Forum: Late V8
03-19-2011, 10:18 AM
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Need to rent garage space in or near San Jose, CA
I need to rent garage space for my 70 Maverick Drag car.
I would prefer a stall or space that I could do minor work on the car and store my tools.
I would really like a space 10' by 20' so I could...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-28-2011, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,086
Re: 523 HP Y-Block!
Yes, it was a Rollermaster. They make some fantastic parts in Australia.
It was a CS-4060 and even looked better in person than the photograph and the quality was far superior to anything made in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2011, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,086
Re: 523 HP Y-Block!
The last Y I helped build certainly fell short of making that kind of HP, but did manage 383HP @ 6000rpm. I am no guru but cam/head/valve train design are certainly the key to making a Y block run....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-26-2011, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,345
Re: setting up three 94's for a Y block ?
Ralph,
I think the "myth" about leaving the choke plates in was only aimed at the 97 style Strombers. The Strombergs do run better with their choke plates in and remember the Stromberg and 94 are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2011, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,765
Re: Can anyone ID this Trans????
If you go to this site it will tell you all the cars it was in and may give you more information.
YES, THIS IS A 4sp!.................see the three arms........two in the side cover and reverse in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2011, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,765
Re: Can anyone ID this Trans????
I don't know about a Y block, but I'm pretty sure it would need sometype of adapter.................not sure.
What did they come in, well from 66 on they came in Dodges, AMC's, Pontiacs, Camaros,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-24-2011, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,765
Re: Can anyone ID this Trans????
Looks like a Borg Warner T10, and although I can't see the front mounting flanges, looks like it could be out of a Ford, maybe 390. The tail shaft is quite long.......................what does the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-23-2011, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,345
Re: setting up three 94's for a Y block ?
Ralph,
You heard it from (stromberg81), what happened to strombergs97 Duane.
Duane is a good buddy and here in California we call him Mr. Stromberg as he has rebuilt hundereds for customers all...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-23-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,345
Re: setting up three 94's for a Y block ?
Ralph,
I have always used epoxy to plug the idle circuits and then sanded them down on the outside and inside............here is a picture of a mockup I did awhile back for a 312 Y block. As for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-22-2011, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,345
Re: setting up three 94's for a Y block ?
You have really picked just about the best 94 you could for a tripower setup as long as they are all 91-99's.
Don't let anyone fool you, you have a lot of hours to look forward to making these 94's...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-14-2010, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Re: 68 Shelby hood
What kind of paint does it have?
Are there any cracks?
Does it still have the pop-up hood retainers, one in each corner of the front?
If this is an original and not a repop.................and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-07-2010, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,875
Re: junkyard find/ 56 Ford Ranch Wagon
Frank Cowan,
Yup, I got one goat and one chicken....................I just couldn't pass up the deal.
Ray,
Just so you won't feel bad, when I got the car to the garage I found out the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2010, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,973
Re: Hotrod flattie
Flathead4dr,
A 404 is not so rare, Pete Samuelson in Seattle/Tocoma grinds them and can supply the lifters with jig and tools needed. I think he uses SBC valve springs but with the high spring...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-18-2010, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,875
Re: junkyard find/ 56 Ford Ranch Wagon
Sorry, forgot the picture. It was complete with 292/4brl, dual exhaust and trailer hitch.
Unless the car had no rust.......................it's not worth $3k!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-18-2010, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,875
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-30-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 30,198
Re: What made you a "Ford" guy?
I wasn't born into Ford's like most of the guys here, I started out with Chevy's, 52Htp with Corvette 6cyld with tripower, 56 Chevy...............I started drag racing with SS/IA 67...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-21-2010, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,132
Re: boss 302---help me out here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/302-FORD-FORGED-PISTONS-L2249-STD-DOME-NEW-/310227233462?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483afbeab6
Not sure that these are Chevy...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-02-2010, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 20,565
Re: 1969 Falcon Sports Coupe worth having?
Always loved the Falcon's...................of course I own a Maverick!
If the car doesn't rust then I would say do it! Parts aren't too hard to come by although body parts are getting harder to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-31-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 29,549
Re: Old Ford Pictures - social group
Here are a couple of pictures of my Maverick at Fremont Drag Strip back in 79/80.
The car hasn't changed much except for the engine and trans. I am putting the graphics back to keep it the way it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-23-2010, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,621
Re: How much for a 1947 Flathead V8
Karl is right. Unless you for sure there are not cracks other than the "Ford Ones".....................and that is almost impossible to find out unless you have the motor down to the bare block and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-21-2010, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 22,298
Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.
Very, Very nice 56, and with the FE and 4spd................great combination.
Have always had a soft spot for the 55/56 customline.
A little off the subject, but there was a guy in Portland, Or...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-17-2010, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 22,298
Re: let's see some pics of those late v8s.
Well, here are some pictures of the car I purchased last year. A 70 Maverick you say????????????
The car started life in the late 70's as a purpose built drag car to be in the
B/SM class. It...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2010, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,859
Re: 1970 boss 302 mustang
I have used www.classictube.com (http://www.classictube.com) many times while restoring early Mustangs and always been very satisfied with the fit and products they offer.
IMHO
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