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  1. gingerbreadman

    large collection of classics headin to the crusher, all makes and models ($450 each)

    1950 to 75 GMC Other Pickups to be crushed - Edmonton Collector Cars For Sale - Kijiji Edmonton -gbm-
  2. gingerbreadman

    large collection of classics headin to the crusher, all makes and models ($450 each)

    1950 to 75 GMC Other Pickups to be crushed - Edmonton Collector Cars For Sale - Kijiji Edmonton -gbm-
  3. gingerbreadman

    camshaft failure in my 429

    I put my 69 429 in my 77.5 f250 did cam break in as per comp cams procedure and the cam has failed within 30 miles. As soon as I fired it up it did not sound right on the right side. it developed a bad miss I pulled the valve covers after getting my exhaust on and one rocker was sideways resting...
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    69 429 edelbrock intake, casting flaw or press fit fitting?

    I looked on edelbrocks website and the intake was supposed to come with the fitting (press in) I bet it is the original carb i have the 2 bbl intake aswell, ill get some numbers off the carb. how much is big bucks and where would someone go about selling such a thing, its a 429 from a 69...
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    69 429 edelbrock intake, casting flaw or press fit fitting?

    Ok, just got my engine from the machine shop, 69 429 going in my 77.5 f250 4x4 blah blah etc. anyways, i had them put on a edelbrock performer intake as it was originally a 2 bbl. i was just looking at it and on the front right below the thermostate housing there are 2 5/8's holes, one is...
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    1969 429 timing curve questions

    rollin to the top
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    1969 429 timing curve questions

    Hello ladies and gentleman some of you may remember me some may not. heres the story it isnt mustang related by any means but it is ford and 429 related so i thought id stretch the brains of a few on here. I have a 1977.5 f250 4x4 351m 4spd pickup, the engine is tired and...
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    66 comet caliente

    I dont know if the cobra is original or not, i can give you his number as long as you promise not to scoop my comets:) if you want his digits email me [email protected] i just left for work and wont be home for a couple weeks i can get it for you then. he told me to pass his number on to...
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    66 comet caliente

    im fairly sure the only difference there between the gt and the caliente is the hood scoops. i have a short video of the cars and yard in question if someone has a place i can host it to put it up on the board. -gbm-
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    66 comet caliente

    ya the guy is willing to help me look it over and such he has a tow truck so we can lift er up n get a really good look -gbm-
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    66 comet caliente

    hes just outside of chase. id wish hed drop his prices a little so some of these cars would make it to good homes for resto. thanks for the comments guys, i am still thinking on it. if i bought it and it was all original id keep it that way, through some collector plates on it and cruise in...
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    66 comet caliente

    GBM is looking for another project car and hates to say it but might stray away from a mustang this time but not too far as hes a blue oval man through and through. Anyways i called a add in the paper that listed 300 hundred restorable classics ranging from 1930-1972 i was skepticle as i...
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    storing an engine what to do

    i have a 429 in a 79 f250 the truck is for parts but the engine is for my next project. i want to strip the truck and will be pulling the motor. is there anything i can do to keep it from rusting or seizing up while it sits for who knows how long? iv heard of pouring atf down the carb slowly...
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    Welding the stock rear end

    Don't weld it, my bud welded his 9 inch on his galaxi it distorted the ring gear now it howles and shakes. it will probly take out the bearings in the rear end, not to mention the spatter from welding and if the weld breaks it will throw shrapnel throughout your rear end. i had a spool in my...
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    mathmeticians please enter, gear ratios

    Ok the gbm is building another LMG (Lawn mower generator) this time he has a brand new 5 hp Honda horizontal shaft engine and a 3g 130 amp internally regulated alternature. I have one of these alts installed in my truck so this is where i am getting my figures from. i know this alternature...
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    oh lookie lookie at what gbm built

    Ya I do have a 130 amp 3g taurus alt on my pickup and its setup with isolated batteries for the camper but i dont always have the camper on the truck and running the truck isnt cheap either. not to mention punching 130 amps into a battery is not the best way to go. but im sure it boils...
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    oh lookie lookie at what gbm built

    I dont have a 50 amp charger i just have a 15 amp i do have a 2800 watt genset that i was bringing along with me hunting an whatever but It aint cheap to run it long enough to charge my batteries with the 15 amp charger. this little thing will charge a 1000 cca battery from 30% charge to 100% in...
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    oh lookie lookie at what gbm built

    for the full thread click here http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671837&goto=newpost -gbm-
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    oh lookie lookie at what gbm built

    Ok, got it built and ran into some stumbling blocks, ill start from the beginning. the dude at the small engine place told me the blade is used as a flywheel so he recomended using a heavy steel pulley and he had one so i got the pulley and belt for $15 unfortunatly automotive belts and...
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    help me identify this 429 in my backyard

    nice cars but not my bag. Im looking for a pre 71 stang coupe or fastback, early couger. maybe a torino or a cyclone, i dunno i might even go for a falcon in good shape. who knows, depends what comes up. -gbm-
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