Big Block 427 Update w/pics

[fitz]

I find it humorous that when I logged on to check out your progress on the 454 I noticed the thread above yours was about MPG's. Too me thats just good stuff.
Keep up the good work.

[beastie_3]

a BB 427 doesnt go by MPG. it goes by GPM!!!

[TxFiddler]

Monday's progress.  Trans crossmember is done.  Motor mounts...done. Doug's Headers...done.  New Powermaster high torque starter.....done.  Fuel pump..done.  March serpentine....almost done.  Here's the pics!

[big bear]

man o man... this is just sick .  it looks so tough, and clean.  excellent job on it man.

[JohnnyCanuck]

can't wait to hear it!

[TxFiddler]

Man o' man.  I can't wait either.  Here's a shot from the side of the headers.  I thought that it looked pretty cool.  Thanks for all the comments everyone.
Fidd

[1980c10]

Looks very nice and clean. Love the valve covers.
My only suggestion and maybe you already plan on it is to straighten out the brake lines between the master cylinder and proportioning valve. 

[choptop]

Headers look great!! Whats the part number, and did you have to modify them? Those are the only things keeping me from dropping my 427 into my Choptop

[TxFiddler]

Headers look great!! Whats the part number, and did you have to modify them? Those are the only things keeping me from dropping my 427 into my Choptop

I bought the headers on ebay about 5 or 6 months ago. They are made by Doug's.  Not Doug Thorley, just Doug's.  I don't have the part number handy but I will look for it.  NO modification at all.  They slipped in from the bottom and never banged on anything.  They are made just for a big block conversion in a 73-87.  Super pleased with how they look and fit.  They have a 3/8 flange also.  If I find that part number, I will gladly send it to ya.
Fidd

[beastie_3]

Its pretty much the same stuff, one of the companies formed as a result of the owner's divorce.

[TxFiddler]

Hope to get it fired up this weekend.


Got the tires and rims on.  Look for that in tires and wheels....posted a few pics there.

[big bear]

looks amazing.  good luck . hope she fires right up

[ssapach]

This thing looks slick.

Looking at all these build threads makes me want to get started on my old dually......not enough time.

Keep up the good work though, I enjoy looking at pictures like these.

[Stewart G Griffin]

About how much does the engine weigh?

[TxFiddler]

I'm not really sure about the weight but I know that it's much less with the aluminum heads.  I did replace the 30 yr old springs in the front as well as rebuilt all of the front suspension.  Should be able to handle it just fine.