jrs 427

Great project. Your dad had class. I was one of Uncle Sams Misguided Children ( Marine Corps ) . They taught me two things, one, how to manage on 96 dollars a month and two survive in a disease infected swamp filled with rice paddies in the far east for thirteen months and four days. I don't advertise for the military. The better informed got deferments.
My dad was never into cars. I rebuilt a 1959 MGA engine for my first experience at 15. Made a few dollars selling it and bought a 57 Chevrolet hardtop. Another bad engine project but it turned out well. Great ride. My son helped rebuild a Ford Ranger and a year old Toyota Solara hit in the front. Two hundred and fifty thousand miles later he bought a new Edge. I think the blue oval made a friend. No interest in Corvettes other than the later selling value.
I think it is important to get the younger generation acquainted with hand tools and associated tasks. One learns by doing, not watching a video on the net.
As far as replacing an engine in one of our cars, ...... if I didn't rebuild a 327, 350, or 427 I would go with an LS series combination. The 427 I stuffed back in the 66 because i always wanted an old big block car. The rest of the fleet ( minus the FI car ) will have original blocks lined up in the storage space collecting dust.

black35

Put the same engine in my 56 Vette, but put a Eldebrock manifold with dual quads on it. Heck of a engine for the price.

Easy Rhino

That's Perfect.

tuxnharley

Great story and excellent write up! Family traditions are absolutely the best!

Thanks for your service!

FLYNAVY30

Great write up!

Vette60

Really nice write-up and details on the swap. Love making those memories with your son.

My '60 was passed along to me from my Dad...

Enjoy!

Randy

Bluestripe67

Great story! Drive the miles and you will get the smiles! Dennis

USMC 0802

Thanks. My father is stoked that we're enjoying the car and he loves seeing the progress. My parents haven't been down here to FL yet since we moved here, but he's seen this thread...

I'm trying to get him to get on a plane, but he needs to understand there's no getting the car back now...

1bdvet

That is when great story Matt, and the family Corvette hand me down still looks and shine well in the Florida Sun.

Semper Fi.
Thank you for your service to our Great Country, and for the freedoms we hold dear to our heart.

oldpainter

Looked like a nice engine swap. Nice group of pictures. You and your son did great. Keep us informed on the performance on that motor. Hoorah

bcwaller

Nice write up and great results. I had an engine shipped by Saia as well and they dropped it - and then fought my claim. Nice that you had better results.

USMC 0802

bcwaller,
I didn't get to choose the carrier, the motor included free shipping. Of course, I opened it while the driver was still there...Buying from them was super easy.

Jims66

Great write up..... Being a Massachusetts native, I really loved seeing the "66 MASS" tag on it. I remember them from when I was a kid. Good luck with the new motor and thanks for your service to our wonderful country.

ChattanoogaJSB

I find myself in the happiest circumstance of being able to appreciate Matt's fine work first hand...shortly. And will reply in turn!

USMC 0802

Benton,
Changing a power valve this am and will pick up the requisite steaks this afternoon in preparation for your visit, as well as hot dogs for the kiddies. The pool and trampoline are ready!

ChattanoogaJSB

its a good thing I've been at Disney Carb Loading all week so my physique is "pool ready"

ptjsk

Well done! Great write up and even better story!

Pat

brit vet

Enjoyed that and thanks for the over the pond translation too

Can I have first dibs on the LT-1 valve covers if you do replace / sell them please.

Stuart

USMC 0802

Stuart,
Sure thing! Please send me a PM and we can exchange info.

BTW, what a bummer Edd China is leaving Wheeler Dealers!

Cheers,
Matt

MarkC

Benton and Matt, so you guys met on the forum and now Benton and family are going down to FL for a visit.