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[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by elmariachi

So how are you coming with your engine saga and your build?

Well..........unfortunately I'm sort of dead in the water right now. The darned block company took so long to resolve the problem (at least I HOPE it's resolved - I assume the new Aluminum block is good, but with these guys from Genesis you never know. I take nothing for granted with them anymore.) that the engine builder couldn't wait anymore and had to move on to customers behind me in line. I am now three engines down the line with him, waiting my turn again. I couldn't ask the guy to wait forever, he's got bills to pay and mouths to feed. He's been doing this a long time with FE's, and when I told him to get me a Genesis block he sort of winced and said "You get it - I don't want to deal with them and their problems." Smart guy, he knew what I was getting into. He tried to talk me out of it, and I wouldn't listen. It was the only iron block available at the time and I jumped on it. I figured "hey, it's brand new - what can go wrong"......If only I knew then what I know now, but that's another story. Anyway, now, because I supplied the block the problem isn't his, it's mine and therefore I lost my place in line. I understand his dilemma. Anyway, looks like next year for me to drive this thing. Thanks, Genesis! As far as the project, I can't do a hell of a lot more right now until I dump the engine and trans into the frame rails. The wiring is about 75% done, but I want the engine in place and the body on the frame before I proceed because I'm to the point where wires have to start being cut to length and I'm trying to do a really neat job - I want lengths to be exact and the whole job very sanitary. I had Nick Acton do a bunch of work for me. He welded in the Classic Chambered 3" core Cobra pack mufflers and had the pipes ceramic coated in white. He also made me a beautiful aluminum Comp gas tank and straps, just a gorgeous piece of work, basically an original Comp tank modified to fit a Contemporary. He's also making me a frame to mount the Fluidyne radiator in the original laid back position, as Contemporary used an upright radiator position similar to Superformance. I want the more original look, and he will be supplying a pusher fan setup with this as well. He's also making me an original style gas pedal / linkage setup for the Contemporary. He's already supplied me with an original type floor mounted pedal box for the brake and clutch pedals. When the car is done I have no doubt that it'll be one of the better Contemporary's out there. When it is done..................whenever that is.