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Just out of curiosity, why a frame clip instead of just the engine swap. There’s a lot of info out there on that. Seems popular in the truck...
Dad had a Frazier Manhattan, a 47, he dropped a Cadillac with a hydro in. Then he had a 52 Kaiser Manhattan, which I barely remember. They...
The pedal usually comes back up with the engine off. So I doubt it’s a lack of vacuum. More likely a fault in the booster. I guess I’m...
I’m guessing you’re looking at the Hedman 3 tubes or something similar. It looks like a decent combination focusing on decent low end torque....
Those boot heaters overheating Jack? Merry Christmas
34 GAZ, reminds me of the Shay Model A’s. On Pinto running gear. I guess if they kept the 4 wheel drive on the Glassic, it might go place a real...
Great car, Dad had a 54, 2 door, same color combination. First car I really remember. Great project for a great father daughter team. There’s a...
I’m pretty sure the F code had a vacuum can that did some boost retard. On my blow thru F Clone, and the SN series on my bird, I used an MSD, a...
If it’s a stock 72, those were about the low point for the 302’s. What I remember (always doubtful) is a lower compression 2 barrel motor, really...
Took me a while to find time to watch this. But for the hard core Yblock guys it’s pretty cool. Now if Don A only has another set of F code bird...
The 55’s are like the 57 described above. So 56’s are probably the same
Since you’ve got a 368, at least the heads might be a candidate for 6 months in a barrel of diesel. And the block if you can find a big enough...
Dad bought a 54 Capri in 55, first car I clearly remember. So I’ve always had a soft spot for those. I’ve got an acquaintance down in AZ...
If push comes to shove, there’s always the “street rod kits” from those guys. Just watch who you buy from, good old Johnny Law is one of them.
My 2 cents, from my 55 bird. If you didn’t cut the bump stops, they should still stop the movement before the shock bottoms out. The Aerostar is...
Just a couple thoughts. First, did/does the car have the finned aluminum drums, which were possibly an option. Second, are they early wires or...
For a gentleman who doesn’t drink, that Irish pub had a hell of an effect on you. But I like it.
Now that your phone has a gps, some of us aren’t are motivated as we used to be. But thanks for posting it .
Welcome back. You might also want to join the Ford Barn, Ryan owns that site also. Some of the old ford “social” forum is over there now....
As you’re finding out, good 57 up cores are even hard to come by. I assume you know to avoid the later Cordone (sp?) that don’t fit. There’s...
What was it (among other things) Yogi said “Deja Vue all over again” ? Great decision.
Isky makes a couple good cams also. One is the old RPM 300, and there’s one a little milder. Ted Eaton uses those (among other grinds, often...
I ran a a 270 cam in a 9:1 320 stroker. T-5, 3.73’s, t bird. 2.9x 1st, and 0.8 o/d. Good street combo. That was some years ago, so the spec may...
I had an intake similar to that on an ot engine. Ran great over 80*F ambient temperature, but had the fuel drop out problem mentioned above when...
I’ve always had tbirds so I’ve always had a floor shift. I’ve replaced T86’s with T85’s, T&C (or whatever they’re called- 4 speed with 4th being...
I agree about Mummert, I’ve had 3 cams from him, all different and all good. He does the oil groove and runs them thru the cam Dr. As a passing...
BS. Buy junk, you get junk. If us Yblock guys can get good cams and lifters (and we don’t have a choice with the mushroom lifters) so can you....
Way cool, a blast from the past. Glad you’re keeping it the way it was built. Those are a great ride, enjoy.
Don’t remember the cars, but we had 2 friends that had small aircraft blown into Lake Washington. Pulled the tie outs out of the concrete.
Nice car, looking good. At least one member here with a 56 found the combination of Granada Spindles and Aerostar spring to be too low. I think...
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