S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[misterpeanut]

Oof, what a bummer!

 

[TMSBOSS]

So, they packed the heard one way and they were damaged. They had to repair the the heads and they shipped them exactly the same was as when first damaged?

 

[Fabman]

So, they packed the heard one way and they were damaged. They had to repair the the heads and they shipped them exactly the same was as when first damaged?

Apparently the crates were all broken up.

 

[EF1]

Apparently the crates were all broken up.

Let me guess, they dropped it off a speeding truck and claimed it was insufficient packaging so they were not liable for the damage.

 

[Fabman]

Let me guess, they dropped it off a speeding truck and claimed it was insufficient packaging so they were not liable for the damage.

Something like that. Twice.

 

[captdistraction]

I have a few sets of heads if you are in a bind. Two sets right now getting new valves and guides (and port work cleanup), one set of brand new boss heads (no valves/springs). Just in case you get stuck in a corner while yours are sorted out.

 

[EF1]

I have a few sets of heads if you are in a bind. Two sets right now getting new valves and guides (and port work cleanup), one set of brand new boss heads (no valves/springs). Just in case you get stuck in a corner while yours are sorted out.

If you get to a point where that new set of Boss heads is surplus let me know. I may be interested.

 

[blacksheep-1]

While we're on the subject,I'm looking for an 06ish 3 valve block and heads. I'm going to use a different crank, so all I need is the block.

 

[Fabman]

I have a few sets of heads if you are in a bind. Two sets right now getting new valves and guides (and port work cleanup), one set of brand new boss heads (no valves/springs). Just in case you get stuck in a corner while yours are sorted out.

That’s very generous of you Chris, thank you.
I’m just gonna have to be patient, I may whine a little bit, but patient I’ll have to be.

 

[Fabman]

While we're on the subject,I'm looking for an 06ish 3 valve block and heads. I'm going to use a different crank, so all I need is the block.

I just gave one away with forged internals.

 

[blacksheep-1]

I just gave one away with forged internals.

Dood....

 

[Don Lariviere]

I have an 08 3V disassembled with hot rod cams and ford racing intake, I was going to reassemble it all and sell it, but not doing that is easier...

 

[SMGDHG]

I have an 08 3V disassembled with hot rod cams and ford racing intake, I was going to reassemble it all and sell it, but not doing that is easier...

Not to steal @blacksheep-1 thunder but, if no one else is interested in the engine Don I would be....sent you a DM.

 

[blacksheep-1]

I have an 08 3V disassembled with hot rod cams and ford racing intake, I was going to reassemble it all and sell it, but not doing that is easier...

Where are you located?.

 

[Fabman]

My short block has been assembled.....progress.

Yay.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Relax, Francis. Lol.

 

[Fabman]

Relax, Francis. Lol.

With any luck I will have a 2 race season before the car goes up for sale so, keep that in mind if anybody gives a rip.

 

[blacksheep-1]

With any luck I will have a 2 race season before the car goes up for sale so, keep that in mind if anybody gives a rip.

You'll be sorry if you sell it

 

[Fabman]

You'll be sorry if you sell it

Without a doubt, but I’m getting old and I need to retire. I have to pay off some debt first and I’ll need some money to live on….anybody wanna buy a fab shop?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Retiring?? whats that. Looks like I will be banging rocks and blowing things up till I turn to dust. They say the 60+ is the old 40+. Does not feel like it.