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aggie91 · 10-22-2021, 08:52 AM

that turned out nice.

I'm guessing there might be a story behind the odometer reading...

**regan wilson** · 10-22-2021, 09:12 AM

Thanks Karl. The Odometer hasn't worked since 82. The truck had over 100,000 miles on it then. I twisted it around to 454 20 plus years ago.

**regan wilson** · 10-22-2021, 09:25 AM

I also found out yesterday per Peterson Fluid Systems. They don't do any v belt pulleys on their mandrels anymore. It seems they have had too many failures. Hmm. I'm going to have to convert my alternator over to the HTD type cogged belt like the Oil Pump.

LT7A · 10-25-2021, 01:31 AM

Regan, thanks for all the information and history that you've posted here. I just read the whole thing and it's quite a story. I go see the NHRA Northwest Nationals when they come to town, but didn't have much of an idea of what it takes for you to run in your class before reading all of this. Great looking truck, and I hope that you get the parts that you need soon.

**regan wilson** · 10-26-2021, 06:01 AM

Thanks LT I'm glad you enjoyed it. This kind of racing is very competitive and can be a challenge for sure. My engine is a little on the extreme side for the class but there are plenty of 1000hp and up powered cars out there too. Although most of them are closer to the 2800lb minimum and I'm at 3550lbs. One of the cool things is I have friends all over the country that I only see at the races.

**regan wilson** · 10-26-2021, 06:12 AM

Key off.

Key on.

**regan wilson** · 10-30-2021, 09:07 PM

I ripped the cluster back out today. I fixed the speedometer to zero. I also got the the fuel gauge to read closer to my wallet. Just above empty. Lol

**mongocanfly** · 10-31-2021, 01:01 AM

Heck..I thought the 454 speedo was cool..!!

**regan wilson** · 10-31-2021, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Heck..I thought the 454 speedo was cool..!!

The odometer still is on 454. My speedo was stuck on 30mph. I fixed that and managed to get the fuel needle in a more realistic position. Just above empty, kinda like my pockets.

**regan wilson** · 10-31-2021, 08:05 AM

**mongocanfly** · 11-02-2021, 11:10 AM

oh ...i got ya now..

**regan wilson** · 11-02-2021, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

oh ...i got ya now..

I knew that you weren't no Dummy. On the other hand. I hope that your parents are doing ok. i'm looking forward to updates on the Inny.

**mongocanfly** · 11-02-2021, 11:53 PM

Thanks Regan... Dads been in and out of the hospital the last few weeks..hes doing good now..
Appendicitis got him..and a few other health issues..but they're doing good
I did a small update on the "inny" thread..

**regan wilson** · 11-03-2021, 05:59 PM

I thought I had a big problem with my new Alternator setup. It just pans out as ignorance on my part. I got a special pulley that uses an HTD belt just like my Dry Sump Pump. I thought it wasn't going to work. After talking to the guys at Jones Racing where it came from. I thought I was going to have to convert to a different alternator. Nope! I go by the Alternator shop this morning. Tada he plucks out the spacer and my pulley fits lol.

**regan wilson** · 11-03-2021, 06:04 PM

This is my new drive setup. It's a 49 tooth on the crank and 22 on the alternator.

**regan wilson** · 11-03-2021, 06:09 PM

It's so cute. Lol Hell I'm glad it will work. I ordered two custom length belts today.

**mongocanfly** · 11-03-2021, 08:48 PM

That's some serious drive power for the alternator.....!!

**regan wilson** · 11-03-2021, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That's some serious drive power for the alternator.....!!

The reason behind the overkill is the instant load coming off the trans brake.

**regan wilson** · 11-03-2021, 09:08 PM

I was also turning the alternator too fast with the V belt deal. I couldn’t get a replacement v pulley for my splined drive. So I was kinda forced to adapt.

**regan wilson** · 11-10-2021, 09:27 AM

What do you do when you're bored? Find something to entertain you. I repurposed a header tube from Blue and made a custom exhaust extension for Whitey. This tube had over 160hp running through it. I think it will handle the little 350. Lol

SCOTI · 11-10-2021, 10:16 AM

The 'feel good' moment that makes you chuckle....

**regan wilson** · 11-13-2021, 09:26 PM

Well I took apart this erector set of bars today. Then carried my rearend to my friend Tony. Back in go the 4.56's.

**regan wilson** · 11-13-2021, 09:27 PM

On a side note. Even if you don't have an ATV or a Motorcycle that little jack is pretty handy.

71Dragtruck · 11-13-2021, 09:41 PM

So much easier to just remove a center section, just saying, only thing Ford got right LOL.

**regan wilson** · 11-13-2021, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Dragtruck

So much easier to just remove a center section, just saying, only thing Ford got right LOL.

Yes Sir you are correct for sure.

10-22-2021, 08:52 AM	#1
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10-22-2021, 09:12 AM	#2
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Thanks Karl. The Odometer hasn't worked since 82. The truck had over 100,000 miles on it then. I twisted it around to 454 20 plus years ago. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-22-2021, 09:25 AM	#3
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I also found out yesterday per Peterson Fluid Systems. They don't do any v belt pulleys on their mandrels anymore. It seems they have had too many failures. Hmm. I'm going to have to convert my alternator over to the HTD type cogged belt like the Oil Pump. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-25-2021, 01:31 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Regan, thanks for all the information and history that you've posted here. I just read the whole thing and it's quite a story. I go see the NHRA Northwest Nationals when they come to town, but didn't have much of an idea of what it takes for you to run in your class before reading all of this. Great looking truck, and I hope that you get the parts that you need soon.

10-26-2021, 06:01 AM	#5
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Thanks LT I'm glad you enjoyed it. This kind of racing is very competitive and can be a challenge for sure. My engine is a little on the extreme side for the class but there are plenty of 1000hp and up powered cars out there too. Although most of them are closer to the 2800lb minimum and I'm at 3550lbs. One of the cool things is I have friends all over the country that I only see at the races. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-26-2021, 06:12 AM	#6
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Key off. Key on. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-30-2021, 09:07 PM	#7
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I ripped the cluster back out today. I fixed the speedometer to zero. I also got the the fuel gauge to read closer to my wallet. Just above empty. Lol __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-31-2021, 01:01 AM	#8
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Heck..I thought the 454 speedo was cool..!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-31-2021, 08:05 AM	#10
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-02-2021, 11:10 AM	#11
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime oh ...i got ya now.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-02-2021, 11:53 PM	#13
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Thanks Regan... Dads been in and out of the hospital the last few weeks..hes doing good now.. Appendicitis got him..and a few other health issues..but they're doing good I did a small update on the "inny" thread.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-03-2021, 05:59 PM	#14
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I thought I had a big problem with my new Alternator setup. It just pans out as ignorance on my part. I got a special pulley that uses an HTD belt just like my Dry Sump Pump. I thought it wasn't going to work. After talking to the guys at Jones Racing where it came from. I thought I was going to have to convert to a different alternator. Nope! I go by the Alternator shop this morning. Tada he plucks out the spacer and my pulley fits lol. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-03-2021, 06:04 PM	#15
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime This is my new drive setup. It's a 49 tooth on the crank and 22 on the alternator. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-03-2021, 06:09 PM	#16
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime It's so cute. Lol Hell I'm glad it will work. I ordered two custom length belts today. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-03-2021, 08:48 PM	#17
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime That's some serious drive power for the alternator.....!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver



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11-03-2021, 09:08 PM	#19
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I was also turning the alternator too fast with the V belt deal. I couldn’t get a replacement v pulley for my splined drive. So I was kinda forced to adapt. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-10-2021, 09:27 AM	#20
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime What do you do when you're bored? Find something to entertain you. I repurposed a header tube from Blue and made a custom exhaust extension for Whitey. This tube had over 160hp running through it. I think it will handle the little 350. Lol __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-10-2021, 10:16 AM	#21
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11-13-2021, 09:26 PM	#22
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Well I took apart this erector set of bars today. Then carried my rearend to my friend Tony. Back in go the 4.56's. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-13-2021, 09:27 PM	#23
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime On a side note. Even if you don't have an ATV or a Motorcycle that little jack is pretty handy. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-13-2021, 09:41 PM	#24
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