My name is John, and just to introduce myself I'm posting this here. I'm 26 years old, but have been around the block a few times when it comes to old rides. My first vehicle was a 1950 Ford F-2. I've been a member over on FTE for years. I came in search of Y-Block information as I've never messed with one before. Flatheads, Windsors, 385 series, Modulars... But these are new to me.
Here's my background story:
I found it in a junkyard out in PA. 1957 Ranchero; tattered, rusted and in ruins destined for the shredder. Me and my love of everything old school decided it would be a shame to see it go to waste. I know what a Y-Block is, but I've never actually seen one in person. Anyway, long story short, me and my buddy and my girlfriend pulled it out and I brought it home complete... Got the grille off it too. It was a pretty car in it's day; sad to see it like that but her heart will live on.
After the Grease-Off and pressure washer treatment, she came up looking pretty good; still wearing Ford red.
Now, after looking up to find out the casting number and information, I'm not really sure which engine this is, (have not pulled the pan off yet) but I'm guessing 272. The block is ECG (DIF), Rockers are 6564, and the heads are ECZ-G. I was pretty excited because even the valve covers are dent free and have original paint on them.
After seeing them and hearing them run on Youtube and whatnot, I think I'm in love, haha. I plan on building the heck out of it; project for me and my girlfriend (she wants to build it with me). I have no idea what I'd put it in, but I'm considering selling my mildly worked 429 and dropping it in my '80 F100 Flareside. I'd love to find a '57 Ranchero without a drive-train to fix up and put it in, but '50s cars are rare as hen's teeth around here unless you want a Tri-Five Chevrolet.
I look forward to conversing with you all in the near future. I'm pretty good at researching and searching, but I may have questions from time to time. I'll post pictures and updates as the project progresses.
