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02-24-2010, 09:34 PM
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Location: Donna, Texas
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Project "Ghost"
Let me tell you a little about this project. It all started a few years ago. I paid $500.00 for this truck up in north Texas. Truck is in good condition. Needs body work on the normal areas, but nothing major. So I did some modifications on it. It's a 1968 Short bed truck, or so I thought. I crawled under the other day and found out it was a long bed. Work don't look to bad. I was kind of upset cause I thought it was an original. Well Project "Ghost" was given its name from my wife. She says that I just put money into this truck, but she never see's any progress. Well i'm hoping on finishing it by October. We will see.
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02-24-2010, 09:40 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Random pics after i got it to my barn.
With A/C. |
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02-24-2010, 09:45 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Dads 49 plymouth. Sitting for 30 yrs.
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02-24-2010, 09:58 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Cleaning the engine bay.
Not bad for first time painting with spray gun. Some "Ghost" goodies. More painting. |
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02-24-2010, 10:09 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
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02-24-2010, 10:13 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
454 with many goodies!!!
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02-24-2010, 10:18 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
More parts.
Assembling it again. Fuel system. |
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02-24-2010, 10:24 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Header problems, so I had to modify.
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02-24-2010, 10:44 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
I did some measuring for the rear wheels.
I have 5 1/2 inches from the inside of the fender to the drum. 12 3/4 inches from the inside fender to the wheel tub. 7 1/2 inches from the outside fender to the drum. 14 1/2 inches from the outside fender to the wheel tub. would a 12 wheel fit in the rear or do I need to tub it? |
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02-24-2010, 10:47 PM
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VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Following along...very nice looking engine.
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02-24-2010, 10:49 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Quote:
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02-24-2010, 10:52 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
thanks for the response, i've seen a couple of projects on tubs so i might just give it a shot. I want something that will stick, I think i can add a few inches on each side.
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02-24-2010, 10:54 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
These are some pictures I got from one of the members here. I like the width on the tires.
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02-24-2010, 11:41 PM
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Going Down?
 
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Lookin Bad Ass!
Same fuel system I used
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02-25-2010, 09:16 AM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Hopefully I will have it started by this weekend. I need to see about my header problem.
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02-28-2010, 07:55 AM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Found some wheels with summit.
Torq thrust 15/8 and 15/12. I wanted to go with 18's for the front and 20/12 rear, but all I found that I liked run around 1200 a wheel. I'm still thinking about what I should get. |
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02-28-2010, 09:41 AM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Hey from N.C. looking good. keep up the hard work
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03-05-2010, 04:55 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
looks like engine is coming back out, I don't like the issues with the headers hitting, so im just going to move the tubular engine mounts back about 1/2 inch. that should fix my problem.
what do you guys think about running a hydoboost break system? |
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05-10-2010, 11:07 AM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Little update on the Ghost. I just finished ordering some auto meter gauges and some gears!!
Hoses are expensive, but look nice. Solid motor mounts dual fans are a must!! |
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05-10-2010, 11:48 AM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
sweet MOTOR
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05-10-2010, 02:19 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
thanks its a 454 with some options..
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05-14-2010, 03:46 PM
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Location: Donna, Texas
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Autometer cluster project. I've seen some projects with replacing the guages so I decided to give it a try.
Cant forget the gears "373" with auburn locker |
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05-14-2010, 03:47 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
Custom made driveshaft should be coming in this week.
I also ordered a transmission cooler. will be posting pics soon. |
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06-24-2010, 08:59 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
What did Brown Santa bring me?
Thanks to the wife!! |
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06-24-2010, 09:03 PM
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Re: Project "Ghost"
I also placed an order for a vintage air system from Scottshotrods.com.
They will give you a good deal. I will post pics once I get the order in. |
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