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[jswordy]

Jim, is it still just 429? Looks like some machining took place on the cylinder walls. That is one "big arse" water pump! Once you get it back into the Fairlane, any idea of what wing span you plan to use?

Absolutely bone stock on the bores. Zero ring ridge on teardown. I picked a good one! It's been honed, is all. Unfortunately, the oil pan had hit something and that restricted flow to the pickup, so the crank had to go .020 mains and .010 rods.

A few more build pix, with apologies for stealing the thread...

Comp Thumpr 34-600-5 and block mains...


Crank and mains in...



Pistons in...


Comp double roller timing chain, straight up...


Water pump in and pan test-fit...


Top end to come after I get over this cold. Pencils to around 500 hp and 496 ft-lbs torque over 1,500-6,000 rpm. Should be a fun street engine.

Look on the block, you can see 460 cast in it. It's in several places. That's cuz the only diff between 429 and 460 engines is the stroke. While most would swap the crank and rods and go 460, I wanted a 429. That short 429 stroke is gonna be responsive on the road.

 

[olusteebus]

I was very close. I knew it was a ford. I missed a few other salient points but other than that, I was spot on.

Should be a pretty hot fairlane.

 

[Geronimo]

 

[Geronimo]

 

[Runningwolf]

Geronimo, I must have missed something. I absolutely love your pictures but how about some information. Are you taking these pictures and where at? Keep them coming!

 

[Geronimo]

They are just older pics from when I used to carry a camera on vacations. The cougar is from Como Zoo, St Paul, MN. The wolf is from the Minnesota Zoo in Eagan, MN. The raccoons were a surprise on a morning hike at Forestville State Park in southeastern MN.

I've won some awards for photography. This one in particular. It was near Wabasha MN on the Mississippi River.

 

[Geronimo]

Oh yeah, I have a web site

www.jimaamot.com

 

[olusteebus]

fantastic shots

 

[Runningwolf]

Geronimo all I can say is "wow". I look at each and everyone of the photo's on your web site. They are beautiful.

 

[ShelleyDickison]

They are just older pics from when I used to carry a camera on vacations. The cougar is from Como Zoo, St Paul, MN. The wolf is from the Minnesota Zoo in Eagan, MN. The raccoons were a surprise on a morning hike at Forestville State Park in southeastern MN.

I've won some awards for photography. This one in particular. It was near Wabasha MN on the Mississippi River.

I loved driving up 61 to the Cities. The most count at Eagles we seen were 63. It's a beautiful drive.

 

[Geronimo]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the kind words. I'm thinking about doing a lot more traveling in the future and I might start building the web site up again. Many of those early pics were taken with a 1st generation digital camera (2002-2004). My newest camera is SO much more capable.

 

[Gwand]

New Years Eve bottle count

 

[dangerdave]

Meet Skylah, my new grandaughter! Born at 6:46pm today---January 1st! 7 pounds 12 ounces and 17.75 inches long. Health and strong!

 

[ShelleyDickison]

Meet Skylah, my new grandaughter! Born at 6:46pm today---January 1st! 7 pounds 12 ounces and 17.75 inches long. Health and strong!

She is beautiful. Congratulations to you and the family.

 

[Julie]

Congrats Dave, isn't it great to have a Granddaughter? We got out second one on December 1st.

 

[Runningwolf]

Congratulations Dave!

 

[Johngottshall]

Congratulations Dave

 

[Winenoob66]

Gratz Dave

 

[vernsgal]

Congratulations Dave! What a great way to start your New Year! She's beautiful!!

 

[the_rayway]

How wonderful Dave! Congrats to you and your family!