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Nope, they both belong to Bill. I'm still solid Ford, well, other then the Camaro in my garage..... But it belongs to Jackie

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I'm still solid Ford, well, other then the Camaro in my garage..... But it belongs to Jackie

Yeah, and being a closet Denny Hamlin fan.............

Come out of the closet Davey!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Yeah, and being a closet Denny Hamlin fan.............

Come out of the closet Davey!!!!!!

Yup, that'd be me.... Actually a Smoke and Joe Gibbs racing fan. But I gotta say Denny's TV commercials are the best of any of the NASCAR drivers, especially the one where they are racing scooters in the Retirement home!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

......... especially the one where they are racing scooters in the Retirement home!!!!!

That's because you can relate to that one so easily!

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

That's because you can relate to that one so easily!

Heck yeah!!!! Got to start studying hop up methods on them electric motors!!!! or maybe use a 16 volt battery????? Gonna lower mine too, center of gravity is up too high!!!!

One thing's for sure in this hobby, plans can change a lot. After extensive measuring, drawing, and adding prices last week I came to the conclusion that the work and cost of using this 4.6 Ford motor I have is more than I want to get into. The thing is just too long and wide in stock form to go in without major renovations. In addition to the fact that there's limited support for it in the aftermarket, which makes everything cost a mint. I'm not a huge SBC advocate because i've built so many of them and everyone uses them, but I scored a 2001 Vortec 295 hp 5.3 with 60,000 and it will cost a fraction to set it up as opposed to the Ford. Now I remember why everyone uses them. It's definately a step up from all the older Chevy motors I built over the years. Someone on here a few months ago asked why I wasn't using a small block and I gave the grand speech about being different, too many small blocks out there, etc, etc... Forgive my arrogance, time to put cost before principles. It'll still be cool. Thanks, dudes.

MMMM 4.6 67 Stang wish the timing was right. You should have no trouble moving it either Falcon . One more hot Stang item looked for . Look into placing it in a Mustang forum im sure someone nearby you will see it . Also place the rearend in there . free to join and 1000"s of members. only took a little over a week to score the serpentine parts i needed .

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Originally Posted by falconvan

One thing's for sure in this hobby, plans can change a lot. After extensive measuring, drawing, and adding prices last week I came to the conclusion that the work and cost of using this 4.6 Ford motor I have is more than I want to get into. The thing is just too long and wide in stock form to go in without major renovations. In addition to the fact that there's limited support for it in the aftermarket, which makes everything cost a mint. I'm not a huge SBC advocate because i've built so many of them and everyone uses them, but I scored a 2001 Vortec 295 hp 5.3 with 60,000 and it will cost a fraction to set it up as opposed to the Ford. Now I remember why everyone uses them. It's definately a step up from all the older Chevy motors I built over the years. Someone on here a few months ago asked why I wasn't using a small block and I gave the grand speech about being different, too many small blocks out there, etc, etc... Forgive my arrogance, time to put cost before principles. It'll still be cool. Thanks, dudes.

Is this the SOHC or DOHC 4.6??? Might be interested!!!!

That console is awesome looking! You dont have any good shots of it under construction, do you?

Originally Posted by falconvan

That console is awesome looking! You dont have any good shots of it under construction, do you?

I might have, have to look. Actually all it is is the removable tranny access cover that was originally in the pickup, then I just added the shifter mount and cover and the panel for the gauge mount.... On chebbie pickups that don't have the removable section, the top rail off an oil pan makes a great base to start with. Just creative hot rodding from the use what you got geezer style of building.....

Looking for a motor for the scooter Dave? I am a little blown away that the ford parts are so much more expensive than chevy, they made a million of them didn't they?

Originally Posted by brickman

Looking for a motor for the scooter Dave? I am a little blown away that the ford parts are so much more expensive than chevy, they made a million of them didn't they?

My pal with the chassis dyno does a lot of 4.6 engines, he's always looking for them so I gave him the headsup on this one. Ford parts aren't that much higher. They used to be, but the 5.0 Mustangs brought in a bunch of new aftermarket manufacturers making Ford parts.... Prices on Ford parts have gone down considerably since....

As for the 4.6 DOHC engines, I've seen some fantastic dyno numbers on them and rode in a couple of the cars with a modded 4.6 in them....Strong runners. Could even end up with one in the Ranchero some day!!!!!

Dave they are turning some impressive numbers with some bolt on hardware. Remember a article on the 04 or 05 that they worked and it was in the high 12's easily .

pics of a little before and after . Doors are cut but hiding in the shed .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

pics of a little before and after . Doors are cut but hiding in the shed .

Great job, Bobby!!! The tires are fitting the wheel wells great! Always one of the toughest things to get right on full fendered cars. When they're off, it ruins the looks of the entire car. Keep going on it, going to be a great driver!!!!