"THE ARTISAN" High school 69 nova pro-touring build

[DanStokes]

THANKS for the updates! I love seeing the kids having at it. So far so good.......

Dan

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

Here we are installing a set of Ford 9" ends on a ford 8.8. total width will be 55 from hub to hub so we will be able to run a 315 with no problems with the DSE mini tubs.

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

Here is pictures of the the metal work done to the motor mounts and subframe. Big Thanks to all the guys over at Ridetech exspecially Jason and Bret for helping out so much.

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

Here is the completed short block

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

Here is a bunch of pictures of the installation of cam bearings We also went from a single bolt camshaft to a three bolt camshaft. Here are some of the kids installing the pistons and installing rod caps.

[Deaf Bob]

I can't tell you how much it does my heart good to see the kids involved and enthused. Especially the girls, being the father and grandfather of girls. DB's daughter might inspire these girls, too.
Dan

Thanks Dan!
I sent Dan a pic of my daughter welding her derby car doors shut...
She is in the criminal justice system! Named Corrections Deputy of the year for 2016!
I see in the next post Ally welding and in criminal justice courses !,
Good luck! These will be good fall back stress relievers for you!

All these skills learned will apply to life, no matter the field the kids go into.
Even if they only use their skills as a hobby, it will be very rewarding!

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

Went to put a new cam in this 2011 6.0 for the build and found cam bearings looked not to hot. Here we go on full budget tear down. Just replacing cam bearings, gaskets, and needed bolts. Did start on gasket matching the l92 heads. Shooting for 500hp for under $3,000!

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

These guys are clearly camera shy! we ended up cutting out the front crossmember and building a tubular section to replace it and going to notch out where the oil pan goes. Starting welding up all the old seams and smoothing out the top of the frame rails.

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

This is Ally. She is one of our collision repair students and is shaving the rear marker lights. She works in a collision shop on a co-op and comes by when she is done with work. Great kid and just got accepted to college and taking up Criminal Justice. She enjoys working on cars and does a great job.

[DanStokes]

I can't tell you how much it does my heart good to see the kids involved and enthused. Especially the girls, being the father and grandfather of girls. DB's daughter might inspire these girls, too.

Dan

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

Want to give Huge thanks to DSE for supporting us and sending us these great looking mini tubs. These are Made is the USA and are extremely high quality. These are most likely some of the youngest installers of these tubs at 14-15 years old. The directions are easy to understand and available Youtube videos makes it easy for everyone. Dont hesitate to ask any questions on the install and many more pictures to come!!

[1950_Buick]

Cool project.

More importantly, really cool program you are running there, that has to be one of the biggest and best equipped high school shops I've seen and great that you are engaging them with such a great project - keep it up - full marks to you!!!

Do you participate in or have you seen Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, a fun program for HS students that get them some exposure and scholarships http://www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

cleaning up the factory sub frame and decided to make filler plates and re weld all the factory welds. Coming along nicely. This is one of our welding students putting down some nice looking beads.

[Artisan Motoworks Club]

got the valve seats cut and intake and exhasut valves done also. Did have to replace a few. Cylinder heads are bagged up and ready for the short block to be done.

[silver_bullet]

you guys are making great progress! That is a really clean nova!