BBR's 83GT - what's old is new... back to a BBF!!

[BBR]

Man, project creep to a tough thing to avoid!

My brain keeps thinking, "hey, while we are here...."



No. no. no. no.

[DanStokes]

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!

(enabler here)

Dan

[Deaf Bob]

Is it easier to do over later?

[74NovaMan]

As far as you've taken that car it must be difficult to roll it back to something your kids can start with. I feel your pain. It is cool that your boys are interested though. With my 2 (18 & 19) one likes to ride in the cars the other is not really interested at all.

[BBR]

Is it easier to do over later?

No, but I don't intend for it to be easy. Otherwise, I'd just toss them the keys as it sits. My evil genius goal here is to set the hook of hot rodding. Improving, upgrading, etc. Start with something that is an ok performer then improve upon it. Maybe with better heads, different intake, forced induction or whatever. This will just be their beginning point, so I want to run good, but certainly leave room to improve. However, it's tough to keep from clicking "Buy It Now" on a hyd roller cam and some shiny aluminum heads. Haha

[BBR]

Cam (Summit 3601), lifters, valve springs (TFS 16514) and some chinese stainless shorty headers are on their way. That should pretty much wrap up all the motor stuff with the exception of a carburetor.

The heads have some new valve springs on them but nobody seems to know what they really are! So I felt the $60 spent was worth the peace of mind.

Total expenditure for this engine so far is just under $700.

[BBR]

Having a Summit Racing in Texas really speeds up the delivery time. Cam, lifters and springs are here!

[Deaf Bob]

Musical engine compartment to commence soon..
Might as well plop the 552 in the pickup while the boys put the 302 together so the Mustang is ready to recieve it's new motor

[BBR]

It's going to wait a little bit! I have one more race in October I want to do with the Mustang! Buick v. Ford in Noble Oklahoma. Can't miss it because it's always a great time!

[Deaf Bob]

Pickup is still a Ford...

[Russell]

Where is the 460 going?

[BBR]

On a stand probably. I'll hang on to it should I ever need it.

[BBR]

Motor build day! Jake got out there and finished cleaning stuff yesterday Then he started putting it all together. I helped and instructed. Short block looks good. Pistons are 0 deck which makes me happy. Everything went together smoothly except for the timing set. Apparently, I got one for an EFI engine. It has a raised section in the center that will not allow you to install a fuel pump eccentric. Not a big deal seeing that this car is set up for an electric pump, but I kinda wanted to have that option. Oh well.



He is dying to paint it. I just hope he does not choose a stupid color. Haha.

[DanStokes]

A GREAT experience for a kid, especially a modern one. Good lookin' lad - fortunate that he favors his mother ( I heard that a LOT when my girls were little).


Dan

[BBR]

Thanks Dan, it's fun to work with him and teach him. He's a good kid (his brother too!). Definitely makes a Dad proud.

Up next is changing the valve springs on the heads and getting them all ready to bolt on.

Interesting SBF factoid: The fuel pump eccentric is the perfect size to remove and install a front cover seal.