1985 Ford F-150
| Owner: |
BigRed86 (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors) |
| From: |
Gilbert, AZ, U.S.A. (Other registries in AZ) |
| Year, Make, & Model: |
1985 Ford F-150 (Other Ford F-150s) |
| Avatar: |
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| Nickname: |
Ol'Madeline |
| Mileage: |
175000 |
| Engine: |
300 il-6, Offenhauser Dual Plane Intake, Holley 390 4bbl carb, Headman headers, MSD-6AL ignition (soon to add blaster coil), Dual Cats, Mufflers/ Exhaust, Stock Cam. (Except for the Cam, I followed the plans for Clifford's 6=8 horsepower/ performance setup).
With all the vacuum from the set up, I also went with a vacuum/mechanical advance distributor (just for the added aggrivation, er I mean fun!). I live in the desert country, so I also upgraded to a 4 core aluminum radiator. Emmisions Laws in AZ say "If your truck came with emmissions, you must have that crap", or something to that effect. So I have purchased the Offenhauser EGR Adaptor Kit and found an EGR (circa. 1973) to fit it. I have yet to install it (learning curve). |
| Drivetrain: |
8.8 Posi Rear End w/3.73 gears, 2WD 3 speed Tranny w/ granny gear, 2" blocks on rear, HD springs and Coil Over-shocks for increased payload. |
| Notes: |
Traded a computer for Ol'Madeline. She was an old farm truck. She has an 8ft. bed, single cab. I've been working on a new interior: Carpet, Panels, Door and Window Seals, Dash, Headliner, Front and Rear Glass, New Custom Seat, more to follow.
She also has acquired 15" Turbine Rims (yet to be polished) and a set of 31x10.50x15 Pirelli Scorpion A/Ts that make her ride like a Caddy!
I have also been working on installing Air Conditioning! (remember I live in AZ) I have found a York compressor, all the ducts, dash controller, new heat and A/C Core components from a donor truck from a local Ford graveyard. It's mostly installed, but needs final assembly and wiring (again-learning curve)
Once the drive train and interior are complete, body and paint are on the list, along with a little 2-3 inch lift and probably some 33" tires at that point.
She runs like a raped ape, but I have not had her legally on the road since '03 due to all the mods I've been doing to her, so I don't know for sure how much I've gained in horse power over the stock config. |
| Last Updated: |
1/11/2006 |
| Hits: |
3225 |
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443 hits | 84.79 KB | Posted: 1/11/06
A closer shot of the Offy Intake Installed
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516 hits | 84.11 KB | Posted: 1/11/06
Open wide and say Awww!
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489 hits | 93.81 KB | Posted: 1/11/06
Birds eye view of Offy Intake
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433 hits | 73.3 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Got her name from reminding me of a cantankerous old mule owned by a grizzled old mountainman (like me)
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402 hits | 67.31 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Say Cheese!
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419 hits | 64.29 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Tail Shot
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396 hits | 70.48 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Passenger Side Profile
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369 hits | 69.41 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Driver Side Profile
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385 hits | 73.98 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Turn To The Left
P1010097.JPG
516 hits | 84.11 KB | Posted: 1/11/06
Open wide and say Awww!
P1010086.JPG
489 hits | 93.81 KB | Posted: 1/11/06
Birds eye view of Offy Intake
P1010093.JPG
443 hits | 84.79 KB | Posted: 1/11/06
A closer shot of the Offy Intake Installed
P1010062.JPG
433 hits | 73.3 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Got her name from reminding me of a cantankerous old mule owned by a grizzled old mountainman (like me)
P1010066.JPG
419 hits | 64.29 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Tail Shot
P1010063.JPG
402 hits | 67.31 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Say Cheese!
P1010071.JPG
396 hits | 70.48 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Passenger Side Profile
P1010064.JPG
385 hits | 73.98 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Turn To The Left
P1010065.JPG
369 hits | 69.41 KB | Posted: 1/10/06
Driver Side Profile
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