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Nice to see that this thread is enjoyed by many! For my FE i used the VHT primer and then the VHT gold rattle can. At the exhaust ports the...
Haha, thanks Death Proof. But the K&N is to small for the 390 engine so now I run a "ugly el cheapo chrome fullsize filter" :( I hope to get my...
Wow, this is great! It's nice to keep those early '60 cars on the road, especialy wagons!
Looks great, nice to see I'm not the only fool who painted his FE gold!!! [IMG] Please tell me more on your build and how the offenhauser 360...
Thanks Rom, I found out that I need the Flex-a-lite clutch type fan. I didn't know flex-a-lite made stock replacemend fans. There are no better...
Thanx for the info. The problem is that i live in the Netherlands and 70's Fords are not that common on the junkyards.... So i'm looking for a new...
Any help please...
The fan on my '64 Merc 390 FE is bended and out of balance. So I want to replace it. I have a good working fan clutch and I want a new fan that...
Great, thats more like it!!! Thanks
I'm still intrested in some photo's........... Another try: BTT
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I live in the Netherlands and gas is expensive here.... So I converted my 390 FE to propane/LPG. Just finished the rebuild and got about 9mpg on...
Some pics of the finished 390 FE: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Thanks for all the input guys, Im happy that I painted my motor gold.
@deuces: I check the spraycan, the paint I used is VHT universal Gold. I did use the VHT primer before the gold. Paint started to peel at the...
Thanks guys, Yes it runs on propane/LPG. I Live in the Netherlands so LPG is much cheaper than gas.... This way I can use the Wagon as a daily...
Just want to share this with you guys.... After deciding to do a quick re-seal job on my 390 Mercury Super Marauder FE, I noticed that 5 of the 8...
Your right Mart, it's à propane conversion. Fuel is very expensieve here in the netherlands. Lpg (propane) is much cheaper. This way i can still...
Nice to see this thread back up! Thanks for the info but my FE is back in the Merc and all is good. The holes where already tapped and the...
Thanks for the photo's! Looks like a nice start for a build.
Thanks all you guys. really helpfull info! I will run the Offy breathers with the PCV.
I'm just finishing the '64 Ford FE 390 rebuild. I still use the stock intake with oil fill tube and PCV. My stock valve covers didn't have...
I really would like to get my hands on one or two "Edelbrock equipped" decals or waterslides: [IMG] So far i only fould them on the mooneyes...
My 390 is getting together step by step. The gold looks good to me! Still waiting for my edelbrock valve covers...[IMG] [IMG]
Thanks for the great pics guys!! I got some nice ideas for my 390 Ford. Really need to get me a pair of finned valve covers!
This is the mockup what i have so far. Valve covers will be finned aluminium ones, i hope... [IMG]
Looking for some pictures of engines painted gold. My Ford 390 is getting back together and I need some ideas. I did the search and didn't find...
Thanx James for the info but I really would like to see a 30's rod with the Tatra V8...
The Czech Republic company TATRA made a really nice air cooled V8 engine in the late '30. This engine is looking great with the two turbine style...
I really like that '60 Pontiac! That roof rack on the front of the roof, is that stock??? Most roof racks are at te rear of a longroof....
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