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1949 Ford

ALMOST PREFECT

The block is a 1968 Ford 302ci. The block was hot tanked, crack tested, align honed, bored .030, and decked.The Heads were planed and completely rebuilt. The rotating assembly is completely balanced. Double roller timing chain, high flow oil pump, flat top pistons, performance cam. Edlebrock performer intake, Holley 650 cfm. carberator. Lots of new o.e.m. and performance parts. Estimated to be 350hp. Car weighs 2200lbs.

" FOMOCO " FOrd MOtor COmpany ( In this case ENFO ).

Super Run 2008. Some of the Saskatoon Shifters members relaxing in the sun, Enjoying the show, and shootin' the bull.

More work to do here. Next years project.

Coachmen's Pike lake Fun Run

Dave Dunbar Striping the dash

Jeff's 29 Essex Coupe

Rob's 47 International

John's 36 Pontiac Coupe

Owen's Rat Rod Truck

Ron's 26 Essex Truck

Bert's Lakester

During the build

Another build picture

Shooting A&W commercial for MS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfTzB_dzqrE

Father-In-Laws' Model A Vicky Rat Rod

2009 Cruise Weekend. Over 40000 spectators and approx 2000 entries

Root Beer?

Shifters Car Club of Saskatoon http://www.shifterscarclub.com/

Trents Rod. Very Cool!

Darryll's Roadster

Another Shifters member telling tales of wrench turning magic.

Hot Rod Heaven! This is what it's all about.

JD's Essex http://www.jdsroddshoppe.com/

Rob's Internationals

Draggins' Rod & Custom Car Show 2010

Specs
Engine:	302 cu. balanced high performance
Frame:	Custom / tube
Brakes:	Manual front disc / rear drum
Transmission:	C4 automatic with Stage Two Shift Kit
Rear:	Narrowed Ford 8
Body:	Ford all steel
Paint:	Acrylic enamel
Pinstriping:	Dave Dunbar's Fine Lines
Interior:	In progress
Dash:	Fabricated
Wheels:	Moon Discs
Exhaust:	Dual glass pack exhaust (2
Taillights:	1939 Ford
Seatbelts:	Canadian Military (Chinook Helicopter)
Suspension:	Front IFS / Rear air shock- leaf spring

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Anonymous on Jan 1, 2009 said:

I was brought home from the hospital in my dads Prefect back in 56....sure wasn't as nice as yours!

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Anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 said:

thanks

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BOOTLEGGER on Apr 3, 2010 said:

Thanks for not putting a Chevy 350 in it! Great car!

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