Nicks fast back conversion

horse sence · Apr 30, 2020

Seat covers and new foam came in today , 347 stroker kit ,comp cams 280H cam and a few other parts on the way .

1960apache · Apr 30, 2020

horse sence said:
Got the block out ,it is a 65 289 all standard . Have a bit of notching on the lower skirts for rod clearance and it can go in for the rest of the machine work ,soon as we get the stroke kit

This is the greatest thread, you are pioneering everything I am trying to figure out. How much do you normally spend on machining the block and what transmission setup are you planning to use?

horse sence · Apr 30, 2020

1960apache said:
This is the greatest thread, you are pioneering everything I am trying to figure out. How much do you normally spend on machining the block and what transmission setup are you planning to use?

Been a couple of years since i built a motor so i am sure the machine work has gone up . The block will be bored ,cam bearings installed after i notch the skirts for rod clearance ,the rotating assembly will be balanced and i will do everything else . We are probably going to use a race preped Art Car C4 for now then swap out to a top loader

GOvert · Jun 8, 2020

Jim, I may have overlooked it on some earlier pages but what cubic inch stroker are you building? Am I correct to assume that a 331 would cost somewhat less than a 347 and is the 331 more durable? Thanks, Greg

horse sence · Jun 8, 2020

Going 347 ,have never had a problem with it ,even built one turbo charged

horse sence · Sep 5, 2022

Ok ,we have been waiting months on a 347 kit ,it never came so we decided to just build a nice 302 instead . I had a standard bore 65 289 block ,it will get bored .30 over . I also have a nice standard 302 crank that will be turned .10 under . Nick ordered .30 over forged pistons with rings , .10 rod and main clevite bearings .got a new melling oil pump to keep it all oiled . Bought a new MSD dist. ,i already have a new 6AL box .
Cam shaft is ordered and should be here in the next day or two its a comp cams 280H ,i really like this cam .. bought a new harmonic balancer ,28 ounce of course !.
New Headman headers set up for 4 speed . I have a edelbrok performer intake .
We are going to use stock 65 heads for now until Nick can afford a set of performer heads ,i will port them before it all goes together .
I should be taking it to the machine shop here in the next day or two to have the block bored .

horse sence · Sep 5, 2022

horse sence · Sep 5, 2022

I had a new ,never bolted on set of Shelby valve covers ,wish they were cobra though ,they got dirty setting in my shop but they should clean up nice .
I have a new true roller chain set
Aluminum oil pan
A new set of roller rockers
And a new Edelbrock performer .
Still have to get a new Holly classic 600 carb and a water pump and should have it all for the motor

2Blue2 · Sep 8, 2022

Ohh! Lots of fun new stuff!
I Like!
Fun to see the parts pile.

horse sence · Sep 8, 2022

It should be going to the machine shop tomorrow .our local machinist used to do all the machine work for most of the local drag racers ,he is good !

horse sence · Sep 9, 2022

Dropped the block off at the machine shop along with rods and new pistons . Should be ready middle of next week ,i have to take the crank to another shop to have it turned.

horse sence · Sep 9, 2022

Cleaned up the engine run stand ,hasn't had a motor on it for a couple of years . We will be able to break it in before it goes in the car .

horse sence · Oct 3, 2022

Finally got the block back today along with the mounted pistons and resized rods ,came out spotless ! It will be off to get balanced probably next week . For some reason i cant post pics today

RaggedGT · May 9, 2024

What ended up happening with this conversion/restoration/rebuild/ project? Lol

horse sence · May 9, 2024

Time ,just not enough of it ! Hope to get back onto it this summer .

horse sence · Apr 12, 2025

Well we are finally back on Nicks mustang! It's been a while! Nick is inside grinding a few welds that I didn't grind in the new floor. .
Nick is taking the crank ,rods and pistons ,new balancer and fly wheel in to be balanced then it assembly time.
I finished tacking the outer wheel tubs to the quarter and Nick buffed them smooth . Next week end Nick is going to reblast the engine compartment and up inside the dash ,a little seam sealing and we are ready to epoxy and start the little bit of body work . Nick said he is ready to go so let's do it!

2Blue2 · Apr 12, 2025

horse sence said:
Time ,just not enough of it !

That year went by quick! happy for update.

horse sence · Apr 19, 2025

Nick picked up the roataing assembly ,had everything balanced ,they did that fast ! Should be assembling in the next few days . The block bored 30 over and bagged .

GOvert · Apr 27, 2025

Looking good! Have y'all gone into the cowl on this one? One of our '66 coupes currently has no cowl top or bottom. It looks like it would be a good time to blast the backside of the metal dash.
I have the two piece cowl kit from Dynocorn for another coupe that is a '65. Is Dynacorn making a '66 version yet with the "eyebrows" above the wiper holes?
We are exploring the possibility of having someone make a 2 piece pos/neg die tool that could be screwed together through the '65 wiper hole and tighten the die tight, to press the '66 eyebrow into the '65 Dynacorn top cowl panel. Jim @horse sence , have you encountered this issue in the past?

horse sence · Apr 27, 2025

Cowl looks great inside ,this is a Cali car so there was never any rust

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