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06-03-2018 06:17 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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These recently showed, Vacuum formed covers, so I...
These recently showed, Vacuum formed covers, so I mocked them up checking for enough clearance, looks to have plenty of room with the Harland Sharp steel end stands, Aluminum spacers, Cast Iron inner...
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04-22-2018 05:22 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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Update: Still collecting engine parts. Canton...
Update: Still collecting engine parts.
Canton Alumnium 8 Quart Road Race pan & Pickup
POP'S Blueprinted Melling HV Oil Pump
Originally, I was going to run a Holley 850 DP, but because of... -
11-26-2015 11:10 AM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I was finally able to get the car it in the...
I was finally able to get the car it in the garage and on jack stands, I got the headers off which was a lot of work, I had forgot some of the bolts can be only turned a 1/4 turn at a time to get in...
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11-04-2014 12:38 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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Same crank, since it is a fairly rare item with...
Same crank, since it is a fairly rare item with the extra counterweights.
The machinist recommended welding them up, so I went ahead and had
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11-04-2014 11:39 AM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I just picked up my 427 Crank. ...
I just picked up my 427 Crank.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/Type4Unleashed/Ford%20Steel%20Crank%20C4AE%206303%20G/2014_1104427Steelcrank0008_zps88490f21.jpg... -
03-08-2014 04:31 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I didn't cut the caps, I got the machine shop...
I didn't cut the caps, I got the machine shop too. I am just doing the mock ups & assembly to expedite the machine work.
What do you mean the Cleveland bearing is .032" shorter than the FE mains ?... -
03-08-2014 10:00 AM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I had gone with the 1/2 grooved Cleveland mains...
I had gone with the 1/2 grooved Cleveland mains cause I intended to keep the grooved mains.
The got the new spacers marked for their locations, installed and torqued. The line hone will hopefully... -
03-06-2014 11:56 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I had thought about some HR heads for all of .5...
I had thought about some HR heads for all of .5 seconds, but they won't fit under the hood. But I have always had a thing for Tunnel Port heads.
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03-06-2014 07:26 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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Yes a Cobra replica, the guy I bought the crank...
Yes a Cobra replica, the guy I bought the crank from builds them. The funny thing is I 've owned this crank for over 5 months, and have not seen it other than a few pics I got from the guy.
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03-06-2014 04:53 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I picked up the main cap spacers, and did a test...
I picked up the main cap spacers, and did a test fit and everything has a nice tight fit. But there is a problem, the spacers were made from a heat treated chromoly material and when I went to...
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03-06-2014 11:07 AM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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I want to thank everyone for looking out for my...
I want to thank everyone for looking out for my best interests, but since I am a glutton for punishment I will go ahead and finish the car...
To expedite machine work at the shop, a line hone, I... -
03-05-2014 07:13 PM
Thread: My 67XR7GT Build
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Here are some pics of the car after 30 years in...
Here are some pics of the car after 30 years in storage this Feb. I had bought the car in 83 for $100 and when I finally got it running, I didn't really get a lot of time to enjoy it:
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03-05-2014 03:32 PM
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My 67XR7GT Build
I am finally getting some work done on a long neglected project, my 67 XR7 GT Mercury Cougar, car was park in 84 with a rod nock, I had picked up many years ago a 66 427 SO block to build to go in...
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What a cool old car. I’m glad it will still be near you, and taken care of.
57 Plymouth