Some v-8 transplant pictures in progress

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  1. mrskydog

    mrskydog Ford Fan Living The Dream

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    Here are some Picture of V-8 transplant Project over past few months.:)

    Thanks to all for your Parts help, and Advice ...Projected drop in Spring 09. :bananaman
     

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    Looks great!



    :D Aren't you supposed to unbolt the motor mounts before hoisting the engine out??? :D :D
     
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    :thumbs2:Looks awesome. Congrats, man. Hope to be right with you on the V8 drop!
     
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    :thumbs2:Looks awesome. Congrats, man. Hope to be right on time with you on the V8 drop!
     
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    coming along great! keep us updated (y)
     
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    ditto :rofl2:

    looks good. good luck
     
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    Looks great!!!
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    That 302 is going to be fast ... it had that wagon doing wheelies even when it was parked. :rofl2:


    Lookin' good ...:thumbs2:
     
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    one car dies so another may live, what a beautiful circle of automotive life.
     
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    Now all you need is a big block and a four speed to go back in the wagon!!!
     
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