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By Glen Henderson - 10 Years Ago
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The car that YA posted is running a blown 312 and the trans is a 6 speed Richmond if I remember correctly. The car was built by a friend of mine here in Al for a guy in PA. The car is a work of art!
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By Glen Henderson - 10 Years Ago
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That's some serious plug welds!
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By Glen Henderson - 9 Years Ago
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I though you were building a gasser not altered wheelbase!
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By Glen Henderson - 9 Years Ago
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Good eye Doug, I had though that myself, but figured they had a plan.
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By pegleg - 10 Years Ago
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That's gonna be neat.
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By MoonShadow - 10 Years Ago
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I finally had an adapter made for the lower pulley. I used a lightweight McCulloch pulley for the basic shape. It bolts up using the crank center bolt and the two auxilliary pulley bolts. So I am progressing on my 4-71 setup. One thing I hadn't given much thought to was the hood. I see the scoop poking through, did the carb come up that high too? My hood is louvered and I really don't want to cut a hole in it. Kind of hoping to find a cheap 55 hood or even better a fiberglass one. Chuck
  
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By MoonShadow - 10 Years Ago
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I understand the flat white hi temp for the headers but we did have chrome back then. Your car is definitely a high end build (for the late 50's early 60's) so chrome would not be out of place. Just my thoughts. Love what you are doing with it! Chuck
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By MoonShadow - 6 Years Ago
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Are you coming up to Cincinnati the first of June for the Y-Block shootout? I have a spare block I can give you. I'll check what size I have but at least a 272 and possibly a 292.
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 9 Years Ago
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Lancer,
Would LOVE to buy one of these T's and support the project, but we're talking $45.00 Canadian for a T-shirt plus 13% tax by the time I get it up here ($50.85 total) ! Can ya offer any discounts to fellow out of country, Y-Blockers??? LOL
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 9 Years Ago
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Lancer,
I know if you mail it instead of courier, I won't get nailed with the brokerage and taxes. And I am sure that will be a lot less than $15.00. Would love to get one of the black T's in XL. If you can do this for me, will be glad to order one! Please let me know how to proceed. Thanks Oh and your right, I can thank our wonderful government for the exchange rate! LOL
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 9 Years Ago
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SWEET!!! That is all that is need to be said!!!
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 9 Years Ago
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You just keep me drooling Lance! Keep the pics coming!
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By glrbird - 10 Years Ago
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Wow!!! You have the same cars in your driveway as Tim!
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By glrbird - 10 Years Ago
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In days gone by, we soaked my son's 1/4 Midget tires in WD-40, worked ok, took a few laps to get the bite back. I never tried it on larger tires. On a drag car there is nothing like new slicks, always went faster on a fresh set. You could probably sell the factory blockoffs to help buy the tires!
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By glrbird - 10 Years Ago
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WHERE ARE THE JACK STANDS!!!!!!!!!!
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By glrbird - 10 Years Ago
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15x10 same size a tire, helps with tire footprint, easy to find new or used. has the vintage look.
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By speedpro56 - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer, if those are the 113s then you have the best ford heads out there for all around building.
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By PF Arcand - 10 Years Ago
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A comment from memory on those Jahn's pistons. If I recall, a buddy used those pistons in his engine many years ago. Looking at them with the heads off later, we got the impression that there seemed to be a problem with what I'll call uneven flame spread. If I recall the upper edge of the domes line up close to the ground of the spark plugs.. I've noted that in one or two photo articles here & in Y-Blk magazine, some later pistons used in our favorite engine have a groove in the dome or the dome is layed back some.. Any Comments?
(N.B.- typing problems with this site continue)
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By bird55 - 10 Years Ago
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FYI, here's my shirt I got back in High school from Bigdaddy hisbadself.
Still have it but for some reason it no longer fits! 
Yours looks great!
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By LordMrFord - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer (1/31/2014)
Some concept sketches. 
Nice.
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By Doug T - 9 Years Ago
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First class work and looks great. But if you have not done so you might just set a harmonic damper in place to be sure it clears the front motor mount. From the pics it looks like there might be interference.
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By yalincoln - 10 Years Ago
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hi, have you seen these pics. from the shootout last year?
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By Y block Billy - 10 Years Ago
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Regarding the T10 in a car bell, the input bearing retainer needs to be turned down a little on the OD to fit in the bell opening and the input shaft needs to have approximately 3/8" cut off the nose of it. Some T10's have dual bolt pattern but if not you may have to drill 2 of the holes to match the bolt pattern.
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By 57FordPU - 10 Years Ago
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Looks great Lance. This will be a fun build to watch and even more fun to watch it terrorize Eagle Field.
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By 57FordPU - 10 Years Ago
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Nice progress Lance. I'm going to have to get over there to watch the build.
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By 57FordPU - 10 Years Ago
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Was that you under the car Lance, or did you send your brother-in-law under that potential disaster?
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By NoShortcuts - 10 Years Ago
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Sounds like you're off and running, Lance.
What are the cylinder heads on the blown 292 engine that came out of the '57 wagon?
From the front view of the engine, the casting parting line makes me think not ECZ-Gs...
Best Wishes!
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By NoShortcuts - 10 Years Ago
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I'm not knowledgeable about differences between passenger car and truck y-block bellhousings, Lance. Regarding using a T-10 with a y-block passenger car bellhousing, like other Borg Warner transmissions that were used across vehicle makes, the bell housing bolt pattern can be an issue OR the transmission input shaft length.
IF the T-10 is from a ‘60s Ford application I don’t THINK that you’ll have a problem. That said, be sure to check the transmission input shaft length. I’ve seen numerous T-85s and T-10s for sale where a transmission case ‘ear’ has been broken off. The input shaft likely bottomed in the end of the crank and the installer didn’t realize and just kept tightening the transmission case to bellhousing bolts.
Others will add to this for you.
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By dbird - 10 Years Ago
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I'm in Modesto also and will be needing a machine shop before long and was wondering which one you're using.
Don
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By dbird - 10 Years Ago
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Thanks, I had Valley build my driveshaft and liked their work.
Don
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By dbird - 6 Years Ago
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I read somewhere that you're in Modesto, I have a 292 block in town if you want it. PM me for my phone, or send yours.
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By Jimz Bird - 10 Years Ago
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The "Monster" is as good as any Big Daddy Roth drew.
More unique and specific than any of his.
Quite a talent you have.
I'm looking forward to the final and a clean scan.
Super Garage Art.
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By Lord Gaga - 10 Years Ago
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Y block Billy (3/16/2014)
Regarding the T10 in a car bell, the input bearing retainer needs to be turned down a little on the OD to fit in the bell opening and the input shaft needs to have approximately 3/8" cut off the nose of it. Some T10's have dual bolt pattern but if not you may have to drill 2 of the holes to match the bolt pattern.
I put a T-10 in my car 47 years ago without cutting anything, no problems yet. lol......... Measure first!
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By mainline - 10 Years Ago
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It appears that you or a previous owner did some repairs on the front cross member. If it is not to late, can you post some pictures of the front cross member?
I am curious how the lower A-frame was attached to the cross member.
Thank You for sharing your project with us
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By jrw429 - 10 Years Ago
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Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I see that the block and heads have surface rust. Yes, newbie question. Why leave it like that? At what point should the block be painted? Should the surface rust be removed first, and how?
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By lyonroad - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer, earlier today I used the insert image icon and got a tiny broken image symbol. I clicked on it and bingo it opened up to the picture I was attempting to post. I tried to post a second image and nothing. I have used the attach icon but the image then has to be viewed in "downloads" in the Firefox menu.
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By lyonroad - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer, I looked through your web site. Nice work. I see you are selling the flat glass and vent windows. Do you still have them and if so how can I contact you. I need all new flat glass including the quarters for my '55 Club Sedan.
Thanks.
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By lyonroad - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer (5/30/2014)
You can email me at lance (@) speednchrome.com and we can talk more.
Email sent. Thanks.
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By lyonroad - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer,
Email resent and just to be sure PM sent. Thanks
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By 62bigwindow - 9 Years Ago
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Very nice. Engine sounds great!
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By slick56 - 10 Years Ago
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If that is you behind the wheel Lance, you could do with some dental work...
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By slick56 - 10 Years Ago
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Great detail - when can i order a tee shirt???
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By slick56 - 10 Years Ago
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Lancer (3/19/2014)
Shirts can now be ordered on the site. Here
Howdy Lance, how about a price for overseas postage, i dont think 4 bucks will cover it.
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By slick56 - 10 Years Ago
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How much for post to South Australia, cart takes me straight to paypal and postage cost there is $5. Thanks, Al.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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I picked up this car about a year ago a few blocks from my house (Modesto Ca.). I had seen it on Craigs list. It was pretty straight, no engine, trans, windshield or bumpers, oh and no papers. I made him an offer but he wasn't as negotiable as I needed him to be. After texting back and forth over a couple of months he gave me one of those bring me the money today kind of offers, I couldn't pass it up.
There were already projects at home so I really didn't want to look at it so it was hauled out to the parents house. Out of mind, out of site. It worked okay til mid summer. My son was turning 16 and I thought this would be a great father son build. That lasted a very short time, he's just not into 50's cars.
I had no interest in selling it and thought about different ways it could be done. During this time I had blown the engine in my '57 Ford wagon. The original 292 gave up the ghost. This lead me down a very interesting road which allowed me to cross paths with Charlie Burns and Tim McMaster. Charlie had an engine that Tim had built and he was looking for some cash to throw at his land speed car. This was perfect for me as you know, Y-Blocks are a little harder to come by than say, well just about everything. The wagon is now back on the road THANK GOD after three months off the road and is much peppier than the stocker it had in it.
Back to the '56, it was originally a Y-Block V8/auto car. So, maybe put a Y back in it?? I had a few other engine choices, a 460 and also a blown small block scruby, but after talking to TIM McMASTER the Y just seemed right =). There are still many things to sort out but the main goal is in place. Build a gasser the way it would have been built back in the day. Not a huge thumper motor but a small, high winding Y.
The car will get an upgrade to a four speed, an early top loader. I'm still looking for one of those. Nothing has been touched on it since I drug it home, but that will be changing very soon. The rear diff will bean early Mopar 8.75 that had been set up as a three link, has Moser axles a spool and 4.11s which may be swapped out for set of 4.56s. That old three link stuff will be cut away as we lay plans for the ladder bars. There is a chance this could be replaced with a 9" if one avails itself, which would make it a truly 100% Ford Build.
Covering the Eagle Field Drag racing events over the years sparked the initial idea to build an 8th mile drag car. Shooting for the first event for 2015.
Motor will be a 272 block, with some HD rods I found on here. More to come.
Donor car is a 56 Customline thats in pretty decent shape. I'll be selling off a bunch of stuff I wont be using if anyone is interested. The 8" will be going and also the seats, windows and more.
This will be used for parts, this was the 292 out of my 57 Wagon.
This is the current rear I have, Moser axles, spool, 4.11s all new parts. If I find a 9" this will be for sale as well.
Sorry for the bad photo, was dark at the machine shop and no flash. This is the block. Vintage 272 ECG casting .125 overbore.
Here are the HD rods fresh from the hot tank. These will work great on our little buzz motor.
Just check my rockers and they are the high ratio type, which is great. Less parts chasing to do.
Thats about it for now. Stay tuned.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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I am searching for heads right now. The ones on the 57 motor are not original. Good eye.
I have a line on some 312 heads locally. Should have more info soon on them.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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I am working a deal on some heads now and hope it all fall in line. Just waiting to see if they are posted heads or not. Hoping to confirm this weekend. I did get some parts ordered, stud kit for the main and heads, timing set and push rods. Should also get info on a four speed thats local that may work as well. He's supposed to be getting that checked.
Still looking for a bell housing and a "B" intake. But I may contact one of my fellow fabricators and have them built me an intake. We'll see how that works out.
This weekend we will be pulling some of the front end apart and getting measurements for the straight axle so I'll have a few pics to post up. If anyone is looking for 56 Ford parts, drop me a line, there will be a lot of stuff coming off the car that won't be used.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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 In the machine ready to start.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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If your building a Yblock I'd use Tim McMaster. He's down in Visalia. http://yblockguy.com/
One of the best in the Modesto area would be Valley Balancing & Machine. Valley Balancing & Machine1900 Herndon Rd
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By Lancer - 6 Years Ago
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I am in need of a good 272 or 292 block. We had a water passage push into the brand new Canned Monster engine, letting water into the oil and that was all she wrote. We need a good block to swap over all the engine bits. Thanks!!!
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By Lancer - 5 Years Ago
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Hey Guys, I know its been forever since I've been on there. That will be changing I hope since we're back on the race car again. I finally put the video up on youtube, part 1 of our build up. Hope you enjoy it. Feel free to share it around. The more eyes on it the better, we've had some great sponsors so far and I want to give them the credit they deserve.
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By Lancer - 4 Years Ago
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Its finally up on the site.
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By Lancer - 8 Years Ago
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More update pics for you.
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By Lancer - 8 Years Ago
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Its outside rolling around now. Still need to install the steering and there is still work to be done on the rear suspension.
Thanks Larry, yes slow and steady.
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By Lancer - 7 Years Ago
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Motor is coming out. Getting ready to pull off the body from the frame so it can get cleaned and painted. Need to start sorting out the brakes and steering very soon as well.
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By Lancer - 7 Years Ago
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And she's out. More pics to come, I know its been a while since I've been on here.
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By Lancer - 6 Years Ago
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Hey Jordan, man o man am I late to this conversation. Anyway, I am back on the gasser full steam ahead and will have a ton to post here straight away. Where are you following the build at? I have a few threads going on top of social media.
LuciFord (9/14/2017)
Dude, I've been following your build since day one. The canned monster fueled my love for 55'-56' fords and now I own two! My 56' is waiting to be pulled into my shop to start my gasser project and this is the one thread that keeps my eye on the prize. Keep up the good work, man. I would love to come check this thing out and pick your brain one day. I'm in Ventura, CA and just opened up a little shop of my own, if you're ever in the area don't hesitate to stop in! -Jordan DiGiovanni *HellFound Hotrods*
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By Lancer - 6 Years Ago
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Finally got the car back into the garage, after getting the truck out and on the road. The 62 is running very well and I'm happy to be driving it after all the time spent on the build. Just need to finish up the paint and it will be done. Later upgrades will be to the brakes, add AC and possibly a 5 speed as well. Time and $$ to dictate that. Also looking for a clean grill for the 62 if anyone has any leads.
First order of business is getting the rusty floors fixed. I have panels from Classic to Current Fabrication I am installing.
Drivers side pan is in, now moving on to the pass side.
   
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Profile shot as it sits now. Rear suspension is tacked in.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Suspension out for final welding, then its off for coating and chrome. Check out that sectioned oil pan.
 
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Axle/steering parts off the car getting final welded and prepped for chrome and coating. 
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Few more update pics. Off for chrome and coating this week.
  
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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By Lancer - 8 Years Ago
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Front suspension parts are back from the coater and installation has begun.
 
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Little more done. The Y-Block Guy will be breaking it in soon.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Canned Monster lives!
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Sectioning the real pan so it clears our steering bits.
 
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Fab work by JG Design & Fabrication in Ventura. Justin is knocking it out of the park. Brakes and steering almost done and then off for coating and chrome.
    
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Should be okay for what we are doing with it Charlie.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Couple of update pics to chew on. Front suspension is read for final welding and to get blown apart for powder coating and chrome. Rear is mocked up/tacked together but needs finishing up.
 
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Larry, let me ask I'm not sure. The motor is down at Tims place.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Larry, Tim said they are Edlebrock breathers.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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This happened. Thanks to the Y-Block Guy and one of the Y-Block Girls. Showing our Canned Monster motor some love.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Thanks Larry, let me know what you figure out. I've heard that Grayhound busses can ship larger items pretty cheaply.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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MSD getting finished up with wires and correct cap. That intake is a think of beauty. This will get fired in just a few weeks.
  
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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A little water pump work.
  
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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You guys are a hoot.
BLACK HOODIES AND TEE's now up on the site for PRE-ORDERAll sizes available during pre-order as I don't stock all T-shirt sizes normally and won't stock hoodies at all, so now is the time. Will take pre-orders for a couple of weeks before placing final order.Australian/New Zealand/Intl. guys, rejoice I have an outside the USA paypal option with the appropriate shipping prices adjusted. Make sure you pick the right one when you check out.
Go to the site now and get your order in. speednchrome.com
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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I can mark it as a gift and send it to you Canadian Hot Rodder, that should remove any import tax issues you may have to pay. I've sent a lot of stuff to Canada, never had issues with tax before. You pay about 21 cents more on the dollar to buy US goods. I can't help that part. If you want to pay using the inside the US option on the site, I can check on the actual shipping cost. I have the outside the US set up as $15 but it may be less to Canada. Let me know.
Canadian Hot Rodder (3/30/2015)
Lancer, Would LOVE to buy one of these T's and support the project, but we're talking $45.00 Canadian for a T-shirt plus 13% tax by the time I get it up here ($50.85 total) ! Can ya offer any discounts to fellow out of country, Y-Blockers??? LOL
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Canadian Hot Rodder, email me at lance @ speednchrome.com and we can sort it out.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Original heads from "the Flying yellow brick" . new stainless 2.02 intakes 1.6 exhaust ported polished, these heads made 350 horsepower on a 258 cubic-inch Y-Block. should run pretty good on this. .125" over 272 block with 12:1 compression. Paint is now on. Swapping in some better Mummert rods. Yeah for progress.
   
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Carb is here for the Monster. 650 Double Pumper all tricked out inside.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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MSD in place. Now for the black cap and wires.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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MAJOR UPDATE:From Justin at JG Fabrication & Design on the Monster build.
So here's a finished install of our shackles. Then a reference picture of rounding our tube overlays on the motor plate. We used heat, then the persuader aka a hammer, rolling them over the tube, tack l, weld, repeat. Once cooled we installed bushings in the motor mount then bolted up our tabs. Our tabs helped center the motor in the chassis, then just had to position it front to rear and centered our rear tail shaft verifying the motor square and level in the chassis.
      
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Larry, if you go to the beginning of this thread you can read all about the motor. Tim McMaster is building it. The rods did change to Mummert rods from what was posted back then. 12:1 motor will be fun. The engine is only as far as whats listed. I'll be posting up the final assembly images pretty soon. He's going to get back on it. Its been on pause for a while while I sorted out a bunch of things. Nothing to do with Tim. Tim's also building an engine for my '62 Slick I just picked up. See the thread in the regular car/truck section for that info.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Doug and Glen, no problem with clearances. I've heard that a few times. The design mimics the truck mount and is actually a little larger than it needs to be.
Larry, those are just off the shelf Speedway truck headers. We will be making a few tweaks to them though. Lengthening the collectors by 3 inches or so and possibly raising them up right after they come out of the head. That part is more for looks than anything. Was Justin's idea. His shop is doing all the work on it.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Next shirt offering. Trying to decide either a two print version like this or just the Canned Monster on the front. What are your thoughts?
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Thinking hoodies would be a good choice as well in addition to the tee's. There are still white shirts with the full color print up on the site, only have about ten left.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Thank you Larry.
Larry Short (1/22/2015)
Lance, Looks good, It takes a long time to do it right but in the end the quality will show in the car !!! First time down the 1/4 will make it all worth it. Larry Short
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Making room for the rear to be moved forward 9 inches.
    
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Yes, altered wheelbase as well.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Sneak peek.
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Larry, sorry forgot to add in that info. Wheels are from American Rebel MFG out of California. They are made in the USA and very nice. Pie crust cheater slicks are from Towel City Racing on the east coast, also made in the USA.
Wheels are 15x8 but come in many sizes. Tires are 10x29.5
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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Update from JG Design & Fabrication on the Monster build.
"After laying our spring fixed position, cycling the suspension, and determining our shackle mounts while giving us 45* degree shackle mount. We used a hole saw to drill the frame at 1.5" hole, then cleaned the holes up to make sure they were straight and level side to side. To verify our side to side trueness we run our bushing sleeves in the frame with a 1.25 OD tube through the frame / sleeves. Once leveled and squared, we tacked each side inside and out, then welded it out. We then ground our welds out, installed bushings after greasing with wheel bearing grease. Then a simple shackle install and there we have it."
  
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Sorry, just saw your post. Shipping is $15 or so to AU. Anything over that and I'll cover it. Shoot me an email at lance@speednchrome.com and we can work it out.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Update on the frame progress. New square tub in place and pinched frame matted up and welded in place. Overlay plates are next.
  
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Drilled the holes for additional weld surface to give more strength and a nice aesthetic touch. This will flow into our motor mounts and front spring mounts.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Aren't they, ha ha.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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UPDATE ON THE BUILD: Motor mount plate in progress. JG Design & Fab is doing a great job on this. The motor plate design ties back into the overlay plates on the frame posted above. Mounts will feature urethane bushings on the ends with a through bolt to help dampen the vibrations this things going to make.
  
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By Lancer - 9 Years Ago
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UPDATE: Front end caps are now on the frame ends and finished off very nicely. Springs are mocked up in place and spring mounts are being designed. More on that soon. JG Design & Fab is doing a great job.
   
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Right now the headers are HTC coated which has a newer look to them. I may have to add more tubing to the flange area to get them to exit where I want so they would be mis matched colors if that happens. Chrome would be very cool but out of my budget. We have a powder coated donating his talents to will probably get the high temp white treatment when all said and done.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Got the disc brakes put together finally. Used a pair of original '51 scruby to start with and had to machine them to take the discs. After two trips to the machine shop they go them right and the bearings fit. The bigger news is the car is now in Ventura at JG Design & Fabrication. They will be handling the suspension build both front and rear. Looking forward to working with Justin and the gang. Lots of progress pics to come very soon.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Suspension work has begun.
  
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Hey Mainline, the car is about five hours from me and the front end is now off the car. I can get some pics later for you when I pick it up in a couple of months. Sorry. Unless you are near Ventura Ca. you can check it out in person.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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More progress pics by JG Design & Fabrication out of Ventura Ca.
    
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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From now through Christmas anyone who orders a Canned Monster tshirt off the website gets a free copy of our newest issue for FREE thrown in. XLs are the only size that are left and are in limited supply so act quickly if you want one. Follow the link below in the signature line to grab one. Help fund the Monster.
 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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We just had a front tank donated to the build. Its a vintage piece off an old drag car. We'll have to make a few changes but its darn cool. 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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I just heard from Towel City Tires and they will be sponsoring us the Pie Crust Cheater Slicks for the Monster. Can't wait to get them in hand and mounted up on our American Rebel Wheels. So happy to have them on board this build. 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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I was able to get the rear pie crust tires mounted up on our wheels. Its not letting me post pics for some reason. Its been quite for a while but thats about to change very soon. The final engine build will be starting very soon and we will be starting the suspension design and build as well. 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Super excited to announce MSD Performance as our newest sponsor forThe Canned Monster gasser build. They gave us the whole ignition system, MSD 6AL box, Y-Block Billet distributor, black plug wires and a performance coil. Even threw in a black cap so it looks more period correct. MSD Performance
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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My headers just came in and they look nice. Trying to post a pic but having issues again. 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Looks like the site got updated. I was able to load up my pics.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Hey lyonroad, I have the vent glass and the rear quarter glass left. The drivers door broke after I took it out and I gave the other to a friend. You can email me at lance (@) speednchrome.com and we can talk more.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Never got the email lyonroad, try it again. or just PM me here your email and I can send you more info.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Disc brake kit has arrived. The front springs on on the way from Eaton Detroit Spring. Disc kit came from Speedway. I'm using original '51 Chevy spindles on the axle so I am having to have some machine work done in order for the bearings to fit properly. A local shop is working on them now. Once the spacer is welded in place I can assemble the brakes on the axle and then install the new wheels and tires. Can't wait to see it all together. The local rod shop I'm hoping will start on cutting off the frame rails next week. I'm out of town next week heading up to Boise Idaho, anyone here from the Boise area?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Front springs just arrived from Eaton Detroit Spring Co. Very nice and made in the USA. Great company to deal with BTW.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Finally got the spindles back from the machine shop. They had to machine them down to fit the disc brakes. Now I can finally bolt it all together.
  
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Our intake of choice for the Monster build. 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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So, our pal Bill Carlson, owner of WAC Customs and official sponsor of our Canned Monster just informed me that he is upgrading our axle, the one he just finished! All I can say is wow. We will now have a I-Beamed-Tube axle. Bigger and stronger, just in case those front wheels decide they want to come up.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Looking at a T10 later today I hope, or the next couple of days. It think it will work with the Y bell housing. Going to pull the cover and check the guts, make sure all looks good.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Hard to get a good pic right now but the axle arrived from CT last night. Bill Carlson of WAC Customs did an amazing job on it. Guys if you want an axle custom made, give him a call instead of buying that Speedway stuff made outside the US. http://waccustoms.com/ Support you local business men and women.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Been busy, did some sanding on the "Canned Monster" last night, going to be a busy weekend doing more of that.
In the last two days I've had two companies contact me interested in sponsoring the Monster. Working out those details now and hope to officially announce them soon. One for the springs, the other for tires so I'm really excited about that.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Some very good progress sanding today on the Monster. Pass door and quarter are done and about half the trunk. Discovered some good rust holes in the rocker area. Some nice body shop in the past had filled them with Bondo. But, I'm still thrilled with the progress. I've been waiting a couple of years to start this part of the project.
Bummed it still wont let me add any photos for some reason.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Okay, well one way to see the photos is to go to the website here, http://www.speednchrome.com/canned-monster.html
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Go here for our build. I still can't add any photos. Frustrated. Whoever maintains this site needs to resolve the issues. Everything worked fine til it was upgraded I guess from what I understand. You may need to see if there is a patch for whats wrong.Also the site is running extremely slow for me now.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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So, back to the wheel sizing, I'm going to go with 15x8.5 for the rear size. The car is headed to a local shop this week where they will get the wheel wells cut and the mock up wheels in place to do some measuring so we have an idea for back space. The mopar rear is slightly wider than the 8" coming out.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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still having a lot of issues posting pics so I'll just comment for now.
My son swapped the diffs on the 56 over the weekend and then had to put the 8" backs since the ubolts wouldn't go around the mopar tubes.
Oh well, the car will be heading to the local hot rod shop, Modesto Rod & Custom in a couple of days so they can start on the suspension.
Got the gas tank pulled (anyone looking for one) and some other parts pulled out. The 8" will be for sale once it comes back out very soon. |
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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yalincoln (4/12/2014)
hi, have you seen these pics. from the shootout last year?
I have not seen those, thanks for sharing. No engine shots, whats he running? Is it a four speed car?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Its been quite on the build. I have been working on the new magazine and its been taking all my brain power. It will be off to the printer in the next couple of days. We are going to try to get the wheel wells cut this weekend so we can get the rear in place to start the ladder bar design.
Thanks for the additional info on the car Glen. |
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Any photos showing the engine or interior??
yalincoln (4/12/2014)
hi, have you seen these pics. from the shootout last year?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Should out to Bill over at WAC Customs who is sponsoring us our straight axle. The kingpin kit came in today. More to come on that soon. 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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The rear is almost out. I've been down with a back injury so my son has been learning how to turn wrenches. The 8" should be out this weekend. Anyone looking for one?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Talk to me about rear wheels for the Canned Monster. What size should I go with and why. 15x8.5, 15x10, or 16x10. Tires will be 10" wide. Give me the pros and cons of each of these. I need to make a decision soon. GO!
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Still having issues posting pictures. Anyone else have problems?? HELP
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Drag and drop just opens a new window in the browser. Whats the trick?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Axle progress.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Made a little progress on the "Canned Monster". Tires were mounted up on the wheels. I watched the poor guy at the tire shop try to mount them both up, was quite funny. As a reminder these tires are at least 40 years old and are for mock up only. The rubber is very hard and they were having a heck of a time trying to get them to work. Took three guys and a hammer if that gives you an idea. But, they're done now and hopefully will continue to hold air. We tossed them on the rear and now really see the offset of the wheels are no were near what they need to be. Since we are radiusing the wells it wont matter much.
Also starting pulling parts off the front of the car to get it ready for the new axle and other work to be done. Found something interesting. The car has a block off plate for the radio, but the car has a factory antenna that doesn't plug into anything. I found that amusing.
 
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Glass all pulled out and working on the spindles to get them mounted on the straight axle. Bushings/kingpins are junk so a kit is on order.      
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Shirts can now be ordered on the site. Here
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Getting the 8" ready to pull out. Anyone need an 8" out of a 56?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Thats my son Charlie, learning about cars finally.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Hmmm, it looks like my post from yesterday didn't show up from my phone. So, to be clear the car does have jack stands under each side in front of the tires. Trust me they are there, I would not let my son under the car without them. Now Charlie's post makes more sense. The jack is there to raise and lower the rear to get it ready to pull. The photo does looks dangerous haha.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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ROTH was the man. Set an amazing standard for tshirt art. Thats a great shirt you have there. Doesnt fit anymore huh. To bad.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Can a Borg Warner T10 be used with any of the Yblock bell housings?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Picked up a few parts yesterday. Was able to grab the spindles we will be using. Sending them out to WAC Customs this week to get fitted on the tube axle. The vintage race tires are for mock up only but they will help get the proportions adjusted for the wheel wells. They are very vintage McCreary tires and not to soft. Anyone know how to soften up old tires???
     
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Looking over the Canned Monster tonight I noted that the car has a factory block off plates for the radio and the heater on the dash, and a block off on the firewall for the heater core. It was born to be a race car. Less stuff I have to pull off which is great.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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These tires will never see the track, only for build purposes but they may see a few burnouts in the neighborhood. I've been coating them with Amor All and they are looking nicer.
I'll try to grab a snap of the block off plates. How rare are those btw? I've only seen a few over the years mostly for radios but never for heaters too. Having them both blocked out sure makes the dash look clean.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Short block assembly begins.     
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Timing set on and slugs are going in.   
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Lots of pics, the motor is coming together quickly. Faster than the car. I need to get busy. 
Double Roller set
Slugs going in.
Timing set in place.
Timing the cam.
Degreeing the cam.
Piston stop.
     
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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The motor is at Tims, he's assembling it there. The 56 is at my place. Soon they will meet.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Good question.
Once the final assembly is finished then the whole thing can be painted. A little surface rust can be cleaned off and prepped for paint. Not a big deal. A bigger problem is getting all the oil off it so the paint will stick. Lots of grease/wax remover.
I'm still deciding on the color to paint the motor.
jrw429 (2/18/2014)
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I see that the block and heads have surface rust. Yes, newbie question. Why leave it like that? At what point should the block be painted? Should the surface rust be removed first, and how?
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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T-Shirt Artwork coming along very well.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Progress on the internals. Pistons are cleaned and balanced. The vintage pistons are Jahns, and came from Pete Blakeley. Vintage parts in our vintage gasser. Should be darn near 12:1 compression when done. Nice and crispy.
Block pic shows the relief on every cylinder to clear the 2.02" and 1.6" valves when running a .600 lift cam and rocker combo.
  
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Getting the crank all balanced up. Critical for this buzz box of a motor.  
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Some concept sketches.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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We all have our areas of improvement
slick56 (1/31/2014)
If that is you behind the wheel Lance, you could do with some dental work...
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Another update.
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By Lancer - 10 Years Ago
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Artwork for the t-shirt is coming along well. I'll keep you posted.
slick56 (2/3/2014)
Great detail - when can i order a tee shirt???
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Lance,
Looks good, It takes a long time to do it right but in the end the quality will show in the car !!!
First time down the 1/4 will make it all worth it.
Larry Short
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Cool ! Gasser, Altered wheelbase, Y-Block way cool !!
What type / make are the slicks / wheels ?
Larry Short
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Towel City tires are what I have on my Gasser too ! You can't beat their price.
Larry
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Look'n Good Lance, Can't wait to see it finished. Do you already have a motor built for it or is that next ?
Larry Short
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Lance, It's got to make you feel good seeing it setting on a set of wheels. Fronts look good. What make of header are you using ? I got mine from Speedway but just purchased another set on e-bay that I'm going to try.
Larry Short
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Lance,
They look good ! I would print front and back just like you have them. You want people to associate Speed and Chrome with Canned Heat !!!
And with the hoodies if you need some extra money to finish the car, you can pull the hood up and go down to the bank, hand them a note and tell them to fill your bag ! On second thought maybe your name on front isn't a good idea .
Larry Short
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Lance,
Cool looken engine ! What make are the cover breathers?
Larry
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By Larry Short - 9 Years Ago
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Lance,
Guess everyone's afraid to say it but, very, very nice....the engine isn't bad ether !!! I'm checking on prices to ship fiberglass and if you still want it we'll talk.
Larry Short
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By Larry Short - 8 Years Ago
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Looks like it's coming along nicely. I know it takes a long time to do it right but when it's done you will have a great ride ! Larry Short
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By Bill Childs - 9 Years Ago
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Awesome sauce! I'll take a hoodie if you decide to roll with that layout. Hooded sweatshirts are appreciated in the NW all year long.
Hope to see the monster at the shootout next year.
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By LuciFord - 7 Years Ago
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Dude, I've been following your build since day one. The canned monster fueled my love for 55'-56' fords and now I own two! My 56' is waiting to be pulled into my shop to start my gasser project and this is the one thread that keeps my eye on the prize. Keep up the good work, man. I would love to come check this thing out and pick your brain one day. I'm in Ventura, CA and just opened up a little shop of my own, if you're ever in the area don't hesitate to stop in!
-Jordan DiGiovanni
*HellFound Hotrods*
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By charliemccraney - 10 Years Ago
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Some people are having trouble with picture posting. I can't do it with the icon but I can drag and drop.
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By charliemccraney - 10 Years Ago
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The upgrade was meant to fix problems that did exist and it seems to have fixed many of those.. while introducing others.
Drag and drop works for me but not the icon. You posted a picture a couple days ago. Do you remember how you did it?
Is the whole forum slow for you? This thread is slow for me but I notice that it is because the pictures are full size which means they have to load and that slows things down. If you are able to figure out how to post, please resize them. There is a free program I use called Photorazor for resizing.
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By charliemccraney - 9 Years Ago
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Will it hold enough oil with that much of the pan removed?
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By charliemccraney - 8 Years Ago
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awesome.
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