My '61 Build

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61Okie
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My '61 Build

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http://s28.photobucket.com/user/61Okie/slideshow/T-Bird

My '61 Thunderbird build. Hadn't built a strong FE in years. Really enjoyed again! This old Bird is powered by a '70 scratch block 428CJ +.030, Forged pistons, H-beam rods, Milodon oil pan and windage tray, Lunati 20501 cam (427/425) solid, Dove valve train. Two Competition series 500 cfm AFB's sit on a Edelbrock manifold ( for hood clearance) , Sanderson headers, 2200 stall converter and a C6. All with PS,PB and A/C !! Lotsa Fun !!!
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2016 - I'm going to see a man about some Horsepower...
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Re: My '61 Build

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Very nice Okie - I have Sanderson heads coming over here soon. Did you do the disc brake front end as well - what wheels fitted there?

thanks

Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
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Re: My '61 Build

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Hi Graeme
Just saw these headers cheap. Do they look the same as your Sanderson ones?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FE-332- ... 2072511580
They must be made in China.
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Re: My '61 Build

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Yes they are Chinese. I know someone who purchased a set since they were cheap but he had to hack them up to make them fit.

I don't know the outcome... Think he gave up on them.

I would not bother, Sanderson look good so far for me.

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Thanks Graeme. Thought they were to cheap to be true.
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