1972 F250 Camper Special

[kwood]

Greetings everybody; another longtime lurker coming out to join the fun, we have just bought a three generation FE based project for my Dad, my son and myself. It is a 1972 F250 Camper Special; it is a one owner truck that we bought from a friend of mine. The truck only has 72,000 miles on it and is in amazing condition, the original owner kept it covered whenever it was not in use. The truck will be a daily driver with some towing of a 20’ fishing boat and a camper, looking for 350 to 400 horsepower and lots of torque.
The original 360 is worn out and leaks badly as does the C6 transmission. We have the engine and transmission out and the engine is torn down to the short block now with no ugly heads showing up just lots of burnt goo and worn parts. Our plan as of now is to go with a 4.250” stroker kit, 4 barrel carb, FPA headers and a Gear-Vendors over drive on the transmission after it is freshened up. This will be a somewhat limited budget but not looking to be cheap….we would really like some input on cam choices, intake manifold and possibly heads. Right now we have 2 sets of C8AE-H heads…thinking the aluminum Edelbrocks may help with detonation while towing.
Here are a couple You Tube videos of it
Outside http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdMeuXY1Jg4
Interior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBhkpd_7QRE
Engine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ThY5MRMkdA
Thanks in advance
Keith

[thatdarncat]

Nice truck and a great starting point. Looks like a fun project.

[jayb]

Good looking truck!  I used to have a '71 3/4 ton, but it wasn't as nice as yours.  That was another vehicle I should have never gotten rid of