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1957 Custom 70EH !

Started by rmk57, 2012-07-28 17:37

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rmk57

I still tell everyone there's a warmed over Y-block under the hood.
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

rmk57

Side view.
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

JPotter57

That is a fine looking Custom.  What does it have in it?  FE?
1957 Ford Custom 427 2x4 4 spd
Old, loud, and fast.

rmk57

Thanks. It's a 69 460 with some bolt-on's and a bit of head work. Trans is a c-6 with 3.70 detroit locker rear end. These things scream for an FE but there getting harder to get parts for.
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

lowrider

Quote from: rmk57 on 2012-07-28 22:47
Thanks. It's a 69 460 with some bolt-on's and a bit of head work. Trans is a c-6 with 3.70 detroit locker rear end. These things scream for an FE but there getting harder to get parts for.

Also the price of the FE parts you can find.

shopratwoody

I hate blocksanding!

rmk57

Nice part about 429-460 is there tons of parts in the aftermarket or original, I've got a couple spares just in case. Try finding a 427 block that doesn't have at least 2 sleeves in it.
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

gasman826

460s...had a even dozen...trimmed it down to nine...would like to sell a few more.

Nice car!

F570RD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWcgvB1sHts&list=UU2F0Gjq7qUuCaXSrZEqD_fA&index=8&feature=plcp  At the 11 minute mark is my 57 with a very tame 460 and 3.70 gears.This one is 300 hp and 500 pft.Good luck with your sale!

rmk57

Looks like you drilled him at the start. The video ended before your e.t. came up, so what did it run? I ain't sellin it ! this one's a keeper !
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

F570RD

It ran a 13.40@99mph.The 60ft was 1.80.The car weight is a scant 4050 with driver.The runs I made were all slower than the competitor but I got there first every time.Pretty cool race in that in was to be a period correct event and was for the most part.

JPotter57

I do like it with the steelies and SS wheels....looks great!  Too bad they cut off the run before you see the end...
1957 Ford Custom 427 2x4 4 spd
Old, loud, and fast.