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chickenmanq
04-09-2002, 10:29 AM
Sold Eleanor yesterday for 4200.  Got new tires on the 63, and it's running sweet.  Timing was off by 8 degrees.  Not nearly as fast, being it has 135hp/200 ft-lbs and another 1000 pounds to move, but it's really nice and comfortable.  Got a seat for it too.

The website will soon be changed back to the regular site, and when I have enough stuff, I'll start posting pics of the 63 project. &nbsp;I may end up getting another Nissan truck if I can find one really cheap with a ka24e in need of rebuilding. &nbsp;I'll let you all know. &nbsp;Don't worry, I'll have another Nissan sooner or later. &nbsp;The Ford is definitely a chick magnet though. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
burgy240
04-09-2002, 10:44 AM
Dam Chickenman, we've missed ya. &nbsp;Glad to hear the project is coming along. &nbsp;I can't wait to see some pics. &nbsp;Those are nice lookin trucks when they are done right. &nbsp;Hope ya find a cheap nissan truck also. &nbsp;Keep us informed. &nbsp;lata
ajbarnes1
04-09-2002, 10:49 AM
I checked out the website--nice truck. &nbsp;Sorry I am not in the market for a truck... I just got my new(New to me) S13 a few months ago. &nbsp;I have a question for you. &nbsp;Why did Nissan put the SOHC in a 96 pickup? &nbsp;I mean.. if the DOHC makes more power, is used in more vehicles at the time (240, altima, (pathfinder??) wouldn't it have been easier and provided better performance to use the DOHC? &nbsp;just curious.
240sxracer
04-09-2002, 02:02 PM
hey good luck with the ford ill email you some pics of my truck 65 f100 maybe itll give you some ideas to do things or not to do certain things to it.. why get another nissan truck? why not get you a 240 since youll already have a pickup.
whateverjames
04-09-2002, 05:33 PM
ha. where you been. well at least you're having fun with the new truck. it was nice having another person on the board that would modify their vehicle to get a little more power for little or no money. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

aj: usually SOHC heads are cheaper to build, and cheaper to rebuild if something goes wrong. also i believe a SOHC's torque, no matter what brand, seem to create torque at a lower RPM.
FastNissan
04-09-2002, 09:13 PM
I'm glad to hear you managed to sell it, but sad to hear that it is gone. &nbsp;So, when you going to test the durability, I want to see it(even if it is a Ford.) &nbsp;I may have a source for a T5 tranny and a Chevy 10-bolt rear end for the Volvo, give me a call sometime.
WhiteS13
04-10-2002, 12:49 AM
Hey chickenmanq,

I got a KA24E that I'll let go for the price of a McDonalds combo. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

Only problem is, you gotta pay for shipping from Toronto Canada. &nbsp;Yes, the land of Igloos. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>
chickenmanq
04-10-2002, 11:20 AM
Awww, there's still love on the board. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &nbsp;Thanks guys. &nbsp;Yeah, a 240 I might consider. &nbsp;I'm getting out of NAU in December, so making real money isn't too far off. &nbsp;White S13, if I had a truck or 240 to stick it in, I'd buy the engine. &nbsp;Unfortunately, all effort is going to the Ford. &nbsp;Paid off all the credit cards. &nbsp;That was painful. &nbsp;Fucking bastards raped me for all I was worth. &nbsp;It's nice not to have debt though. &nbsp;The bummer is I'm probably going to have to wait until summer to paint the Ford. &nbsp;Oh well. &nbsp;It's running pretty good now, though. &nbsp;Rory, I'll try and give you a call. &nbsp;I'm slow to email right now, since I still haven't bought a modem.
S13Grl
04-10-2002, 11:23 AM
Well, cock-a-f'n-doodle-doo, &nbsp;where have you been?!?!

What's the new truck's name?

When r u getting a 240?
chickenmanq
04-11-2002, 04:33 PM
Hey, what's up S13grl? &nbsp;Been on my back mostly, panting and groaning......under the '63 that is. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &nbsp;Her name's Alberta. &nbsp;Don't know when I'm getting a 240. &nbsp;Possibly in a year or two. &nbsp;Or I might just get a truck again. &nbsp;Also thinking about getting a Ford Ranger, or 80's Ford fullsize and preping it for baja. &nbsp;Want to do that when I get out. &nbsp;We'll see.