Congrats on a job well done. Exellent posts! pics & videos speak volumes. Besides that I get too lazy to read sometimes.

 

Thanks for the great pics and videos. I just installed a 292 in our 60 with my sons 2 weeks ago (front clip off so it was easy). We pulled out a 223 with a cracked block. Not running yet, need advice on the clutch linkage set up. Did you use the original 3 speed manual? I am not looking forward to installing the front clip.

 

Yup, I kept the 3-speed. The stock clutch is hydraulic, and is actually pretty easy to hook up.

 

Great post Koop. Are you having the muffler shop convert it to dual exhaust? What did the Y-block come out of and what heads are on the engine?

Congrads!

 

Did somebody say Buddy Holly?? ( You know I have everything he has done)!! Hey man great job, on the Y-block!!! You won't be sorry !! Also Great "greaser" look too!! Keep us posted on the progress, You're doin GREAT!!!

 

Great job, looks awesome, sounds better. Hmm maybe I need a Y Block.

 

Yup, I have a rams-horn manifold to install on the driver's side, and I'm gonna have the muffler shop cap off the front of the passenger side manifold so it dumps to the rear.

The motor was in a '58 F-100 when the guy before me got it ... but as far as I can tell, the casting number points to a '57 model year. The heads are ECZ-C which indicate '56. So the motor definitely wasn't original to the '58 ... it had been bored oversize and then completely worn out. This is its second rebuild.

 

Kooper---you and your Dad are making some great family memories!!! More people should be doing this activity and having the pride as you guys have,and even though it is alot of work-----YOU BUILT IT!!!! Take that to the bank--!!!!Bill----looks great!!

 

Man, what a great job! Loved the pics and vids. Have fun with it, because it's definetly going to turn heads!

 

You are doing a fantastic job on the truck. The Y blocks were very unique.
Keep up the good work.
Don

 

really enjoyed your post, i like pictures .........

you and your dad are doing an excellent job, truck looks great.......

truck, free.....
parts, $$
time like that spent with family, priceless

 

Nice job. The engine sounds awesome, and the truck looks cool.

Be sure to add some STP 4cyl (Blue bottle) oil treatment to the crankcase.

You must be from upstate.

 

Long Island, actually. Not that many old-car enthusiasts around here.

As for the STP stuff, I don't need that yet ... I had a few gallons of the old-formula Chevron Delo around.

 

Smart move. I'd hate to see a fresh y-block ruined.

 

dude, that's great work.