I am pretty Happy.

[57 imposter]

Next to a tri-five Chevrolet the 32 Ford is probably the hardest car on the planet to build and get noticed in any venue. There are just so many out there built with unlimited budgets, that to build the one you did, and to achieve the type of recognition you have received, is truly a major accomplishment. Congratulations you should be, at the minimum "Pretty Happy"

[Jeff Norwell]

You are correct 57 imposter. And while I work for guys with unlimited budgets(I love them, they keep me in business) I am not that guy.I have a mortgage and a family.The Family and work comes first always.I thank you and everyone for the kind words.I guess that's why it took 7 years to build.I never could have even done any of it with out the help of a small circle of very tight friends.
My 57 (hopefully) will be a much quicker deal.I slowly have been collecting all the parts I need.(A BIG thanks to all on this board who have helped me)
I have 95% of what I need for the 57.....a few set backs with engines,...I was looking for the ever elusive 406.... but got stiffed on 1 engine which was nothing but a 390.Live and learn.
But issues like that will not deter.I have a certain plan for my 57 and I will follow through.My 57 will start soon and I will do a build thread on it in that section of this board.I certainly have learned a TON about 57's right here.

Thanks again to everyone for the very kind words.

Jeff

[hiball3985]

I have a home for orphan 390's 

[Jeff Norwell]

I have a home for orphan 390's 

Yes.. so do I Jim.I really like the 390.very universal base point.They are very cheap and super plentiful.So many parts available .....
A guy down the road here had a 428 CJ... non runner that needed a full rebuild.3 years ago he got 8 grand for it to some guy ..... Some folks are crazy.That is not my trip at all.I am a back yard homebuilt guy.. that's where the fun is.

[hiball3985]

Yes.. so do I Jim.I really like the 390.very universal base point.They are very cheap and super plentiful.So many parts available .....
A guy down the road here had a 428 CJ... non runner that needed a full rebuild.3 years ago he got 8 grand for it to some guy ..... Some folks are crazy.That is not my trip at all.I am a back yard homebuilt guy.. that's where the fun is.

I'm a low buck home built guy too. Only thing I pay for is front wheel alignments. I got a set of 428CJ heads years ago for free and saved them until I finally changed my 352 into a 390. I also had an old 427 solid cam I stuck in it. It hauls the F250 really well 
I've always liked 390s, never had money for a 406 or 427

[Jeff Norwell]

Ha ha ha ...Jim. If a 390Gt was good enough for Steve McQueen, It will be good snuff for me! hahaha

[hiball3985]

Jeff, I got to drive one of those once. I belonged to a lady I worked with. I couldn't understand why she bought it, she was 45 and back then I thought that was ancient 

[Frankenstein57]

Way to go Jeff! Well deserved honor

[racton]

Verry cool..............racton