Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Just starting. Resto-mod. 390FE, stroked to 431. 3 CiaraFife, CedAbedaPep and SamellaEr reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Welcome looks like u got a solid body Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks. Looking forward to digging in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Welcome to the Forum! Is it a "S" coded car, by chance. Big block builds are cool, and different. You will have to share some of the details on the plans for your build with us when you get a chance. Keep the pics coming as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Looks like you have a decent car to start with. What kind of mods are you planning on ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 No, it is not "S" code, it is an "M" code. The seller swapped it out for the 351, which was trashed. There is also no door plate, so who knows if it is a Mach 1. I plan on mustang II front suspension, triangulated 4-Link rear, full programmable ECU, fuel injection, and twin turbos. The seller also included new rear quarter skins and tail light section. I also plan on frame connectors, and triangulation. Engine runs and has a new C6 tranny. Thanks for your interest, and I will keep the pics coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 What are you doing with the 390? Is it a C6 or 4 speed now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Stroking it to 431, but have not totally decided yet. The C6 is in it already, probably go with a shift kit and see what happens. Might be too much torque with twin TD04s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoover 12 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 nice sportsroof. 68 last year for a fastback. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris'69Mach 23 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 nice sportsroof. 68 last year for a fastback. We all know that ..... I have a '69 Fastback too :tt2: Fastback sounds better than Sportsroof. It was just a marketing scheme anyways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Let me ask the experts; How do I figure if my 69 was or was not a Mach 1? The door plate is missing. Nice 69 Chris! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris'69Mach 23 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Get the $40 Marti report .... it will tell you if it is a 63C or not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Or the Eminger report that would have dealer invoice with options....but I think Marti bought all remaining Eminger records so guess you have to deal with Kevin either way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Report on it's way. Thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris'69Mach 23 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 I got mine in 5 days by the way .... pretty quick! Upload a pic of it, if you dont mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 you bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Engine is out. A little surface rust on two of the cylinder walls. Pistons look great. Tranny is in very good shape. Edited November 21, 2013 by Footcutter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Looks like sleeves are in my future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris'69Mach 23 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Um ... OUCH ... just feeling what that cylinder was feeling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimjific 23 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Just a thought. You might want to look at just getting another block. Sleeves add unwanted stress to the block and 390's are cheap. I had to get one for a Cougar and I got the whole engine for $100. I brought the heads and intake that I didn't need/want to a scrap yard and got ~$30. So I basically got my block for $70. Check out this link of a guy building 427 by stroking a390. It has lots of good info. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?1215-Engine-Build-Thread-427ci-FE-Big-Block Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks Jim, I will check that out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bossed 10 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Good luck on your project, and welcome. Bossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 Looks like I got myself a 63C, according to the Marti report! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter 13 Report post Posted November 28, 2013 Here is what the car looked like off the assembly line in 68' Finished on 31 Oct 1968. I guess I have "Christine." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 28, 2013 Looks like sleeves are in my future. Did the wrist pin cause that damage? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
