Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
1964 F 100 - I am going to do "something" with it.......
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1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
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Cam L Milan,
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1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
Hmmm! Next someone will adapt some T-bird style covers to a set of LS-X heads, put them on an older Chebbie small block and tell people it's a Y-block with HEI and aftermarket accessories!
Paul
Paul
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Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
Always liked the bird covers, but it seems a an extreme expense to go to for a set of valve covers that don't belong on a motor, since there are tons of other covers available for a Windsor.
Rich
Rich
1961 F350
1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
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1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
2011 F250
2004 Lexus
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Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
I think that's cool as hell. Would love to listen to the folks at a car show trying to figure this one out of explain it to their kids. I'd even do the stock or chrome stock covers.
Toyz wrote:Hmmm! Next someone will adapt some T-bird style covers to a set of LS-X heads, put them on an older Chebbie small block and tell people it's a Y-block with HEI and aftermarket accessories!
Paul
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BIG “UN": 63 F250 Long Flare
BBW RED: 61 F100 CC BBW Long Uni
CRIMSON CREW: 63 F100 "Stageway" Long Flare Crew Cab
"RANGER": 66 F100 CC Long Flatbed
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“Lucille” 1955 New Moon 44’ Travel Trailer
LITTLE RED: 64 F100 Short Style
BIG RED: 62 F100 Long Uni
BIG “UN": 63 F250 Long Flare
BBW RED: 61 F100 CC BBW Long Uni
CRIMSON CREW: 63 F100 "Stageway" Long Flare Crew Cab
"RANGER": 66 F100 CC Long Flatbed
"AVA" 1963 Avion T-20 Travel Trailer
“Lucille” 1955 New Moon 44’ Travel Trailer
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
"Hey, I haven't seen of them motors since the one my Dad raced in the early sixties"
Paul
Paul
The Ford Orphanage
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Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
If you're so ashamed of a motor that you have to disguise it, why use it?? Put a Y in there. Have the real thing.
This has been done with Chevies, too. I don't know about the LSX, but Chevies, nonetheless. Truth be told, a Chevy is much more convincing.
This has been done with Chevies, too. I don't know about the LSX, but Chevies, nonetheless. Truth be told, a Chevy is much more convincing.
Lawrenceville, Ga
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
The Ford Orphanage
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Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
charliemccraney wrote: Put a Y in there. Have the real thing.
x2.
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1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
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1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
X3
For the price of those valve covers plus the plates and towers, one could probably build a decent Y-block! I realize, it's individuality, not economics,
Paul
For the price of those valve covers plus the plates and towers, one could probably build a decent Y-block! I realize, it's individuality, not economics,
Paul
The Ford Orphanage
Life's too short for boring vehicles!
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Paul
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My quest to develop a universal solvent is held up by the lack of a storage container.
Paul
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
If you like them on a windsor you'll love them on a yblock.
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
I am not ashamed of my roller cam 302 - I like these engines.
I didn't keep the Y because it costs double to rebuild............simple economics.
After all, a 2K+ engine rebuild would keep the 64 in the garage for an additional year.
That said I do want it to have more old school charm. My original plan with the cosmetics on this engine were to make it look like an early 60s 289 - it even has an early 60s Mustang intake on it. Just thought it was a cool dressup. I will probably run a pair of stock finned aluminum covers on it.
I still think this is cool though.
I didn't keep the Y because it costs double to rebuild............simple economics.
After all, a 2K+ engine rebuild would keep the 64 in the garage for an additional year.
That said I do want it to have more old school charm. My original plan with the cosmetics on this engine were to make it look like an early 60s 289 - it even has an early 60s Mustang intake on it. Just thought it was a cool dressup. I will probably run a pair of stock finned aluminum covers on it.
I still think this is cool though.
1964 F 100 - I am going to do "something" with it.......
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
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Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
The "you're" wasn't directed at you or any specific person, Greg. You are not trying to make it look like something vastly different than it really is and that is a huge difference.
Lawrenceville, Ga
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
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Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
I think most people do these sorts of things to improve the looks and be a bit different, not to fool anyone. I am keeping an eye out for a set of FE T-Bird valves cover cheap. I'd like to adapt a set of those to a 302 or 351W because they look better in my opinion. But if I found a set of those y-Block covers at the right price I'd use them. Maybe someone should start casting 260/289/302/351W vavle covers with the old T-Bird logo. Might sell pretty good.
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Project Vehicle/Mild Custom: 66 F100 CC longbed: Sold
Re: Y block valve covers on a Windsor................
dotcentral wrote:I think most people do these sorts of things to improve the looks and be a bit different, not to fool anyone. I am keeping an eye out for a set of FE T-Bird valves cover cheap. I'd like to adapt a set of those to a 302 or 351W because they look better in my opinion. But if I found a set of those y-Block covers at the right price I'd use them. Maybe someone should start casting 260/289/302/351W vavle covers with the old T-Bird logo. Might sell pretty good.
Both the adapters and the T-Bird covers are, or were, on the market. Again, pricey though, IIRC!
Paul
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Life's too short for boring vehicles!
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Life's too short for boring vehicles!
My quest to develop a universal solvent is held up by the lack of a storage container.
Paul