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RodKnock 12-08-2009 03:00 PM
You see, I knew someone would say rotary phones were awesome.

Uh, Patrick, they do make satellite and internet phones too.

You could also get two empty cans, no lids, with some long string and make a phone the old school way. :LOL:

RodKnock 12-08-2009 03:02 PM
Oops, I forgot to add that there's a 390 GT engine on the NorCal Shelby website asking $3,000.

www.norcal-saac.org

dcdoug 12-08-2009 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1008003)
Not so fast there RK. Four or five years ago (maybe seven or eight, now that I think about it), when the hurricane hit us, the only phone that would work in the house was an old black rotary phone.
That will be very useful for the next hurricane we get in DC, about 50 years from now....:p

KevinW 12-10-2009 02:53 AM
thanks for all the replies.
as i'm in the uk, (where there isnt too much local FE knowledge, compared to SBF and SBC) i plan to buy a complete engine/trans solution from the US.

despite sounding really nice, ali blocks are out for me for 2 reasons - 1. cost, but more importantly, 2. in the UK, to register a cobra for road use and avoid needing to comply with modern EFI-level emissions and avoid needing to install a cat., you need an old block (with proof of age), and preferably pre-1980s - not a problem with an old iron FE block tho'. .... and if your machine shop accidentally machines off the casting numbers... its an expensive mistake!

Kevin

Ralphy 12-10-2009 11:49 PM
When someone walks up to you, and will happen often. One of the first questions asked will be about the motor. It sure is easier saying 428. I know it's not like saying it's a 427 but it's the next best. Gotta love that low end torque!

KevinW 12-11-2009 02:57 AM
my thoughts exactly... I know they all look the same, but (as im not a politician) lying isnt in me....

.... this thread is slowly persuading me to spend the extra and step up to the extra cubes!!!!

undy 12-11-2009 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinW (Post 1008530)
thanks for all the replies.
as i'm in the uk, (where there isnt too much local FE knowledge, compared to SBF and SBC) i plan to buy a complete engine/trans solution from the US.

despite sounding really nice, ali blocks are out for me for 2 reasons - 1. cost, but more importantly, 2. in the UK, to register a cobra for road use and avoid needing to comply with modern EFI-level emissions and avoid needing to install a cat., you need an old block (with proof of age), and preferably pre-1980s - not a problem with an old iron FE block tho'. .... and if your machine shop accidentally machines off the casting numbers... its an expensive mistake!

Kevin
The Pond aluminum block has Ford's 65 side oiler casting numbers on it in the OEM location. It looks like the real deal too. If the guy's not REAL sharp on FEs he'll never know the difference. Even if he's sharp on FEs a little Ford blue spray paint and the aluminum block looks the same as iron.

I believe the Genesis iron block has the "65 427" casting numbers too.

Dave

patrickt 12-11-2009 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by undy (Post 1008882)
Even if he's sharp on FEs a little Ford blue spray paint and the aluminum block looks the same as iron.
Magnets never lie.;)

dcdoug 12-11-2009 07:19 AM
Doesn't seem worth the risk of failing registration. Get the date code correct 428 block. If you need a source, my builder has a bunch of NOS 428 blocks and could build you a nice one.

RodKnock 12-11-2009 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinW (Post 1008865)
my thoughts exactly... I know they all look the same, but (as im not a politician) lying isnt in me....

.... this thread is slowly persuading me to spend the extra and step up to the extra cubes!!!!
Kevin, excellent choice. There are a plethora of 428 blocks around, so it shouldn't be too hard to find the right one for your build. Best of luck.

undy 12-11-2009 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1008885)
Magnets never lie.;)
...and liars never attract.

patrickt 12-11-2009 11:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by undy (Post 1008972)
...and liars never attract.
But does the magnet pull the iron, or does the iron pull the magnet? No fair Googling it, you have to think it through....

Danr55 12-11-2009 11:16 AM
They pull each other... kind of like me and my first wife!

Ralphy 12-11-2009 01:48 PM
My guess is that neither pull. The field causes the attraction.


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