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by Foundry Hot Rods
September 20, 2011, 4:42 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '64 Merc build, let's call it "gasser inspired"
Replies: 11
Views: 1878

Re: '64 Merc build, let's call it "gasser inspired"

I love it! Even though this quote along with your thread title appears to be a dig at one of my previous posts. ;) BTW, YES, I am aware that there are all sorts of historical inaccuracies in this build, and honestly, I don't f*cking care, it was built by me to have fun with at the track and on the ...
by Foundry Hot Rods
September 20, 2011, 4:24 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '64 Merc build, let's call it "gasser inspired"
Replies: 11
Views: 1878

turtle1056 wrote:nice build, love it


where did you get the headers? got a link? thanks. I have another truck, a 64 that might love a set of those on
http://www.schoenfeldheaders.com/

ordered through Jegs
by Foundry Hot Rods
September 20, 2011, 4:04 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '64 Merc build, let's call it "gasser inspired"
Replies: 11
Views: 1878

Max wrote:Yep, good work there! Going to have to post a video you know?!
not so good with the computer stuff, how do I post a video?
by Foundry Hot Rods
September 20, 2011, 2:18 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '64 Merc build, let's call it "gasser inspired"
Replies: 11
Views: 1878

'64 Merc build, let's call it "gasser inspired"

here's where we started three years ago http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f47/notbif/vroom/avatarrg.jpg after a TON of work-you can see pics on my intro thread- we got to this, a 5 litre powered, t-5 shifted truck with some minor suspension mods and big ass radials out back http://i44.photobucket.co...
by Foundry Hot Rods
January 8, 2011, 10:22 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: '62 Unibody LSR
Replies: 313
Views: 61589

great idea for the firewall, might just have to swipe that one when I re-do mine this winter and BTW, killer thread, I had just been talking to a couple of buddies about wanting to build a LSR slick!
by Foundry Hot Rods
December 16, 2010, 1:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '63 grill
Replies: 11
Views: 955

Obsa wrote:How about an aluminun 61 grille? Also has a 4 spoke steering wheel and truck still attached! Not mine just saw it on CL

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2093127925.html
that would make a killer ramp truck, get to the track in style!
by Foundry Hot Rods
December 15, 2010, 8:32 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '63 grill
Replies: 11
Views: 955

looks like yer gonna have to vault from the rolled up futon over the table saw n' land on the storage locker to get in there for a close up! :lol:
by Foundry Hot Rods
December 15, 2010, 4:57 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '63 grill
Replies: 11
Views: 955

'63 grill

anybody got any leads/willing to part with one?
by Foundry Hot Rods
August 2, 2010, 7:46 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: bite me Chevy boy...or my first time down the strip
Replies: 16
Views: 1247

fire truck wrote:Cool pics! good runs. What is the blue/gray wagon?
the wagon was some kinda 60's Mopar with a slant 6 in it way cool!
by Foundry Hot Rods
August 2, 2010, 6:25 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: bite me Chevy boy...or my first time down the strip
Replies: 16
Views: 1247

one last shot of me beatin' that Chev and a link to the photographer's site, super talented gal that she is! http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f47/notbif/cya.jpg http://www.flickr.com/photos/flaminmo/ and if yer on facebook, check out more at-you'll have to copy and paste the complete link http://ww...
by Foundry Hot Rods
August 2, 2010, 9:29 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: bite me Chevy boy...or my first time down the strip
Replies: 16
Views: 1247

a friend took this, I hadda post it just because it is so friggin' cool!

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by Foundry Hot Rods
August 2, 2010, 9:19 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: bite me Chevy boy...or my first time down the strip
Replies: 16
Views: 1247

wow 14.70 is not to shbby,what is your drive train currently I'm running a naturally aspirated H.O. motor out of a '93 Mustang backed by a T5 with a Centreforce clutch and a 4.10 posi with 285/70/15's plans for next year include a 308 with aluminum Dart heads, a re-working of the rear suspension an...
by Foundry Hot Rods
August 1, 2010, 11:48 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: bite me Chevy boy...or my first time down the strip
Replies: 16
Views: 1247

bite me Chevy boy...or my first time down the strip

On my first weekend of drag racing the '64 and I had the pleasure of putting a tri five Chevy on the trailer in the first round, I broke out in the second round with a 14.70 on a 14.95 dial in...but at least I lost to another Mercury (Comet), he broke out too (but not as badly) tryin' ta catch me! h...
by Foundry Hot Rods
July 18, 2010, 12:37 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rory's ride
Replies: 8
Views: 714

Rory's ride

hadda post this one, my buddy Rory's new set of wheels!

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by Foundry Hot Rods
June 4, 2010, 12:52 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: howdy from the wet coast of the great white north
Replies: 50
Views: 4768

Cool, would the stock shifter hit the seat or be too close ?? ...also...dig your seat cover.... Ricky. oh yeah, I'm also running a B&M Ripper which shortens the throw a bunch, this also helps with the clearance ...seat covers: take two Mexican blankets, get someone to put hems in 'em, run some ...
by Foundry Hot Rods
June 4, 2010, 12:38 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: howdy from the wet coast of the great white north
Replies: 50
Views: 4768

stock shifter might, I'm running a T5 with the longer tail shaft which puts the shifter about 8-10" farther back then stock, but I'm 6' so my seat is all the way back (the ol' lady ain't drivin' this one!), I'm guessing the shorter tail shaft would solve any clearance problems that would develo...
by Foundry Hot Rods
June 4, 2010, 12:08 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: howdy from the wet coast of the great white north
Replies: 50
Views: 4768

yep, fabbed one up out of 3/16th flat stock
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by Foundry Hot Rods
June 3, 2010, 6:28 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: howdy from the wet coast of the great white north
Replies: 50
Views: 4768

Here she is, made it to her first show! The weather was a bit crappy which made driving a 4.10 posi equipped shortbox a little "interesting" Looking forward to some trips down the strip this summer and a 347 stroker and fender well headers this winter. Once I see 500 on the dyno, body and ...
by Foundry Hot Rods
May 3, 2010, 9:33 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: howdy from the wet coast of the great white north
Replies: 50
Views: 4768

the front springs have a 5" re-arch along with a couple of extra leaves added, as for the Olds, that has been a bit of a bit of a head scratcher around the shop...
by Foundry Hot Rods
May 2, 2010, 7:49 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: howdy from the wet coast of the great white north
Replies: 50
Views: 4768

gasser it is, 347 stroker in the works for next year, the fridge is getting the 394 Olds and airbags