Project basil 1966 f85 deluxe m-22 & 400 swap
January 23rd, 2012, 07:23 AM
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They look like the brighter one. It really shines, the dull one was taken in a dark garage so thats the camera flash. Pics of motor in the car are truly accurate.
January 23rd, 2012, 08:56 AM
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Myself and Steve Minore always use Fusick's Bronze for the 400 motors. It looks good and I have never had an issue with any judges at any shows. I tried the rustoleum before its cheap and easy to obtain but the shade if def off quite a bit plus it does not hold up to oil and other chems like gas residue. I never tried Bill Hirsch but again I live in CT so Fusicks is nearby and it has always worked for me in the past.
February 13th, 2012, 06:01 PM
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If you have not seen my 64 build coming together on this site; here are a few pics
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April 17th, 2012, 08:55 AM
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sorry for the delay boys. an injury has stalled all progress but it just resumed again. Currently w31stick is helping me out and we should lay our first strip of rubber by the end of the month.
April 27th, 2012, 09:53 AM
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Here are some new pics of the motor and tranny sitting in the car. Wiring harness, inner fenders, headers and a mock up radiator are also in. Waiting on my harrison 4 speed 3 core should be coming in a week from a buddy. I will keep the progress posted.
April 27th, 2012, 10:22 AM
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I think I will bit my words "BY THE END OF THE MONTH" It may be closer to early May. Sorry boys. One hiccup after another, mostly machine shop issues (like not drilling my crank deep enough for the input shaft). It will be up and running real soon.
May 7th, 2012, 10:38 AM
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May 11th, 2012, 05:15 PM
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Here are some updated pics, hoping to fire her up tom, gotta finish misc items on engine, install reverse light hookup and harness, and install driveshaft. Sorry but the last couple of months have been very difficult with some personal issues but we are almost done. If you read this whole post you will notice we started like a roaring forest fire and died like a match, funny how that happens. All in all its been a fun project and coming near completion.
May 11th, 2012, 05:33 PM
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Here are some updated pics, hoping to fire her up tom, gotta finish misc items on engine, install reverse light hookup and harness, and install driveshaft. Sorry but the last couple of months have been very difficult with some personal issues but we are almost done. If you read this whole post you will notice we started like a roaring forest fire and died like a match, funny how that happens. All in all its been a fun project and coming near completion.
You are doing an outstanding job. Keep it up.
May 11th, 2012, 05:48 PM
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Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. Yea short of the 3 month break I took once we got the engine and tranny in, its the little stuff that always takes the most amount of time.
May 16th, 2012, 04:33 PM
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Yes, we started her on Sunday late night and everything went perfect. Cam Break for 20+ mins and oil pressure, temp all perfect. Sounds real nice and the Comp XE274 has a nice lope. We have had nothing but rain for the last three days and should be taking her for a ride tomorrow. I will update with pics and try to put a video on youtube as soon as possible.
May 17th, 2012, 09:37 AM
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May 24th, 2012, 06:00 PM
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WELL SHE IS FINALLY DONE. The ride back home from my buddies house was awesome and she is very responsive and sounds healthy. I will put some pics up soon and when I figure out how to use youtube I will post a few vids. Thanks for everyones compliments and assistance. Time for my new project.
June 20th, 2012, 08:03 PM
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June 20th, 2012, 08:04 PM
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June 21st, 2012, 04:55 AM
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Would like to see pics, too! You might as well create a new Major builds and projects thread for us to follow your progress
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August 24th, 2012, 09:20 PM
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Hey Boys. I thought of selling Basil in search of a L69. Still no luck I thought I had one lined up but seal feel through. Bought a 70 W30 basket case in stead and it will be stored till I can get to it prob many years. Well in the meantime I will be pulling my engine out and either building a monster 455 or studding my motor top to bottom for a nitrous kit, haven't decided yet.
August 24th, 2012, 11:04 PM
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I think you should buy one of the W30 shroud & tricarb setups on Ebay right now, and make the car into a W30 recreation track car 
(its easy to dream big when you are telling someone else how to spend their money!)
(its easy to dream big when you are telling someone else how to spend their money!)
August 25th, 2012, 08:24 AM
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August 25th, 2012, 08:25 AM
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I would consider doing that if it was already a 442. I just need to change so much stuff to make it right. Maybe I will create a one and only F85 executives sleeper f85 with tri carb that would be interesting
August 30th, 2012, 08:11 PM
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Sorry it took so long I finally used a friends youtube account to load a video of her idling. Enjoy.
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August 30th, 2012, 09:35 PM
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September 2nd, 2012, 01:07 PM
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Is it too slow for you or why do you want to change anything on the engine?
I'd love to have it in my car
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