anyone building a big block powered T-bucket?

the post above was certainly not directed at you John,
it was simply a rather random observation based on decades of dealing with people rebuilding cars in general
 
All else fails I go looking for sidejob work on cars and trucks.
A real juggle working full time.
Wife and kids.
Getting my own done.
 
I use to do side jobs for hot rod money but being 73 I rarely have enough energy! Lol I guess my get up and go has got up and went!
My medical stuff has the VA classifying me as 100 percent disabled and unemployable.
Damn agent orange!
 
JohnHancock said:
I use to do side jobs for hot rod money but being 73 I rarely have enough energy! Lol I guess my get up and go has got up and went!
My medical stuff has the VA classifying me as 100 percent disabled and unemployable.
Damn agent orange!
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Motivation I have found is a Key factor for everyone of all Ages.

Time management is another.
Make best use of Free Time.

I set goals to get something done every week on my own.
Nightly if possible.
At least plan my next step(s) getting each project done.
Most planning I do in my mind.
But I do still put ideas on paper and pencil yet.
 
I have learned from the Old Time US MILITARY Guys in the Corvette world- Digital Corvette that Grumpy & both are on to have a backup plan.
And be ready to improvise if needed.
 
Neat video. Wish it was still that simple. I don’t want to remember the shit that makes me feel bad so much but Damn Agent Orange would be a good name! Lol
 
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0712phr-blown-big-block-chevy-engine-build/amp/

I was poking around dreaming and ran across this article. My budget can’t stand to duplicate this but may do this for slightly less. The most glaring I see is lack of boost numbers. The B&M blowers available now use 2 love rotors. Mine has 3 lobes so I get 1/3 more air. My old car would peg a 10 lb. pressure as long as you held on the floor. I won’t need the Dart block or the blower and drive. I won’t need the assembly cost and hope I don't need the crank! Still the motor would be more than my whole budget for the whole car! Reality check or what? Lol
 
JohnHancock said:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0712phr-blown-big-block-chevy-engine-build/amp/

I was poking around dreaming and ran across this article. My budget can’t stand to duplicate this but may do this for slightly less. The most glaring I see is lack of boost numbers. The B&M blowers available now use 2 love rotors. Mine has 3 lobes so I get 1/3 more air. My old car would peg a 10 lb. pressure as long as you held on the floor. I won’t need the Dart block or the blower and drive. I won’t need the assembly cost and hope I don't need the crank! Still the motor would be more than my whole budget for the whole car! Reality check or what? Lol
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Nice Build.
Built it right.

Another option is to locate a lightly used Big Block Chevy Race engine.
Or never fired at all from an abandoned project.
 
Found a 500 cu. in. BBC ex drag motor. Steel rods, forged crank, Brodak heads, low passes, know the owner. $9500. Still over budget! Damn it! Lol
 
I can,t begin to count the rather good but for my budget "deals"
that were offered but way over my budget,
Ive had to pass up over the last 5 decades
 
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