New Bonneville Race Truck

Posted By 57FordPU 14 Years Ago

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New Bonneville Race Truck

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57FordPU	Posted 14 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 2 Years Ago Posts: 726, Visits: 73.6K	The new race truck will surely be controversial. I will show the progress on the roll cage, chassis and the Y-Block engine. The 57 Ford pickup is now officially retired, due to budget restraints it will be a donor for some race and safety parts. I hope to put it back on the street in the future. The roll cage main hoop is the first fabrication project. *Charlie Burns* Laton, Ca (South of Fresno) BurnsRacing981@gmail.com
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New Bonneville Race Truck By 57FordPU ( 14 Years Ago )

Hopefully everyone will look past certain characteristics, and just... By BIGREDTODD ( 14 Years Ago )

Charlie. By all means keep up the posts. Certain deviations... By Ted ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Todd and Ted, I will continue to post as long as there is an... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

By all means keep us updated Charlie, I have always wanted to put a... By Glen Henderson ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie, Sound like good clean fun to me. I have no doubt you will... By 569104 ( 13 Years Ago )

The Ford into a scruby thing reminds me of One of the racers did back... By Small block ( 7 Years Ago )

Charlie, are you going to name it the Flying Scrub?? By BFOOTER03 ( 13 Years Ago )

Bing, I like your idea.............. By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

You sure make quick work of a cleaned frame Charlie... I've been... By BIGREDTODD ( 13 Years Ago )

I had a chance to stop by Charlies last weekend. They invited me to... By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )

We need some really BIG Y-block decals! Chuck in NH By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )

Frank, We had a great time with your visit. You are welcome here... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Its possible, but not likely that I will use this setup. It just... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

charlie, There are lots of people making gobs of horsepower with twin... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

Gary, We think a lot alike, it would be great to run 30 psi and... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

charlie, you need to make friends with an owner of a CNC 3 axes mill... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

Up till now it has been mostly tearing down, collecting parts, and... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

I'm sad to see the brick retired. But also very excited to watch this... By grovedawg ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks grovedawg. Now that the outriggers are done, I needed to get... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Good looking welds Charlie. I have promised a buddy that I would go... By Glen Henderson ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Glen. Wow, you could never start a race car any cheaper than... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Engine and trans mounts are not quite finished yet, but I thought I'd... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

That poor hunchback. By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

Y-Guy Charlie: I want to see the 'chute mounts, when you... By yehaabill ( 13 Years Ago )

Nice Charlie, it took me a couple of hours to figure out your comment.... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie, not only the HANS but also a helmet with suitable klips.... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Looking great Charlie! By BIGREDTODD ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Todd, hope you are feeling better. Seppo, yes, most suppliers... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

The hans device is just one of those things where it will be fine... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

The new helmet that Kathy got me for Christmas has the place for... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Guy's, It's not just racing that is seeing the introduction of Hans... By Grizzly ( 13 Years Ago )

Well, I quess it's about how flexible you are, but watch how this guy... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Engine setback allowance makes a huge hole in the firewall. Once I... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie, Where's the radio gonna go? By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie They say anyone can restore a car, but it takes a real man to... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

More cutting................ Here is your radio Frank............. By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Phew! I was worried there for a moment! :w00t: By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )

it's a good thing that it's a extended cab, at least he won't have to... By yalincoln ( 13 Years Ago )

Time to start filling in the big holes.......... Floor should... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

I like the floor bracing that ties to the transmission X-member.... By BIGREDTODD ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Todd, a little break from the floor to set up the rear axle.... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

More new parts to finish the rear axle installation. Pinion mount... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

I was hoping to see the brick run at Loring before you retired it? The... By Y block Billy ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Billy, I would have liked to run there too. I have talked to a... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

You're welcome here again. By pintoplumber ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Dennis, you guys are automatics, as long as you will have us. By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

I have plenty of room in Maine. However, Loring is another 350 miles... By Y block Billy ( 13 Years Ago )

Billy, if it comes to pass and you are not off some place saving the... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Flooring work is new to me. Progress is slow and time is precious, I... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

I'd say you're showing it who's boss, Charlie... Nice work... By BIGREDTODD ( 13 Years Ago )

Back on the rear axle with the new alloy axles, long wheel studs and... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie Thank's for your great hospitality from me and my family.... By nonne_56 ( 13 Years Ago )

Nice work Charlie..as always. Cant wait to see it our at the track.... By dullchrome ( 13 Years Ago )

Next week i will be in Melbourne and the week after in the Sidney... By nonne_56 ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Chris, you know I will be there eventually. Bernt, you are... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Adapting the GMC Sonoma shock mounts to the Ford 9" u-bolt brackets.... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]nonne_56 (5/19/2011)[/b][hr]Next week i will be in Melbourne... By aussiebill ( 13 Years Ago )

Seppo, I like your explanation as a reason for the long wheel studs.... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]aussiebill (5/20/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]nonne_56... By nonne_56 ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]nonne_56 (5/24/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]aussiebill... By aussiebill ( 13 Years Ago )

why the long wheel studs? noticed them on the front of "Jake" as... By texasmark1 ( 13 Years Ago )

As in Drag Racing, long bolts prevent wheels to come off of the hubs... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

longer wheel studs = ok to do over 200 mpg, huh? guess I'm safe with... By texasmark1 ( 13 Years Ago )

Mark, Thanks for the comment, I welcome them all. I'm just trying to... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

charlie What is the reason for the panhard bar on a leaf spring car,... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

Gary, That's a good question, it wouldn't seem like one would be... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (5/26/2011)[/b][hr]Gary, I've done my best with... By aussiebill ( 13 Years Ago )

so that's why we used to see a lot of cars with a compass on the... By texasmark1 ( 13 Years Ago )

Although I have never actually spun, I did do a bit of driving while... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

The floor and driveshaft tunnel are finally finished. Same with... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Looks good. Is that sections of bed floor? By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Charlie, you nailed it, when you live on the farm, you use what... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Hi Charlie Great progress on the truck, you guys rock out there! I... By Doug T ( 13 Years Ago )

Doug, thanks for the comment. Panhard technology is very... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

With the firewall finished, it is off to the paint shop with the cab.... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Good progress Charlie! Is that "round one" your new helmet at the door... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Hi Charlie - nice looking truck. I was thinking about those leaf... By GREENBIRD56 ( 13 Years Ago )

Y-Guy Charlie: I think, with the clamped leaf set-up, you can... By yehaabill ( 13 Years Ago )

The composite leaf would be great, but if I had the time and funds I... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Seppo, sometimes it takes me a while for concepts to sink in. It... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (7/7/2011)[/b][hr]It is such a blessing to have a... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Helmet or hair dryer :D. Anyway, waiting to see that all come together... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Hi Charlie the truck is looking good. I have been fighting with the... By 57 ranchwagon ( 13 Years Ago )

Hey Charlie. Just wanted to pop over and say how nice it was to... By grovedawg ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Grovedawg, it was great meeting you too. It is always nice to... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

finishing up the new crossmember to mount the ears of the stock truck... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Looks good Charlie! Glad to see you getting back to work, there is... By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Changing to a stock pickup bell for the T-5 means creating a new... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

So that's how you are gonna do it. Looks good. By mctim64 ( 13 Years Ago )

Scatter shield now doubled, finished welding and trimmed to clear the... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Nothing like creating something totaly illogical to sharpen you fab... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

Just call it good old American ingenuity! By Fordy Guy ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks Gary and Bud. I keep trying to remind myself that it's the... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie... more close up pics about the engine! Who cares about GMC... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

My Dad use to say GMC stood for Grand Ma's Crap, but now it means... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

G ot M y C ash! By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )

since the great bail out, it stands for Goverment Motors... By ecode ragtop ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie, With some work you could change the "G" or the "C" to an... By Grizzly ( 13 Years Ago )

It's too bad you have to cover such a gorgeous motor with that crapy... By grovedawg ( 13 Years Ago )

Gotta Mechanic Comin' !!!!!!!!!!!!!! By Fordy Guy ( 13 Years Ago )

Is that all you guys got? I need help developing a thicker skin to... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

Could you just dump the letters in favor of a Blue Oval? Just the... By GREENBIRD56 ( 13 Years Ago )

That letter idea is great! Big white letters over black background.... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

Now you're talkin'.........That gives me something to work with.... By 57FordPU ( 13 Years Ago )

I spotted this bumper sticker on internet surfing tour and your... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

Converting the stock gas tank into a water reservoir for engine... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, is this instead of a radiator or added colling? Where is it... By glrbird ( 12 Years Ago )

All pickup classes require a radiator in their original location, but... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

It only needs a radiator, or it needs an original radiator? Maybe you... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

Good thoughts Charlie. The rule book says that the radiator must be... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Is the reason for the tank, putting that weight further back and... By glrbird ( 12 Years Ago )

Gary, you are exactly right about putting the weight lower and back... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie Can you turn the stock radiator into a functioning... By glrbird ( 12 Years Ago )

Since a stock sized radiator has to be in the stock location, why not... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

Jep, and why not to use additional intercooler in some other place. In... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Gary, My original thought was to cut the heart out of the original... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, I do like the alternative turbo location idea. When I ran... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

I think that remote location is no problem in bonneville. Turbos can... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Since this is in the desert and dry air is common how about a spray... By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

Nothing exciting, just a little more progress. Bed cover frame.... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Rear braces for the roll cage main hoop. By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

LOOKS GREAT!! By speedpro56 ( 12 Years Ago )

Looks nice indeed. Charlie, give us one photo of the whole truck,... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Seppo, I don't want to drag a GM product under everyone's nose, so I... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Safety first, even if it costs you a couple of gray hairs :). By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

I wish I had grey hair, heck, I wish I had any hair! By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Start roll cage installation. By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Its a bit sad after your clever use of a wheel barrow. Now you not... By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

This is probably not the first time a GM product has been improved... By bird55 ( 12 Years Ago )

If you look closely, the new firewall is another wheelbarrow. I found... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie everything you've done looks great. I constructed a... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Looked at my book .060" is required. Guess I just live in the... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks for the input JD. Can you tell us a little about the car that... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Y-Guy Charlie: I just noticed the "Blower" on the mock-up... By yehaabill ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie is always playing with new ideas. I just sent off my... By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie. I'll try to do a condensed version. I started at El Mirage in... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Great story! Thanks for sharing. :) bla bla By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks for the story, very interesting stuff. The 56 looks great too!... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Bill, I need to stir up some emotions from time to time in order to... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, if you are going to use big enough turbos with those headers,... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Exhaust in front of the front tires? Very clever, i see what you are... By Y block Billy ( 12 Years Ago )

Now that makes me smile. Convenience is only one reason to exit in... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Exhaust is finished and has room due to engine set back. By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Looks weird enough ;). Fresh ideas are always welcome but have you had... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Engine compartment heat buildup would certainly be a problem if left... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, here is one idea about intake air. If you use a hood scoop,... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, that or the base of the windshield. we talked about this... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, Not only do you think outside the box, you seem to make it... By glrbird ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks for the comment Gary. I am not hampered by experience! Frank,... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Hmmm! thats not going to create lift under the tires is it? because I... By Y block Billy ( 12 Years Ago )

Side tracked with a front suspension change. Air bags and 2" drop... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Now Charlie thats what a call attitude! Chuck By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

Good grief is that YELLOW! you'll be able to sell it to a Low rider... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Hi, Chuck, yeah, it is low and surprisingly nothing rubs or drags the... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

I figured speed and salt would sand blast the paint but does it rust... By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, knowing how you came by the body, seems like nobody wanted it... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Yeah, Chuck, some racers only get about 6 or 7 trips to the salt... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, will it be ready for this season or do we have to wait until... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Hollow Head (6/10/2012)[/b][hr]'am "yeallows" :D.[/quote]... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Seppo, I keep moving the expected date back as each month rolls by. I... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Frank, Puns are used to create humor and sometimes require a large... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Winston said puns are the lowest form............, but then he never... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Frank, is it like "if looks could kill" looks :D. By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

More like "why do I put up with you?" :blink: By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Throttle in cab. Throttle under hood. Fun to finally work on... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Hmmm... looks to work ok at the moment but how about decent Teleflex... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

Sounds like good stuff..........but this is all I had around here on... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Roll cage extension under hood. Now it is an 8 point cage. By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

It is finally looking like a race car. The roll cage door bars and... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Hey Charlie, It's lookin fast already. I bet it will be. :) By bird55 ( 12 Years Ago )

Truck Charlie, it's a truck. Well it's a chevy but still a truck.... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Aluminum covers for the instrument panel, glove box, and speakers.... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, nobody uses radio anymore! Put an iPod in the dashboard and... By Hollow Head ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Hollow Head (7/2/2012)[/b][hr]Charlie, nobody uses radio... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Gotta lose the drag race thinking with this truck. I will probably... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, i know you said something along those lines before. Just... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Hollow Head - I think the radios in these rigs are a "Citizen's Band"... By GREENBIRD56 ( 12 Years Ago )

Your truck looks great Charlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I read on... By landspeedy ( 12 Years Ago )

I would really like to be there. I haven't missed Speed Week for a... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

The side switch panel is necessary in this truck because of the seat... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

The pressure management system will allow me to set the air bags to... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

The long road from the battery to the starter. Power starts at the... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Looks good Charlie,very clean. Good luck in October.... By landspeedy ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks Keith, my questions on your link was an attempt to make sure I... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Major step forward yesterday. All interior parts were removed to... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

The "Kid" is good. Nice welds. When are you going to the salt? Chuck By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

Looking good Charlie! Wish you could be going with us next week. By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

Tim, I wished I could be there too. However, I need to do everything... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

All interior fabrication done and paint applied. By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Looking good Charlie! You're gonna make it. :) By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

Had to cover the moon roof hole. Friend Rick who welded the cage also... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, I think for your type of racing that is a SUN roof. By glrbird ( 12 Years Ago )

You're right Gary. I often think it would be great to drive a... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Something like Jerry C's SR57 would be pretty slick. Maybe he will... By MoonShadow ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie I own a 57 bird and back in 69 or 70 I was on I-45... By glrbird ( 12 Years Ago )

Arm and leg restraints.

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kinky. By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

No 50 Shades remarks. By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Hey guys, what kind of tires do you use to run those speeds? By pintoplumber ( 12 Years Ago )

Hey, Dennis. We use Goodyear Front Runners on both front and back and... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Moroso, Firestone, and M & H frontrunner tires have been used... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, with leaving for Columbus, I forgot to wish you a happy... By pintoplumber ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks Dennis, I see the Pinto won again and against Harry. Did you... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, this was not my year. In the 1st round of y blocks, I missed... By pintoplumber ( 12 Years Ago )

Dennis, a personal best is always a good thing. I'm still quite a few... By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

Tim, I was tickled to run that. I hope the photographers caught the... By pintoplumber ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie, Does it look like you will make it to the salt or to the... By RB ( 12 Years Ago )

Dennis, congrats on your personal best, that had to be very exciting.... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks Charlie. By pintoplumber ( 12 Years Ago )

Interior finished.

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[img]... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Looks pretty serious Charlie. So your plans are for World Final's in... By landspeedy ( 12 Years Ago )

Keith, how I wish, but it looks like El Mirage is the only race I will... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (9/13/2012)[/b][hr]Keith, how I wish, but it looks... By landspeedy ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie: I know you're itching to fire it up.....engine pictures... By yehaabill ( 12 Years Ago )

Are you going to have another piece of bed cover ahead of that and cut... By Y block Billy ( 12 Years Ago )

Hi, Billy

No, what you see is all there is. It is... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks for the sectret Charlie, I guess that answers my question. By Y block Billy ( 12 Years Ago )

Does everyone know who Gale Banks is? If not try looking him up on... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie's right! I had a full cover on Jake although we had talked... By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

Doors, side windows and windshield installed. Aluminum covers for the... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Really top notch work Charlie. Wish I was thjat good, or even close! By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks Frank, that is a nice compliment.

Due to the front... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

I don't know how you are pressurizing the driver compartment but my... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

How about some photos of the Jimmy. I really liked them. Had a buddy... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

I hope these come out. An older picture before it went in the... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Neat stuff! liked all the pix! any at speed? :D By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

That's cool, didn't realize Clifford makes parts for them. Do you have... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Funny you should say that...Clifford never did offer a manifold for a... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Opps sorry to miss part of the question. The engine in the picture is... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

JD, my idea of a cabin pressure/fresh air vent was a snorkel in the... By 57FordPU ( 12 Years Ago )

Who needs a rear window? Always going forward! ;) By mctim64 ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]mctim64 (10/12/2012)[/b][hr]Who needs a rear window? Always... By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie I'd go with the single one on the top and see what happens.... By DryLakesRacer ( 12 Years Ago )

Speed Week 2013 at Bonneville will not happen this year. I am so... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

This is the last of the truck build, the Y-Block is next. Battery,... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Beautiful Work Charlie, Looks a whole lot better than when I was... By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks Frank, when are you delivering to our area again? Finally we... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Looks really good Charlie. Looking forward to seeing you soon.... By landspeedy ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks Keith, I plan to be at Speed Week (without the truck). Looking... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Cylinders relieved. New TRW lifters from Ted Eaton. Blue Thunder... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

The 258 cu. in. comes from a destroked 239 crank, Ch***y 6 cyl rods,... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Wow! By LordMrFord ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie Do you find yourself dreaming about where to put all the... By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Lookin good Charlie. I like what I see! Hope I get to see that thing... By bird55 ( 11 Years Ago )

I second Alan's comment! By Y block Billy ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks, guys, Corene and I hope to travel east for Columbus, Ohio Mile... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie, are you sure the engines still in there ?, i just cant see... By aussiebill ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks, Bill, but it gets worse............... Continuing the merge.... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Lotta work Eh? I'm afraid i won't get out there very often, I've quit... By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

Well, Frank (man with many hats), I guess we'll just have to come see... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Awesome work Charlie. I do wonder if you're going to use a mechanical... By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

Good eye Frank, that carb on the engine has vacuum secondaries but was... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

If you don't have enough HP with this setup I dunno what would keep... By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

No such thing as too much power!!! However, as many may know, it is... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Here is the outside shell for the Y-Block. By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie...about that GMC logo....maybe a Blue FORD Oval....maybe... By yehaabill ( 11 Years Ago )

Charley, What a great job. You are a true craftsman. I did a Turbo... By Jim Rowe ( 11 Years Ago )

Looks real good Charlie! First time I've seen it all together and... By mctim64 ( 11 Years Ago )

Looks awesome Charlie! great work. Here's an idea. Can't resist, I'm a... By bird55 ( 11 Years Ago )

:D By LordMrFord ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks for the comments guys, but I have decided to leave the grille... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

So Charlie, whats next? Any plans for some chassis dyno tuning or... By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Gary, the Brick is patiently waiting in storage. It will be at least... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Well the Brick would make a great chase truck. By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Now that makes me smile :) By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

great job Charlie, i'll take a t-shirt after you set a new record.... By yalincoln ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie, Sorry I missed you @ speedweek. Your race truck looks very... By landspeedy ( 11 Years Ago )

Same here Keith, however I did get to see your coupe and it is... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Wastegate installed. It all still fits under the hood. By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie, You're gonna hear that if it lifts! By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

Looks like a plumbing nightmare, but great work. By ian57tbird ( 11 Years Ago )

I want to hear it run! Anyone else? :D By mctim64 ( 11 Years Ago )

Not only do I want to hear it,I want to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! By landspeedy ( 11 Years Ago )

First startup in the new race truck. This is the 258 cu. in. engine... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Golly Charlie - you're going to need a temporary exhaust deflector... By GREENBIRD56 ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie, Sounds great. I would bet you are pretty excited about... By landspeedy ( 11 Years Ago )

Keith, yes, I'm sure looking forward to getting behind the wheel. I... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie Do you think you might need some type of heat shield (... By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Gary, I did all I could short of a heat shield, hope it is enough. If... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Good luck Charlie, hope everything goes well. By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Charlie, Your truck looks great. Have fun @ Elmirage,& go... By landspeedy ( 11 Years Ago )

Things went very well at tech inspection. All the hard work paid off... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Great to here you set an example for tech purposes, but bummed you... By Y block Billy ( 11 Years Ago )

Great job Charlie, Well you will be ready for next year and maybe you... By glrbird ( 11 Years Ago )

Even better some that say "FauxScrub". Let them figure that one out!... By MoonShadow ( 11 Years Ago )

Nice Job Charlie. Should go better next year since they've teched it... By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

Thanks guys, the kind words are encouraging. I had just finished the... By 57FordPU ( 11 Years Ago )

Not to worry, Cliff wouda had some kind of Joke if it hadn't. I've... By pegleg ( 11 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (11/15/2013)[/b][hr]Sometimes you just get a little... By The Master Cylinder ( 11 Years Ago )

One of these days I'm going to have to get out there and watch you... By The Master Cylinder ( 11 Years Ago )

Blessed again with a picture in the 2014 SCTA Bonneville and El Mirage... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Looks good Charlie, it would be cool to get a picture of the new truck... By Glen Henderson ( 10 Years Ago )

Thanks Glenn, yeah, that would be a great idea. The "Brick" and the... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Very cool being the class representative in the rule book congrats! I... By Doug T ( 10 Years Ago )

Chassis dyno today, sorry no pictures or videos. It was just me and... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Good job Charlie! Nice to see they put Brian G's Honda on the cover... By mctim64 ( 10 Years Ago )

Charlie, Let the Force be with you! ;) You will soon see a little... By Hollow Head ( 10 Years Ago )

New valve covers with Offy breathers. By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

The dyno sheet shows 377 hp and that translates to about 454 hp at... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

I noticed the time of the last post at 4am. Believe me I was not... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Denial is a sure sign that you have a problem. By charliemccraney ( 10 Years Ago )

Charlie, this must be a streetable engine you are running.. those peak... By Daniel Jessup ( 10 Years Ago )

that's great Charlie, I love the way it holds the power all the way... By yalincoln ( 10 Years Ago )

Daniel, you have it quite right. Turbo cams are quite mild compared... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Yalincoln, thanks for the comment. The 61 Comet was going well and my... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

thanks Charlie, I thought I remember the car, but you know how it is... By yalincoln ( 10 Years Ago )

Me too. I have thoughts of getting back to work on it now that the... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

El Mirage was cancelled due to high winds and dust before I was able... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Sorry to hear that you did not get to make a run, but you know the old... By Glen Henderson ( 10 Years Ago )

Sorry to hear about the run. How did the people react to the Y powered... By MoonShadow ( 10 Years Ago )

As you might expect there were a few "What the heck" a bunch of "What... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Charlie, Sorry you didn't get to make the LSR run. Bring it down to... By jhildebr ( 10 Years Ago )

John, it is my plan to be there. It is Father's Day weekend and I... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Charlie won't have enough room to slow down ;) By charliemccraney ( 10 Years Ago )

Well................Charlie, is that a subtle way of trying to bring... By 57FordPU ( 10 Years Ago )

Brakes, What brakes? We don't need no Stinkin' Brakes brakes. By pegleg ( 10 Years Ago )

We finally had a chance to put the new race truck on the track. Last... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

Congratulations Charlie. It will be interesting to see how much... By Ted ( 9 Years Ago )

A BIG congratulations Charlie, please keep us posted! It takes a Ford... By Canadian Hot Rodder ( 9 Years Ago )

A big congrats! and as Ted says, we hope to see what it will do, any... By Y block Billy ( 9 Years Ago )

Thanks Billy, I have to be honest, I wasn't watching the tach at the... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

Congrats Charlie! Let the boost force be with you! Your truck is... By Hollow Head ( 9 Years Ago )

Excellent Charlie. Long time waiting on this. By pegleg ( 9 Years Ago )

Thanks, Frank, Seppo and all the Hollow Heads. I found it interesting... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

Great job Charlie! By speedpro56 ( 9 Years Ago )

Charlie, do you have an intercooler? It's a must! Last year with... By Hollow Head ( 9 Years Ago )

Yes, I do run an intercooler. I have an aluminum ice water tank in... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

I was glad to see both you and Tims speeds in the results. I didn't... By DryLakesRacer ( 9 Years Ago )

Hey J.D. I was line number 196 and just ahead of you, I went off at... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

"...and boost a little more." Thats the right direction. :) By LordMrFord ( 9 Years Ago )

Just a little warm up with the turbo. Filmed by my young friend Mark... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

Well...that is very familiar sound. By LordMrFord ( 9 Years Ago )

The maiden voyage for the turbo Y Block. I'm limited to 150 mph for a... By 57FordPU ( 9 Years Ago )

Nice. How is that i-core coil handling the high rpm's. We boiled... By LordMrFord ( 9 Years Ago )

Awesome. By charliemccraney ( 9 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (1/1/2016)[/b][hr] Awesome. [/quote]... By Rowen ( 9 Years Ago )

Good job, Charlie! Familiar whistle indeed.... By Hollow Head ( 8 Years Ago )

For the Hallow Heads, you asked about the coil I use. It is an MSD... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Conservative boost indeed, we dynoed and ran a stock bottom over than... By LordMrFord ( 8 Years Ago )

Charlie Glad to see everything finally fell in place for you to... By glrbird ( 8 Years Ago )

Thanks Gary, the yellow paint and the turbo Y Block will have a chance... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

The Rolling Bones crew will be there too. And it looks like I'll be... By MoonShadow ( 8 Years Ago )

well congrats then, You and Tim will be great representatives for... By glrbird ( 8 Years Ago )

Good for you and Tim. One of the guys I help, Jim Loving, has been... By DryLakesRacer ( 8 Years Ago )

I have seen this article link on quite a few websites and face book... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Great read. Best of luck this year Charlie. Hope we can catch up again... By ian57tbird ( 8 Years Ago )

Thanks, Ian, I hope all is well down under. Hi to the family please. By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Excellent article Charlie and WELL deserved accolades!!! By Canadian Hot Rodder ( 8 Years Ago )

We sure enjoyed ourselves at the Grand National Roadster Show in... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Sorry Charlie but I didn't make it. A lot of my friends went Friday... By DryLakesRacer ( 8 Years Ago )

Just a little something more while waiting for Speed Week 2016.... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Are those rain gutters? that seems to be what is needed the last few... By glrbird ( 8 Years Ago )

We raced again on July 17th at El Mirage Dry Lakes. With only one... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Looking forward to seeing you again. I'll be at Bonneville with the... By MoonShadow ( 8 Years Ago )

Good luck Charlie, with better luck you should get your licensing... By glrbird ( 8 Years Ago )

Thanks, Gary. Yes Chuck, Tim will be there. We will arrive on... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Old and new war horses. The new one is on it's way to Bonneville... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Chalk one up for the Y-Blocks, we set the Bonneville record on Sunday... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

Congratulations Charlie. I remember you saying there was a record to... By ian57tbird ( 8 Years Ago )

Awesome. By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

Nice job Charlie and crew. The hard work pays off. By John Mummert ( 8 Years Ago )

As Charlie said "sooner or later" and it is sooner. The results on the... By DryLakesRacer ( 8 Years Ago )

Congrats Charlie. Lotta work, you're part of Bonneville history now.... By pegleg ( 8 Years Ago )

The move to Grants Pass was a success, well, almost. The only... By 57FordPU ( 8 Years Ago )

With the move to Grants Pass pretty much complete, it is time to get... By 57FordPU ( 7 Years Ago )

Any changes in the driveline department? By MoonShadow ( 7 Years Ago )

Hi, Chuck, No changes to the drive train. I would like to take the... By 57FordPU ( 7 Years Ago )

Sounds like the old girl felt neglected during the long winter. Did... By MoonShadow ( 7 Years Ago )

Yes, speed was down by 10 mph. Working on the problem. See you... By 57FordPU ( 7 Years Ago )

Great visit with Bernt and Marie from Sweeden. He has a 56 Victoria... By 57FordPU ( 7 Years Ago )

Charlie, was it this guy from Sweden? On the left. He is regular... By Hollow Head ( 7 Years Ago )

No, This guy is much better looking than Bernt (just kidding Bernt).... By 57FordPU ( 7 Years Ago )

This Vette ran at New England Dragway in the 70's with a Ford Cammer... By MoonShadow ( 7 Years Ago )

Just a note, our Y-Block friend Bob Martin (coordinator of the... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

I'm glad you posted that. Bob asked me to but I didn't realize what... By charliemccraney ( 6 Years Ago )

On the subject of Mickey Thompson, I saw somewhere a while back, that... By PF Arcand ( 6 Years Ago )

... By glrbird ( 6 Years Ago )

The new shop is now complete with everything I own piled in the... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

New chin spoiler. By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

I sure wish I could get some help posting pictures again. Anyone? I... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

What system are you using? Laptop, IPod, Tablet, etc. Firefox,... By Ted ( 6 Years Ago )

Thanks, Ted. I will give the instructions a try and then contact you... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

Thanks again Ted, the instructions worked. I've posted many pictures... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

Still getting ready for World of Speed at Bonneville next month.... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

I forgot Charlie, Happy Birthday. By pintoplumber ( 6 Years Ago )

Thanks Dennis, (December is not that far away!) A few last minute... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

A small flame from the driver side header called for a last minute... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

Looking good Charlie. Keep those updates coming. By Ted ( 6 Years Ago )

I've been here for two days having a great time with Charlie and... By ian57tbird ( 6 Years Ago )

Awesome By charliemccraney ( 6 Years Ago )

Any updates on Charlie’s backup run for the record? By Ted ( 6 Years Ago )

No record for us this year. After 10 years of faithful service the... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

No rev limiter? By charliemccraney ( 6 Years Ago )

There was a rev limiter but as I mentioned to Charlie I once had a... By ian57tbird ( 6 Years Ago )

Yes, there was a rev limiter. It probably worked, but I'm thinking... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

Darn Charlie you blowed it up real good! That little engine served you... By MoonShadow ( 6 Years Ago )

wow! By LordMrFord ( 6 Years Ago )

While taking the cam out I found more destruction, the front cam... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

After complete disassembly of the engine and positioning the truck for... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

HI Charlie. You forgot to list: Repaint hood. :) By ian57tbird ( 6 Years Ago )

You are correct Ian. Actually I intend to put a scoop on the hood as... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

Coil springs are back in. Switching from 3.50 to 2.75. By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

The 3rd member is back in with 2.75 ratio (hope I can make enough... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

I mocked up the engine and transmission to aide in fabricating a new... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

Has the T5 been problematic? By charliemccraney ( 6 Years Ago )

Yes, Charlie it has. I have somehow made some great runs that had to... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

The new cross member is fabed up, now to shorten and balance the drive... By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

I moved all three pedals back 2". What a great change. By 57FordPU ( 6 Years Ago )

The drive shaft is now shortened and I switched from power steering... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

The heads are back from Tim McMaster. Now I need to assemble the... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Hello I may have overlooked your new engine specs. Can you tell us... By cos ( 5 Years Ago )

Bill, the new engine is quite different than the previous Y-Block.... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Hello Carlie Thanks for reply. To get stroke you have from a 292... By cos ( 5 Years Ago )

Bill, first of all, you can email me anytime. You have great... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Charlie, I think what he notices is that the stroke is longer than can... By charliemccraney ( 5 Years Ago )

Good eye Charlie, my comment of a 2.008" big end was the rod ID, not... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Back to the 338" Y-Block build. Next is relieving the block. By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Are you allowed to have those clothespins? By pintoplumber ( 5 Years Ago )

Hi, Dennis, it's ok, they are snap-on. By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

The dial indicator shows all 16 valves has cylinder wall interference.... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (7/4/2019)[/b][hr]The dial indicator shows all 16... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

Charlie. I neglected to ask if you have stock sized valves or are... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

WoW! They look bigger to me! :rolleyes By NoShortcuts ( 5 Years Ago )

Probably mentioned earlier, but what casting letters are the heads?.... By PF Arcand ( 5 Years Ago )

Sorry, been away for a while, but back now. Hi, Ted, in answer to your... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Paul, Thanks for the questions. I have great friends, but when I show... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

More boost. Y wont break. :) By LordMrFord ( 5 Years Ago )

Heads are now on. Windage trey on. By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Ready to run-in. Fingers crossed. By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

The run-in was a success with no flat cam lobes, no smoke and no... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Where'd you find the windage tray? By charliemccraney ( 5 Years Ago )

Nice, I like watching your work By Cliff ( 5 Years Ago )

Thanks Cliff. Hello Charlie, the windage trey is a poor boys attempt... By 57FordPU ( 5 Years Ago )

Charlie. I had to dump the Schiefer flywheel on the GMC I ran with Joe... By DryLakesRacer ( 5 Years Ago )

Charlie. Crankshaft windage trays for full skirted blocks are... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

Great news! Keep up the good work Charlie... By Daniel Jessup ( 5 Years Ago )

Thanks, Daniel. We were ready for the October Bonneville, but it... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Charlie I was concerned when I read your reference to a cast... By DryLakesRacer ( 4 Years Ago )

Now working to repair the turbo header at the exhaust flex. By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Hey Charlie. I thought you were going to look at alternatives to those... By ian57tbird ( 4 Years Ago )

Hello, Ian, I hope you and your family are safe down under. We are... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

I may be way off base here but, I have never seen a turbo using a... By Dave C ( 4 Years Ago )

Thanks for the comment Dave. In my case, the turbo is actually... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Good to know.. Thanks.. Dave By Dave C ( 4 Years Ago )

Next is a hand made collector. Too bad I won't use much of it.... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

If you noticed the three bolt flanges that connected the exhaust... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Just some things I do. Others have taught me and sometimes I listen.... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

It took about 60 spark plugs for me to get a set that was mostly where... By charliemccraney ( 4 Years Ago )

Check these out... By Cliff ( 4 Years Ago )

Make sure if you go the E-3 spark plug route, you get the proper heat... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Cliff (5/15/2020)[/b][hr]Check these out... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

With no dyno runs ever with my GMC 6’s I cannot speak of their loss or... By DryLakesRacer ( 4 Years Ago )

Due to the limitations of my phone camera video downloading, this is... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Very nice! Somebody helped me out............Thanks By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Any news from Bonneville? Rolling Bones, Charlie,Tim McMaster? By RB ( 4 Years Ago )

Keith in the Rolling Bones car is up to 187.564 and got his 175 wings.... By MoonShadow ( 4 Years Ago )

My goal was always to be at the USFRA September meet, but that was... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

A bit of bad news. The cam went flat in last minute warmups.... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Hi Charlie, what lifters were you using? also what was the seat... By Cliff ( 4 Years Ago )

Sorry to hear that Charlie. By ian57tbird ( 4 Years Ago )

Hi, Cliff. The lifters are Johnson Hy-Lift. I'm not able to find my... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Got it, I'm running Trend Tool Steel Lifters and a Comp nitrated cam,... By Cliff ( 4 Years Ago )

Charlie:..I don't know, but maybe because the engine sat for several... By PF Arcand ( 4 Years Ago )

I wouldn't doubt it Paul. If that's the case, it's all my fault for... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

Charlie. Can you give some more detail on which lobes went flat on... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

Hi, Ted. I'm in the process of taking the cam to Oregon Cams to be... By 57FordPU ( 4 Years Ago )

It's time to put the Y-Block back together. After determining what I... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Were are all waiting to hear Charlie, what went wrong? Was it an... By MoonShadow ( 3 Years Ago )

Honestly, Chuck, I'm looking forward to getting to the bottom of it... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

This covid thing sure has me at a standstill. I need to get the... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Hello, fellow Y-Block enthusiasts. For most of the last year I have... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Finally, a Ford in a Ford truck, here is my Y-Block powered1927 Ford... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Go Charley, is that a VW front end? By Cliff ( 3 Years Ago )

Hey, Cliff. Yes, it is a 1969 VW ball joint front axle with Empi hubs... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

That's a slick looking design. Will the tailgate adjust to speed to... By MoonShadow ( 3 Years Ago )

Hey, Chuck. I had to smile when you mentioned a tailgate. In the... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Some pretty chrome chains but welded solid at the proper angle. I... By MoonShadow ( 3 Years Ago )

Lots of welding. By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Charly, good to see this new project of yours!. I've been away from... By bird55 ( 3 Years Ago )

Thanks, Alan. I will try to post progress as it happens. I still... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

It is time to start the re-assembly of the 338 cu. in. turbo Y-Block.... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Honing just enough to get a new cross hatch pattern. By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Getting ready to install the crank. Only .0005" runout, thanks Tim... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Miking pistons for new rings. This time I will use a gapless top... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

I miked the lobe lifts and they were all at spec with the cam card.... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Another thought Charlie. Since all you have raced so far are pickups... By MoonShadow ( 3 Years Ago )

Hey, Chuck, you know me too well. I will put something like a bed... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Is there a pickup class for that type of car? Sounds like you are... By MoonShadow ( 3 Years Ago )

No, a roadster is a roadster in that class. I don't know of anyone... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

I see, so its just a nod and a wink to your pickup roots. I'm sure it... By MoonShadow ( 3 Years Ago )

Cam bearings are in. Yes, special care is needed to make sure all... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

The cam is now in. There is lots of assembly grease of course, but... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Hi, Chuck. You made reference to the previous pickups being yellow... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

The mains are all miked and within tolerance. By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Just a precautionary polish on the crank as it has been out of the... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Some might wonder why Tim isn't involved with the re-assembly of this... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (12/24/2021)[/b][hr].....His balancing of the... By Ted ( 3 Years Ago )

The crankshaft is in and the main caps are set in place. The center... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

All mains torqued to spec. Rear main seal is installed with silicone... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Rods are next, but first a small machining process to correct my... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

All eight rods are now resized and the pistons are ready for new... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

I am using Total Seal rings with a gapless top... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

[quote][b]57FordPU (12/30/2021)[/b][hr]I am using Total Seal rings... By Ted ( 3 Years Ago )

Hi, Ted. With a max of 15 pounds of boost, I set the end gap at... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Note the 20 or so gas ports on the top of the gapless ring. Just... By 57FordPU ( 3 Years Ago )

Glad to see you are back at it. The insides look good. Maybe I'll see... By bird55 ( 2 Years Ago )

Hi, Allen. It would be good to see you out there. My plan is to... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

Degreeing in the cam is a vital process in building any serious... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

First and foremost, a disclaimer is in order. In no way is the... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

The number one task for me was to determine absolute Top Dead... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

When I say "best I could" when bringing up the piston to TDC on the... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

Placing the dial indicator arm on the piston and giving it some... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

Hi, Cliff. You are right, below is the strap you speak of that I... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

I then turned my crank clockwise in the natural engine rotation and... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

The slack in the chain is a problem, there are YouTube videos from... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )

Thanks,Cliff. I understand and like your method. I'm sure I will... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

If you are still with me and have an understanding of what I have... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

The readings on the dial indicator came from the rise of the lifters.... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

With the #1 cylinder exhaust lifter not showing any lift, I set the... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

Hi Charley, the way I find TDC is to make a stop (strap across the top... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )

Hi, move the bolt up to the top so it stops the piston about 1/2" down... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )

Hi, Charley, it's good to check 2 cylinders (1 and 6), look at the... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )

Nice, I like to check mine with oil, it doesn't add to the lift or... By Cliff ( 2 Years Ago )

You can get indicator extensions to lengthen the dial indicator. It... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago )

The articles on how to degree in the camshaft that were originally... By Ted ( 2 Years Ago )

All the comments are very helpful and appreciated. Anything to help... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

My original goals were all related to comparing the cam degree specs... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

After receiving a number of recommendations to also measure the #6... By 57FordPU ( 2 Years Ago )

It's really great that Ted was able to share that kind of info with... By bird55 ( 2 Years Ago )

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