Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 It is still in the car ,just needs the motor mounts and tranny mount unbolted and yank it out . Have a lot of fiberglass this weekend ,but may be open next weekend. I need to pull it because i want to set up the 4.6 with that frame and body then pull it all apart and blast and paint the frame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 Oh, ok. No rush at all brother. Just didn't want you to think I flaked on you. Pretty much any time will be fine for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 No prob ,it is still yours . I have the whole front sheet metal off so i dont think it would take much to pull it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 Motor is out and ready RPM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 Too cool, a 312 T-Bird E code! I do believe a top loader will take the place of the slush box. So are you at your shop daily for pick up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 Here all the rest of the week ,from noon on tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 I am jealous of you West Coast guys who find these '56 Y-Blocks just laying around the desert....unreal.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 That should work Jim. Just gotta borrow my neighbor's pickup. I'll be in touch. I'm already thinking of some bling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 They are reproducing them now ,have some really cool intakes also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Check out Speedway motors ,they have a valley pan that matches the valve covers ,and electronic distributors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Speedway valley cover ,and National parts depot has the valve covers 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Jim, are you gonna be around on Sunday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Yes sir ,all day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Cool, I'll call when I'm about an hour away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Ok ,my phone has been screwing up but i will be here if no answer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 30, 2018 I cut the original 312 motor mounts out of the 56 ,since i will be using the aluminum 4.6 motor mounts from the 2007 Mustang the 312 mounts will be in the way . I hope to sand blast and primer the engine compartment this weekend just so i have a clean work space . Once the 4.6 is tacked in place i will remove the body ,finish welding the mounts and the frame will be ready to blast and paint ,after i set up a 9 inch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 Some custom tube control arms with coil overs would look pretty nice on there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 Already thinking about that ,want to get the motor set first . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 I can't believe you stumbled onto a 312, and with ram horn exhaust manifolds. Last time I saw a 312 was back in the 1970's. My oldest brother had put one in a 56 Ford F100 pickup. For that time period it ran darn good with typical performance upgrades, increased CR, custom ground cam, intake, carb, etc. Fairly certain Offenhauser makes intakes for those motors. I'm guessing that's a 2 speed Fordomatic transmission behind it. But from the picture it looks to have a trans mount on the tailshaft which is unusual and it doesn't look water cooled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 Turns out they are not the ram horn exhaust ,but they are the duel exhaust manifolds. Transmission is not water cooled . From what i read the 56s did come with 312 but it was usually what they called a doctors coupe ,or police package . This car had the wheel skirts ,and looks like a heavier front coil spring than the average 56. This one also had a padded dash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 5 bags of sand and this is as far as i got . It is clean enough to set up the motor though . A little primer tonight to keep away the rust and soon as i get some free time i will set the 4.6 ...should be in a year or two haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 Got it in primer ,the motor is spotless so it should be a grease free instal. This will all be blasted away when i do the final frame blast 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 31, 2018 The body is sitting there just waiting,it will go on the rotisserie soon 1 MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted June 1, 2018 My first car i bought down here when i was an apprentice was a 55 2 door coupe , 272 and 3 on the tree and i drove it everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 1, 2018 I have always liked the 56 ,when this one came up i jumped on it ,just surprised of the condition ,with all the brown primer it doesnt look great but it is probably the straightest and rust free 56 i have seen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
