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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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New flathead block.

Stolen from the 48/60 forum. Motor City Speed Equipment, Dundee Michigan, Mark Kirby
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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I seen that, could you lend me $11,999.00
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Sure, no problem but you`ll have to wait till after Santa comes......
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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its only taken that guy 20 years to do it when all he had to do is recast a block using aluminum.... duh
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Guess it`s not all that simple to improve and correct all the inherent flaws to up date an ancient design.....plus find all the research, development and manufacturing funds. It`s alot more than the petty pocket change I carry.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Guess it`s not all that simple to improve and correct all the inherent flaws to up date an ancient design.....plus find all the research, development and manufacturing funds. It`s alot more than the petty pocket change I carry.
plus the hundreds of thousands it cost to do it. he could have cashed in on the plain aluminum block then upgraded it
 
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