One of my projects (now finished ?)

[Gage]

A sneak peek. And yes it's a Ford.

[PaulC]

As if you haven't got enough to do already
Cheers
Paul

Looks neat Gage, are we getting a bigger pic?

[starleen2]

As clean as that engine compartment is just begs the question- is it REALLY a Project???

[Nitetimes]

Hey Gage, what's with the header?....why does it look like it's cast???
Inquiring minds and all that....

[madjack]

Hey Gage, what's with the header?....why does it look like it's cast???
Inquiring minds and all that....

Rich, is that cast or is it ceramic coated?????.........................

[bobhenry]

Cast Iron "freeflow" Headers were available on the big blocks in the very early to mid 60's. Correct me if I am wrong the 406 ? which later became the 426 / 427 this little bit of company engineering gave ford a breif advantage in the stock car racing series ( back when stock cars were STOCK)

[t-vicky]

Which way is the fan going to turn on this one?

[JeremyL]

Hhmm. FE powerplant, which could be anything from a 332 to a 428. Those headers look awful close to the ones Ford Powertrain offers.

There's nothing like the sound of a built FE with a good set of headers & twice pipes. Dang it, now I miss my old 64 Galaxie. :-/

And yeah, you could get cast headers on the Galaxies in the early - mid 60s. 60 - 63 with 352HP, 390, and 406 got shorties, and late 63s and up had long tubes if you went for the P, Q, or R code option. Those originals are PRICEY nowadays.

[doug hodder]

Air cleaner looks great Gage! Now if you had a tank that could go more than 100 miles you'd be in like Flint! Just razzing ya...looks great! Doug

[satch]

All it needs is a pair of shoes Now that's an engine I could work on, looks great bro!

[sledge]

BEAUTIFUL motor ........... and if there was some way to run it on carrots or grass clippings ..... ....... but, you could always leave it under the hook for looks , and put an Elictric motor some place that couldn't be seen. ... BUT, It is a thing of Beauty man.

[Gage]

Just to let those know that have been following my other project. For the most part, it is finished. Just have to clean up the wiring, change the plug wires and do some painting under the truck. Oh and also add new shocks (which are on back order). What I have done is add a 352 engine, Sanderson ceramic coated Headers, power steering, power brakes, sway bars front & rear and lowered it 4". Also changed the tires. They are now radials, 215/70 15's in front and 235/70 15's in back. And for added looks, added a 1 wire chrome alternator and an early Buick air cleaner and chrome GT valve covers. Next year I'll add a new larger gas tank under the bed and do some light body/paint work. 94' is when I did the body & paint, so it's time. Also mount the spare tire on the left side behind the cab (need to find a nice hard cover for it).

[Oasis Maker]

Just to let those know that have been following my other project. For the most part, it is finished. Just have to clean up the wiring, change the plug wires and do some painting under the truck. Oh and also add new shocks (which are on back order). What I have done is add a 352 engine, Sanderson ceramic coated Headers, power steering, power brakes, sway bars front & rear and lowered it 4". Also changed the tires. They are now radials, 215/70 15's in front and 235/70 15's in back. And for added looks, added a 1 wire chrome alternator and an early Buick air cleaner and chrome GT valve covers. Next year I'll add a new larger gas tank under the bed and do some light body/paint work. 94' is when I did the body & paint, so it's time. Also mount the spare tire on the left side behind the cab (need to find a nice hard cover for it).

Yow, that's impressive work. More impressive is the energy to do it. Coming from a guy in the health and fitness biz - that's how retirement should be. Stay busy in your bliss and stay young!

Scott G.

P.s. Oh, and I like that little dudes non-stop workout jumping rope. He's workin' hard man!

[Nitetimes]

What???.... no 22" wheels and low profile tires!!!


Lookin' good Gage! Ought to have a little giddyup now! I like the lower stance too!!





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[asianflava]

Whenever I'd come into work and the previous shift says, "Yeah it's pretty much finished, all you gotta do is....." it makes me nervous because there is always more involved.