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Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-07-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Just an update for those who are interested. I...

Just an update for those who are interested. I just heard from him. He was in the hospital for two weeks. A surgery coming up, then he needs to recoup. The engine was picked up and it's at home. When...
Forum: Lounge 02-05-2021, 09:32 PM
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Views: 8,551,408
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Brings back memories of when I was on the...

Brings back memories of when I was on the Forrestal (CVA-59). With the air wing on board, there were over 5000 men on that ship. A small city. The hanger bay was 3 football fields long.

...
Forum: Lounge 02-01-2021, 09:04 PM
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Posted By Verne_Frantz
One of the Goodguys shows in Ohio in '98. (Yes, I...

One of the Goodguys shows in Ohio in '98. (Yes, I drove it there)

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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-26-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,089
Posted By Verne_Frantz
The fellow who just bought that car showed up on...

The fellow who just bought that car showed up on the VCCA chat forum with inquiries. I hope he's not disappointed with his purchase.


Verne
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-26-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,089
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I've encountered a number of F&SO cars. Since...

I've encountered a number of F&SO cars. Since this car is a Biscayne, it could likely have originally been a police or taxi. One would have to look for telltales of the chassis package, such as HD...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-21-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I think he lives in CT. Verne

I think he lives in CT.


Verne
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-20-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
That's all good advice and I'm well aware of the...

That's all good advice and I'm well aware of the limitations of the stock rods. However knowing how his car will be used, I see no harm to keeping the original rods, as long as no one has muffed them...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-20-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I'm still waiting to hear back from him. I know...

I'm still waiting to hear back from him. I know he said it ran as smooth as glass at idle, so I don't suspect any ignition problems. The vibration started at about 1500rpm.



Verne
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-18-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
The last I heard was that he was in contact with...

The last I heard was that he was in contact with another shop that specializes in racing engines. He planned to take the rotating mass parts to them for evaluation and balancing.
He sent me the carb...
Forum: Lounge 01-10-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 38,762
Views: 8,551,408
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Those engines were assembled at Tonawanda where...

Those engines were assembled at Tonawanda where they were painted after the manifolds were installed as opposed to the Flint plant which painted them prior to the manifolds being installed (evidence...
Forum: Lounge 01-10-2021, 05:58 PM
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Views: 8,551,408
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I blew up the photo Bill and I'm sure I can see...

I blew up the photo Bill and I'm sure I can see the base of the AFB and the front left side of it. It's mostly blocked by the ignition shielding.


Verne
Forum: Lounge 01-09-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38,762
Views: 8,551,408
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Yes Lee. That was part of the chassis black-out...

Yes Lee. That was part of the chassis black-out process. Basically anything that was bare steel and might rust while the car was on the dealer's lot. The top half of the lower steering shaft got shot...
Forum: Lounge 01-09-2021, 08:47 PM
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Posted By Verne_Frantz
Bill, I do believe it was a taxi. If you look...

Bill, I do believe it was a taxi. If you look closely you can see the 15" wheels that came with the taxi chassis RPO.


Verne
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 01-02-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,980
Posted By Verne_Frantz
He's made some mistakes with the information and...

He's made some mistakes with the information and numbers he's listed but from what I see, I believe it is a real 409 4-spd car. My "hunch" is that the cowl tag is the tag that belongs there.

...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 01-01-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,980
Posted By Verne_Frantz
The VIN listed is from a Doraville, GA car but...

The VIN listed is from a Doraville, GA car but the cowl tag info he has listed is NOT from a Doraville car. Those two tags don't go together.


Verne
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-22-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,045
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Mark, I haven't recorded anything BUT Sedans...

Mark,
I haven't recorded anything BUT Sedans built at Kansas City in '62. Biscaynes, Belairs & Impalas, but all Sedans. (and no wagons)



Verne
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-19-2020, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,220
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I'm not familiar with any of them just by sight....

I'm not familiar with any of them just by sight. If I had VINs or cowl tag photos I might be able to find some history though.
They all have restoration mistakes but none major. My two pet peeves on...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-19-2020, 02:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
The carb is the correct Rochester 4GC. I believe...

The carb is the correct Rochester 4GC. I believe the crank and rods are the originals. Reportedly they did some "shaving" on the rods, so they are suspect. The pistons are new, but they are being...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-18-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Well, I just got off the phone with him. The car...

Well, I just got off the phone with him. The car had no vibration at all before the engine rebuild. It was run without all the pulleys, trans and flex plate disconnected and the vibration was still...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-18-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I'm still waiting to hear back from him. I need...

I'm still waiting to hear back from him. I need to hear what tests he did and when the vibration started. I'll definitely pursue the balancer issue. He did say he used an octane booster. The 250hp...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-18-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I can ask for a pic of the plugs. He said the...

I can ask for a pic of the plugs. He said the vibration starts at about 1200rpm and gets worst up to about 35-40mph. He can feel it in the seat and it's bad. He said all the normal suspects have been...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-18-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,392
Posted By Verne_Frantz
327 serious problem

This is a stock rebuild of a 250hp 327 (owned by a friend). The engine only has 100mi on it and it was pulled due to a severe vibration. I can see that the exhaust valves show signs of over heating,...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-15-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,195
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I would think you could go to the Hemmings ad,...

I would think you could go to the Hemmings ad, click "report", then paste the link in the dialog box.


It could also be posted on that 348-409 forum, but I'm not a member of that site.


Verne
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-15-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,195
Posted By Verne_Frantz
Thanks for posting that Pete. Regards, ...

Thanks for posting that Pete.


Regards,

that vern guy.
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 12-15-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,195
Posted By Verne_Frantz
I'm sure ebay wouldn't do anything about it but I...

I'm sure ebay wouldn't do anything about it but I did report it to Hemmings under their listing.


Verne
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