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**Ryan** · 03-14-2012, 10:47 AM

Around 16 years ago, I wrote an editorial announcing my new project - a '38 Ford coupe that I had found just outside of Chicago. My goals for the car were ambitious, but the 20 or 30 people that were on the forum at the time walked me through every s...

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Malcolm · 03-14-2012, 10:52 AM

Good to see the progress, Ryan! ..And I love the blown Y-block engine choice! What trans are you planning on? 4-speed?

Malcolm

PUMPKINHEAD · 03-14-2012, 10:58 AM

Blown Y-Block

.....can't wait to see the pic.

Looking forward to the updates.

**porknbeaner** · 03-14-2012, 11:05 AM

Well in the vernacular of my real ill spent youth, Faaaaar out maaaan. Give the bitch her wings and let her fly.

I love ya my young friend, you are doing a good thing.

**JeffreyJames** · 03-14-2012, 11:11 AM

Awesome!!!! I'm really excited to see this thing go together and I'm really excited about the direction you've chosen. Lots of this is fresh in my mind from building my '35 and just last night I pulled the pedals out to throw some fresh grade 8 bolts in instead of the mis marked ones I had. Interested to see how that y block fits in there with it being a little longer. Was the firewall reworked for the last engine?

I want to know what the hell is going on with the wheels. I have an idea in my head but that might just be me projecting things like Doane Spencers influence on you. What would have run???

I think 4-71's on top of engines like 265 chevy's, 292/312 y block or flatheads are some of the sexiest engines on the earth. I especially like when they're not polished but instead just in the natural cast state much like the VC's you're looking for info on. That all screams "go" to me!!!

Congrats and give 'em hell!!!

hotdamn · 03-14-2012, 11:15 AM

kudos to you for having not known better, learning better and actually doing something about it.

**Ryan** · 03-14-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malcolm

Good to see the progress, Ryan! ..And I love the blown Y-block engine choice! What trans are you planning on? 4-speed?

Malcolm

Yeah... 4-Speed... I've always driven this car really hard... and the 4-speed seems to take it all in stride. We are gonna freshen it up a bit and then adapt it to the y-block.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Awesome!!!! I'm really excited to see this thing go together and I'm really excited about the direction you've chosen. Lots of this is fresh in my mind from building my '35 and just last night I pulled the pedals out to throw some fresh grade 8 bolts in instead of the mis marked ones I had. Interested to see how that y block fits in there with it being a little longer. Was the firewall reworked for the last engine?

I want to know what the hell is going on with the wheels. I have an idea in my head but that might just be me projecting things like Doane Spencers influence on you. What would have run???

I think 4-71's on top of engines like 265 chevy's, 292/312 y block or flatheads are some of the sexiest engines on the earth. I especially like when they're not polished but instead just in the natural cast state much like the VC's you're looking for info on. That all screams "go" to me!!!

Congrats and give 'em hell!!!

Firewall. That's a question I can't answer yet... as we just aren't quite sure on this one. Yet.

Wheels. Something special. More later.

The 471. I desperately need a 4-deuce top for the 471. I know Weiand made one... and possibly Cragar. I'm on the hunt something fierce... So if any of you hear anything about one, please let me know before I result to another murder. Our tech editor, Paul, has one and his life is in jeopardy if I can't find another.

**JeffreyJames** · 03-14-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Yeah... 4-Speed... I've always driven this car really hard... and the 4-speed seems to take it all in stride. We are gonna freshen it up a bit and then adapt it to the y-block.

Firewall. That's a question I can't answer yet... as we just aren't quite sure on this one. Yet.

Wheels. Something special. More later.

The 471. I desperately need a 4-deuce top for the 471. I know Weiand made one... and possibly Cragar. I'm on the hunt something fierce... So if any of you hear anything about one, please let me know before I result to another murder. Our tech editor, Paul, has one and his life is in jeopardy if I can't find another.

Josh (TUDOR) here on the hamb had one with 4 97's all set up on it. It was a Weiand I believe and I was gonna buy it at one time. I think he said he was going to put it on an FED but check with him and twist his arm. Tell him they are for Mamby Pambys and he should run something else.

**JeffreyJames** · 03-14-2012, 11:24 AM

Here was the one he had I think...

**Ryan** · 03-14-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Josh (TUDOR) here on the hamb had one with 4 97's all set up on it. It was a Weiand I believe and I was gonna buy it at one time. I think he said he was going to put it on an FED but check with him and twist his arm. Tell him they are for Mamby Pambys and he should run something else.

I've tried. He's not selling... He's #2 on my kill list if I can't get to Paul. If you guys can't find me one, you will have blood on your hands.

Will give top dollar... OR trade for some sbc valve covers that are so rare, no one knows shit about them! Rare opportunity for sure!

**Nevala** · 03-14-2012, 11:25 AM

Sounds like you'll be able to take up "runnin' shine".

**JeffreyJames** · 03-14-2012, 11:31 AM

I just sent Josh a PM saying I would trade him my 6x2 Hemi Intake with carbs and linkage and perhaps throw in a 331 Chrysler for that 4-71 with 97's on top. Then maybe we can work out some trading between you and I since I've got some work for you to do!

Let's see if he bites....

**HOTRODSURFER** · 03-14-2012, 11:32 AM

hell yea!!! i am stoked !!

sololobo · 03-14-2012, 11:33 AM

This is uber cool, out damn M.two and other mod junk. The y-block is a hip move especially with the huffer. I had a 38 tu-door in high school and it is still my fave front end look, cool grill and hood sides. This is very exciting! Go man Go! ~sololobo~

ynottayblock · 03-14-2012, 11:35 AM

blown yblock....Im sold

Tman · 03-14-2012, 11:38 AM

Didn't Savage make 4 carb tops?

http://savagespeedgarage.com/

**GreenMonster48** · 03-14-2012, 11:45 AM

This is awesome. I understand the sentimentality that one could have with a car, especially if it's your first car. Cars can be living, breathing organisms; extensions of ourselves that sometimes need to grow with us. We appreciate the survivors and we appreciate the pioneers. Can't wait to see more.

Willy301 · 03-14-2012, 11:52 AM

Very cool Ryan, as they say, you have to break eggs to make an omelette. I think the car is in good hands and waiting to see it complete again!

**BIGREDTODD** · 03-14-2012, 11:54 AM

I'd heard some rumblings that you were building a bad Y-block...only rumors up until now as to what it was for...

Bad ass

Slick Willy · 03-14-2012, 12:12 PM

The best part of the story is that you had a Sonic close enough to your shop to get a slushy delivered before it melted!

03-14-2012, 10:47 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Around 16 years ago, I wrote an editorial announcing my new project - a '38 Ford coupe that I had found just outside of Chicago. My goals for the car were ambitious, but the 20 or 30 people that were on the forum at the time walked me through every s... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

03-14-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
PUMPKINHEAD Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX....someday by the ocean in California Posts: 414	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Blown Y-Block.....can't wait to see the pic. Looking forward to the updates.

03-14-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
porknbeaner Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 24,517	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Well in the vernacular of my real ill spent youth, Faaaaar out maaaan. Give the bitch her wings and let her fly. I love ya my young friend, you are doing a good thing. __________________ If it don't make ya dirty it ain't yours No man crosses a chasm in two jumps

03-14-2012, 11:11 AM	#5
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,934	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Awesome!!!! I'm really excited to see this thing go together and I'm really excited about the direction you've chosen. Lots of this is fresh in my mind from building my '35 and just last night I pulled the pedals out to throw some fresh grade 8 bolts in instead of the mis marked ones I had. Interested to see how that y block fits in there with it being a little longer. Was the firewall reworked for the last engine? I want to know what the hell is going on with the wheels. I have an idea in my head but that might just be me projecting things like Doane Spencers influence on you. What would have run??? I think 4-71's on top of engines like 265 chevy's, 292/312 y block or flatheads are some of the sexiest engines on the earth. I especially like when they're not polished but instead just in the natural cast state much like the VC's you're looking for info on. That all screams "go" to me!!! Congrats and give 'em hell!!! __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

03-14-2012, 11:15 AM	#6
hotdamn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: charlotte n.c. Posts: 2,172	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning kudos to you for having not known better, learning better and actually doing something about it. __________________ Iron Lords "Don't find fault, find a remedy" *Henry Ford*

03-14-2012, 10:52 AM	#2
Malcolm Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 6,110	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Good to see the progress, Ryan! ..And I love the blown Y-block engine choice! What trans are you planning on? 4-speed? Malcolm __________________ www.instagram.com/hoesing

03-14-2012, 11:24 AM	#9
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,934	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Here was the one he had I think... __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

03-14-2012, 11:25 AM	#11
Nevala Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgetown, Tx Posts: 330	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Sounds like you'll be able to take up "runnin' shine".

03-14-2012, 11:31 AM	#12
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,934	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning I just sent Josh a PM saying I would trade him my 6x2 Hemi Intake with carbs and linkage and perhaps throw in a 331 Chrysler for that 4-71 with 97's on top. Then maybe we can work out some trading between you and I since I've got some work for you to do! Let's see if he bites.... __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

03-14-2012, 11:32 AM	#13
HOTRODSURFER Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: HATBORO,PA Posts: 5,504	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning hell yea!!! i am stoked !! __________________ HOILER AUTO REPAIR est 1918 http://www.pantera-electronics.com/

03-14-2012, 11:33 AM	#14
sololobo Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Omaha, NE Posts: 6,642	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning This is uber cool, out damn M.two and other mod junk. The y-block is a hip move especially with the huffer. I had a 38 tu-door in high school and it is still my fave front end look, cool grill and hood sides. This is very exciting! Go man Go! ~sololobo~ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-14-2012, 11:35 AM	#15
ynottayblock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Ontario Posts: 1,347	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning blown yblock....Im sold __________________ at the end of the money, there is still some month left

03-14-2012, 11:38 AM	#16
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,204	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Didn't Savage make 4 carb tops? http://savagespeedgarage.com/ __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

03-14-2012, 11:45 AM	#17
GreenMonster48 Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 1,171	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning This is awesome. I understand the sentimentality that one could have with a car, especially if it's your first car. Cars can be living, breathing organisms; extensions of ourselves that sometimes need to grow with us. We appreciate the survivors and we appreciate the pioneers. Can't wait to see more.

03-14-2012, 11:52 AM	#18
Willy301 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Magnetic Springs, Ohio Posts: 1,414	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning Very cool Ryan, as they say, you have to break eggs to make an omelette. I think the car is in good hands and waiting to see it complete again! __________________ Fire Fighters find them Hot and leave 'em Wet NSMC Life member www.smallscalecreations.org

03-14-2012, 11:54 AM	#19
BIGREDTODD Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: (JUST OUTSIDE OF) MODESTO, CA Posts: 2,629	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning *I'd heard some rumblings that you were building a bad Y-block...only rumors up until now as to what it was for...* *Bad ass* __________________ WANTED: 1961 Starliner deck / trunk lid (rust-free) Embracing the impractical to combat the mundane . . . Since 1977

03-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#20
Slick Willy Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marshfield, MA Posts: 3,027	Re: Project 38: A Murderous Beginning The best part of the story is that you had a Sonic close enough to your shop to get a slushy delivered before it melted! __________________ ~Wm.'s Co. Moustache Wax~ now available! P.M. me for details!!

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