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06-09-2008, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Darlington,
UK
Cobra Make, Engine: DB427, 427 SO
Posts: 20
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FE Builder
Hi guys,
I'm from the UK and looking to but a 427 Sideoiler. Got a couple of buildrs in mind but recently came across this company ... http://www.fespecialties.com/index.html anyone here had any dealing with them or comments good / bad
Cheers Dale |
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06-11-2008, 03:17 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Darlington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DB427, 427 SO
Posts: 20
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Seeing as there is no one with any experience of the FE Specialities ... how about Sothern Automotive, anyone with any commenst good/bad
Cheers D
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06-11-2008, 04:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tampa,
fl
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #473 427 every option, Keithcraft aluminum FE 482 ci. Mass Flo FI. Tremec TKO 600.
Posts: 260
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Keith Craft
I was very pleased with Keith Craft. He is an advertiser on this site.
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06-11-2008, 04:42 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: God's country,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
Posts: 2,678
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Give George Anderson at Gessford Machine a call. Without a doubt one of the best, if not the best, FE builders around.
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06-11-2008, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Etiwanda,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar / 408W Stroker
Posts: 43
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FE Specialties
I had them re build my 1964 427 Center Oilier for my boat $8700, it ran for 45 min before it fried the lower end, no oil to crank, cam. The motor is know junk.
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Lone Star LSC427, Speed-o-Motive 408 Stroker
2005 Ford SD 6.0 Harley Davidson /Super Chip 425 HP
1975 24' Campbell V-Drive / 1963 427 Ford
2000 Prowler 32' 5th wheel
And the Harley pulls them both to Lake Havasu
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06-11-2008, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: miami,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: E-M Cobra Ford FE 427 w/ Webers 48 IDA
Posts: 1,380
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Dale ,
You have PM
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06-11-2008, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Senoia,
Ga.
Cobra Make, Engine: 427SO with big twin autolite inlines on custom intake, jag rear, top loader, wembeldon white, guardsmen blue stripes
Posts: 3,155
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IMO, Chuck guske and Bill Param are not to be trusted, this from personal experience and 20 yr. in the ATL area. Once is all it takes.
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Perry
Remember!, there's a huge difference between a 'parts' changer, and a mechanic.
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06-11-2008, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Jersey Shore,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SPF#2572, 427 S/O 2X4
Posts: 379
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I have a 427 S/O from Southern Automotive and am very pleased with it. The motor runs strong and reliable, and remarkably does not "mark its territory" on the pavement under it as most S/O's are known for. Bill returns all my emails by phone personally and promptly. No complaints.
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06-11-2008, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Niederbipp ( BE ) / Switzerland,
BE
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC # 571, 472 Shelby aluminum "stroker " CSX # 299 from Gessford, 48 IDA Weber carburetors from Jim Inglese
Posts: 397
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Give George Anderson at Gessford Machine a call. Without a doubt one of the best, if not the best, FE builders around.
Also the service from outside USA is one of the best.
http://www.gessford.com/
Gessford Machine Inc.
701 West South street
Hastings, NE 68901
phone: 402-463-9844
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06-11-2008, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hockley,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Power Performance Body, Contemporary chassis, 427 CO, Big I/O toploader, AMP Billet rear, Trigo 6 pin
Posts: 51
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Dale,
You might give Peter Knight at Knight Racing Services a ring since you are in the UK. The number I have is 44 1327 871177. Not sure if he is still around, but I've done some FE business with him in the past.
Dave
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06-11-2008, 01:03 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Granite Bay,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF GT40P-2265/393W, KMP318 (PROJECT!!!!!)/CSX478
Posts: 1,158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale B
Hi guys,
I'm from the UK and looking to but a 427 Sideoiler. Got a couple of buildrs in mind but recently came across this company ... http://www.fespecialties.com/index.html anyone here had any dealing with them or comments good / bad
Cheers Dale |
Well, I cant speak to other's experiences, but Tom at FE specialties has done some work on my 65 427 sideoiler, and has managed to correct several problems caused by the original builder of my motor. He has quit a few high-dollar motors going through his shop, so someone must think he knows what he's doing. 
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"Dishwasher? I thought that was for cleaning parts!?"
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06-11-2008, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: cleveland,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
Posts: 1,999
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Go Gessford.
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06-11-2008, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Arkadelphia, AR,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 brushed aluminum with Keith Craft 527C.I. all aluminum FE
Posts: 992
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FE engine in the UK
We have sold several engines over seas and especially to the UK. I went to England last summer to see a customer and helped him with his install into his new Kirkham. I have been to Finland and Sweden to see customers as well and do some racing with them.
We keep Shelby, Pond, Genesis and Ford original blocks in stock along with about any other part you would need for a FE engine. We have to order very few parts for our engine builds. We can normaly get you a very nice FE done in about 4 weeks if needed. Give us a call before you buy because with our buying power and equipment it is hard to get a better FE for the dollar.
We build about 100 FE engine a year for Cobras, vintage Mustangs, NHRA Stock and Super Stock race cars, Restoration concoure Mustangs and even road race cars.
We are doing about 5 to 6 engines over seas a month right now with the dollar down. We are also doing some complete cars for customers as well.Good luck with your project, Keith Craft
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06-12-2008, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Darlington,
UK
Cobra Make, Engine: DB427, 427 SO
Posts: 20
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Thanks for all the replies guys .... appreciated
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06-12-2008, 01:30 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose CA,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
Posts: 2,523
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Even the best builder can have issues. parts problems, etc.
Interview a few, get references , be clear on your expectations and wants. don't get SOLD something.
If you need further help, send me a PM.
Steve
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