fast88pu 3,324 #1 Posted October 28, 2019 I picked this up years ago and started restoring it then it has sat for 4 years till now. It was rough. Hood had a lot of mods from previous owner. Yes it is getting a predator. 7 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,062 #2 Posted October 28, 2019 Your little daughter will be needing it sooner than you think. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #3 Posted October 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Your little daughter will be needing it sooner than you think. That is so true. It will be hers. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #4 Posted October 28, 2019 So what turbo does she get? Seriously though, That’s really cool the she gets her own tractor. Gets to hang out with dad. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #5 Posted October 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: So what turbo does she get? Seriously though, That’s really cool the she gets her own tractor. Gets to hang out with dad. No turbo on this one. It will be all motor on this one for her 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #6 Posted October 28, 2019 I was thinking the same... no turbo? Looks good Kyle! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #7 Posted October 29, 2019 21 hours ago, pullstart said: I was thinking the same... no turbo? Looks good Kyle! No turbo for now lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #8 Posted October 29, 2019 1 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #9 Posted October 29, 2019 Some more photos 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #10 Posted October 29, 2019 1 minute ago, AMC RULES said: Putting that in your truck buddy? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #11 Posted October 29, 2019 Should make that Ranger go! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,062 #12 Posted October 29, 2019 Nice job on that hood, too many people would have thrown it away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #13 Posted October 30, 2019 More hood photos. Had to flare the side out to clear predator. And the fender pan I found at the big show a few years ago. 2 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N875ED 98 #14 Posted October 30, 2019 Question: What paint system do you use? I saw a can of Rustoleum in one of the early pictures, but doubtful you are getting such good paint on the hood with a spray can. Also, did you media blast the hood prior to the gray primer, or just sand the original paint to provide some tooth? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #15 Posted October 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, N875ED said: Question: What paint system do you use? I saw a can of Rustoleum in one of the early pictures, but doubtful you are getting such good paint on the hood with a spray can. Also, did you media blast the hood prior to the gray primer, or just sand the original paint to provide some tooth? The frame and transaxle is rustoleum, It was all sanded to bare metal then primed with auto prime then block sanded sealed and painted with base clear auto paint RM. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #16 Posted October 31, 2019 A little engine work 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #17 Posted November 1, 2019 A little engine work.... Such as? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #18 Posted November 1, 2019 9 hours ago, pullstart said: A little engine work.... Such as? Just some performance upgrades for more hp and rpm. Also to make it stronger and solve weak links. This one will be turning way more then stock rpms 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,783 #19 Posted November 1, 2019 Wow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #20 Posted November 1, 2019 Fantastic Work ! Where you get the Hemi Parts for the Predator? 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #21 Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Tractorhead said: Fantastic Work ! Where you get the Hemi Parts for the Predator? 😎 ARC racing, Go power sports, Dyno cams. And Ebay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #22 Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tractorhead said: Where you get the Hemi Parts for the Predator? The go kart guys are getting over 11hp out of these 212 Predator engines & spinning them in the area of 7000RPMs. Tons of aftermarket parts available!! Edited November 1, 2019 by Achto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #23 Posted November 1, 2019 Looks like some fun up grades on the engine @fast88pu. I enjoyed building the Predator on my Rat Rod. Did some of what you are doing but you have some cool parts there that I wish I would have added to mine. I didn't see a box for the heavier valve springs or are those already installed? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #24 Posted November 1, 2019 41 minutes ago, Achto said: The go kart guys are getting over 11hp out of these 212 Predator engines & spinning them in the area of 7000RPMs. Tons of aftermarket parts available!! 11hp and 7k rpms is old news. Try 26+hp and 10k rpms now they are at 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #25 Posted November 1, 2019 31 minutes ago, Achto said: Looks like some fun up grades on the engine @fast88pu. I enjoyed building the Predator on my Rat Rod. Did some of what you are doing but you have some cool parts there that I wish I would have added to mine. I didn't see a box for the heavier valve springs or are those already installed? Valve springs are coming along with roller rockers and upgraded valves. Then I have to measure push rods and order them to length. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
