Dumbo The Flying Elephant

Larry Hill · 06-21-2019, 07:42 AM

I agree Dyno. I have to pickup my new ring compressor for a 4.125 bore, drain valves to fit the block, and one more time to the bone yard for factory bolts. Plus a new windshield the old one is in a few pieces.

Aaron Allison · 06-21-2019, 11:01 AM

Here you go Larry! Excited to see you get this car to the track.

https://racetoolsdirect.com/product/...g-compressors/

Jeff Stout · 06-21-2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I agree Dyno. I have to pickup my new ring compressor for a 4.125 bore, drain valves to fit the block, and one more time to the bone yard for factory bolts. Plus a new windshield the old one is in a few pieces.

Building a 400 SBC I see.

Larry Hill · 06-21-2019, 04:16 PM

Aaron thanks for the link but I bought the AARP brand, they give a sizable senior discount. For those of us on a fixed income every penny counts. Ask your Dad he will tell you about it.

Jeff the stroke is different it's a 392, it's much smaller than the SBC

pmrphil · 06-21-2019, 05:39 PM

Wow, I get the AARP magazine, but I've never seen ring compressors there.

Dyno · 06-21-2019, 06:41 PM

My pistons are going in tomorrow. Heads are together. Fit the oil pan and windage tray yesterday. Getting closer

340Cuda · 06-22-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pmrphil

Wow, I get the AARP magazine, but I've never seen ring compressors there.

Given the average age of class racers these days a race parts catalog may be something AARP needs to look in to!

Thanks for the updates Larry I have enjoyed following your build.

Larry Hill · 06-22-2019, 11:46 AM

Was putting the pistons in to get my short block finished and wouldn't you know it, a storm with gale force winds knocks out the power. So after my neighbor and I clear a small tree out of the road, it's off to get diesel and water in the motor home. 90 min. later it's ready for Patsy and our two granddaughters. Just like the races but only in our driveway.

The best plans of men and mice...

Rod Greene · 06-22-2019, 03:15 PM

I have had 2 of those storms here one Thursday morning lasted 1 1/2 hours and then another one last night. I've got 8 trees down blocking driveway and paths around my property. The thunder and lightning was spectacular. I only had a 10 minute power outage. I love the South.

06-21-2019, 07:42 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,646 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,746 Times in 2,235 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant I agree Dyno. I have to pickup my new ring compressor for a 4.125 bore, drain valves to fit the block, and one more time to the bone yard for factory bolts. Plus a new windshield the old one is in a few pieces. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-21-2019, 11:01 AM	#2
Aaron Allison Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: East Palestine, OH Posts: 219 Likes: 4 Liked 150 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Here you go Larry! Excited to see you get this car to the track. https://racetoolsdirect.com/product/...g-compressors/ __________________ Aaron Allison 395 STK, 395 SS, 3395 SC

06-21-2019, 04:16 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,646 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,746 Times in 2,235 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Aaron thanks for the link but I bought the AARP brand, they give a sizable senior discount. For those of us on a fixed income every penny counts. Ask your Dad he will tell you about it. Jeff the stroke is different it's a 392, it's much smaller than the SBC __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-21-2019, 05:39 PM	#5
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 460 Likes: 1,811 Liked 348 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Wow, I get the AARP magazine, but I've never seen ring compressors there. __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623

06-21-2019, 06:41 PM	#6
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 918 Likes: 1,140 Liked 687 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant My pistons are going in tomorrow. Heads are together. Fit the oil pan and windage tray yesterday. Getting closer

06-22-2019, 11:46 AM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,646 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,746 Times in 2,235 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Was putting the pistons in to get my short block finished and wouldn't you know it, a storm with gale force winds knocks out the power. So after my neighbor and I clear a small tree out of the road, it's off to get diesel and water in the motor home. 90 min. later it's ready for Patsy and our two granddaughters. Just like the races but only in our driveway. The best plans of men and mice... __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-22-2019, 03:15 PM	#9
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 424 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant I have had 2 of those storms here one Thursday morning lasted 1 1/2 hours and then another one last night. I've got 8 trees down blocking driveway and paths around my property. The thunder and lightning was spectacular. I only had a 10 minute power outage. I love the South. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.