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Holley recommended replacing the entire carb, not just the fuel bowls. Had something to do with the % of lead content. Wow, that block is destroyed! What are your plans for a new engine? Stay away from nitrous, go with a supercharger!

That kind of sucks. The guy who works on my car blew his motor on the last race of the year. He was running a stroked 302 in a 64 Fairlane. His fastest time was around 11.9 (at altitude - about 10.9 at sea level) on a naturally aspirated engine. He teaches auto shop at a local college and...

Welcome to the site. Interesting find, can't wait to see pictures. Really sounds like a one off dealer program, though. I know that both Bob and myself have had HCS decals made up. I had some done in different colors just for the fun of it (black and silver on my car right now). It would...

Congratulations. A good friend of mine has had one for a while. He brings it to the drag strip and races with us every month. Really nice looking cars. Now you need a 66 to make a pair. There is a 07 Convertible on our local craigslist. If I had room for another, I would buy it. Seems...

I am a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) and this is similar to what they do. They still call it a judging guide but it is very detailed, updated regularily and sold on the NCRS website. I really have not paid attention to MCA until lately. I have had my Corvette judged...

Made me look. Here is one after 40 years of gunk. Are the 4 plastic wire holders still made/available? I seem to only have one. david

Another thing to consider, and I am going out on a limb here so correct me if I am wrong, is that a stock tach will not work with electronic/aftermarket ignition system. david

Cars are a sleep for the winter:sad: First year I used wheel dollies to push them together into the corner of the garage. Amazing how much room I now have for the other cars. I drive a 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L direct inject AWD and, when I can get it away from the wife, a 2008.5 Mazda...

I initially went with a Ford Duraspark II system when I put a new motor in my car. Easy upgrade from stock. Felt I needed better performance and last year found a deal at Summit. I bought a Mallory Comp S/S series distributor (mechanical advance), Coil, 8MM Wires, ignition control box w/rev...

Just saw these in my monthly Corvette publication. Might be worth checking out: How to Build your Dream Garage Garage and Workshop Gear Guide Garage Handbook http://www.motorbooks.com/Store/Products_4219.ncm David

Agreed - go into this with your eyes open. Have we ever itemized expected restoration costs? I think it is very easy to get in too far, even before the market got soft. We would all like to see every GT/CS and HCS restored and back on the road with owners who appreciate the history of our...

Doug, It is possible your existing headers are for a 302. They would bolt to the heads, but as I explained, mine were sitting against the floor pan due to the taller engine. News to me on the ceramic headers and break in. I put in Hooker Super Comps right with the new engine and have had no...

Pretty interesting find. While the 69-70 Mustang fastback is one of my favorite looking cars, I really don't care for the look of the 69-70 Shelby's. The extra length just does not do it for me. david

Rob, agreed on the 351W headers. I pulled my J code and installed a 393 stroker (351W). I ordered special conversion headers from Summit and they initally sent the wrong ones (for a 302). The collector tube was hitting against the body of the car due to the height of the block. Correct ones...

Congrats on retirement! Pretty exciting. You need to find lots of projects to keep you busy....before your wife does! I also recommend radiant heat in the garage. Turns your place into the perfect getaway for winter poker night. Heated garage and you can smoke cigars without smelling the...

Neil and Jeff, Thanks for the info. Not sure why I have not heard more about MCA. My son is a senior in high school and one of his top college choices is the University of Puget Sound. If he gets accepted and decides that is where he wants to go, I might be able to pull off a trip to...

I am relatively new to the Ford scene. What happens at an MCA show? Is this a national show, regional show, etc? Seems like a lot of interest in attending...maybe all a result of Rob's BBQ? Thanks David

It took me a month to figure out how to get the video on my computer and then to take pictures from the video. No idea how to load a video and I am too old to try and put something on youtube:embarass: We had two head to head races. With regards to Bob's car, let me make a couple comments...

About a month or so ago, Bob Teets joined me at our local drag strip. Two 1968 HCS's going up against one another. Bob brought his 428CJ and I had my modified J code. Here are a few pictures (pulled from a video of the race).

Neil, There have been posts in the past on the Shelby de Mexico. Our local Mustang parts place has had one for sale for a long time. http://www.coloradomustang.com/