I just wanted to share a few photos of my new toy that was dropped off today. The cab is a '58 but the chassis is a '65 F-350 with twin I-beam and a 352 (It is a Y technically) If you read the thread about my brakes, this is the solution. It may be a couple of years away but it's a good start.  Charlie and I will try to start the engine in a week or two and I'm sure to have video of it posted.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Looks like alot of my projects, but like my old grandpa used to say, "Boy you got to have vision". I've got a 66 F250 that I've been thinking about putting on a a later model F350 chassis with a 7.3 powerstroke. Would make a nice tow truck.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

There is a 50 somethin F500 in a salvage yard near me.  Let me know if there are any body parts you need.


Lawrenceville, GA

"352 (It is a Y technically)"       Yep, Y Block Gen II.

TC

You gotta have the right tools and know how to use 'em.

TC - Austin, Texas

Hi tim. enjoy your engine building expeirence and tips, the truck looks like a winner! could the engine be 390 instead of 352? bit hard to see real clearly but valve covers look more like 390 galaxie? perhaps. Would be bonus if so. just thought id ask. Best regards, Aussie Bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

The spring has just popped out of its seat, did you see the rest of the truck? I think that is the least of my things to be sorted out before this thing hits the road. 

Bill, I was told it was a 352 but but if it is a 390, Great!  I have already thought about this and if it is a 352 now it's gonna be a 390 when I'm done. 

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Good idea Glen, at one time I found an '86 F350 with a 6.9 and no bed, I thought about putting a '58 cab on that. I don't like the old "six nine" that much though and to build a powerstroke was just not in the budget.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

tim,

go here

http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/



FE forum.



then again....... this is how i get into trouble suggesting other Ford forums.




This ain't no L-Kamino!

Nice find and buy!

1955 Mercury Monterey

292 Y-Block

Merc-O-Matic



Walhalla, Michigan

Just thought I'd add, Charlie and I pulled the plugs, shot some oil, and tried to turn her over yesterday. Wouldn't budge! Two cylinders are rusted solid. We even tried to pull it in forth with Charlies tractor to break it loose, no go! Oh well. I had planed on making a 390 out of it anyway. Next step is to pull the engine and trans, clean up the frame and shoot some paint on it. Then I plan on taking the cab home, strip it and make it look new. It's easy to say but I suspect it will take some time.  I did get the springs back in their seats at least. 

watch!     

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpwYXuwTY4I&feature=channel_page

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias