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BobbyFord

BobbyFord

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I asked mods to delete the original thread that I started for this old truck. I just couldn’t get anything going. I’ve been waiting for 5 years for my buddy to be able to live up to his debt. I can’t wait for him any longer.
Had a long block built to replace the old 390. This is a mild 466”, Edelbrock headed 460. 10.5:1, hydraulic cam, oil modifications, rear sump motor. Should be here Tuesday. Thanks to Paul Kane at https://highflowdynamics.com/
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I’ll assemble the rest of the motor.
In lieu of my buddy Paul helping me with the bodywork and paint for the truck, I reconnected with someone that painted Harleys for my family in the past.
My goal is to get the truck body sandblasted and off to Vince’s body shop in Thousand Oaks.
The bodywork and paint should’ve been free through Paul, but he isn’t able to fulfill that debt. Not sure what it might cost me but at this point I don’t care. It’s only money.
I’m looking forward to driving this truck again. I have a transmission to rebuild in the coming days. Prolly going to need custom-made headers. Truck will be baby blue with white grille.
I’m happy to be moving forward even though it will likely cost me $20k more than expected. 🙂
 
Picked up the motor today.
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Block is bare, I asked the builder not to paint it. I’ll disassemble it a bit and pretty it up. I got a bunch of parts to order. Pan will come off, timing cover…
I already have a new iron water pump, maybe I’ll get an aluminum one instead.
Those cheapy valve covers are there just to seal the motor up during shipping. They will go into the recycle bin. Unfortunately, I can't get Blue Thunder valve covers anymore. I might order a set of Ansen valve covers to see how they look.
 
Been a long day. My goal tomorrow is to clear the cab. Instrument cluster out, including all cab wiring, seat, fuel tank.
I need to order the $800 wiring loom.
 
I would’ve bought another set of Blue Thunder valve covers but the owner is a dick and will not even respond to repeated emails or phone calls. I learned that someone created a website for him and told him there’d be a lot of new orders to process. He opted not to go live with the website. I guess he doesn’t need the money.
I opted for a set of, made in California, Ansen valve covers. There are really limited options for these 460s. You can buy the ugly fabbed covers but they aren’t baffled and there aren’t many color, style options.
These are nice and they’ll clear the Trick Flow rockers. Ansen even made a courtesy phone call prior to shipping to see if I wanted any engraving or any other accessories.
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Got a call from Vince today. He had some personnel changes at the shop and he wont be able to do the bodywork and paint. :(
Back to square one.
 
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