1987cp > 1979 Ford LTD

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
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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
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folder Original_intake_manifold17008,394011/2/0711/2/07
folder Engine100421011/27/0711/27/07
folder Ignition3001,25702/7/082/7/08
folder Disassembly18009,22202/16/082/21/08
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Heading off on trailer
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678 hits | 42.06 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
Heading off on trailer
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Heading off on trailer
Heading off on trailer
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698 hits | 20.41 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
Second view of the same wall, showing the workbench and an old storage cabinet back in the corner.
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 '...
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 '...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Heading off on trailer
MVC-001F.JPG
698 hits | 20.41 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
Heading off on trailer
MVC-003F.JPG
678 hits | 42.06 KB | Posted: 2/21/08
Heading off on trailer
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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638 hits | 76.08 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
Second view of the same wall, showing the workbench and an old storage cabinet back in the corner.
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
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592 hits | 58.32 KB | Posted: 11/2/07
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