My 67 that I restored 2 years ago in that garage (my first paint job….. with spray cans 😂…..a story for another post).  It has a 1969 351w, AOD, 4wdb, 8.8 posi rear.

The reason for my username….1965 Ranchero 302, T5…..my truck.  Fitting some bullitts on it this weekend 👍

Ron68 wrote:

Ron68 wrote:

68 coupe, 351W, 4R70W trans, 3.25 Trac-Lok 9" rear - started life as a T-code - did the 6 to 8 swap and a few other things.....

 

Great picture, Ron!

Nos681 wrote:

I didn’t know winter left.😜

Dan - was this picture taken in July, or August?
 

First picture taken in about January 2003 on the driveway beside our house where I did the bulk of the main restoration - The car came complete and original, but boy did it have some severe surface rust on hood, a rusted out cowl area, rusted out floors, rusted lower rear panels and before I purchased it, the car just sat in a backyard for a number of years. I joined this forum in 2003, right around the time I found the car. I think my first post was about identifying the car and whether it was worth buying the car. Mustang Steve convinced me that it was worth buying and I think his words at the time were, "if you don't buy it, I will". I definitely have no regrets and I'm glad you talked me into it Steve.

Second picture taken in about March 2022 - Runs great and is driven a couple of times a week. I try to get along to car shows when I can too. Last time I checked mpg, I was getting about 22mpg (not bad for a 289, 4 speed along with the aerodynamics of a lunch box on wheels). The car has a few blemishes and is definitely not perfect, but it's no garage princess either. I drive it and enjoy it as much as I can, while I can.

And here is a photo of the engine bay. I am convinced that I see a cobra air filter in it's future.

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Bullet Bob wrote:

Love your car Bullet Bob! Love the colour and definitely love the scenery for the backdrop. VERY calendar worthy!

Didn’t know what picture to post I like them both When it was blue 5.0 roller motor trick flow stage 1 cam 5speed 8.8 rear diff 3.73 Twister Orange off the  2020 GT350 331 stage 2 trick flow camshaft Performer Rpm heads 2.02 valves Holley sniper fuel injection 5speed trans 8.8 3.73 gears Borgeson power steering Shelby drop I inch sway bar Shelby under rides areomotive stealth 340 fuel tank and pump American racing torque thrust 2  245/45/17 rear 225/45/17
Front
Pray all is well FYI brothers

Last edited by Coupedaddy (10/20/2022 4:18 AM)

Coupedaddy wrote:

Didn’t know what picture to post I like them both When it was blue 5.0 roller motor trick flow stage 1 cam 5speed 8.8 rear diff 3.73 Twister Orange off the 2020 GT350 331 stage 2 trick flow camshaft Performer Rpm heads 2.02 valves Holley sniper fuel injection 5speed trans 8.8 3.73 gears Borgeson power steering Shelby drop I inch sway bar Shelby under rides areomotive stealth 340 fuel tank and pump American racing torque thrust 2 245/45/17 rear 225/45/17
Front
Pray all is well FYI brothers

    How you liking your Holley Sniper EFI?
 

Coupedaddy wrote:

I am liking the sniper but I would feel more comfortable with a carburetor 1500 miles away from home it did good.first long trip 18-19 miles to the gallon with 3.73 and cam not fully tuned yet . I will never let the fear of the drive stop me I have a couple fail safe options My fuel system is adjustable from 4 1/2 psi to 70 psi I don’t use timing control so if I have to stop and buy a carb lol I can make it home. And the fuel mileage would be good if we were not running 85 most of the way with 3.73 Lmbo exspecially coming back lol it’s been on for three years with all the reviews I am just not totally comfortable but I have a plan

  Thanks for the info!
 

Are you running 6” backspacing?

Interference with fenders due to diameter?

This is my 65 

Last edited by BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA (10/23/2022 10:24 PM)

My wife’s 97GT auto with 4:10.1 gear it was quick but not so much on top end.