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Again, I wanted to reduce the weight on the nose and of the complete car. I think getting a modern alloy block with a 100-125 lb weight reduction, priority main oiling, improved head sealing, etc. was worth the extra $7,000 difference, at least according to the two KC engines listed on his website. |
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I'd get the iron genesis, or aluminum pond/shelby instead of an original block at the present time. |
I need to clarify my comment earlier which is quoted by Anthony. When I said the CSX block adds about $1,000 to an FE build, I meant to an FE build with the aluminum Pond block. Sorry about that.
Just using the KC prices, an FE build with a Pond block is $17K versus the 390 FE build at $12K. |
Great stories have great names
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I like your view on the situation: great story to go with the car. I think that these stories also have great names as well. You should have a contest. My vote is to call the car/story "The Water Moccasin" |
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Any other ideas? I need something that goes with mud =) IMO I'm looking forward to trying the alum block, both for weight savings (the car may see some road course time if all goes well) and the modern technology. Imagine finding a virgin SO block, then always wincing every time you put the pedal down for fear you're going to ruin a piece of history. I would, at least at first. Our 67 Fairlane has a non-original, 70's built 427 medium riser and I worry enough about breaking it. |
Does anyone know anything about the genesis aluminum FE blocks? I've not heard anything good yet
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snakehunter ... Here are a few vanity plate ideas ... I am sure there are more to follow! WATRSNK WTRSNKE WATRCSX MUDSNKE MUD PIT CSX MUD MUD CSX GA MUD (the car was from Georgia ... correct?) 427 MUD MUD 427 WASH ME |
Robert Pond makes a nice aluminum 427 block. Shelby as well but it's a little more. Genesis did make a few aluminum blocks but their gig has been mostly iron blocks. Buy one from a good vendor like Keith Craft, George Anderson, Barry Rabotnick and the likes. They sort the good from the bad and fix the quirks these blocks all have. It would be wise to buy pistons and rotating assy from them so everything can be fit and blueprinted/balanced for assy if you still need all those items. JMO.
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Awesome ideas. I love GA MUD and WASHME...those would be both good inside jokes not everybody would get.
I always wanted a cobra with a GUMBALL license plate too, and here in Cincy we have 'concrete river' similar to the LA Basin in Gumball Rally. Now if I can only find a Daytona ragtop for photos... =) I'm leaving tomorrow AM for Atlanta, will post pics when I can. Wish me luck! |
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how about.........UNDRWTR.........or..........SUBMRGD. .........or..........CNTSWIM |
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similar to rustyBob's CSXSWIM SWIMCSX ========= Or ... DEEPEND RIVRSNK H2O CSX CSX H2O NOAHCSX NOAACSX |
what about........427SANK
that could read 427 sank (that sank)or 427 SA(shelby american)NK (snake) or another one CSXSANK.........or....SNKHNTR.............. |
made it back in one piece and the car is much better than expected. They sure know how to use a forklift down there.
Will post pics asap Love the tag ideas. I'm thinking UNDRWTR....but only if we end up with way too much money in it! If only I could fit SUNKEN TREASURE onto a plate. |
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can't think...bouncing jumblies distracting me...
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Finally...pics
Sorry to keep you all waiting. Here's the preliminary shots from picking it up and getting it up on the lift.
Believe it or not, they move these cars around with huge forklifts with 15' long forks...And they're actually pretty gentle. I was sure they bent an a arm or something but there were only a couple chips in the paint on the frame tubes... The only other damage was a trunk lid that was bent sideways and wouldn't latch. Looks like the trunk prop froze and someone forced it. About 10 minutes of work got it back in place. Of course it rained for a little bit on the way home... http://www.unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/1.JPG http://www.unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/2.JPG http://www.unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/3.JPG http://www.unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/4.JPG http://www.unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/5.JPG http://www.unique-classics.com/bellastrada/cobra/6.JPG |
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:eek::eek::eek: A Lamborghini Muira AND a Countach (nevermind the 1st gen Camaro, the turbo Porsche and the 2nd gen Camaro/'Vette??)? Please don't tell me these are yours, too! Daddy, I finally found you! :LOL: The CSX doesn't look all that bad on the outside. Staying tuned... -Dean |
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