The Ford Barn

Tod · 08-23-2017, 06:16 PM

The past 2 weeks have been spent getting the new machine in the shop and the old 2 out. Next is to set up the new one for the parts that will be showing up in a month or so. As I do that I am running production parts for Snyder and working on some Cleveland blocks. Also I peck away at the tooling model for the new 8BA. I pretty much finished the lifter valley today. I do the model in sections so I can keep a handle on how I want to make the sand assembly.

Also working on the foundry set up here and there. Lots to do!

Tod

Talkwrench · 08-23-2017, 07:04 PM

This is great to see.. Hope something comes of it for you Tod.. Big thumbs up!

vilanar · 08-23-2017, 10:57 PM

Keep up the good work and I hope that you get some help that you don´t burn yourself.

VeryTangled · 08-24-2017, 08:20 AM

Hi Everyone, I hope I don't offend anyone, but when I saw this photo, I thought "This is what The Promised Land looks like."

rotorwrench · 08-24-2017, 09:02 AM

This was my first look at the block blanks since I am late to this thread. Both Model A and Cleveland blocks look outstanding even in bare form.

My brother and I have set up enough machines to know that it takes a good bit of time and concentrated effort to get them set for accuracy and in up and running form not to mention the expense. I know that Tod is one busy person these days.

TomT/Williamsburg · 08-24-2017, 04:03 PM

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Great work, Tod, and thanks for taking us along on your one-man journey to flathead immortality!

elwood · 08-24-2017, 04:40 PM

Tod your gonna have a big fan base here, thanks for what your doing, I for one will be very interested in running one of your blocks ....

Ol' Ron · 08-24-2017, 10:03 PM

I'm interested in porting one.

elwood · 08-25-2017, 12:11 PM

lol, me too Ron

hardtimes · 08-25-2017, 12:43 PM

Hey Tod,
Keep up your great energy and spirit, but as said...don't burn out !
I've got a LOT of plans for that four banger alum block, maybe even have ole Ron teach me his method of porting

Tod · 08-28-2017, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

I'm interested in porting one.

I'll be interested in how they do also. I think the enlarged and smoother flow will be a great improvement. Hopefully, only polishing will be needed.

I was working on the passenger ports today.

Tod

elwood · 08-29-2017, 09:28 AM

Hey Tod, I guess Ill be the one to ask, how much are your gonna ask for one of your blocks ?

Tod · 08-29-2017, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elwood

Hey Tod, I guess Ill be the one to ask, how much are your gonna ask for one of your blocks ?

I'll be aiming at the mid 2k range.

Tod

19Fordy · 08-29-2017, 04:55 PM

Tod, Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

08-23-2017, 07:04 PM	#22
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: In the mean time... This is great to see.. Hope something comes of it for you Tod.. Big thumbs up! __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

08-23-2017, 10:57 PM	#23
vilanar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 162	Re: In the mean time... Keep up the good work and I hope that you get some help that you don´t burn yourself.

08-24-2017, 09:02 AM	#25
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: In the mean time... This was my first look at the block blanks since I am late to this thread. Both Model A and Cleveland blocks look outstanding even in bare form. My brother and I have set up enough machines to know that it takes a good bit of time and concentrated effort to get them set for accuracy and in up and running form not to mention the expense. I know that Tod is one busy person these days.

08-24-2017, 04:03 PM	#26
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: In the mean time... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great work, Tod, and thanks for taking us along on your one-man journey to flathead immortality! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

08-24-2017, 04:40 PM	#27
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,053	Re: In the mean time... Tod your gonna have a big fan base here, thanks for what your doing, I for one will be very interested in running one of your blocks ....

08-24-2017, 10:03 PM	#28
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: In the mean time... I'm interested in porting one.

08-25-2017, 12:11 PM	#29
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,053	Re: In the mean time... lol, me too Ron

08-25-2017, 12:43 PM	#30
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: In the mean time... Hey Tod, Keep up your great energy and spirit, but as said...don't burn out ! I've got a LOT of plans for that four banger alum block, maybe even have ole Ron teach me his method of porting

08-29-2017, 09:28 AM	#32
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,053	Re: In the mean time... Hey Tod, I guess Ill be the one to ask, how much are your gonna ask for one of your blocks ?

08-29-2017, 04:55 PM	#34
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: In the mean time... Tod, Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.