Picture of the day. (Taken by you)

[juicedcoupe]

Speaking of fishing, another old pic. That's about a half mile offshore. Wasn't really trying to hard at fishing, more like relaxing with a line out.

[R6cowboy]

This is actually an older picture. This exact engine is no longer with us, a roller lifter failure took out the block. The fresh engine is on the stand, I just need to get the motivation to put it in.

Is the fresh engine 302, or does it have added inches?

[juicedcoupe]

Is the fresh engine 302, or does it have added inches?

It's a 306 as well. I'm slowly collecting parts for a stroker Windsor, very slowly.

Luckily, it was at idle when the lifter came apart. I was able to save the rotating assembly.

[R6cowboy]

Is the fresh engine 302, or does it have added inches?

It's a 306 as well. I'm slowly collecting parts for a stroker Windsor, very slowly.

Luckily, it was at idle when the lifter came apart. I was able to save the rotating assembly.

Of course junkyard 351 blocks can be had for quite cheap. 347 and 408 stroker kits are in the same ballpark price wise (machining cost is the same), but the 408 is in a different league than a 347. And there's the added bonus of having a superior factory block. Not sure what your plans are, just thought it can't hurt to mention.

[jwscab]

you should build a clevor

[juicedcoupe]

Of course junkyard 351 blocks can be had for quite cheap. 347 and 408 stroker kits are in the same ballpark price wise (machining cost is the same), but the 408 is in a different league than a 347. And there's the added bonus of having a superior factory block. Not sure what your plans are, just thought it can't hurt to mention.

Most likely, a 408. And I'm well aware of the differences in block strength, which would be my primary reason for going to a Windsor.

Oddly enough, my previous block showed no signs of cap walk, despite the nitrous and high rpm.

you should build a clevor

Not happening. Other than looks, there is no reason to build a Clevor anymore.

Besides, my Edelbrock heads and the bottle are capable of making more power than the Windsor block can handle.


At any rate, faster cars aren't as much fun to me. Quick, budget cars are more enjoyable. I'm taking about the kind that you don't really care if you break it.

[mAdMan]

I’m almost done with my stairs to the lower levels I cut out in my back yard. Funny, I did the main frame and steps 6 months ago. Waited for warm weather to finish. The day (yesterday) I decide to face the steps with 2x6 supports, I stepped through the 2 bottom steps and broke em

[R6cowboy]

you should build a clevor

Bust out the bank account

At any rate, faster cars aren't as much fun to me. Quick, budget cars are more enjoyable. I'm taking about the kind that you don't really care if you break it.

So agree with this. To me a 450whp, 11.3 et @ 128mph n/a car (avatar) is more enjoyable than, for example, my good friend's 760whp turbo Supra.

[juicedcoupe]

The day (yesterday) I decide to face the steps with 2x6 supports, I stepped through the 2 bottom steps and broke em

And thats why I always cut stringers and use center supports. They aren't as attractive but are sooooooo much stronger.

Cutting stringers for stairs that long would be time consuming though.

[mAdMan]

The day (yesterday) I decide to face the steps with 2x6 supports, I stepped through the 2 bottom steps and broke em

And thats why I always cut stringers and use center supports. They aren't as attractive but are sooooooo much stronger.

Cutting stringers for stairs that long would be time consuming though.

42 degree hillside, it left a lot of challenges. I would have done stringers but then I would have had to post hole dig 2x as many anchors in the hillside and pour 2x the concrete. A set of supports under the stairs for the stringers, and a set of concrete supports for the handrail.

I wanted to do stringers. I just didn’t want to dig anymore. I’ve moved 200 yards of dirt, rock, and potting soil easy to make the levels and the retaining walls.

[RC10th]

Lucky you, I tend to run out of motivation when the money stops

So you're saying you had money AND motivation???? Lucky sod!

"Had" is probably a very fitting word...... as it seems to come and go in short bursts

[juicedcoupe]

Just got awakened by a hail storm, at 3am. I can't wait to see what my truck looks like.

[RC10th]

Just got awakened by a hail storm, at 3am. I can't wait to see what my truck looks like.

Make sure you post that photo tomorrow.....

[romulus22]

Just got awakened by a hail storm, at 3am. I can't wait to see what my truck looks like.

That’s some good size hail, I’ll be surprised if your windshield isn’t destroyed.

[RC10th]

That's not a hail stone.....

If the Australian spiders don't try and kill you the hail will...