Some small temporary changes in plans.....

[JPotter57]

It's on the old newsletters at the main site...go to the download section, pick any newsletter, there should be one in it...I'll try to post one later today when I get home.

[Tom S]

It's on the old newsletters at the main site...

Ha! Thanks, I looked there but didn't open one of them this time.   

[4thgen57]

Hate to see you put in anything but a Y, But want to see you drive it more!

[glen b henderson]

James, I know first hand about the expense of building a competitive y block, and while I love them, I fully understand that a sbf or even a Cleveland can be built with off the shelf parts that will out perform a y block. I don't know how long the shootout will be held (NMRA) not having an event in Columbus this year and the expense of making a 1400 mile round trip betting the weather will be good. I wish we could get more y block racers down here in the south, but I don't see it happening until this economy turns around. I still think that the show and race at Meridian is the best bet for getting together down here. Let me know if there is anything that I can do to get you on the road.

[wildhog]

James, Get that 351 running and come to Columbus for the 57 shootout. Tom

[JPotter57]

Thats the plan.  I dont plan to get rid of anything.  It is just taking me longer to find and pay for stuff.  It will ultimately have my f code 312 in it.

[Hoosier Hurricane]

James:

I don't know what all you have in your F code pile so far, but a guy who builds Studebaker blowers has contacted me, he has a VR57 blower and a bonnet, was wondering about pricing, so the stuff may be for sale.  Let me know if you need his contact info.

John

[JPotter57]

I have the blower, need the bracket, which Frank may have now.  Also need the bonnet.Im following one on ebay, but will likely get outbid on it.  I have to go to New Orleans while it ends, and my esnipe may not be enough.

[Ecode70D]

   "It will ultimately have my f code 312 in it."
Just my opinion, but that is music to my ears. 
At least your other option is a Ford engine.
There's a real nice looking 57 Thunderbird around here that has a ch%*y engine in it.  I've seen it several times at the Cape Cod cruises.  It turns my stomach.   

[RICH MUISE]

Ouch..that's just not right. I wouldn't want to see a Ford engine in an old corvette either. Chevy or mopar in any post war ford just doesn't cut the mustard. (Wonder where that phrase came from..who the heck cuts mustard?)

[JPotter57]

Dont get me wrong Glen, I wouldn't start from scratch to build a Cleveland.  If it wasnt already built and ready to drop in I wouldn't do it.  This is a fresh never fired .030 Cleveland, new solid cam, the works.  Drop in turn key and run.  If my 312 was even bored yet, I would go ahead and build it, although I still need to buy pistons and rods, plus a lot of other stuf that my 351 already has.  Once the car is driving,  I can spend the money on the 312 and get it built properly, and not cut any corners.  That is the end picture I am looking at.

[4thgen57]

James, let me know if you need someone to watch the Evilbay posting for you?

[wildhog]

James, If you think the expense for building a supercharged y-block is too much,try building a dual quad supercharged Lincoln y-block, then you will know my pain.L.O.L. Tom

[JPotter57]

I know, I know...My main holdup on just spending into oblivion is that all 8 of my kids are still at home, and three of them are teens..their toys cost much more.  Plus, my two oldest are having birthdays this coming week, and another turns 4 day after tomorrow...ouch.  Oh yeah, 18th anniversary is next weekend, followed very closely by valentines day...Holy smokes, February is a busy month at the Potter household, lol....

[JPotter57]

This is another "big picture" look: when my 312 is built and back in the `57, the plan is to rebuild the 351C with high compression, and put it into an altered roadster chassis.  I've always wanted one of those, and I plan to get one and use it as an Auto Mechanics teaching tool for my kids, since we homeschool.  I have to get some curriculum and start going over basic stuff so my kids can get a grade in it, then, get the fun stuff and start doing classtime at the track.  Will I be the coolest teacher or what?