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# 2786 From Richard : I acquired this Chevy Task Force series just before I signed up here at Stovebolt. The old truck will remain mostly stock, except for the drive train, which was changed to a V8 before I got it. It had been abused and let sit, but at least it did not rust here in Nevada. I threw out the stock intake and quadra-puke carb, and replaced them with a new Edelbrock performer RPM and 650 CFM carb with electric choke in its place. The old cast iron exhaust manifolds were cracked, so I swapped them out with a nice set of block hugger headers that I had laying around. They fit pretty well with just a hint of a dimple required to clear the steering box. Eventually I think I am going to put in a five speed over drive transmission that I need to be able to make long trips. Got the engine partially cleaned up. I replaced some ugly stock tin and air cleaner.
Also removed the mechanical fan.
You may notice a fuse block and relays added to the fire-wall, the electrical system is well protected.
Nothing gets power unless the key is on. This is my electric fan set-up.
It started as a kit intended for a modern car from Summit Racing.
I turned the fan shroud side-ways, made some brackets and used the original radiator mount bolts to hold it in place.
It fits like it was made for the truck!
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