37 Ford build--IE: old Header issues thread /37 Ford/5.0/GT40P heads

[randyr]

Randy I am going to do a mild build . Been searching on what cam I can run with the stock rockers and just changing springs . I have this one comp cam 456 lift with a 110" LS But I do want a Cammy sound but I really haven't found out the limits on the GT40P rockers yet . One site sbf as you know they say every thing needs to be done a lot of cash for that .


Guy I know here is selling a 63 that is clean only down fall someone at one time put a 194 chevy 6 in it . Is asking 2k but I know it could get for maybe 1500 . Shipping isnt to bad right now either .

http://www.chromeczars.com/board/showthread.php?t=2797

Yeah, Bobby, I saw your other thread regarding your engine build. There are definitely cheaper ways to do things than the sbftech guys recommend that will still work well for a long time and give you all the performance you need. I'm not really skilled in that area at all but I'm sure some guys who know what they're talking about will tell you what you need to know.

As for the F100, I already have one...I don't need another one! LOL! I don't like the bed on that '63 anyway. If I had a 61-63 F100 I'd want the shortbed unibody. I think those are cool. Also, what was the guy thinking when he put the Chevy 6 banger in it????

Hope to get back on my 37 soon!! In the meantime, I'm enjoying reading about yours.

Haven't heard from Dave in a while. You ok, Dave?? Did you guy get the interior in your car yet? You have some cruising to do this summer!

And what about you, Mike? What's up with you my friend? How's the ticker working?

Later guys.
Randy

[34_40]

As for the F100, I already have one...I don't need another one! LOL!
Hope to get back on my 37 soon!! In the meantime, I'm enjoying reading about yours.

Haven't heard from Dave in a while. You ok, Dave?? Did you guy get the interior in your car yet? You have some cruising to do this summer!

And what about you, Mike? What's up with you my friend? How's the ticker working?

Later guys.
Randy

Hi Randy! I'm still here and drooling over your pickup! NICE!!

I did meet up with Dave in York, PA to see hot rods and conduct some business but it was raining/pouring so we cut the trip short. I'll let him explain the interior story.

Ticker is still running and I'm feeling fine Thank You Very Much!

I'm just about ready to start doing some work on mine. I haven't touched it since the "health issues".. That was 8 months ago! I have been buying a bunch of small parts and pieces and just bought another grille, this'll be the third! It better fit better than the others!

Thanks for thinking of me and looking forward to watching your build progress!

[bluestang67]

I'm just about ready to start doing some work on mine. I haven't touched it since the "health issues".. That was 8 months ago! I have been buying a bunch of small parts and pieces and just bought another grille, this'll be the third! It better fit better than the others!

Getting some stuff for a car is as much fun as building . But man I am ready my self to get one in color .

[34_40]

Getting some stuff for a car is as much fun as building . But man I am ready my self to get one in color .

So True!! Almost like Christmas! I don't usually spend so much at Christmas time tho!

Although all the "downtime" has allowed me to browse and want even more parts or pieces than when I started. I've really been wanting multiple carburation and have seen some good pieces but, I keep telling myself to just finish it first and then we can change it later. Let's drive it first!

[IC2]

Randy - I'm here, I'm here.

I've been 'lurking' on this now infamous thread more then contributing. You and Bobby have your thing going with '37's and since I don't have one now, am just enjoying your trials and tribulations.

As Mike said, we met up at York a week and a half ago - it was raining so hard - much harder after he gave up and left for home, that I was checking for the address of an ark - then Saturday, beautiful. I didn't take a single picture of any cars including the many, many '37's.

The interior of my car saga - since I have everything but the seats, I'm doing my own installation. My upholsterer - oh well...... The seats are done tho I do have to pick them up, probably late next week, then I'll install them, then whatever is left, not much - he'll have to do later.

I see that you've been spending more time on your new DD then the '37 Nice truck from the photos - that vintage in my rusty belt area has been crushed, shredded, then sent to Japan to make new rivers like Honda's

Later

[bluestang67]

I've been 'lurking' on this now infamous thread more then contributing. You and Bobby have your thing going with '37's and since I don't have one now, am just enjoying your trials and tribulations.


Dave you still have a lot of input and ideas . No matter the car the only thing different is the shape of the body .

Randy's work on his pedals is a perfect conversion for this model . Sure does beat the work of trying to hang pedals and mount a master cylinder .

[bluestang67]

My GT 40 P heads just came back from machine shop today getting the mounting holes drilled for clearance for the 1/2 bolts on the 351 . I heard a rumor that the Mustang GT shortie headers will work on the GT 40 P heads .

Having a set of shorties I went to garage and set the heads on the engine and couple bolted the headers to the heads . This is going to work well and going in the 37 I believe it will be easier then trying it in the 31 .


The #2 and #4 cylinder are the only cylinders that will require a dimple in the headers . The passenger side will have no clearance issues at all . This will be saving me money on headers and the mini starter required by some headers .

Some pics of headers on the P heads .