1979 Ford LTD
Owner: |
1987cp (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors) |
From: |
Lansing, MI, U.S.A. (Other registries in MI) |
Year, Make, & Model: |
1979 Ford LTD (Other Ford LTDs) |
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Nickname: |
Das Wunterwagen / The Uglimobile |
Mileage: |
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Engine: |
302 cid '87 roller block, lopo dished pistons, Performer 289 intake, EDL-1403 carburetor. Currently running E8ZE cam and E6SE heads; E7TE heads ready to install. |
Drivetrain: |
C4 transmission with Stage 1 shift kit and stock-replacement converter, 8.5" rear with 2.26:1 gears (no, seriously!) |
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Last Updated: |
2/21/2008 |
Hits: |
4773 |
MVC-003F.JPG
678 hits | 42.06 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
MVC-002F.JPG
672 hits | 28.98 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
MVC-001F.JPG
698 hits | 20.41 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
equip03.jpg
615 hits | 74.4 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Second view of the same wall, showing the workbench and an old storage cabinet back in the corner.
equip02.jpg
487 hits | 74.47 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Took a break from getting greasy to clear out a very large pile of boxes from this side of the garage and replace them with this 1000-lb-capacity shelving unit from Lowe's. Since another will fit alongside it very neatly between this post and the ne...
airtools02.jpg
526 hits | 69.88 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Quick tribute to some friends that are making this process very much easier. Ironically, though the air tools represent an investment of under $100 total, the only off brand (and the only one purchased new) is the 1/2" Campbell Hasselhoff impact to ...
engine.jpg
518 hits | 84.83 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
The '87 roller 302 originally from my other wagon. It made a great replacement for this car's wheezing original 351, especially after adding a four-barrel up top and a rebuilt C4 behind it. Just finished swapping on the stock rebuilt E7 heads and '...
frontaxle.jpg
477 hits | 69.81 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Front spindle area with front swaybar removed. It's supposed to be larger diameter than the sedan units. Will have to measure and compare. I lucked out and didn't have to service the front brakes during the 2.5-3 years I drove the car, but somethi...
rearaxle.jpg
555 hits | 67.92 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Rear axle with one 11" brake assembly harvested. The drums and shoes were nearly new, not even completely bedded-in, and cost me perhaps $120 total, plus I need them for my other wagon, so they stay. Backing plates were pulled so they can be sold o...
MVC-001F.JPG
698 hits | 20.41 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
MVC-003F.JPG
678 hits | 42.06 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
MVC-002F.JPG
672 hits | 28.98 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
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662 hits | 58.97 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
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644 hits | 67.11 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
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638 hits | 76.08 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
equip03.jpg
615 hits | 74.4 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Second view of the same wall, showing the workbench and an old storage cabinet back in the corner.
PICT0052.jpg
592 hits | 58.32 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
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582 hits | 79.62 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
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