my Hydro and flatbottom both have chevies in them!
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