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Title: 428 stroker
Post by: Drop67Galaxie on April 15, 2015, 01:24:16 PM

Has anyone used Fe Specialties in Auburn Ca. Im looking for a 428 short block.

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: jayb on April 15, 2015, 02:14:54 PM

I have heard of them, but don't know of anyone who has used them.  Their web site looks good...

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Drop67Galaxie on April 15, 2015, 02:20:19 PM

Thanks for the reply. Who else would you recommend.

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: jayb on April 15, 2015, 06:26:33 PM

Barry Rabotnick at Survival Motorsports (barry@survivalmotorsports.com) or Blair Patrick at Blair Patrick Racing (captcj@hughes.net).

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: fastback 427 on April 15, 2015, 09:49:31 PM

You could also try Brent Lykins at B2 motorsports, he builds some nice stuff.

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: ScotiaFE on April 16, 2015, 05:47:14 AM

I don't know Tom personally.
But he does buy the beer so he can't be all bad. ;D
He is a long time poster on FordFE.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/fe-talk/132328-tom-lucas-fe-specialties-reviews.html

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Drop67Galaxie on April 16, 2015, 02:16:18 PM

Thank you everyone for the information. I will try and get in touch with them today.

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: MeanGene on April 16, 2015, 02:48:51 PM

Tom is a good guy, no problems if he is local to you- where are you? I am in Napa, about an hour and a half from Auburn

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Black Galaxie on April 16, 2015, 04:32:59 PM

Tom is a great guy, honest as the day is long.  As far as your 428 goes, he's also an excellent engine builder.  He built the 428 in my 63 1/2 Galaxie, as well as doing a lot of other work on the car. I don't think you would be disappointed, he's very meticulous and his stuff makes power!

 Since then he's also built a stout 393ci Windsor for my truck.  I honestly cannot think of another business (regardless of product,and I'm a general contractor so I deal with many quality outfits) that I have been more pleased with. 

I'm in SF, if you are anywhere nearby I'd be glad for you to check out my Galaxie.

Steve A

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: RJP on April 16, 2015, 06:28:48 PM

Quote from: Black Galaxie on April 16, 2015, 04:32:59 PM

I'm in SF, if you are anywhere nearby I'd be glad for you to check out my Galaxie.

Steve A

Are you going to Pacific Coast Dream Machine?

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Black Galaxie on April 16, 2015, 06:46:20 PM

RJP,

I had completely spaced it out, but now that you  have reminded me,  Hell yes! I think it's a great idea.  Just need to double check schedules and will register the Galaxie.  How about you? Bringing your Galaxie?

Steve

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: RJP on April 17, 2015, 11:21:37 AM

Yep, Not sure which one yet. Probability the 66 Galaxie as it is the easiest to get out of the shop. :-\   I'll be with a group of hard core Ford freaks. From Pintos to a GT 40....so far, more may be added. Looking forward to seeing you and your Galaxie. Regards, Bob

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Drop67Galaxie on April 17, 2015, 07:39:37 PM

I live in Oakland but work in SF if possible i would love to check out your galaxie.

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Black Galaxie on April 18, 2015, 01:57:58 AM

RJP:  I just registered for Dream Machine, see you there.  I'm looking forward to it.

Drop67Galaxie: you can email me and we'll set something up.  s.altman@sbcglobal.net

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: RJP on April 28, 2015, 12:03:24 PM

Quote from: Black Galaxie on April 18, 2015, 01:57:58 AM

RJP:  I just registered for Dream Machine, see you there.  I'm looking forward to it.

Drop67Galaxie: you can email me and we'll set something up.  s.altman@sbcglobal.net

Steve, good to meet you at PCDM. Sorry we didn't get to meet up after lunch as we saw a opening among the parked cars and made a break for it. The traffic on 1 gets real bad after about 1:30- 2 pm. Hopefully we can get together another time. best regards, Bob

Title: Re: 428 stroker
Post by: Black Galaxie on May 04, 2015, 04:50:37 PM

Bob,

Likewise, very good to  meet and shoot the breeze at Half Moon Bay.  You guys made a good decision leaving early, I waited until 4:30 and it took me about 1.5 hours to get as far as Pacifica!!

But all in all, it was a very good day,lots of interesting cars and people.  we'll stay in touch; I plan to go to drags at Sacramento soon to meet up with Tom Lucas (FE SPECIALTIES) when he's racing his '67 Mustang.

Steve