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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 06:40 PM
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69 C3 427/390 4 speed T-top side pipes. Sitting in garage for 9 yrs. I cant believe I sat on my butt this long.
Trying to keep warm in central Pa. Just letting you know I have not given up. Did you ever try to read
a women's mind. One who is emotionally attached to a car.
So far all she has decided is we will wait till spring. She's a good friend and I don't step on toes.

I do have one question though.I saw a Gasser on line with a 427 FE. I know its and old engine.
What does the FE stand for and are there any in Corvette's?
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Till spring guys thanks
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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 09:48 PM
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That's a ford engine family. Lots of debate on what FE stands for; ford edsel, ford engine, fu#"*>g expensive...... very cool motor with a solid history. I've owned several but I wouldn't put one in a Corvette.
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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 10:15 PM
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That's all right, my 79 is going back together at the same speed sap is right now flowing form the trees. Ford-Edsel according to Google. Forget the fix-or-repair-daily crowd, your 427 is something special.
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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 07:07 AM
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That is Fill Oil Repair Daily...
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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 07:25 AM
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Many in the Ford racing community believe FE meant Ford Experimental. Its a hell of an engine.
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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 05:31 PM
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this is a vehicle with a Ford 427 SOHC, dual 4bbl.
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Old Feb 4, 2019 | 06:33 PM
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So this Mindy is a friend of yours? Are you trying to get her to sell it to you?

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My understanding is that it meant Ford Engineering.
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