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By BIGREDTODD - 13 Years Ago
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With the typical heads-up post that usually accompanies scarce parts that pop up on Ebay or CL, I was surprised to see that no one brought these up. I didn't (until now) for selfish reasons  Just wanted to let you guys know these are going to a good home...and will hopefully find their place on a traditionally-styled 20's-30's Ford hot rod as Y-block jewelry. I had wanted something along the lines of the (Edelbrock) set-up on my 'Bird, but a different brand (and not an Offy). When this popped up, the choice was clear. Not sure if it's a 435 or a 436 manifold, and I frankly didn't care. Very similar performance to 553 and 573 (Edelbrock) manifolds. What I really wanted were the Weiand cast aluminum valve covers. Also coming with the T-Bird thermostat housing, and a Weiand fuel block, not shown, for the 3x2 set-up. 
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By Buzz - 13 Years Ago
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I might be interested in the covers if you were willing to seperate. Buzz
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By YellowWing - 13 Years Ago
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Todd, congratulations! Glad to see someone on the board get them. Always nice to find that little gem you have been looking for.
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By BIGREDTODD - 13 Years Ago
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Buzz (2/21/2011)
I might be interested in the covers if you were willing to seperate. Buzz Didn't buy them to flip...and wasn't really expecting to win the auction either. I like obscure packages like this, and this one hopefully has found a permanent home... In hindsight, I'm glad I bought the "extra" set of Eelco aluminum wing nuts...looks like I'll need them. Now if I only knew someone who could put together a nice little Y-Block for me
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By Hollow Head - 13 Years Ago
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Winners use "why-and"  Ain't that what they said at the ads?
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By mctim64 - 13 Years Ago
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Good score! I'm sure we can come up with an engine to put your new "Y-and" parts on.
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By Missouri Mike - 13 Years Ago
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Good going Todd!!! I also have a Y-And tri power and valve covers, A good friend "borrowed" my valve covers and brought them back to me polished. Lucky me!! Mine aren't quite as nice as yours but I can't wait to get them and three 2's on a motor in my '55 for a back in the 60's look. They are so neat to begin with and if you can polish them they look absolutely tremendous!!! Well Done Mike
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By Daniel Jessup - 13 Years Ago
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Great score! I just have to ask, was that an Ebay find, or was it CL? I haven't been too successful with CL. Most of the time they end up being wild goose chases... But, to find the Weiand pieces in great shape like they are? That's where it's at! Nice.
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By lowrider - 13 Years Ago
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Great find. Another place to find y-block stuff is over on the H.A.M.B. Thats where I found the crank, cam, pistons and alot of other parts a few weeks ago. You also dont have to bother with "auction" hassels.
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By 46yblock - 13 Years Ago
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Todd, I am in the process of putting together a nice 312 shortblock that will need a home. The crank is ground and block in the machine shop. It will be 318 or 322 inches. Congratulations on yout new/old parts!
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By BIGREDTODD - 13 Years Ago
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Missouri Mike (2/21/2011)
They are so neat to begin with and if you can polish them they look absolutely tremendous!!! Mike I agree...here's how the (Edelbrock) manifold & valve covers came out on the 'Bird: 
...the Weiand v/c's look like they need very little work to reach the same end.
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By Y block Billy - 13 Years Ago
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Great score, I saw them on there and was thinking of bidding but passed it up. I liked the matching fuel log. The manifold looks very similar to the Edmunds I have. Regards, Bill
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By BIGREDTODD - 13 Years Ago
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BIGREDTODD (2/21/2011)
...Not sure if it's a 435 or a 436 manifold, and I frankly didn't care...Just got the package, and it's a big-port 436. Bonus!
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By dullchrome - 13 Years Ago
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BIGREDTODD (2/27/2011)
BIGREDTODD (2/21/2011)
...Not sure if it's a 435 or a 436 manifold, and I frankly didn't care...Just got the package, and it's a big-port 436. Bonus! Nice package....LOL !
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