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03-26-2014, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
The new block thread on HAMB is getting real interesting. Tod states that he has had a block poured and is preparing to make more. He expects to have completed block later this year. I am not a member of HAMB so I can not post over there. Perhaps someone here who is a HAMB member can get Tod to post some info here. See link below to get to the HAMB thread about the new blocks.
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03-26-2014, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
It's a pretty exciting thread and very good for the hobby.
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Re: New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
I saw the block at the foundry last week and Henry himself would have been proud.
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03-26-2014, 03:11 PM | #4 |
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Done
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Re: New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
OK, here I am. Wasn't really expecting the massive reception, but it's good to know there is interest. Fire away boys.
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03-26-2014, 06:44 PM | #6 |
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03-26-2014, 08:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
There is another thread here on the barn with more info and a picture.
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03-26-2014, 08:18 PM | #8 |
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Tod, welcome aboard. I like what I saw over on the hamb. Maybe you could give us a little bit of background info on yourself and post a couple pictures here for all of the A folks. Please keep us posted on your progress. Thanks for being an innovator and helping the hobby!
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03-26-2014, 08:57 PM | #9 |
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I hAve a ? Tod how much will a short block and or a long block cost when done . I need two. Thanks
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03-27-2014, 12:16 AM | #10 |
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I will try to post some more pictures and maybe a video on Youtube of the first pour. Tod |
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03-27-2014, 05:29 AM | #12 |
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Will the new block be cast from the same formula as the original block?
Or is there even a better mixture to use? I've never done any casting, but it sure looks like an interesting thing to learn. |
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Re: New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
i thought i read that the blocks were going to be sold thru snyders but i am not positive.
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03-27-2014, 06:55 AM | #15 |
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James and Mitch, I like Snyder's worldwide network as a foundation but due to secondary machining that will likely be based on a wide variety of customer needs, I may have to have a few strategically placed builders/finish machinists to meet market demand.
I'm still trying to get a feel for how many of these I need to make for a first run. Individuals are saying they want 1, or, 2, or 3, and I have not added that up yet, and it is also just talk so far. All that can happen until I make more samples and machine some is talk. But that is how we will determine demand. You know, am I going to sell a hundred of these or 2-3 hundred? A thousand? I don't know. I don't know how many Snyder can sell. Any help selling them is obviously welcome. Snyder's has been instrumental in helping my business along so I owe them my loyalty first. Tod |
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From my perspective and experience, the supply of good cylinder case (block) cores is seemingly out there for future rebuilds providing someone is willing to work at getting them. Most professional engine rebuilders I know already have a handful of extra cores, so are they the ones asking for a new block? Now I agree that there are a few blocks (--by percentages) that have deteriorated cooling passages where replacement is best however I cannot help but ponder the thought that the perceived value when it comes time for someone to actually open their wallet to pay for this new block is possibly going to be disappointing. I hope I am wrong for your sake!! To the group as a whole, I realize this is going to come across as me being a naysayer yet as I look at other items that have come --and now are gone, it does cause the thought of concern. A great example of this is the recent 'out-of-production' Burlington crankshaft where Chris did all the right things to create a nice product that would be considered a better engineered part over the original offering. The buzz was always how much this would improve the drivability of the Model-A and many folks seemingly offered great enthusiasm how they would buy one if offered, ....yet Chris stopped manufacturing simply because of lack of sales and ROI. Also, do we remember a few years ago where a newly manufactured Model-A transmission complete with a new case was offered yet look at the sales there too. Also consider how the new Stipe shocks are out of production now, and think about how the Brumfield was the head of choice until the market had an offering of multiple head manufacturers, ...and one went by the wayside. While I have no idea on the status of the Terry Burtz engine, it sure seems plausible to me that if there are two cylinder case manufacturers, the amount of customers who actually pay the money would be so few for each that the ROI is likely to create a financial hardship where it might follow in the same footsteps as Burlington, Stipe, Brumfield, et/al. So what am I missing? |
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OK, let's see if I can summarize: 1) There are plenty of cores available. 2) Most builders have some cores so they aren't interested in a new block. 3) Other stopped or failed parts implies the need for no new blocks (Burtz included). 4) I can't possibly make this worth my while. 5) You definitely have no use for one of my blocks. Seems you could have just stated #5 and left it at that. Tod |
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03-27-2014, 09:04 AM | #20 |
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Re: New Block thread on H.A.M.B.
I want an aluminum one BAD
speedster baby dragster I have been planning a fed with a model a engine for a loooong time as far as actually drilling out the bolts to see how much lighter I could make a model a engine now with the option of a aluminum block (not a Donavon) I am giddy with excitement tk
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