'34 Ford...Grand National

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02-13-2009, 10:09 PM
jdustu

'34 Ford...Grand National

http://smokyhillrestoration.com/

I didn't see a lot of info on their website, but I saw this in Hot Rod this month.

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Bill Hart at Smokey Hill Restoration wanted a small but powerful engine for his radical '34 Ford pickup project, and Jack Merkel Racing supplied the answer with a 3.8L turbo V-6 from a Buick Grand National - ready for 31 psi. The HartLine Performance custom turbo setup with a single ball bearing compressor and Bell Intercooler was made to resemble the original '34 radiator. Altogether Bill's looking for 1,000 hp with more than 25 psi while running on pump gas. That sounds so cool we almost forgot to mention the truck itself. The 2-inch-chopped, 10 1/2 stretched, suicide door cab and Pro Picks bed sit on a TCI four-link frame with a pair of Steve's Restoration front fenders.

http://www.smokyhillrestoration.com/...ord/ford82.jpg

http://www.smokyhillrestoration.com/...ord/ford22.jpg

I love the modern powerplant in the cool old school ride thing.
02-13-2009, 10:13 PM
00sonolow

That truck is sick, i love the wheels/ideas.

definetly a head turner.
02-13-2009, 11:01 PM
1badgn

I have an extra block.....hmmmm. Too bad I can't affrord an old street rod to throw it in.
02-13-2009, 11:12 PM
turbo89gt

BAD.................ASS............... i love it
02-14-2009, 07:14 AM
dirtybird

:drool:
02-14-2009, 08:49 AM
4v Shane

That's just sick!!!!
02-14-2009, 09:08 AM
Joe

I really like that setup - except those tail lamps - are those from a 1999+ Beetle?
02-14-2009, 12:15 PM
86_notch

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Originally Posted by Joe

I really like that setup - except those tail lamps - are those from a 1999+ Beetle?

ya i think they are... the rest of the truck looks good though