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Yeah they're approaching 50 years together.and he looks like the Fonz with his Lady by his side during an engine rebuild :downtown: LOL
Yeah they're approaching 50 years together.and he looks like the Fonz with his Lady by his side during an engine rebuild :downtown: LOL
He's got 40 years of engine building knowledge up there. Meticulous,that he is nothing get's left undone. Lucky yes,big shoes to fill maybe that's why I'm a finish carpenter with a car hobby. I can't wait either,always wanted a motor that my Dad had built.It's going to be great putting this together with him.I hope you're picking Dad's brain so you can "carry on oh wayward Son". By the looks of the way he "meticulously" does things, "he's never done this before" = not. You're one lucky guy to have a Dad that knows what's what. Pick that brain young man. Can't wait to hear it run.
PM sent.Hey bud, I talked to you on the truck site for a bit there. Dart looks great, and engine build looks like its coming along great too. Mind if I ask where you had your tranny built? I've got a 727 to put behind my 340 as well and need it built. A friend recommended C&S Transmissions in Lantzville, but I don't know much about them yet.
Hey thanks for the support.From what I can see the rest of the car looks awesome. And now this killer motor built by pops, I would never look back. Your going to have a great car.
Just mocked up for now, we'll make final adjustments in the car.Out of curiosity, why is the oil filter pointed forwards? Does it give more clearance than pointed to the rear?
P.M sent. Thanks the motor turned out awesome.Did you find this car is Sacramento? It was for sale in Auburn for 4k before the seller got it and painted it and put it on ebay. I wanted to grab it before he did. Still a sweet car bummer on the motor though. The new one looks great.
Every motor Dad ever built ,has that velocity stack on it in the photo.Nice! You gotta love the look of velocity stacks.
No power brakes or steering as for the headers they were custom built and came with the car when I purchased it.Looks sweet, KUDOS to your Dad!!! What kind of headers are those? Do you have power steering and brakes or no?
Yes you're right on there. I owe him big time!!!!!Wow great engine. My dad and I rebuilt my 340 a couple of years ago. He has been a mechanic for 45 years, so I am always learning from him. We are both lucky to have suck knowledgeable fathers!
Man you nailed it. Dad's been retired for a year now,could be the last complete Collins Engine to come out of the stable. (The Silver Lining!)Time flies take advantage of it.What a great picture with Mom and Dad....This moment in time might not ever have happened. Somethings happen for a reason. That will be a treasured pic.
Time flies take advantage of it.