Well, Tuck got it on the road! There are photos in the posts from Titus’ get together, but here are links to a couple of YouTube videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sADiiRB7TQM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V12bbcDSG1k

Well, something went weird when posting photos, so I’m going to try to add more here.

Amongst the very nice cars at Titus’ place, and one of the more exciting ones was Tuck’s brand-new, field-fresh 1934 Ford five window. Today was the first day he’s had it on the road, and it shows… no taillights, turn signals, or floor for that matter… it’s raw, and it’s just how a hotrod should be. Dig the shackles… they are memories from when the car was intended to be a roundy-round car in the 70’s.

Titus from the HAMB had a get together today, and invited anyone from the HAMB to go. I’ve traded small amounts of correspondence with him in the past, but hadn’t met him in person, so I decided to go (plus he has a ‘37 sedan I’m thinking about). It was a great time, I wish I could have stayed longer and talked to more people, but I had a good time, and got photos of most of the cars that were there.
Without further ado, here’s the photos:

So, for some time before buying our Volvo, I have been infatuated with turbos and blowers. I’ve read forums, and asked questions, and read books on the subject. After buying the S80, I’ve really begun to appreciate the turbos, and have started thinking about putting a single or twin turbo setup on the truck.

The reasoning is that, since I have to make custom headers to clear the steering box anyways, why not just go the extra mile, and buy some turbos, plumb them, and get the extra ooomph. :)

Anyways, here are a few sites that have some info on the subject:

http://www.homemadeturbo.com

http://www.turbomustangs.com

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com (1200hp 4.3litre V6!!)

I stayed home from work today, and decided to do some work on a drawing I did of an F-100, a couple weeks ago… I think it might make for a good T-Shirt design, or something.

This morning I started working on getting the motor mounted in the truck. I didn’t get very far, but I figured out that I’ll have to run some weird or custom headers. I don’t think the motor mounts will be too bad… the passenger side will be a snap, and the driver’s side is far enough forward that it will be somewhat in front of the steering box.

Here are some photos of what I got done this morning…