Comments for Codeblooded http://codeblooded.com Writing about things that I find "codeblooded" Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:41:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Shop air by Ian Foreman http://codeblooded.com/2011/01/22/shop-air/#comment-22 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:41:17 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/shop-air/#comment-22 Hi

Just a quick intro if I may. I live in a small town called Mallow in Ireland. I have been investigating building a vintage pickup truck (1956 Ford F-100). However there is no ready supply of donor vehicle here in Ireland and as such I will need to start from scratch. The WAF (wife approval factor) is low so I cannot go out and spend money to get an old vehicle imported. So I have looked to start this buildup with a rolling chassis which is quite doable here in Ireland.

To this end I would like to pick your brain about the dimensions and construction of the frame you are currently undertaking, if I may.

If this is OK could you please email me so that I could contact you to discuss how we can do this.

Thanks in advance

Regards

Ian Foreman

]]> Comment on Cutting torch & drill press by Eric Duncan http://codeblooded.com/2011/01/17/cutting-torch-drill-press/#comment-20 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:12:00 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/2011/01/17/cutting-torch-drill-press/#comment-20 Two good finds on Craigslist. :)

Sorry to hear about the museum.

]]> Comment on 56 Ford F100 Project by eduncan911 http://codeblooded.com/2010/09/20/56-ford-f100-project/#comment-13 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:15:53 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-13 That’s an awesome goal man – following Foose as a guideline. You’re going to have one hell of a ride on your hands when done. :)

Have you seen The Expendables yet? Maybe the custom F100 they have may kick you into a higher gear:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/08/west-coast-customs-makes-trucks-for-the-expendables/1

]]> Comment on Frame Rail Jigs by Eric Duncan http://codeblooded.com/2011/01/02/frame-rail-jigs/#comment-12 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:55:01 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/?p=136#comment-12 Awesome! So this is what you’ve been up to for a while!

And doing it right I see. Build a new frame is exactly the way to go (assuming the original is rusted or too weak for the new suspension+engine combo). Now, I wish I was back in Dallas to lend a hand.

]]> Comment on Drivability by Jim Munson http://codeblooded.com/2011/01/09/drivability/#comment-11 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:27:04 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/?p=150#comment-11 Hey Terry,

Looks like it is coming along. Since so much gunk came out of the engine, you may want to be sure the radiator is flowing correctly. Mine in the 73 Challenger was not and the engine would get pretty hot. I replaced it with an aluminum one and it works great.

I feel your pain on getting an inspection sticker. At least with older cars there is no emission test.

I put three holley two barrels on the Challenger and finally got it run half way decently. After I put oxygen sensors in the header collectors to get accurate air/fuel readings, I was really able to dial it in. The reader I have is by innovative, its portable and has two inputs one for each side of the engine. The sensors just screw into two bungs that are in the collectors and run to the meter. The leads are long enough to set the meter on the fender and look at the readouts while you are adjusting the fuel mixture on the carb. If you need it I can bring it by the shop and show you how it works.

Good luck and keep posting!

jim

]]> Comment on 56 Ford F100 Project by codeblooded http://codeblooded.com/2010/09/20/56-ford-f100-project/#comment-10 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:04:04 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-10 Thanks for the response Randy. I have a bunch more pictures showing the build process. I’ll try to get the rest of the progress uploaded this weekend.

]]> Comment on 56 Ford F100 Project by Randy Kelly http://codeblooded.com/2010/09/20/56-ford-f100-project/#comment-9 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:43:18 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-9 I look forward to seeing the progress you make with your truck. I am a fan of the F100′s and I have two. One is basically a stock 54, 239 three on the tree truck. The only difference is that it has a low wooden stake-bed. The other I am Hot Rodding. My latest ideas have changed from a 302 with a c4 to a 350 with a turbo 400. I was lucky enough to get that one in the Nov issue of Popular Hot Rodding magazine in the “Under Construction” section.
Keeping a photo record on-line would help motivate the rest of us out here who also have projects.

]]> Comment on Suspension by codeblooded http://codeblooded.com/2010/10/16/suspension/#comment-6 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:04:35 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/suspension/#comment-6 My shop is basically across the street from the shop my dad and I had. Maybe you guys can come out sometime when you’re in my neck of the wood.

]]> Comment on Suspension by mike kern http://codeblooded.com/2010/10/16/suspension/#comment-5 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:31:38 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/suspension/#comment-5 damn terry i’m impressed, glad to see your building something again. if the suspension comes out as nice as the table, it shough be a heck of ride. where is your shop?, stay in touch, your friend kern.

]]> Comment on Suspension by Alexandra http://codeblooded.com/2010/10/16/suspension/#comment-4 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:28:10 +0000 https://codeblooded.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/suspension/#comment-4 We will be following you! Good luck!

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