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mick53 · 11-20-2021, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've always heard of them used in various racing/street apps but not so much in a drag-strip app similar to this. I always assumed they were strong/tough but wasn't sure (didn't know) if they can take the abuse of a heavy vehicle (>3k lbs) & high shock drag-strip venue launches. Appreciate the insight.

This one had sentimental value to me. It took $7K to get it to that level.

**regan wilson** · 11-21-2021, 08:42 PM

Mick I wish I had something like that to work with. I'm stuck with my old Dana for now. Looking forward to see how your QC deal and build turns out.

mick53 · 11-22-2021, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

Mick I wish I had something like that to work with. I'm stuck with my old Dana for now. Looking forward to see how your QC deal and build turns out.

Thanks for the interest. I'm 4 years into the world of one offs.

**regan wilson** · 11-22-2021, 07:45 AM

That's nice Mick

**regan wilson** · 12-10-2021, 08:42 AM

No real updates. All my motor stuff is still out. We are two months in on rods and pistons. It's PRI Show week so all the performance folks shut down to go there. I'll be lucky if the rods and pistons show up before the end of the year. My new lifters came in though. we went with BAM lifters. They are DLC coated axle no bushing or bearing. My rear end is sitting in the floor. I need to put it back in but that's no big deal. I just hope I don't get hung out till the last minute. Our first race is the last weekend of February.

**regan wilson** · 12-20-2021, 10:38 AM

Well the rear is back in. Ken came out yesterday and helped me bleed the brakes. The money I wasted on this gear experiment would have more than paid for new slicks that I need.

**regan wilson** · 12-20-2021, 10:40 AM

I guess the light was shining just right though the window. Ken noticed this wave inside the bed. I guess it may be a good thing the tailgate is bolted on. It may have saved other parts of the bed when the frame broke.

**regan wilson** · 12-20-2021, 10:42 AM

Just a random pic. I think my gauge cluster will look good out in the daylight.

SCOTI · 12-20-2021, 11:56 AM

I wondered if the bed suffered any stress from the frame rail issue & that sure suggests it did. Doesn't look too bad though so there's that....

Progress is looking good.
Merry Christmas!

**regan wilson** · 12-20-2021, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I wondered if the bed suffered any stress from the frame rail issue & that sure suggests it did. Doesn't look too bad though so there's that....

Progress is looking good.
Merry Christmas!

Yep it is what it is (in a Forrest Gump voice). It is what it is. This poor old truck. I wonder if it could have had a better life? Merry Christmas to Everyone.

**regan wilson** · 01-03-2022, 06:08 PM

No parts right now other than new slicks. I'm still waiting on rods and pistons. I hope I get to race in February.

SCOTI · 01-03-2022, 11:25 PM

And you of all people know it's going to get here within a week of each other just for the 'fun' factor.

**regan wilson** · 01-04-2022, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

And you of all people know it's going to get here within a week of each other just for the 'fun' factor.

Don't ya know Scoti. Fun fun!

**regan wilson** · 01-11-2022, 10:32 PM

This is where we are at now.

This is where I need to be in six weeks. I got word from Rick that my heads were ready. I also got word from Donnel that my rods and pistons should be here next week.

aggie91 · 01-13-2022, 12:07 PM

You got this!

**regan wilson** · 01-13-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

You got this!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Karl. much appreciated.

**regan wilson** · 01-25-2022, 07:57 AM

Well I went and got my heads yesterday. We got pistons last week so the block is finished for the pistons. Still no rods as of Friday. Damn!

**regan wilson** · 01-29-2022, 07:57 PM

Well here we go! I need to be in Belle Rose two yesterdays from today.

SCOTI · 01-29-2022, 08:22 PM

Oh man..... try not to sweat it

**regan wilson** · 01-29-2022, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Oh man..... try not to sweat it

I'm going to try to get the heads on it tomorrow.

**regan wilson** · 01-30-2022, 07:57 PM

Well I managed to get the heads on it today. That and the rocker bar assembly.

**regan wilson** · 02-01-2022, 09:22 AM

aggie91 · 02-01-2022, 10:13 AM

Progress.

I think you need some bigger heads...lol

**regan wilson** · 02-02-2022, 10:01 AM

I like the way you think Karl. Maybe a bigger block too. 5.3 bore space billet stuff would be cool. Ya'll start a Go Fund for me. Lol

aggie91 · 02-02-2022, 11:28 AM

or just go with one of these set ups:

https://www.stevemorrisengines.com/e...-promod-engine

11-21-2021, 08:42 PM	#902
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Mick I wish I had something like that to work with. I'm stuck with my old Dana for now. Looking forward to see how your QC deal and build turns out. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

11-22-2021, 07:45 AM	#904
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime That's nice Mick __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

12-10-2021, 08:42 AM	#905
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime No real updates. All my motor stuff is still out. We are two months in on rods and pistons. It's PRI Show week so all the performance folks shut down to go there. I'll be lucky if the rods and pistons show up before the end of the year. My new lifters came in though. we went with BAM lifters. They are DLC coated axle no bushing or bearing. My rear end is sitting in the floor. I need to put it back in but that's no big deal. I just hope I don't get hung out till the last minute. Our first race is the last weekend of February. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

12-20-2021, 10:38 AM	#906
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Well the rear is back in. Ken came out yesterday and helped me bleed the brakes. The money I wasted on this gear experiment would have more than paid for new slicks that I need. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

12-20-2021, 10:40 AM	#907
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I guess the light was shining just right though the window. Ken noticed this wave inside the bed. I guess it may be a good thing the tailgate is bolted on. It may have saved other parts of the bed when the frame broke. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

12-20-2021, 10:42 AM	#908
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Just a random pic. I think my gauge cluster will look good out in the daylight. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

12-20-2021, 11:56 AM	#909
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I wondered if the bed suffered any stress from the frame rail issue & that sure suggests it did. Doesn't look too bad though so there's that.... Progress is looking good. Merry Christmas! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-03-2022, 06:08 PM	#911
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime No parts right now other than new slicks. I'm still waiting on rods and pistons. I hope I get to race in February. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

01-03-2022, 11:25 PM	#912
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime And you of all people know it's going to get here within a week of each other just for the 'fun' factor. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-11-2022, 10:32 PM	#914
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime This is where we are at now. This is where I need to be in six weeks. I got word from Rick that my heads were ready. I also got word from Donnel that my rods and pistons should be here next week. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

01-13-2022, 12:07 PM	#915
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime You got this! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-25-2022, 07:57 AM	#917
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Well I went and got my heads yesterday. We got pistons last week so the block is finished for the pistons. Still no rods as of Friday. Damn! __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

01-29-2022, 07:57 PM	#918
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Well here we go! I need to be in Belle Rose two yesterdays from today. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

01-29-2022, 08:22 PM	#919
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Oh man..... try not to sweat it __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-30-2022, 07:57 PM	#921
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Well I managed to get the heads on it today. That and the rocker bar assembly. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph



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02-01-2022, 09:22 AM	#922
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

02-01-2022, 10:13 AM	#923
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime Progress. I think you need some bigger heads...lol __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-02-2022, 10:01 AM	#924
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime I like the way you think Karl. Maybe a bigger block too. 5.3 bore space billet stuff would be cool. Ya'll start a Go Fund for me. Lol __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

02-02-2022, 11:28 AM	#925
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime or just go with one of these set ups: https://www.stevemorrisengines.com/e...-promod-engine __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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