900 bucks of ford fury! My Dad Bro and I tore into the truck tonite striping of everything it doesnt need like the light up virgin mary shift knob lol and colorful cab lights. tore the exhuast system off and started it up with the headers on and she sounds mean! Its one healthy 360.

did that tow hook under the middle of the front bumber come standard on fords? for when they often broke? lol j/k

NO that's for pulling Chevy's out that got stuck in the mud.




Dan

You know, once you get it all setup and start kicking d'em chevy boys' butts, they really won't like you. You won't be accepeted in either the Chevy camp or the Ford camp, so being the humble considerate person I am, my offer to come haul it off still stands. LOL

Alan

Seriously, I wish I could find one of that age around here in that good of shape for that kind of price.

Alan

I got several..... some good shape, some not so good shape..... make me an offer, bring 3 flat beds, and haul em all off..... I've collected them for several years, and i've grown kinda tired of it

sean

Where are you located?

Well I think that his ISP is in NE. What do you have exactly and where are they located? What kind of money are you looking for? Got any good boxes for a 79 ford?

You can email me at trkpuller_at_gmail.com or if you happen to come to any events with the NPPA and see our Yes Deere truck stop by.

Chris

Hes from sydney nebraska sbout an hour southeast of me i believe

Share a pix with you... here is my Yes Deere! (I know, its a tractor - a 2005 JD 7420 to be exact)
Has a brand new Chevy 454 motor. First run on the new engine will be at Mitchell on 6/21.

Is that a store or your shop? Also, you've got some serious coin in that tractor if it's an 05... lol

I'm curious, do you use the tractor transmission or just the rearend and an automotive tranny? Also, how do you adapt a gas engine to it?

Oh and Nice ride there.

Alan

Actually, its on display at the local John Deere dealership. They used it during the winter to display Christmas toys. I think you will laugh at the set-up. It is a JD in sheet metal only (that is '05 sheet metal). I run a 454ci Chevy motor hooked to a three speed auto (350) tranny. The output shaft is connected to an International "M" rear-end. This is one of four "starter" classes for our association. My small block sports IH 560 sheet metal with a very similar set-up (except for the 350ci Chevy). If you look at the videos we have on YouTube, Yes Deere has its old motor in it. The smoke comes from the dipstick when it blows loose -- the old motor had some pressure problems. We'll see what June 21 brings when we run it down the track at Mitchell, Nebr.

Ill be rooting for ya. I think everybody is getting excited for mitchell.

I like it (well except that Chevy motor). It would look even better with some bigger rear tires. Since you did some custom work on the headers already it would have been nice (hard to tell if it is possible from the picture) if you could have brought them forward, and then up into two stacks, like the alky tractors and then put side shields over the engine. Most V8's stick out too far.

Pics of our truck can be found here, on the NPPA site, or on our site (www.yesdeeretruck.com). I wish they would have a class around here like that. It would have been cool to build one of those. Good Luck.

Chris,
Does it help that I tow it to the pulls with my Ford Powerstroke? The International tractors (we have three total) get hauled by my dad's International semi (see a theme?).

I like the wider tires (like we run on my brothers alky super stock IH 560) too; however, this is the specified size. Can't really tell from the picture, but this tractor was built so larger tires would fit.

This class is fairly new in our area. It started with the antique guys and then the CTTPA picked it up about a dozen years ago. We range between six to eight per class it seems. Big blocks are down a bit this year, but its always been a fun class to compete in. A small amount of money, and a large amount of smarts and you're in.

I have also been surprised at how much the crowd cheers for them as well. I think we have enough variety in sheet metal that there is always something for everyone.

I've done some checking and Sidney Nebraska is ONLY 980 miles from me. Soooooo that means 28 hours driving, and $1000 in diesel fuel to get there and back. Road trip anyone?
Hey Adrian, how's about a loan? I'm broke after just paying for a motor. LOL

Seriously, I would like to make a trip like that as I've not been through Iowa or Nebraska. Maybe after the kids are through college I could get a big old Harley and make a month long road trip... I'd like to go to the dakotas, and Iowa, Nebraska, Idaho etc. I'd even like to go back to Oregon again with more time than allowed on the business trip. Plus a bike trip up the west coast sounds like fun too.

Alan

Sean, What did you do with the FE powered truck ??

if you are going to make a stock puller out of that truck with the FE in it I have a desent assortment of motor parts laying around I wouldn't mind getting rid of

Like? where are you from?

Nice looking truck, especially for $900!! We started off pulling with a 416 c.i FE (390 block bored .30, 428 crank, 410 pistons). Ran her hard for 5 years or so, and then she completely let go. If you're looking at building an FE, be ready to spend some money, but like POS said, more parts are becoming available and prices are getting a little more reasonable. Not sure how far you plan on going with the truck, but we have a few parts laying around that we would possible consider getting rid of- Performer RPM Intake, Not sure on the head #'s but they were re-done with valve springs that supported our .600+ lift cam and 7,000+ RPM passes, New Cobra LeMan's valve covers, Custom fabricated upright headers, Clevite adjustable rocker arms with new shafts, Lakewood bellhousing with custom spacer to make room for dual disc slipper. I'm sure there is some other stuff that I am not thinking about right now. I guess we should really decide if we want to part with the stuff or hang on to it, but you never know when a new project/idea will pop up. If there was a class that had a smaller cubic inch limit, these engines should fit right in.

3PPULLING Is a good guy and straight shooter. If he has some stuff that you need I would contact him. Just over on the better side of the state (you know getting closer to Iowa).

Whats the story on the 390? Will it be ready for Mitchell?

I am located in central Minnesota

it and the side oiler in it is sitting in the shop collecting dust

Well I Think My bro and my Dad decided they are going to have travis make a clutch for it. They also are looking to get a little bit bigger carb and a aftermarket manifold for it. Most effort in the shop has been a hustle to get frostbite pro-stock ready. Glen and Sean preswade me to give it a shot. But anyway i dont think the 390 will be in it at mitchell.

I don't know what rules you run out there but if you have to run cast iron heads I have a set of EDC heads that have the small machined out combustion chambers I would like to get rid of

What's this???? I was kinda thinking on passing on Mitchell due to the long journey and fuel prices.....AND the fact that I may not be ready...

But, if you are gonna pull pro-stock, and I am ready...I may have to just do it.

A...........

Come on up, Adrian... we'd love to see you in Mitchell. I know the Sled Dawg is waiting...
Just kidding.

I think it will be great to see how Frostbite does in Mitchell. Its one of those sandy tracks that can have a good bite or plow sand depending upon the weather conditions. Our trek to Farmington was really long, so hopefully Mitchell isn't so bad. I think that would be your farthest distance this season, correct?

I think the last week of July should be fun since we are adding some special vehicles for those three days. Keep tuned!
Glen

That is the plan.......I just keep hitting walls with the final tidbits on the build. Its 424 miles to Mitchell for me!!!!

figure 10 MPG with the load on my Duramax...Thats 84.8 gallons round trip....At 4.79/gal for diesel...

THAT COMES OUT TO $406.92 FOR FUEL ALONE!!!!!!!

Add two meals to that, and I'm right at 500.00 just to show up!

Doesn't look to good.....But we will see...

As far as meeting up with sleddawg..."ALL IN GOOD TIME" LOL...LOL...LOL


A.......

after all that lip flappin, you're gonna cry of 500 bucks....... sounds like all talk, and no walk to me

LMAO!! That's just plain funny!

all that talk about planning to be competitive...... like someone plans to NOT be competitive..... and all the emails i get directly from him to be afraid, very afraid....... and all the comments about me cheating........ then come time to put up or shut up, he's gonna cry about 500 bucks in fuel......... I spent over 1000.00 to go to Farmington........ it costs me about $1.00/mile to drive my toter, and i don't ever miss a pull...... guess it's all about who's serious and COMPETITIVE, and who's just a BSer.

amen to that ,sounds like some of our pullers that pull from there shop.

Our first meeting could be a doozy!!!

Aren't you a doctor or something??? That makes it a little easier...Shoot, you could afford to pull the modified class!!!!


ALL IN GOOD TIME!!!




A...........

well if sean wasnt pissed off im sure he is now.

Diesel, don't be peeing in Seans wheaties just yet.. Remember you've got to learn how to drive that new chassis, clutch and motor.

I did just learn that one of the "new" trucks that was going to run with us this year dropped 2 new connecting rods. The same 2 that he dropped 2 years ago. Took him 2 years to get the mill back together and the first pass out popped the same 2 as last time. That's gotta be depressing.
But, that's one less that I have to contend with.

Alan

Now Alan thats no way to be thinking, I want to contend with as many as i can, Iam going to bring two more trucks with me. LOL

Walter, just make sure they are chevies... makes my victory that much sweeter. LOL

Alan

The one thing i've learned over the years, is that lip flappers are usually windier then a sac full of farts. Most of all.. when it's time to put up or shut up, they crawl in a hole and whimper like a puppy. I think we've all ran across people like that. I have to say though... I like the dumbbell weights on the front... it's very very fitting.

Alan, (1) Ford (1) Chevy and my Ford with the weed eater motor so easy on me with that Briggs. LOL, Hey are you going to make Clay City ? Walt

Time will tell Walter. I'm trying to have the truck ready for Hartford City and Rochester. If I make those, then we'll see about Clay City. That is a 3 hour drive and most likely over a tank of fuel so it will be costly but I'd like to make it if at all possible.

Alan

I apologize for the hi-jacking of your post FROSTBITE....

Laters,


A.........