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From 1977 Ford F-150 “ThunderTruck”, documented by John Webster.

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1977 Ford F-150 - Front three-quarter driver-side view of a satin-black 1970s Ford F-150 4x4 pickup with 'FORD' grille lettering, a cowl-induction hood scoop… 1977 Ford F-150Video 1977 Ford F-150 - Close-up of a truck's rear bumper showing an Ontario license plate and an aftermarket fuel filter system. 1977 Ford F-150 - In cab fuel & nitrous pressure gauges, switches for remote nitrous bottle openers, adjustable timing control and roll control on shifter. 1977 Ford F-150 - Custom throttle linkage with heim joints, threaded rod and stainless sleeve. 1977 Ford F-150 - Auto meter fuel level and speedo installed in gauge pod with LEDs for turn signal and high beam. Monster tach on steering column and custom… 1977 Ford F-150 - Aeromotive fuel pump and filters. Custom aluminum bracket holds assembly. 1977 Ford F-150 - Start with a brand new tank and drill holes. That was the hardest part. 1977 Ford F-150 - Form fit and welded on rear sump. 1977 Ford F-150 - Used the POR-15 kit to clean, prep and paint the tank. It was then taken to a shop and pressure tested and sealed. 1977 Ford F-150 - Two automotive emblems, one reading '472' and the other 'Nitrous Injected'. 1977 Ford F-150 - Final product, custom aluminum cradle holding two 50# nitrous bottles with NOS high flow valves and Cold Fusion remote bottle openers. Bott… 1977 Ford F-150 - Cold fusion remote bottle openers and custom made NOS decals for bottles. 1977 Ford F-150 - Looking in on Ram-Air box. 1977 Ford F-150 - March serpentine pulleys with billet PS pump. 1977 Ford F-150 - Custom engine components are visible in this close-up shot of a vehicle's engine bay. 1977 Ford F-150 - Close-up of the rear axle and suspension system, showing aftermarket modifications. 1977 Ford F-150 - A custom-made, polished metal clamp secures an exhaust pipe. 1977 Ford F-150 - 3/8" plate cut and welded to make C mount, plasma cut to fit axle and Mig welded to axle tube. 5/8" nuts welded to back of mount for ease o… 1977 Ford F-150 - An expensive display of lack of traction. 1977 Ford F-150 - Tire marks are visible on an empty asphalt lot under a cloudy sky. 1977 Ford F-150 - Oil returns in block were ground to allow better oil return to pan. 1977 Ford F-150 - Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator feeding 850 Demon, fuel pressure gauge and nitrous fuel solenoid. 1977 Ford F-150 - When the bottles could be converted to nitrous then came a way to mount them. This was the original drawing. 1977 Ford F-150 - These two 50# CO2 bottles were used. They were hydrostaticly tested and filled with nitrous with NOS high flow valves. 1977 Ford F-150 - Just after starting it was discovered we needed to change the design, went to a bolted yoke to hold the bottles. Started cutting up materia… 1977 Ford F-150 - The base assembly is welded. 1977 Ford F-150 - A metal frame is assembled on a wooden workbench, with various tools and supplies visible in the workshop setting. 1977 Ford F-150 - Welded base with yoke assembled. 1977 Ford F-150 - A shiny chrome hubcap rests on a wooden surface, with a date stamp of 2006/06/10 visible. 1977 Ford F-150 - This image shows a cart with two large fuel tanks, not a 1977 Ford F-150. 1977 Ford F-150 - When it came time to weld the yoke supports the bottles would be unwieldly. Sono tubes work great as a lightweight replacement. 1977 Ford F-150 - Custom exhaust pipes are clamped in place on a workbench, ready for installation. 1977 Ford F-150 - Welding completed. 1977 Ford F-150 - Started with a Tig welder but as the assembly grew larger the heat needed kept tripping breakers. Switched to Mig to finish. A new larger T… 1977 Ford F-150 - After lots of work and changes the final cradle is ready to be bolted to the truck bed. 1977 Ford F-150 - Fabbed up a aluminum fuel pump bracket. 1977 Ford F-150 - Custom V8 engine with chrome accents and performance modifications in an engine bay. 1977 Ford F-150 - 14 X 5 Ram Air box, Flaming River steering shaft, Mark VIII electric fan & electronic controller. 1977 Ford F-150 - Close-up of an engine bay a Holley carburetor and custom intake system. 1977 Ford F-150 - FRPP valve covers 1977 Ford F-150 - Polished stainless 14" Magnaflows with welded stainless Magnaflow tips. 1977 Ford F-150 - The new MagnflowsVideo 1977 Ford F-150 - Twin stick transfer case shifters 1977 Ford F-150 - Rear axle braces 1977 Ford F-150 - Aluminum bracket for Water/Methanol Cell 1977 Ford F-150 - Water/Methanol Cell with Aluminum Bracket