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FE Technical Forum / Re: My FE engine projects
« on: December 06, 2024, 09:34:36 PM »
Well guys, I've talked to the seller. He's as cool and as caring as day one. He expressed that he mentioned that to me during the purchase, and I replied, no, that's an unforgettable fact. Nevertheless, he assured me thats a running block out of his galaxie. As we continued talking, he said he saved the info. and when his daughter returns for Christmas, he will send me all files and ad photos. He also wants to hang out when they visit california.

While I'm not happy about it, I guess I'll send it until it blows..... 

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FE Technical Forum / Re: My FE engine projects
« on: December 03, 2024, 11:52:27 PM »
Quote from: thatdarncat on December 03, 2024, 01:51:09 AM
It’s sad that people are that deceptive, and wouldn’t disclose an obvious repair like that, especially when you’re purchasing something that large a long way away. Unfortunately it seems to happen too often. Hopefully it turns out to be functionally useable, but that’s not the point of course.

It's definitely a bummer. The cool thing is i hope it is salvageable. I may learn to assemble my first FE with it. If it blows up....well, it was already headed down that path.

Quote from: Urgefor on December 03, 2024, 02:19:12 AM
I agree with Kevin's statement.  Transactions like that are frustrating to say the least.

I don't mean to add to the situation, but am I seeing a crack in that middle screw in plug as well?

haha you're not, thankfully that was just a piece of hair or some debris.

Quote from: fitter on December 03, 2024, 04:32:23 PM
Unscrupulous on sellers part, to not mention anything about the hole in block and sub standard repair.

Indeed. I'm reaching out to him again tomorrow lets hope he answers his phone.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: My FE engine projects
« on: December 02, 2024, 11:09:02 PM »
Today was a joyous yet sad day..... The 427SO arrived as we were outside workin on mamas rig. Installing her new light show. Unfortunately, it arrived w/ an unknown surprise. A surprise the size of Texas! The seller never mentioned this 😏


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FE Technical Forum / Re: My FE engine projects
« on: December 01, 2024, 01:31:08 AM »
I’ll get more photos soon. The setup arrives Monday. That photo was sent to me by my buddy, letting me know he secured the package.

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Member Projects / Re: Shelby stocker
« on: November 30, 2024, 10:54:38 PM »
Remarkable.

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Private Classifieds / 66' mercury monterey FE radiator part #231901
« on: November 30, 2024, 10:30:11 PM »
$50 Plus the ride sound fair?

BBF mercury FE radiator part #231901

V8 390 Radiator brass/copper In great condition, cleaned and flushed ready for you to pick up Local pick up the 15 freeway baseline Fontana, CA 92336 or i can ship. Materials and handling are right about $85, 77 for destination charges and rest is packaging.


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FE Technical Forum / Re: My FE engine projects
« on: November 30, 2024, 10:19:39 PM »
The 427 Side Oiler.... I learned about this engine sifting through novelty materials and of course the school of YouTube. I was watching some vintage races, and when the video of the Nordic Viking came on I fell in love with the high rpm sound. Ive been dead set on building an 8k rpm FE ever since. I began looking for an 427SO about a year ago, made a deal on one in boston, and have been waiting to either go get it or ship it. It arrives monday!!!! Now, times change, people change, I may be giving up on the glory of an OG 427 and considering building an aluminum FE.  Two nights ago i stumbled upon a post about jay browns heads and that wormhole lead me to some lykin videos and now im at a stale mate. Happy to get my SO but the future me wants an AL. setup.


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FE Technical Forum / My FE engine projects
« on: November 30, 2024, 10:16:05 PM »
I'll start off with the 390 .... long story short, I ended up with an entire car for free.  Supposedly it was a rebuilt 390, so I had that pulled with the transmission. It was a c6 i believe, memory is a bit gray haven't played with that info too much as I wish to go manual one day. Drivetrain removed, and I gave the car away. Verified 2U crank, C6AE rods and C6ME-A block. Came with an eddy manifold 2105 and carb 1406. One head is C6AER and the other CA6E 6090 R

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Saying hello
« on: November 28, 2024, 11:21:55 PM »
First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

My name is Joel, and I’m thrilled to finally join this community after lurking for some time. A little about me: I left a life in imports to chase a dream, and about a year ago, I picked up my first Mustang a '68 coupe with plans to convert it into a fastback (jury is still out on that, budget crisis). Fate took a turn when my wife sent me a link to a Shelby tribute fastback while I was at work, the rest is history. Now I have two Mustangs. Penny (the coupe) will be my high rpm FE project car, while Sgt. Snake (the fastback) is staying mostly as-is with its lightly revised 302.

Why am I here? Simply put, I love these cars and the incredible knowledge this community has to offer. I've learned so much from your posts during my research, and now I’m excited to formally introduce myself.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

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Vendor Classifieds / Re: Get on the list for the FE Power Cylinder Head Package
« on: November 28, 2024, 10:41:14 PM »
EDIT: Man this is lovely work. While I want in....Ill hold off until I truly make up my mind.

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