Mike D's 50 pickup build

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by Thesilverfox

Truck was "done at the end of August and then I could not get the engine to run properly. The "ran great when parked engine " when I bought it turns out was full of contamination in the oil passages and the lifters spools/pistons were seized. So I decided completely rebuild it myself in September. Now its better than new. Just got a tune on it a couple of weeks ago and it runs very well.

Very cool build...love the comment that you have a mild 375hp. I bet that puts you in your seat a bit! Cam swap get you there or did you do other mods?

[Thesilverfox]

Thank you, just a cam and a tune on a 6 litre LQ4. I don't notice the power that much but all the cars seem to disappear in my rear view mirror when i pull away from a light, lol.

[Thesilverfox]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

That rear bumper must have weighted 300 lbs...

Marc

Yeah, lol. Truck was a mess overall especially the cracked frame at the cab mounts.

[84blaze]

Man, you've done a wicked job. I'm also from Alberta and am building a red 53 on air ride.

[Tempest67]

looks really good,

Now it's time to enjoy driving it


Thanks for sharing the build

[Daze57]

great looking truck !!!!---have a great time putting miles on it-----Hail Canada !!!!

[NeoJuice]

That is a sweet ride. Hope to see it around next summer.

[Thesilverfox]

Thank you for the compliments. There's so much passion that goes into these builds. I admire anyone who can complete a project like this or similar on this forum.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Thesilverfox

Thank you, just a cam and a tune on a 6 litre LQ4. I don't notice the power that much but all the cars seem to disappear in my rear view mirror when i pull away from a light, lol.

Silverfox,

VERY nice build. I (thought) I prefer(ed) shiny paint but now after having done it I can't drive my truck anywhere without worrying about it getting dinged! Kinda jealous of not having to wnorry about it.

Can you provide the cam info? I have an LQ4 in my '55 that the builder put a "mild cam" in - whatever that is - but it's not been on a dyno to be tuned. Also, what rearend ratio are you running? I'm not sure what mine is but it's a limited slip Ford 8.8 with 4l85e trans in it.

[Thesilverfox]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Silverfox,

VERY nice build. I (thought) I prefer(ed) shiny paint but now after having done it I can't drive my truck anywhere without worrying about it getting dinged! Kinda jealous of not having to wnorry about it.

Can you provide the cam info? I have an LQ4 in my '55 that the builder put a "mild cam" in - whatever that is - but it's not been on a dyno to be tuned. Also, what rearend ratio are you running? I'm not sure what mine is but it's a limited slip Ford 8.8 with 4l85e trans in it.

No problem,
It's a Comp Cam part# 54-535-11, it is also considered a mild cam.

Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,200-6,200
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 210
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 218
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 210 int./218 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 262
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 270
Advertised Duration: 262 int./270 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.513 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.507 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.513 int./0.507 exh.
Lobe Separation (degrees): 115

Push Rods, have part number Comp Cam CCA-7950-16. 7.350" to give a little more than 0.050" preload on the lifter.

Forgot the valve springs, but could look it up if you want.

Rear end is a Ford 9 Inch, Eaton truetrac differential and pinion bevel is 3.5:1

Shinny paint jobs are stressful for me but your truck looks awesome.

[dsraven]

Hey Dan, love that color. Nice.