Evan's (REAL1) Car On The Market

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Al G

Is there any problem with the SB100 stating a 1960 Ford engine when it really isn't?

None. Dave's KMP has the SB100 exemption. No smog checks for the life of the car.

When I got my SB100 certificate in 2008, CA BAR referee was still asking the question of a) year of car that it resembles or b) year of engine. The date of the SB100 exemption for Dave's car is 2004.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

None. Dave's KMP has the SB100 exemption. No smog checks for the life of the car.

When I got my SB100 certificate in 2008, CA BAR referee was still asking the question of a) year of car that it resembles or b) year of engine. The date of the SB100 exemption for Dave's car is 2004.

... and besides, the only piece of the engine that's getting reused is the block, and half the time that's an aftermarket piece anyway. For the most part, dates of these cars are meaningless other than "it looks like it came out of the early to mid sixties."

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and besides, the only piece of the engine that's getting reused is the block, and half the time that's an aftermarket piece anyway. For the most part, dates of these cars are meaningless other than "it looks like it came out of the early to mid sixties."

Not me - I believe in recycling. 1970 428 Service Block. 1961 390/401 HP heads ported/polished/valves upsized - all to 427 specs. 1963 427 dual quad intake. 1963 dual point distributor. Stock rebuilt water pump. Stock timing chain cover. Stock fuel lines, filter, etc. Doing my part to give old engine parts a new life.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Not me - I believe in recycling. 1970 428 Service Block. 1961 390/401 HP heads ported/polished/valves upsized - all to 427 specs. 1963 427 dual quad intake. 1963 dual point distributor. Stock rebuilt water pump. Stock timing chain cover. Stock fuel lines, filter, etc. Doing my part to give old engine parts a new life.

... then if I were the inspector I would take the sum of the dates for every part and then divide by the number of parts. That at least has a rational basis behind it, and it's no more wrong than just reaching in your bag and pulling out "1960."

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... then if I were the inspector I would take the sum of the dates for every part and then divide by the number of parts. That at least has a rational basis behind it, and it's no more wrong than just reaching in your bag and pulling out "1960."

I vaguely remember looking into the books with the BAR referee and seeing/hearing the year "1960." I also remember that the BAR referee station was inside a vocational school for young adults that had prior problems with the law and desired to be mechanics. As my polished Kirkham was going through its emissions test as classes let out, I remember being a bit nervous as about 50 of them crowded around my car. All I heard as I watched the test was the question "how much is that car?" I assume just in case they were successful in delinking it from my possession.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I vaguely remember looking into the books with the BAR referee and seeing/hearing the year "1960." I also remember that the BAR referee station was inside a vocational school for young adults that had prior problems with the law and desired to be mechanics. As my polished Kirkham was going through its emissions test as classes let out, I remember being a bit nervous as about 50 of them crowded around my car. All I heard as I watched the test was the question "how much is that car?" I assume just in case they were successful in delinking it from my possession.

... uhhh, many of us have problems with the law and would rather just be a mechanic.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... uhhh, many of us have problems with the law and would rather just be a mechanic.

Problems with the law? Just call Evan!
Sorry, couldn't resist...

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Not me - I believe in recycling. 1970 428 Service Block. 1961 390/401 HP heads ported/polished/valves upsized - all to 427 specs. 1963 427 dual quad intake. 1963 dual point distributor. Stock rebuilt water pump. Stock timing chain cover. Stock fuel lines, filter, etc. Doing my part to give old engine parts a new life.

Did you also use recycled electrical wiring too? (jk)

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Did you also use recycled electrical wiring too? (jk)

You would bring up electrical wiring - my weak area. I have enough problems here so I splurged for the new stuff.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by DanEC

You would bring up electrical wiring - my weak area. I have enough problems here so I splurged for the new stuff.

You're WAY ahead of me. I get scared plugging in my iPhone charger to the wall.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Not me - I believe in recycling. 1970 428 Service Block. 1961 390/401 HP heads ported/polished/valves upsized - all to 427 specs. 1963 427 dual quad intake. 1963 dual point distributor. Stock rebuilt water pump. Stock timing chain cover. Stock fuel lines, filter, etc. Doing my part to give old engine parts a new life.

Very nice! The 61 390 was the first I believe have had more HP that cubic inches! Your build brings back lots of memories. Send some pics.

[Bernica]

My SB100 sticker says "Engine year 1965 Ford 7L, 1x4BBL carb."