Getting closer

Tell me about it. It's been about 7 years since I last drove it. Had something else come up that kind of sidetracked the project for a while - you know what I'm talking about!!!

New headers this go around. In spite of what one former 'expert' here said, I built a set of 1 7/8" headers for this one.

 

Thanks, John. I hope it was a good decision to keep it.

I thought my ears were burning!!! Should I be embarrassed?

 

that engine looks amazing...forged internals??

 

Yeah kids will do that to you Fred glad to see you're getting to build the motor you wanted

 

not embarrassed at all......we just talked about that special night in New Castle and how I watched you walk down the hallway of the hotel to get to your room
that was a great memory for me

 

Yep. Nothing special - Scat crank, Compstar rods and Diamond pistons.

 

Looks like a killer motor Fred. Glad to see you getting it done.

 

I hope it will be worth the effort. This thing fought me until the bitter end.

 

Ha Ha!!! I'll never live that one down.

That was a long time ago. May have to relive what is a fond memory for some.

 

Thanks, Don. I hope it won't disappoint.

 

Finally got it fired up a couple of weeks ago but still have some loose ends to clean up. Actually sounds better than I thought it would.


Also glad that the car's stance didn't really change with the weight of the heavier block.

 

WOW

I love the look you get when you elimintate the cowl vents - the paint color really makes the car too

 

Amazing car, beautiful work

 

Man that is one sweet looking ride !

 

That's one sweet Mav., awesome work.