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Another Y-Block LSR Build

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Here are a few Pics and a short description of myself and a Friends Land speed racing project. About a year ago while sipping on a few cold ones and maybe alittle homemade whiskey a plan was hatched. We were going to try a modern day attempt at what Karol Miller did in the 50's but with modern technology. This is not a high dollar project with lots of money thrown at it.(although more has been thrown at it than planned for right) It is a group effort of several like minded friends that drive there cars to shows and have fun doing it. We will be towing to the races for logistical purposes (I have driven my 57 y-block ranchwagon from Ga to Vegas and back it is worth doing) its really is the only option. We will run a 55 Fairlane in the C/CGPRO (C Classic Gas Production) Class. We are going to run ECTA races in NC to sort out a few things and head for the salt In 2010 or 2011 depending on our results. I have attempted to due as much of this build my self as possible verses farming out work to the pros. All metal fab was performed in house with the help of friends. I will attempt to update this as much as possible but I have come to realize im horrible at documenting my work. 

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Forum Post Another Y-Block LSR Build By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I have a few more pics can't seem to get them to load any thoughts? By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Neat project! Soon Y-Blocks Forever will have it's own site at the... By MoonShadow ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Great looking car, I think you guys have a great idea. You're going... By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post What a pretty 55, almost a shame to get it dirty. HRM and the scrub... By pegleg ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post What's the metal plate on the rear end for? By charliemccraney ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post It is a jig that holds the shaft in the correct position for aligning... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Neat project, keep the picture coming... By Bob's 55 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Here's a link for more pics on a photo bucket account.... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Awesome job, I m gunna watch this thread right through, good luck and... By 2DRHRDTP57 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hope to see you at Bonneville 2010. We ( 4 Aussies ) will be there .... By LON ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hey Guy great to meet you. Charle Burns has been fun to follow over... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Wow! Great looking car, great project and great news about Carol being... By Y block Billy ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I would love to make a caravan trip out of it but lots to do before we... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Had a pretty productive weekend got the headers built just need to... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Its been a while since my last update things are going slow but there... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Looks good! Nice bender. :) By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks Tim I will be mangling tubing very soon. The build is going... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]57 ranchwagon (2/24/2010)[/b][hr]Thanks Tim I will be... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Time for a quick update things are getting done but lots left to do.... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Nice job but... that shoulder belt attaching method is not what it... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks for looking out for me but, they are actually mounted per... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Ok, good to hear you are tall enough :D. Keep up the good work and... By Hollow Head ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well thing are crazy hectic here. As of tomorrow there is exactly 2... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'd like to see video when it's running. :D Good luck on Maxton, hope... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks Tim I have a brand new video camera I got for christmas so... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well Folks sorry I haven't been updating this to much lately but the... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post A bent valve! I'm sorry to hear that! What's more frustrating than... By grovedawg ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Very impressive, keep after it, you'll get it before it gets you,... By ScottY ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Here is the latest update almost done just need to finish wiring the... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post There are so few Y-block projects other than on this site that it... By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks for the comments glrbird the engine does have a full vacuum... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post 57 Y-Guy I have a set of 15" screw on original "Moon Disc" if you... By yehaabill ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks yehaabill I would definatly be interested in the moon discs... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post 57 Y-Guy: What do ya say I loan'em to you! That way I can say I... By yehaabill ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post That car is going to look so cool with those Moon discs. ;) By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well its been a few weeks since I have been able to update my progress... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Sounds very heathy! Give us some more details on the intake. By Glen Henderson ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well the intake is a bit of a mixed bag. It was built by and run on... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Looks great! Sounds even better! Hope you have a great time at... By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Sounds great! Nice to see that I wasn't the only one playing... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Here is a short video of the car and a link to some of the final... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Sounds So Clean! Looking forward to how this thing does. Good Luck! By bird55 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Nothing says fast like a parachute!!!!! By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well we made out to Maxton I got two passes in, the first pass was a... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Is it possible the rear of the car was lifting slightly, allowing the... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks Hoosier any thing is possible but I think it is a combination... By 57 ranchwagon ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Sorry to hear about your engine :w00t: but as for the speed 135 is... By mctim64 ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I want to add my congratulations for a very successful first time out.... By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Y-Guy Charlie: A little humor here: maybe the bicycle license... By yehaabill ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post I once had a camero that ripped the drain plug when it landed from a... By glrbird ( 14 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well its been a while since I have updated my build as usual life can... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post What modifications, if any, can you make to reduce drag? Often a lot... By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'm planning to fo to Maxton this year but haven't picked the date.... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Im shooting for the sept. race and if all goes well and I have any... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just thought I would share with you all our darn near record run at... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Good luck guys!! I know those last couple mph are hard to get but... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just like with Tim's truck we are running a production class so no... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Good luck Sam I'll look forward to todays report. Are those fire... By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Yesterday's runs were really impressive. I have a feeling you will... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well we came up short best and only run today was another 145.00 im... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well you got a good base line to go forward on, great outing, How... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Yes the chassis dyno is in the works I was trying to run it some... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post First let me congratulate you on a significant achievement already... By RB ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Well the final Maxton came and went the records books are sealed and... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hope you Guys are not too disappointed, you are all over the record... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post mabey switch the gear back and go to a taller tire. a little more carb... By yalincoln ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post If you factor in the head wind, it looks like you did improve. You... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I am thinking the gear is too high for the horsepower you are pulling.... By slumlord444 ( 13 Years Ago )


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