In what condition is the engine/parts? Is it just ready to assemble or does it need machine work, more parts, etc?

I would donate assembly labor if someone wants to get the parts to me and have it freighted back.

Hi All, I thought I'd give a quick update on funds.

So far we have raised $1,675 from 19 members via paypal and mailed checks.

Jim,
The alternator would be wonderful. Thanks so much!:)

Thanks so much, Bill. I really appreciate it. I know I keep saying this, everyone, but I don't know how to thank all of you for all this. It's overwhelming.

Thanks, Brent. The short block is assembled, all I need to do is slide the cam in and chain, bolt the heads on, and finish it up. I've done a few engines in the past but never an FE. I may have some questions as I bolt it together. If I can call you as I progress with a question or two that would be great. Between you, assuming you don't mind a phone call or two, and Rick Lake, I should be great in the tech support network area!:)

I'm going to send you a PM, as I have questions about the heads that I have for the engine. They're D2TE-AA's and I'm told the exhaust port won't work with headers. Thanks.
Doug

Wow, that's an amazing offer, thanks so much. I think I'm ok in the engine department, but I may need to replace the heads that I have for it. What are 6040's? I'm not all that familiar with the FE head numbers. I have D2TE-AA heads. I am told that the exhaust port in these heads is in a different location in reference to the header mounting bolts, which results in an inability to seal with the thin sealing ring on the headers. If this is true then I will need heads, I suppose. Thanks again for the kind and generous offer!

Doug

PM sent requesting info on the D2TE-AA heads that I have. Thanks, Brent!:)

Asked on the ffcars forum

Someone please respond with an address so I can let this cobra enthusiast know.


Thanks,

Bill S.

Doug, I have a used stock D5 balancer that's in decent shape. It's the same size and whatnot as the earlier C8 version. I'll send it along with the other stuff.


Glenn.

Great, Glenn. Thanks so much!

Do we have any information on the brake parts?


Jason

Thanks, Bill. Right now the car is at Nick's place in NH. Rick Lake has generously offered to go up to NH and take it to his place somewhere around the first weekend in October, keep it at his place for a weekend or so, then drive it to Summit Racing in Ohio. At Summit's parking lot, Ed "DV" Combs is going to come down to transfer the car to his trailer and take it up to his place. I'm going to have to assemble the engine myself, as there's no real budget to hire someone. However, that will likely have to be done at Ed's place, because I can't get to Nicks prior, and Rick won't have it long enough. I've done some small block Chevy's in my youth, so I know my way around an engine a bit, but I've never done an FE and Ed is not an FE specialist either. I'm thinking that if I could get to Rick's place while the car was there for the weekend I could screw the engine together over there and lean on Ricks expertise if I hit a hump in the road while assembling. However, that won't work because I'll likely be in treatment while the car is there. So, as I type this it looks like parts will need to be sent to Ed's place, and I'll have to call Rick if I have a assembly question. Wow, that's a long rambling explanation, huh?:LOL:
I spoke with Ed last night, he says he has multiple projects going on, so he asks that any parts sent to his place be clearly labeled that they are for this project so they don't get lost in the shuffle. I'll get Ed's address and post it here. He thought he had included it in one of his communications to me but I don;t see it. I'll get it on here ASAP.

You guys are all incredible, thanks SO much!

Jason,
I missed that, I am both tremendously grateful to you for offering, and sorry for missing your post. I'll get that info asap. Thanks!
Doug

No sorrys needed brother!

Like everybody here, I am thrilled to be able to help.
We are a special group
this project is a shinning example of that.

Kuddos to everybody

Jason

Lucas horns
 

hey, i have new lucas horns i can send, when i get home from vacation next week i will look for any additional items.
later, karl

Awesome, Karl - Thanks so much!

I have just given our own Mr FABULOUS (Mrmustang) a complete address & phone number to send Doug's parts to! I'd post it again but don't want to confuse things.

Building an FE assembly for DOUG's car scares the Ell out of me. Never did an FE except when I was a kid... so long,long ago!

I have the tools, minus a good Mic, stand, an overhead lift soooo who in Michigan is an FE expert? Free room and board if it is a long drive or takes a day or two!
DV

767,
I have a nice turkey pan if you plan to use one.

David

David,
A turkey pan would be great! Thank so much!
Doug

Ed,
Brent Lykins (blykins) from B2 Motorsports has generously offered to supply the labor and expertise to build the engine if I can figure out a way to get it to and from his place. I need to see what shipping costs would be.