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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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I thought some of you might enjoy looking a page about my engine builder. A long time local with a good reputation. If you want someone to build you an engine with quality, look for someone like this.

Stevens Brothers Denver CO

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Had a local race engine shop put mine together. He does mostly dirt track and then drag motors. I took the top half off when I needed to have my heads modified, then I put it back together myself

Zman I was hoping you could help me screw your engine between my fendors at some point

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Who built your engine??
I did.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Chevy built mine.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffery73
Chevy built mine.
Same here, and they did an okay job of it I suppose. Thirty six years ago this April 13th.

But I'm sure improvements can be made

This ought to be a fun thread to follow!
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I did my 71 but GM did my 81
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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american speed of ill...

www.amerspeed.com

very professional people, very good customer service, very reliable and powerful powerplants built..
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Originally Posted by Jughead
I did.


Ditto.
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bob,from power built racing engines....now retired ,,ex-nascar builder,once built for dale earnheart sr.-------------------------------------------
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Great stuff!!

I used to live in Denver (Littleton actually). Verle was always a well respected guy in that area.


BTW- I build my motors though...

JIM
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Had an engine builder in PA do the lower end work for me...the rest was done in my garage.
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Originally Posted by SmokedTires

Zman I was hoping you could help me screw your engine between my fendors at some point
I'll give you supervision from my death bed...

Originally Posted by Jughead
I did.
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Originally Posted by Tom454


Ditto.
Originally Posted by 427Hotrod
Great stuff!!

I used to live in Denver (Littleton actually). Verle was always a well respected guy in that area.


BTW- I build my motors though...

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Originally Posted by Red73
Had an engine builder in PA do the lower end work for me...the rest was done in my garage.

You guys that build your own - did you do it just to save on shipping charges???

Actually, got to hand it to you. I just don't think I have the time or tools required to accomplish the task. Plus, no one would ride with me knowing that there is a good chance they will be walking back...
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I did my first engine when I was 14.... you just have to cut the ol' apron strings I guess.

Lately, I've been cutting down 125 foot tree's next to my house, and every now & then my CASE 580L back hoe goes up on 2 wheels. So far, my quick reactions in swinging the tail around to re-distribute the weight have stopped it from tipping over.

I think it's genetic.

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Me at age 14
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