Machine Shops???

260thouONmyGT

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i have a 428 cobra jet completly in pieces and i was looking for a good maching shop to help get it up and going. anyone have any faviorates, places that wont do $hitty work.
tony

 

fast99cobra

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My buddy had his 1970 shelby 351W done at aldridge in Portland, they specialize in high performance fords of that vintage. Be advised they are not cheap but they do high quality work

 

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For a big block Ford, WITHOUT QUESTION (imho) Larry Kalsch in Hillsboro on witchhazel rd. 503-640-2227


Dave-

 

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Larson & King's downtown Portland have been building fast Ford engines for over 20 years.Ron and Ted built the engine in Jim Van Cleve's NHRA Super Stock record holding 427 Ford powered Fairlane many years ago as well as many others.They built my first 428 CJ Ford engine.It ran 12.80's in street tires in my 67 Fairlane back in the mid 80's when 12's were really fast!!!

Dave's suggestion is also a good place

When it comes to machine shops the "don't take it there" list far out weighs the "take it there" list

Have fun

 

TheRedBlur

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umm, I'm assuming that you are in oregon? if you are further up north, Vick at valley head service makes a lot of race motors, he's a good guy. 253-735-2830

 

RiceEatingStang

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SHIOT

 

260thouONmyGT

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Do any of u guys have any experience with the 428 CJ, i have some questions on choices i have for like internals and power numbers and such. it would be a great help if anyone would like to give me some advice
tony

 

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260thouONmyGT said:

Do any of u guys have any experience with the 428 CJ, i have some questions on choices i have for like internals and power numbers and such. it would be a great help if anyone would like to give me some advice
tony

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Dave Bliss is probably the best in the South Sound.

What are your questions? I am no expert, but I might know something about the FE motors.

 

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03SHKR

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I have a few to suggest...

Gray's Automotive (I think they are in Tigard). I haven't had them do work for me. But, I know a few poeple who have. And it was pretty impressive. 503-620-4353

Same situation with Larry Kalsh (sp?) in Hillsboro. No work for me. But, a few months ago, he did a 302 for a friend.

I just had a 351W done for my 67 fastback by Ross Racing and Restoration (Forest Grove). The motor is bored and stroked to 427 cu. And I am more than happy. He knows his Ford motors (including the CJs). At a minimum, you should give him a call. 503-992-1700

 

ddonaca351

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260thouONmyGT said:

Do any of u guys have any experience with the 428 CJ, i have some questions on choices i have for like internals and power numbers and such. it would be a great help if anyone would like to give me some advice
tony

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It would probably be best to ask your engine builder / machinist... each guy usually has brands that he knows and trusts, and his type of set-up and experience will probably work out best with the products that he has used in the past.

Dave

 

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03SHKR

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I forgot... One more peice of advice...

STAY AWAY FROM MASLEN MACHINE IN FOREST GROVE!!!!