Used a pickup and a open trailer. Traveled from carlisle pa. to gadsen al. about 12 hours.one way.Took wheels and tires to make it roller. Put all parts in the back of pickup,seats,carpet, etc.Car...
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Used a pickup and a open trailer. Traveled from carlisle pa. to gadsen al. about 12 hours.one way.Took wheels and tires to make it roller. Put all parts in the back of pickup,seats,carpet, etc.Car...
Jaunone, The fia car belongs to Jim robinson from the Lancaster pa. area. Jim told me the car was built in 1994 and has about 14000 miles on it.
Jaunone, Only managed to take a few photos this year. The weather was terrible and I forget to bring my camera most days. Glenn
Hi everyone,
Made it home safe and sound around two a.m. sunday morning.Twelve hour drive to homecoming is a haul, but renewing old friendships and meeting new ones and the hospitality of the...
Thanks Ralph and Rick, Website was down on Friday so i called Maurice at Unique to get a part number. Went to NAPA and cross referenced it and picked up the part today and installed it this evening....
Hello everyone,
Finally got the motor back in the car this week. in the process of tighting the nuts to the the mounts ,I believe i broke the bolt loose from the mounting plate. It doesn't tighten...
Diegokid, I do have one extra engine, the one i'm pulling out needs a rear main seal and their an issue with the cooling system, not sure what it is? Maybe a head gasket,but plan to correct it...
Hello everyone, Removed the engine last week, things went pretty smooth. Take your time and go slow and easy. Good advice from everyone, thanks, getting the header bolts out and positioning the...
Hello everyone, I'm planning to start this engine swap this weekend, I've borrowed a hoist and should be ready to go. Plan to drain fluids, label all wiring connections and any other connecting...
Brian, your right, I've got about 3000 more in this motor than my orginial 406, spreading it out over the build was a little easier to do. Should have most of my costs covered by now.
Geary, Thats...
I've decided to put the 428 engine into the Cobra.....here's one my favorite pictures of the car.
and here are just a few more. Sorry for the delay, but I needed a younger generation to help me load them all.
Hey everyone, trying to post pictures again.
trying to post pics
Hello everyone,
Thought you might be interested in a engine build that a local builder finished up for me.
He did all the machine work in house and all the installation of parts on the motor. I...
Hello everyone, Haven't posted in a long time but follow the forum regularly. Have been building a 428cj motor with a local engine builder the last two years as resources allow. motor is now...
looks good brent, Your really building this one from scratch. I'm playing with a 68 fastback, but i'm not nearly involved as you are. Still a slow process. Keep posting your progress and pics. I'm...
Hello everyone, Have a few pictures that a photographer had taken at the Tallageda track.He just recently e-mailed them to me and thought you might enjoy them.Have a great Memorial weekend everybody...
Hi everyone, Here are a few pictures from the carlisle show. They were taken early sunday morning before many people got here.Spent the weekend with maurice and alan helping out at the show.Very busy...
Made it home late sunday nite safe sound . Had a great time this year renewing old friendships and catching up with everyone. Thanks Weavers for a great three days and everything you do to put this...
Thanks everyone for your opinions. Plan to talk to Bill Parham next week and see what he recomends. Also Rick, you mentioned about oil leaks. I know thats the nature of the beast, how can i be sure i...
Hi everyone,
Curious if anyone is using synthetic oil in a Fe motor and what is your opinion? read some articles recently comparing mineral based oil and synthetic oil. Most information points to...
Hi Tony, doing a few local cruise -ins and short day trips. Next couple weekends are tied up. How about Oct. 7,8 weekend? maybe we can meet half way. I'd like that maybe round up afew other guys to...
Alan, thanks for the pictures,sorry i missed it this year, maybe next time.
looks like everyone had a great time. especially those fellows sitting by
the sidewalk.
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Thanks Jaun , pictures are great. looks like some new cars in the shots that i don't reconize. looks like great fun as always, and the cars look great.
Thanks again, glenn