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d_day87
08-06-2008, 08:08 AM
so i took a few shots of my buddies '47 fleetmaster that he's been working on for a while now. started out as a straight 6 three on the tree, now it's running a mildly built 350, 700r4 tranny, and a 12 bolt pos rearend out of a k5 blazer. anyway here's a few quick pics i snapped while i was in town. enjoy :goodjob:

INTERIOR ON BOTTOM OF PG. 1
Total_Blender
08-06-2008, 08:15 AM
Should have kept it a straight six IMO. There are tons of bolt ons for the old Blue Flame sixes, and everybody has a "three fiddy" nowadays so a six would stand out more. Other than that it looks like an awesome project.:goodjob:
Sammich
08-06-2008, 08:27 AM
TIBBY PANTS MIGHT LIKE THIS 'RAT ROD'....
d_day87
08-06-2008, 08:39 AM
Should have kept it a straight six IMO. There are tons of bolt ons for the old Blue Flame sixes, and everybody has a "three fiddy" nowadays so a six would stand out more. Other than that it looks like an awesome project.:goodjob:


yeah the six was actually running when he got the car, he said it just didn't have enough power from what he's used to driving.
B_Hoov
08-06-2008, 08:53 AM
i knew the heavy chevy would be up eventually. i think all he lacks is having the driveshaft shortened.
d_day87
08-06-2008, 08:59 AM
i knew the heavy chevy would be up eventually. i think all he lacks is having the driveshaft shortened.


that and a full exhaust, but he'll drive it open headers for now. lol! what the hell you doin' today?
d_day87
08-06-2008, 09:02 AM
TIBBY PANTS MIGHT LIKE THIS 'RAT ROD'....


he likes any kind of "rod". lol
Sammich
08-06-2008, 09:06 AM
he likes any kind of "rod". lol

QFT
Captain-Obvious™
08-06-2008, 09:08 AM
pretty cool project
Total_Blender
08-06-2008, 09:10 AM
yeah the six was actually running when he got the car, he said it just didn't have enough power from what he's used to driving.

A lumpy cam, a 4 barrel, and a HEI ignition would fix that. Those sixes pack a surprising amount of torque, and are pretty much indestructibile. :lmfao:
d_day87
08-06-2008, 09:10 AM
i'll post some interior pics tonight, it's in ridiculously good shape for being original from '47
d_day87
08-06-2008, 09:34 AM
A lumpy cam, a 4 barrel, and a HEI ignition would fix that. Those sixes pack a surprising amount of torque, and are pretty much indestructibile. :lmfao:

yeah i know there's a bunch of aftermarket parts now for a six, but it still doesn't compare to the power or driveability of a 350 with a 700r4. :D
BKgen®
08-06-2008, 10:01 AM
hell.

yes.

what a badass project!
d_day87
08-06-2008, 10:20 AM
hell.

yes.

what a badass project!


yes sir, should be on the road by next weekend
shadowx3
08-06-2008, 01:35 PM
old skool nice
Ol' Gregg
08-06-2008, 01:43 PM
wow!!! looks like your one of the lucky few to own one!! i love it. RAT ROD!
d_day87
08-06-2008, 04:05 PM
wow!!! looks like your one of the lucky few to own one!! i love it. RAT ROD!

well no... it's not mine, just my buddies. i'll be posting pics of my project soon enough though :D
J-ROCK
08-06-2008, 10:34 PM
damn nice project! want to see more of this
d_day87
08-16-2008, 12:50 AM
so i finally got some interior shots of the '47, and yes that is the original backseat. we took the car out today for a quick spin. maybe bringing it out to the wednesday gainesville meet if it's good to go. :goodjob:
c0l7hy
08-16-2008, 01:00 AM
inside is badass
FasTech
08-16-2008, 02:42 PM
Not in that bad of condition! I think I would have went with a 383 stroker motor, but an old 350 will get the Job done I guess.
chinitoxamor
08-16-2008, 02:45 PM
nice backseat, u gonna make some stains yourself?? lol
d_day87
08-16-2008, 04:36 PM
Not in that bad of condition! I think I would have went with a 383 stroker motor, but an old 350 will get the Job done I guess.

yeah, he was going to do a built 400 small block, but then decided he wanted something that would be reliable enough to drive to rod run. this is the slowest car he owns, and the least built motor i think he's ever done.