1840cc 66 Roadster Build

Post by **S Allen** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:57 pm

Got both roadsters hauled south with a ton of parts 66/67 2 liter. Safely tucked in the new shop. Purchased a 2 post lift before things got crazy. Brother and I got it installed on our short trip south. Always wanted one and had room in the new shop. Will make a nice addition. So, I scored the passenger side quarter panel and a rear panel. I already had a trunk floor panel. Once I get the three '69's that were given to me parted out I will start back up on the '66. Lot's of cutting and welding in front of me. Looking forward to getting back to the projects.

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Steve

Florida Roadster · Post by **Florida Roadster** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:44 pm

Nice, the 2 post lift will make it easier and safer to remove the bodies from the frame and vice versa. As well as all other work and maintenance. Just don't call the Roadsters tractors!

Post by **S Allen** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:06 am

Yeah, I should have taken a shot without the tractor but we were getting ready to leave and that is where it was parked. Will give the lift a real work out over the winter.

70MTRoadster · Post by **70MTRoadster** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:20 pm

I sure like my 2 post lift...at 74 crawling around under cars anymore just doesn't cut it.

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:33 pm

My turn now Steve. Fresh from the machine shop, 1800cc of short block. Bored .040 over for Std Toyota 5R pistons decked .060. Reconditioned rods, street grind cam, G15 crank and all balanced. Next up the head for some work. Second flywheel is for my other engine.

Thanks to Steve and Dave Premo for the info on how to do this.

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Post by **S Allen** » Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:21 pm

Looking good Curtis. I am sure you will be happy.

Steve

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:27 pm

I paid $540 cash yesterday for rods, piston fly cut, bore, cam bearing install, balance and mock up. Crank had already been ground by them before.

Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:47 pm

Irrelephant

Post by **S Allen** » Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:31 pm

Wow, you got an awesome deal on the machining.

S

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:00 pm

S Allen wrote: Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:31 pm Wow, you got an awesome deal on the machining.

S

Yes and they are one of the only crank grinders. Maybe one or two others left around here. Guy looks like he's been at forever.

Shop is top notch and builds race engines.

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:04 pm

My first short block is assembled. Taking the head next week to be done. Shop only does heads. Car will be back from paint in the next 3 or so weeks, finally. Hmm, 3.7 rear end sure would be nice. Still have some things to plate.

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Put the head on just see the end assembly.

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Post by **S Allen** » Wed Jun 05, 2024 3:47 pm

Curtis,

I am in Iowa for the summer. I will not be back in Texas until October. No 3.7's here, sorry. Your engine looks awesome. Think you are going to beat me for sure.

Steve

DAC21 · Post by **DAC21** » Wed Jun 05, 2024 4:24 pm

Dang Curtis, great work.....speaking for myself.......

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Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Wed Jun 05, 2024 4:44 pm

Looks great Curtis. You are going to enjoy the power bump.

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Wed Jun 05, 2024 5:33 pm

Daryl Smith wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2024 4:44 pm Looks great Curtis. You are going to enjoy the power bump.

I have the 2000 stroker in the other car. It moves.

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