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  1. '56 Dodge

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    Wrong time for a big block

    I built my wagon with a 440 and auto trans. I expect about 10MPG so I also built a 30 gallon tank. At $3.72 I think I'll need an equity line of credit. I just finished building a A518 trans that has over drive. Maybe I can get to 12 or 13 MPG. I intend to fuel inject the engine... Maybe I can squeeze another one or two MPH from the beast. But after that, I have a vortec blower to put on it. I wonder if I can keep it above the 10 MPH that I currently have. Why the blower - I only have 450 ft-lbs of torque and I think I can get about 600 ft-lbs with the blower.
     
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    Or use fiberglass fenders and hood. That's one fine-riding car, but it sure is heavy too.
     
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    Got Pictures????? I'm only asking cause it gives Stormin' something to do..:biglaugh:

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    I'm not the picture sponge. Heck, I don't have a digicam. :cry: The Easter Bunny died, and hair he is again. :rofl2:
     
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    Roadking41A Well-Known Member

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    We might have to start the Stormin' Norman Camera Fund!!! :biglaugh:
     
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    Prices are coming down. I'd rather drop a cheap camera than a good torque wrench. ;)
     
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    Norm just get this, it looks sturdy and easy to use :evilsmile:
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    Looks about right.:D That pink one would stand out in the snow too! :biglaugh:
     
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    got pictures?

    I do have some pictures but I don't know how to attach them. The "insert image" seems to looking for a URL rather than a directory path. If someone can tell me how to insert picture from your hard drive I will gladly share a couple of engine pictures.

    Cheers,

    John
     
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    63rarewingedgod lover of wagons

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    it 'thinks' too when your pictures are too large. did you size them down yet? how many kb are they & do you have the right file extension?:2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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    Hi John, Have a look here for what you need. I prefer adding to the gallery and then opening the gallery to my pictures and grabbing the BB* links.
    It means that you'd have the page you want to post into, already open, AND the gallery picture in another window. If its on your hard drive, setup a directory that holds your car pics (the gallery doesn't remember, but our memories fail ;) if you're over 40), and upload via that paper clip icon's dialog page:
    http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=19
     
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    Here is the picture (I hope):

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    Cheers,

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    63rarewingedgod lover of wagons

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    John, didn't work as you can see.
    do you want to come up to SB for the wheels and waves show? we have two wagons lined up and counting. may.

    rick
     
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    Take a look at this on how to post pictures
    http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9
     
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    Hi Rick,

    When is the wheels and waves show. I just got my gauges and if I can install them, I would be able to drive the car up to SB - which would be a lot of fun.

    Also, what type of file and what is the maximum size for adding pictures?

    Maybe this picture will work?

    John
     

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